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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...
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...
caballero
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...
América
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...
curiosidades
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...
