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Interesting facts about the Middle Ages: myths, customs, and surprising truths
The Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, was much more than darkness and superstition.
This article explores surprising facts about their customs, hygiene, medicine, the lives of gen...
The Middle Ages, spanning the 5th to 15th centuries, is one of the most fascinating and mysterious periods in Europe...
Arquitectura
By whom and how were castles built in the Middle Ages
Medieval castles were symbols of power, strength, and noble residence in the Middle Ages. Commissioned by kings, nobles and military orders, they were built thanks to the work of master stonemason...
Medieval castles were the most emblematic constructions of the feudal world. They served not only as military fortre...
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The shields of the Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights: defense, symbol and legacy of two important medieval orders
The shields of the Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights were much more than protection in battle: they represented the faith, honor, and discipline of their orders.
From the white cross of th...
During the Middle Ages, military orders were much more than just religious armies: they represented the union between...
Edad Media
Medieval shoulder guards: History and evolution of the knight
Estimated reading time 7 minutes
Medieval shoulder guards: protection, technique and symbol of the knight
When we think of a medieval knight, we im...
Armaduras
Discover three Historic City Centers
Explore three historic helmets that marked the evolution of armor: the Norman Spaning Helm , the medieval cap, and the 15th-century English closed helmet.
Learn about its characteristics, materi...
Spaning Helm (Spangelm in Spanish)
It is the oldest helmet, having been in use since the time of the Roman Empire...
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Relations between the Templar, Hospitaller and Teutonic Orders
The military orders of the Temple, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Knights played a crucial role during the Crusades, defending the Holy Land and protecting pilgrims.
Although they shared religious a...
Throughout the history of the Crusades, religious military orders played a fundamental role in the expansion and def...
curiosidades
Where do funeral processions and wakes come from? Mortuary traditions, from antiquity to the present day
Humanity has developed rituals to accompany the dead on their journey to the afterlife since ancient times, each motivated by its own beliefs; however, many of these rituals came to share some com...
Death, that enigma that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, has given rise to a series of rituals and bel...
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Medieval bows: Power, precision and evolution in warfare and hunting
Estimated reading time 7 minutes
Medieval bows: Power, precision and evolution in warfare and hunting
During the Middle Ages, the bow was much more...
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Odin: the supreme god of Norse mythology and his weapons
Odin, the supreme god of Norse mythology, is known as the All-Father and leader of the Aesir. A symbol of wisdom, strategy, magic and war, his figure permeates Viking sagas and legends.
Among hi...
In Norse mythology, one of the names that resonates the most is Odin, the supreme god, the father of the gods, and th...
