History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders
Introduction – The Crusades of the medieval times have rather proved to be a contentious subject matter, especially given its association to religious fanaticism. But…
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Byzantine Army: Organization, Units, and Evolution
Popular notions tend to group the later Eastern Roman realm, or more specifically the Byzantine Empire, as a strictly medieval entity that encompassed Greece, the…
The Magnificent Hadrian’s Villa: Architecture and Reconstruction
Interestingly enough, one of the greatest architectural marvels of the Roman empire in its apical stage (in 2nd century AD), was not actually constructed within the…
Reconstruction of Constantinople: From 4th to 13th Century AD
Introduction – Historically, Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe from the 5th to early 13th century AD. To that end, it was…
Battle of Hastings: The Armies and Tactics
The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, proved to be a pivotal event in the long run – with medieval continental Europeans gaining…
The Short History of the Luger Pistol
One of the first semi-automatic pistols ever produced, the Luger has become one of the classic firearms of the 20th century. This renowned firearm was…
Ancient Hittite Warriors: 10 Things You Should Know
The Hittites originating from Anatolia (corresponding to modern-day Turkey), carved out an empire (from circa 15th-13th century BC) that encompassed most of Asia Minor and…
Golden House of Rome: History and Reconstruction
Introduction – Beyond the ambit of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise…
The Short History of Engagement Rings–From Rome to Now
It’s become common practice for those in love to share an engagement ring as a token of their commitment to the other. But when did…
Ancient Alexandria of Egypt: History and Reconstruction
Short History of Alexandria – Alexander the Great possibly christened around 70 settlements from Africa to Asia after his own name (along with at least one after…
