Medieval Store Blog General
Asia
Ching Shih: the woman who terrorized the seas and became the most powerful pirate in history
The incredible story of the leader of the Red Flag Fleet, the woman who defied empires and achieved something few pirates managed: retiring with her life and her wealth.
Ching Shih was one of the...
The young woman who emerged from the shadows of the port
At the end of the 18th century, in the ports of southern Ch...
Asia
The forging of the Shuangshou Jian: the secret art behind one of the great Chinese swords
The Shuangshou Jian was much more than a large sword. Its manufacture required a deep knowledge of traditional Chinese metallurgy and forging techniques capable of combining hardness, elasticity, a...
How did master blacksmiths of the Ming and Qing dynasties create a long, lightweight, and sturdy sword using advance...
armas
Top 10 weapons and tools most used by pirates
Pirate weapons were fundamental elements during the Golden Age of Piracy, a time when boarding and naval combat shaped the history of the seas.
From the famous saber or cutlass to flintlock pistols...
The arsenal that dominated the seas during the Golden Age of Piracy
Discover the pirates' favorite weapons and tools...
Arquitectura
Tiermes, the forgotten city of Soria where shadows and apparitions fuel the mystery
Tiermes is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Soria and one of the places in Spain where history and legend seem to meet.
Its ancient rock-hewn structures, the silence of its lands...
The ancestral mystery of a forgotten city
Amidst lonely landscapes, eroded hills, and massive stone remains weathere...
curiosidades
Top 10 most famous pirates in history
The most famous pirates in history were not just looters of the sea, but strategists, captains, and leaders capable of controlling large fleets.
From the Caribbean to the China Sea, figures such as...
The men and women who dominated the seas and became legend
Throughout history, some names have been etched forever i...
Edad Media
The mystery of July 25th: Saint James the Apostle and the legend that marked the Middle Ages in Spain
July 25th holds one of the most fascinating stories of the Spanish Middle Ages.
Amidst legends, pilgrims, battles, and symbols of power, the figure of Saint James the Apostle became one of the most...
July 25th is not just any date in the history of Spain
In the middle of the Middle Ages, the name of Saint James the...
curiosidades
Top 10 most lethal types of swords in history
Not all swords made history for their fame, but rather for the effectiveness with which they changed the course of countless battles.
Behind every blade are centuries of wars, combat techniques, an...
What were the most lethal types of swords in history?
The most lethal swords in history are not necessarily the most...
caballero
July in the Era of the Crusades: Jerusalem, Battles, and the Origin of the Temple
The Crusades changed the course of medieval history and left behind a legacy that still sparks fascination.
Between decisive battles, the conquest of Jerusalem, and the birth of the Templars, event...
The birth of the Crusades and the road to Jerusalem
In the 11th century, something changed in Europe. It wasn't just...
curiosidades
Alexandria: the city where knowledge seemed infinite... until the sea struck it
For centuries, a city on the shores of the Mediterranean represented humanity's greatest intellectual ambition: to gather, study, and preserve the knowledge of the known world.
Alexandria was much ...
A city of knowledge
There was once a city in antiquity that seemed ahead of its time. A place where people didn't ju...
