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Epic Armoury: The Art of Forging Epic Worlds
Epic Armoury is a leading brand in live-action role-playing equipment. Founded in Denmark, it offers quality foam safe weapons, armor, medieval clothing and accessories.
Their catalog includes e...
In the world of live-action role-playing (LARP), the quality and authenticity of the accessories make the differe...
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Discover three Historic City Centers
Explore three historic helmets that marked the evolution of armor: the Norman Spaning Helm , the medieval cap, and the 15th-century English closed helmet.
Learn about its characteristics, materi...
Spaning Helm (Spangelm in Spanish)
It is the oldest helmet, having been in use since the time of the Roman Empire...
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The Armor of the Roman Empire
Between the 1st century BC and the 5th century AD, these pieces not only offered protection to troops, but also reflected the level of organization, adaptation, and technical sophistication of the...
The armor of the Roman army is one of the most representative elements of Rome's power.
The first ones used by the...
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Types of medieval armor in Europe
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Types of armor in the Middle Ages in Europe: from chain mail to tempered steel
When we think of the Middle Ages, w...
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Marto and the tradition of forging in Toledo: excellence, history, and legend
Marto combines the forging tradition of Toledo with modern excellence. From historical swords to movie replicas, each piece reflects authenticity, quality, and artistry. Recognized worldwide, the ...
Toledo, the city of three cultures, is famous not only for its history but also for its forging tradition. At the he...
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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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Shields of the Roman Empire: protection, identity and evolution from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD
Shields of the Roman Empire: history, evolution, and legacy of a legendary defense
Roman shields, symbols of protection and military power, played a key role in the expansion and defense of the E...
From the early years of Republican expansion until the fall of the West, the Roman army was distinguished not only by...
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Helmets of the Roman Empire: protection, evolution, and power between the 1st century BC and the 5th century AD
Explore the history of Roman Empire helmets, from the Montefortino to later and ceremonial models. A journey through five centuries of military innovation, symbolism of power, and historical legac...
For more than five centuries, the Roman Empire shaped the art of warfare in the West. One of the most emblematic ele...
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Viking horns and shields: between functional reality and popular myth
In this article, we explore two of the most iconic elements of Viking imagery: horns and shields. We'll briefly review the origin of the myth of the horned helmet, delving into the real-life use of...
When we think of Vikings, the image that usually comes to mind is that of a warrior with a horned helmet, round shie...
