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Relations between the Templar, Hospitaller and Teutonic Orders
The military orders of the Temple, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Knights played a crucial role during the Crusades, defending the Holy Land and protecting pilgrims.
Although they shared religious a...
Throughout the history of the Crusades, religious military orders played a fundamental role in the expansion and def...
curiosidades
The price of beauty; deadly fashions of history
From the Renaissance to the Victorian era, men and women have risked their health to achieve beauty standards. Toxic powders and makeup, and extremely tight corsets are just a few examples.
This ...
Since time immemorial, the pursuit of beauty has led men and women to adopt surprising, sometimes dangerous, practic...
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Types of daggers in pre-Columbian America: weapons and symbols of native civilizations
Before the arrival of Europeans, American civilizations created daggers from obsidian, stone, bone, and precious metals, used both in combat and in religious ceremonies.
This article explores it...
Before the arrival of the colonizers, American civilizations developed a wide repertoire of weapons, including dagge...
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Where do funeral processions and wakes come from? Mortuary traditions, from antiquity to the present day
Humanity has developed rituals to accompany the dead on their journey to the afterlife since ancient times, each motivated by its own beliefs; however, many of these rituals came to share some com...
Death, that enigma that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, has given rise to a series of rituals and bel...
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Medieval bows: Power, precision and evolution in warfare and hunting
Estimated reading time 7 minutes
Medieval bows: Power, precision and evolution in warfare and hunting
During the Middle Ages, the bow was much more...
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Brisa: History, Evolution, and Excellence in Scandinavian Knives and Pocket Knives
Brisa, a Finnish cutlery brand formerly known as EnZo, makes Scandinavian-inspired knives and pocket knives for bushcraft and everyday use.
Their products stand out for their durability, ergonom...
The Brisa brand, formerly known as EnZo, is a benchmark in the world of Scandinavian cutlery. Based in Finland, this...
Artes Marciales
Chinese Double Dao Swords: a symbol of art, history and tradition
Chinese double dao swords, also called “shuang dao,” are a symbol of elegance, speed, and power in traditional kung fu and wushu.
These single-edged curved weapons, used simultaneously, originate...
Chinese double dao swords are one of the most emblematic weapons of kung fu and traditional wushu.
These are two c...
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Odin: the supreme god of Norse mythology and his weapons
Odin, the supreme god of Norse mythology, is known as the All-Father and leader of the Aesir. A symbol of wisdom, strategy, magic and war, his figure permeates Viking sagas and legends.
Among hi...
In Norse mythology, one of the most resonant names is that of Odin, the supreme god, father of the gods, and lord of...
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Polearms and axes of the Roman Empire: tools of war and dominance
The polearms and axes of the Roman Empire were essential in the strategy, tactics and logistics of the legions. From the pilum, the throwing spear that opened enemy formations, to the dolabra, an ...
The military machinery of the Roman Empire was not only distinguished by the discipline and organization of its troop...
