14 things you should know about the Carolingian Franks and their armies
The progression of Western Europe from the proverbial (though misleading) ‘Dark Ages’ to what we know as the medieval feudal times corresponded to a matter…
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Has the century-old Russian shipwreck containing $132 billion worth of gold been found in South Korea?
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Animation presents the tactics of the ancient Macedonian army of Alexander the Great
Time-lapse animation presents the evolution of the ancient Roman infantry over a period of 1,500-years
Duels and revolvers: 4 of the most fascinating guns from history
10 things you should know about ancient Carthage and the incredible Carthaginian army
Superb animation presents an overview of the Roman Praetorian Guards
The famed Praetorian Guards (or cohortes praetoriae) constitute a unique parcel of ancient Roman military history. In many ways, alluding to the proverbial scope of ‘too much power…
