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…
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Ancient Hittite Warriors: 10 Things You Should Know
Who Were the Hittites? The Hittites originating from Anatolia (corresponding to modern-day Turkey), carved out an empire (from circa 15th-13th century BC) that encompassed most…
The Bloody Origins and History of the Roman Gladiators
Often viewed as the working-class heroes of Roman society, the gladiators have surely seen their fair share of screen time in our modern-day popular media….
The Roman Army: Tactics, Organization, and Command Structure
History is witness to the triumph of the ancient Roman army, as evidenced from the Roman empire in its apical scope – which held sway…
Landsknecht: The ‘Garishly’ Effective Footsoldier Of 16th Century
Possibly meaning ‘servant of the land’, the term Landsknecht generally denotes a specific German footsoldier (mostly pikeman) from the late 15th – mid 16th century…
Roman Legionary: The Remarkable Infantryman of the Ancient Era
Previously, we discussed in detail the Early Roman army (753 – 146 BC) and how it evolved into the organized Roman legions that we perceive…
History Of The Early Roman Army: From 753 – 146 BC
In the introduction of Rome and Her Enemies, historian Tom Holland starts out by saying “Rome was the supreme carnivore of the ancient world.” However,…
Achaemenid Persian Empire: The Superpower of the Classical World
Introduction – Origins of the Achaemenid Persians When the Assyrians were carving out the world’s first true ‘super empire’ from the period of 10th century…
The Military Of The Ottoman Empire: Origins And History
The Ottoman Empire or the Devlet-i Aliyye-i Osmâniyye is counted among the very few global empires of medieval times, which at its greatest extent stretched…
The Medieval Knight of Europe: Origins, Evolution, and Culture
Whenever we talk about a medieval knight our reveries cling on to the resplendent image of a chivalrous warrior incredibly armored from head to toe,…
