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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 ...
Cultura
The Cinquedea: History, Evolution, and Use of the Renaissance Italian Dagger
The cinquedea, a short Italian Renaissance dagger, is notable for its wide blade and detailed ornamentation.
Used between the 15th and 16th centuries, it was a symbol of status and personal defe...
The cinquedea, whose name means "five fingers" in Italian, due to the width of its blade at the handle, is a short R...
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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...
curiosidades
Viking swords discovered in Norway: four finds that reveal the northern warrior legacy
Explore the four major Viking sword finds in Norway: Klepp, Haukeli, Agder, and Sæbø. Each one reveals unique details about the metallurgy, social status, and funerary rituals of Norse warriors. T...
Viking swords found in Norway represent fundamental archaeological evidence for the study of military technology, so...
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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...
caballero
The Order of the Knights of the Round Table and the legends of King Arthur
The Knights of the Round Table represent the chivalric ideal of the medieval Arthurian cycle.
This article explores their origins, values, exploits, and the crucial role of figures such as Lance...
Origin of the Order of the Knights of the Round Table
The legendary Order of the Knights of the Round Table ar...
curiosidades
Ogres in ancient folklore: the devouring giants of medieval Europe
Discover the legacy of ogres in European oral tradition. From Celtic myths to Iberian tales, these devouring giants symbolize the ancestral fear of the wild and the unknown.
A cultural tour of t...
When the word "ogre" is mentioned, many people think of modern fictional figures; however, ogres have deep roots in ...
