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Polearms used in the Middle Ages: a lethal arsenal
Polearms were essential in the Middle Ages, used by infantry and cavalry to dominate the battlefield.
From spears and pikes to halberds, maces, and long axes, these weapons combined reach, streng...
Polearms, with their long handles and metal tips, were key in medieval warfare. Versatile and lethal, they dominated...
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Templar, Hospitaller and Teutonic weapons, castles and fortresses of the Middle Ages
The Templars, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Knights were the most influential military orders of the Middle Ages. Although they shared similar religious ideals and functions, their weapons and fortre...
Medieval military orders were more than soldiers of Christ. They were powerful, hierarchical, and disciplined organi...
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The Banshee Sword: Asian elegance in a modern key
The Banshee sword combines Asian elegance and modern design inspired by Thai krabi and Burmese dah.
Lightweight, functional and tactical, this contemporary weapon has gained popularity among mar...
The Banshee sword is a contemporary weapon that finds its roots in two traditional Southeast Asian swords: the Thai ...
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Daggers of ancient Eastern civilizations
A quick look at daggers from ancient Eastern civilizations, including Egypt, Persia, China, and Korea. Its characteristics, ceremonial and military uses, and the archaeological contexts of its fin...
Daggers have been essential instruments in ancient Eastern civilizations, not only as weapons but also as symbols of...
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Blunt hand weapons in the Middle Ages: brute force on the battlefield
In the Middle Ages, blunt weapons were essential for defeating heavily armored enemies. From simple maces to complex warhammers, these tools demonstrated that brute force could be as deadly as a s...
During the Middle Ages, combat depended not only on skill with swords or spears, but also on the devastating impact ...
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood; an epic journey through weapons, eras, and lineages
Outlander: Blood of My Blood arrives on Movistar+ on August 9, 2025 as the long-awaited prequel to the acclaimed Outlander series.
Set between the 18th century and the First World War, this new ...
On August 9, 2025, Outlander: Blood of My Blood arrives on Movistar+ in Spain, a series that serves as a prequel to t...
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Edged hand weapons in the Middle Ages: types and essential functions
Edged weapons were essential during the Middle Ages, not only as combat tools, but also as symbols of power and status. From battleswords to specialized daggers, each type served a key function on ...
During the Middle Ages, edged hand weapons were key instruments both in combat and as symbols of power. Used by nobl...
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33 famous legendary swords from mythology and folklore
These 33 legendary swords from mythology and folklore symbolize power, divinity, and destiny. From Excalibur to Zulfiqar, Kusanagi to Tyrfing, each holds stories of heroes, gods, and ancient civil...
Throughout history, many civilizations have imagined swords imbued with magic, symbols of kings, gods, or legendary ...
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Scimitar: History, Evolution, and Legacy of a Curved Sword from the Islamic World
The scimitar, a curved sword emblematic of the Islamic world, has a rich documented history dating back to the 9th century. Used by Persians, Ottomans and Indians, its design evolved into variants...
The scimitar, with its elegant curved blade, has become one of the most iconic symbols of the medieval Islamic world....
