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Types of daggers according to their shape: a historical and functional classification
In this guide, we review what a dagger is and its significance, its origin and evolution from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages, the uses of the medieval dagger in combat and daily life, and the ma...
A dagger is a short-bladed, double-edged edged weapon, designed for hand-to-hand combat and precise stabbing at close...
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The Anglo-Saxon Sword of Fetter Lane: A Testimony to Power in 8th-Century England
The Anglo-Saxon Fetter Lane sword, found in London and dated to the 8th century, represents the skill and status of the Anglo-Saxon noble warrior. Forged using the pattern-welding technique, it st...
The Anglo-Saxon sword found in Fetter Lane, London, is one of the most significant pieces from the early medieval pe...
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Diet and nutrition in the Middle Ages: Secrets and curiosities
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Diet and nutrition in the Middle Ages
Medieval food was closely linked to the social, economic, and religious con...
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Excalibur and Caliburn: One sword or two different legends?
Discover the legends of Excalibur and Caliburn, the iconic swords of King Arthur.
This article explores whether they are the same sword or two different ones, analyzing their medieval origins an...
Since the dawn of Arthurian literature, two names have resonated with mythical force: Excalibur and Caliburn. Both sw...
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Historical weapons and shields in Stronghold: Crusader
Stronghold: Crusader is not only a classic real-time strategy game, but also a detailed recreation of the medieval weaponry used during the Crusades. From crossed swords and spiked maces to longbo...
The Stronghold: Crusader video game is set in the era of the Crusades, strategically recreating medieval weaponry fr...
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The Ancient Celts: Who Were They Really?
The ancient Celts were a diverse and powerful civilization that left a profound mark on Europe.
Explore their social organization, spirituality, art, languages, and warrior traditions. This arti...
Far from being a single people, the Celts were a group of Indo-European tribes who, between the 8th century BC and 4...
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Types of Medieval Trumpets in Medieval Europe
Discover medieval trumpets, key instruments in the Middle Ages. Their design, uses, and symbolic value continue to influence musicology and the reconstruction of historical sounds. Explore its imp...
The Middle Ages was a period in which music played a key role in shaping ritual, politics, and everyday life.
Among...
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Types of Medieval Cornets: Wind Instruments in the Middle Ages
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of medieval cornets, woodwind instruments essential to sacred, military, and court music in the European Middle Ages. Learn about its variations—the curve...
Medieval cornets represent one of the most evocative chapters in European organology. Their unmistakable timbre—clos...
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The Orcs of Medieval Folklore: Creatures of Darkness and Ancient Fear
Orcs in medieval European folklore were not simply fictional monsters, but dark figures laden with symbolism, fear, and moral warnings. From their origin in Roman mythology with Orcus, to the Ital...
We often think of orcs as green monsters from fantasy movies, but long before Hollywood or modern books, orcs popula...
