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Yule: The Viking Christmas that survived the passage of centuries
Yule, the ancient Viking celebration of the winter solstice, was one of the most important festivals in the Nordic world long before the arrival of Christianity. Dedicated to gods like Odin and Fr...
Long before Christianity reached Northern Europe, the Scandinavian peoples celebrated one of the most important fes...
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The mysterious Lewis Isle Chess Set: a medieval treasure that reveals new secrets
The mysterious Lewis Island Chess Set, carved from walrus ivory around the year 1200 and discovered in 1831, is once again capturing world attention thanks to a detail never seen before: the publi...
The Lewis Island Chess set is once again captivating the world almost two centuries after its discovery.
This col...
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Revolutionary inventions of the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages were not a dark or uninnovative era. Between the 5th and 15th centuries, inventions emerged that changed the economy, science, navigation, and daily life. Renewable energies, preci...
The Middle Ages have been unfairly described for centuries as a dark and uninnovative period; however, between the ...
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The Sword of Sutton Hoo: The ceremonial weapon that revealed the power of the Anglo-Saxon monarchy
The Sutton Hoo sword is one of the most emblematic objects in European archaeology. Found in the famous 7th-century Anglo-Saxon ship burial, this piece combines exquisite craftsmanship, royal sym...
The discovery of the Sutton Hoo sword, found in the famous 7th-century Anglo-Saxon ship burial in East Anglia, is o...
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Johannes Gutenberg's inventions in the Middle Ages: the revolution that changed history
Johannes Gutenberg is known for the movable type printing press, but his technological revolution was the result of years of experimentation in metallurgy, engraving, manufacturing, and design. Fro...
Although Johannes Gutenberg is primarily remembered for the movable type printing press, his life and career as an ...
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Hunting in the Middle Ages: the sport of kings and knights
Hunting was one of the cultural pillars of the Middle Ages, especially among kings, nobles, and knights. More than a recreational activity, it represented prestige, authority, and military trainin...
In the Middle Ages, hunting was much more than a simple recreational activity: it became a symbol of power, prestig...
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Merlin: Hidden myths and little-known truths about the legendary Arthurian wizard
Merlin, a central figure in the Arthurian cycle, is much more than a legendary wizard. His roots combine Celtic mythology, Welsh prophecies, and medieval reinterpretations that shaped the Arthuria...
Merlin has fascinated entire generations, but how much truth is there in the myth of the most famous wizard of all ...
Armaduras
Epic Armoury: The Art of Forging Epic Worlds
Epic Armoury is a leading brand in live-action role-playing equipment. Founded in Denmark, it offers quality foam safe weapons, armor, medieval clothing and accessories.
Their catalog includes e...
In the world of live-action role-playing (LARP), the quality and authenticity of the accessories make the differe...
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Spanish daggers: history, types and cultural legacy
Estimated reading time 5 minutes
Spanish daggers: history, evolution and cultural legacy
Daggers have occupied a prominent place in the history of ...
