14 Exceptional Weapon Systems from History That Were Ahead of their Time
The scope of ‘hi-tech’ designs is not just limited to our modern affairs. As it turns out, history has had its fair share of brilliant…
Military
History of the Crusades: Origins, Politics, and Crusaders
Introduction The Crusades of medieval times have rather proved to be a contentious subject matter, especially given its association with religious fanaticism. But beneath this…
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…
Battle of Hastings, 1066 AD: The Armies and Tactics of Normans and Anglo-Saxons
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
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…
