Ancient History

Would the Fourth Crusade Have Been Successful if it Had Happened in Egypt, as Originally Planned?

Hayden Chakra - December 18, 2020 0

Crusades The crusades gave away a good Casus Belli and successfully worked for a period of time. Many kingdoms and especially the pope profited...

Ancient History

Medieval Crime & Punishment – How Were Criminals Tortured?

Donna Kimbap - October 26, 2020 0

During the Medieval Ages, there was a substantial amount of criminals. This was due to the impunity surrounding criminals which gave them the freedom to...

Ancient History

Twins in History – A Blessing or a Curse?

Donna Kimbap - October 23, 2020 0

The birth of twins isn't something unusual. Historically, it was accepted in many cultures.

Ancient History

Glima – The Nordic Martial Art Practiced by the Vikings

Donna Kimbap - October 21, 2020 0

What is Glima? Glima is a Scandinavian martial arts system used by the fearless Vikings. Strength wasn't the only way to dominate your opponent even...

Modern History

A History of Global Pandemics

Hayden Chakra - October 16, 2020 0

A History of Global Pandemics The coronavirus of 2019 put the world to a halt, making people curious as...

Ancient History

The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors – The Ultimate Fight for Power

Donna Kimbap - October 15, 2020 0

The year of the 4 Emperors took place in 69 A.D. It signified the period in which three leaders had been changed over the...

Ancient History

Who Founded Stoicism

Hayden Chakra - October 12, 2020 0

Initially, it was known as "Zenonism". It was a philosophical school that arose in Athens in 300 BC. What made it so popular?

Wars and Battles

Who Invented the Chariot?

Hayden Chakra - June 10, 2020 0

The earliest recorded stage of the use of chariots is the Sintashta culture - 4100 years ago. So how did it rise to prominence?

Egypt

Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

Hayden Chakra - March 2, 2020 0

The story of Pharaoh Menes is surrounded in folklore and mystery. Was he really the first pharaoh that united the country of Egypt?

Ancient History

The History of Typography – The Process of Creating Printed Materials

Hayden Chakra - November 10, 2019 0

Typography was invented twice: once in China and Korea and in medieval Europe. In China, printing was invented, according to some data (Julien, "Documents...

Ancient History

Julian The Apostate and The Fight For Paganism

Hayden Chakra - October 15, 2019 0

Path to Power Born in Constantinople, the son of Julius Constance, brother of Constantine the Great, and his second...

Ancient History

The Persian campaign of Julian the Apostate, Stages 2, 3 & 4

Hayden Chakra - October 6, 2019 0

Stage II (from the battle of Ctesiphon before the start of the retreat) Here - under the walls...

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Medieval History

(VIDEO): Learn About the Battle of Hastings In the Most Entertaining Way

Hayden Chakra - January 24, 2021 0

In this article you are going to gain a visual presentation of the battle of Hastings, but before you get there, we want to...

Medieval History

How Could Medieval Calvary Forces be Compared to the Ones in World War One?

Hayden Chakra - January 24, 2021 0

Cavalry (from French cavalerie, cf. cheval 'horse') or horsemen were soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback. The Cavalry was historically the most mobile...

Medieval History