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Daggers of ancient Eastern civilizations
A quick look at daggers from ancient Eastern civilizations, including Egypt, Persia, China, and Korea. Its characteristics, ceremonial and military uses, and the archaeological contexts of its fin...
Daggers have been essential instruments in ancient Eastern civilizations, not only as weapons but also as symbols of...
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Functional Damascus Steel Katana: The Silent Wind of Bushido
Estimated reading time 5 minutes
Functional Damascus Steel Katana: The Silent Wind of Bushido
In Japanese history, the katana was not simply a wea...
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Blunt hand weapons in the Middle Ages: brute force on the battlefield
In the Middle Ages, blunt weapons were essential for defeating heavily armored enemies. From simple maces to complex warhammers, these tools demonstrated that brute force could be as deadly as a s...
During the Middle Ages, combat depended not only on skill with swords or spears, but also on the devastating impact ...
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Viking swords discovered in Norway: four finds that reveal the northern warrior legacy
Explore the four major Viking sword finds in Norway: Klepp, Haukeli, Agder, and Sæbø. Each one reveals unique details about the metallurgy, social status, and funerary rituals of Norse warriors. T...
Viking swords found in Norway represent fundamental archaeological evidence for the study of military technology, so...
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood; an epic journey through weapons, eras, and lineages
Outlander: Blood of My Blood arrives on Movistar+ on August 9, 2025 as the long-awaited prequel to the acclaimed Outlander series.
Set between the 18th century and the First World War, this new ...
On August 9, 2025, Outlander: Blood of My Blood arrives on Movistar+ in Spain, a series that serves as a prequel to t...
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The Order of the Knights of the Round Table and the legends of King Arthur
The Knights of the Round Table represent the chivalric ideal of the medieval Arthurian cycle.
This article explores their origins, values, exploits, and the crucial role of figures such as Lance...
Origin of the Order of the Knights of the Round Table
The legendary Order of the Knights of the Round Table ar...
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Ogres in ancient folklore: the devouring giants of medieval Europe
Discover the legacy of ogres in European oral tradition. From Celtic myths to Iberian tales, these devouring giants symbolize the ancestral fear of the wild and the unknown.
A cultural tour of t...
When the word "ogre" is mentioned, many people think of modern fictional figures; however, ogres have deep roots in ...
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How to Dress Like a Real Medieval Warrior
Estimated reading time 7 minutes
How to Dress Like a Real Medieval Warrior
Are you passionate about medieval aesthetics? Do you dream of donning ch...
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Edged hand weapons in the Middle Ages: types and essential functions
Edged weapons were essential during the Middle Ages, not only as combat tools, but also as symbols of power and status. From battleswords to specialized daggers, each type served a key function on ...
During the Middle Ages, edged hand weapons were key instruments both in combat and as symbols of power. Used by nobl...
