Hoplite: The Remarkable Citizen-Soldier of Ancient Greece
Introduction The Greek word for military equipment roughly translates to hopla, and thus a hoplite simply meant ‘man at arms’ or ‘armored man’. Of course,…
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The Mighty Macedonian Phalanx: 6 Things You Should Know
By the very intrinsic nature of the Greek lands and topography, large-scale cavalry forces were never an option for most burgeoning city-states of Greece. This…
The Ancient Egyptian Soldiers of the New Kingdom
Introduction The New Kingdom of Egypt, roughly corresponding to the period between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC (encompassing the 18th, 19th,…
Anubis: Mythology Of The Enigmatic Egyptian Jackal God
Introduction to Egyptian God Anubis Anubis (or Anpu or Inpu in Egyptian language; Greek form – ‘Anubis’) is one of the most frequently represented deities…
15 Powerful Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Introduction to Celtic Mythology When it comes to the ancient Celts, the scope is not really about a singular group of people who dominated some…
Mamluks: The Incredible Islamic Slave-Warriors of Egypt
Introduction Often overshadowed by the exploits of the Ottomans in Europe and the Near East, it should be noted however that it was the Mamluks…
History of the Aztec Warriors: The Grim Fighters of Mexico
From the etymological perspective, the term Aztec is derived from Aztlan (or ‘Place of Whiteness’ in connotative meaning), the mythological place of origin for the…
Cossacks: The Remarkable Military Settlers of Russia and Ukraine
Our popular notions about the Cossacks tended to portray them as the energetic and rambunctious horsemen of the lower steppe from Russia and Ukraine. And…
Varangian Guard: 12 Things You Should Know
Introduction Exotic, ferocious, and heavily armored – this, in a nutshell, defined the eminent presence of the Varangian Guard (Greek: Τάγμα των Βαράγγων, Tágma tōn…
Quetzalcoatl: Mythology of the Aztec Feathered Serpent God
Introduction Quetzalcoatl is arguably (and rather uniquely) the most renowned of all mythical entities from Aztec mythology, whose legacy has survived the rigors of time…
