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Hand-and-a-half sword: the balance that defined European medieval combat
For centuries, weapons evolved to respond to changes on the battlefield.Among them, few represent that quest for balance better than the hand-and-a-half sword. A piece capable of combining strength...
Swords that evolved alongside combat
In the late medieval Europe, as armor became more resistant and combat began to...
curiosidades
The great space milestones of July that forever changed our view of the universe
July brings together some of the most important events in space exploration.
From the creation of NASA to the missions that took humans to the Moon and robots to Mars, these milestones marked the a...
July space milestones
From the birth of NASA to the modern vehicles roaming Mars, July has brought together some of ...
España
From the Muslim landing to the expulsion of the Moriscos: centuries that changed the history of Spain
The history of Spain changed forever with the arrival of the Muslims in the year 711.
From the birth of Al-Andalus to the expulsion of the Moriscos, this journey gathers the events that marked near...
The start of eight centuries of transformation toward medieval Spain
In the summer of the year 711, some ships cross...
Artes Marciales
Miyamoto Musashi's Swords: The Blades of Japan's Most Famous Swordsman
Miyamoto Musashi's swords are remembered not for having belonged to one of Japan's most famous samurai, but for the significance they acquired within a unique way of understanding combat.
Discover ...
A master who left his mark on martial arts
The figure of Miyamoto Musashi occupies a unique place in the history of ...
Arquitectura
Two medieval monasteries between altitude and tradition: San Vicente del Pino and San Pedro de Cardeña
In some corners of Spain, there are still buildings that seem to retain the mark of another era.
Located in places chosen for their strategic and symbolic value, medieval monasteries continue to be...
Two medieval monasteries in strategic locations
In present-day Spain, medieval monasteries situated in strategic loc...
Arquitectura
The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum: the sealed chambers of Malta's most mysterious underground temple
Beneath the surface of Malta lies one of the most surprising prehistoric sites in the world: the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.
This underground temple, excavated over 5,000 years ago, continues to raise q...
A real and partially inaccessible prehistoric monument
The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, located in Paola, Malta, is one of...
Asia
Long scimitar: the blade born of movement, speed, and mounted warfare
The long falchion is one of the most characteristic swords of medieval history, but its significance goes far beyond its unmistakable curved blade.
Its origin, its evolution, and the way it transfo...
What is the long falchion?
The long falchion is not just a historical sword; it is a reflection of a type of combat ...
Cultura
The most common figures that brought medieval legends to life
Medieval legends brought to life a universe of witches, sorcerers, cursed knights, ghosts, and supernatural creatures that reflected the fears, beliefs, and values of the era.
Discover which were ...
Dark Mysteries of the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages were filled with legends surrounding the supernatural, where magic...
curiosidades
The strangest trials of the Spanish Inquisition: true stories that seem impossible
The Spanish Inquisition left behind thousands of files containing stories that seem plucked from fiction.
Beyond the major religious trials, its archives hide cases of people accused of witchcraft,...
The Spanish Inquisition and its trials
When we think of the Spanish Inquisition, we often imagine dark tribunals, ac...
