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History of the Firearm and How it Changed Warfare

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The "firearm" was invented in China in the 13th century for celebration or for signaling. The Chinese used gunpowder in the following centuries without ever testing it on the battlefield.
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Biggest Misconceptions About European Knights And Crusaders

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Here we list some of the biggest misconceptions that people had about European knights and crusdaers during the medieval period.
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History Of British Battle Equipment Over 1000 Years

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From 1066 to 2014, we have created a short gallery of images depicting the many items soldiers had to carry to war. 
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The History of Swords – Rise, Decline and Resurgence

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The history of swords is not as you would expect – a linear development of popular use.
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How Armies Manufactured so Many Arrows for a Battle

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There are different types of bows and each bow has its own unique arrow set.
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How did a Medieval Battle End?

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Have you ever wondered what happens after the battle was over?
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What Was the Biggest Army Raised in the Medieval Era

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What Was the Biggest Army Raised in the Medieval Era? As there were many armies and many wars during the medieval era, there are many...
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Ancient History

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

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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...
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Muslim Conquest of Spain – Battle of Guadalete

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The Muslim Conquest of Spain was one of the most important battles between the Muslims and Christians in the first millennia.
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Medieval History

Medieval Longbow – The Most Powerful Weapon For Its Time?

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In the Medieval period, every kingdom was at war, everyone was fighting against everyone and it was just a mess. As technology developed a lot of things changed.
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Wars and Battles

Who Invented the Chariot?

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

The Red Baron – The World’s Greatest Pilot?

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Was the Red Baron the greatest pilot that took to the skies? He is a known legend that fought for Germany in WW1.
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The Battle of the Golden Spurs 1302 AD – Crushing Defeat for the Nobility

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This famous battle is a start of a big so called "revolution" against the king and feudal system. The cities wanted to react for their...
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Modern History

Frederick I of Prussia – The First King in Prussia

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About Fredrick I of Prussia He was born in Konigsberg as a third son, this dynasty had a wast reach, he had a first cousin...
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Why do we Idolize Violent Invaders From the Past Such as the Vikings and are Shocked by ISIS?

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The Question Okay so one of our readers popped up this question? So we looked at it and seemed like a pretty cool article headline. So...
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Medieval History

The History of Viking Ships and Their Sailing Methods

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Ships were an important part of Viking society, not only as a means of transportation but also for the prestige that it conferred on her owner and skipper.
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Ancient History

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

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