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Toru-Aygyr, the submerged medieval city of Lake Issyk-Kul
Toru-Aygyr is a medieval city submerged in Lake Issyk-Kul, in Kyrgyzstan, linked to the Silk Road.
Discovered and scientifically documented in 2025, this settlement reveals structures, ceramics, an...
Silk Road settlement discovered under the waters of Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Kul Lake, located in northeastern Kyrgyzstan, i...
Europa
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
April in the history of science: milestones that changed the way we see the world
April brings together some of the most important milestones in the history of science, from the discovery of the structure of DNA to the first image of a black hole.
This overview shows key advance...
April has been the setting for some of the most decisive breakthroughs in the history of science.
From the understan...
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...
Asia
The Mysteries of the Dead Sea: Manuscripts, Weapons, and Hidden Testimonies of the Ancient World
The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is a unique archaeological enclave where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls have been found, as well as Roman swords, Aramaic inscriptions, and everyday ob...
The Dead Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is world-renowned for the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but it...
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...
