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Marcus Aurelius: the birth of the emperor who changed the history of the Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius, born in the year 121 in Rome, was one of the most influential emperors of the Roman Empire.
This article covers his education, military campaigns, legal reforms, and crisis managem...
On April 26 in the year 121, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was born in Rome. He came from a Roman senatorial family link...
espadas
Types of gladius: the Roman sword that defined combat in antiquity
Explore the main types of Roman gladius and how this short sword defined combat in antiquity.
From the Gladius Hispaniensis to the Pompeii model, each variant reflects the tactical evolution of the...
The gladius was not merely a short sword: it was a weapon designed with a very specific intent.
Its length, typicall...
caballero
Saint George and the Crusades: the legend of the medieval knight
The figure of Saint George transcended his historical origin to become a key symbol of the Middle Ages.
Associated with the Crusades, his image as an ideal warrior inspired knights and military ord...
Saint George was a Roman soldier born in Cappadocia who served under Emperor Diocletian. His refusal to renounce Chr...
curiosidades
What are the types of medieval swords?
Discover the main types of medieval swords and their evolution throughout the Middle Ages.
From the one-handed sword to the imposing two-handed swords, each design met specific combat needs.
Learn...
Medieval swords were, for centuries, the most representative and versatile weapon of the Middle Ages. They were used...
curiosidades
Roman emperor who banned trousers
The ban on trousers in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Honorius is one of the most curious episodes in the history of the late Roman Empire.This regulation, included in the Theodosian Code...
In the late Roman Empire, a garment we consider essential today would become a subject of debate and legal control.
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Dagas
Tizona dagger of El Cid: Castilian honor turned into steel
The Cid's Tizona Dagger is a piece inspired by the legendary sword of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, one of the great heroes of medieval Spanish history.
This dagger stands out not only for its meticulous ...
To speak of the Tizona is to invoke one of the most powerful names in Hispanic medieval history. The sword associate...
España
Relevant milestones in the history of Spain that occurred in April
The month of April gathers some of the most relevant events in the history of Spain, with key facts spanning from the 15th to the 18th century.
From the Capitulations of Santa Fe in 1492, which dro...
The month of April brings together some of the most significant events in the history of Spain, especially between t...
Edad Media
Historical milestone: Battle of Adrianople (1205) in the Fourth Crusade
The Battle of Adrianople (1205) represented one of the key moments following the Fourth Crusade, pitting the Latin Empire of Constantinople against the forces of Tsar Kaloyan.
This conflict, which ...
The Battle of Adrianople of 1205 was a decisive military engagement that took place in the aftermath of the Fourth C...
Edad Media
Alfred the Great: the historical milestone that consolidated Anglo-Saxon England
Alfred the Great was a key figure in the consolidation of Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century.His leadership in the face of Viking invasions, along with military, administrative, and cultura...
The figure of Alfred the Great occupies a central place in the history of England for his decisive role in defending...
