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By whom and how were castles built in the Middle Ages
Medieval castles were symbols of power, strength, and noble residence in the Middle Ages. Commissioned by kings, nobles and military orders, they were built thanks to the work of master stonemason...
Medieval castles were the most emblematic constructions of the feudal world. They served not only as military fortre...
caballero
The shields of the Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights: defense, symbol and legacy of two important medieval orders
The shields of the Knights Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights were much more than protection in battle: they represented the faith, honor, and discipline of their orders.
From the white cross of th...
During the Middle Ages, military orders were much more than just religious armies: they represented the union between...
Edad Media
Medieval shoulder guards: History and evolution of the knight
Estimated reading time 7 minutes
Medieval shoulder guards: protection, technique and symbol of the knight
When we think of a medieval knight, we im...
América
Sacred rivers that symbolized the path to the afterlife throughout the world
Throughout history, different cultures around the world have agreed on the same symbol: the river as a boundary between life and death.
From the Greek Styx to the Japanese Sanzu, these waterways ...
Despite the geographical distance, different civilizations shared the idea of rivers as thresholds between life an...
Armaduras
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...
armas
The evolution of edged weapons in Europe: from ancient forging to modern steel
This article explores the evolution of bladed weapons in Europe, from Antiquity to the modern era.
We analyze the evolution of edged weapons, from ancient forging to modern steel. Swords, dagger...
Bladed weapons have long been protagonists in the military and cultural history of Europe. From the swords of Roman ...
curiosidades
What swords inspired the design of Andúril from The Lord of the Rings?
The sword Andúril, forged from the fragments of Narsil, is one of the most iconic weapons in modern fantasy.
Its design, full of symbolism, draws directly from real history: European medieval sw...
Andúril, forged from the remains of Narsil, the sword of King Elendil, is a symbol of hope and power. The cover, des...
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Medieval daggers: History, types and uses
Estimated reading time 7 minutes
Medieval Daggers: A Journey to the Edge of the Past
Introduction
Medieval daggers were among the most common and...
armas
The Royal Dagger from Epic Armoury: elegance, power and tradition for noble and chivalrous characters
The Epic Armoury Royal Dagger is a highly aesthetic ceremonial piece, perfect for noble characters, kings, or religious leaders in the world of LARP or cosplay. Made with safe materials, it symboli...
In the world of LARP (Live Action Role-Playing), historical cosplay, and fantasy reenactment, the details make all t...
