The Remarkable Gallic Wars: History, Armies, and Tactics
Introduction – A Clash of Cultures Fought between the Roman Republic and several Gallic tribes (mostly from areas constituting present-day France and Belgium), the Gallic Wars…
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Huns: The Remarkable Super-Tribe of Horsemen from the Steppes
Introduction ‘Huns’ – the very word brings up the notion of hordes of horsemen swarming upon the resplendent Roman Empire, with their unkempt appearances, cacophonous…
Mamluks: The Islamic Slave-Warriors and Sultans of Medieval 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…
Spartans: The Mighty Yet Rigid Warrior Society of Ancient Greece
Introduction The subject of Spartans has been much discussed and showcased in the realm of popular culture. And while some of them have a historical…
Scythians: The Ancient Horselords of the Eurasian Steppe
Introduction When it comes to the popular history of nomadic groups, tribes (and super-tribes) like Huns and Mongols have had their fair share of coverage…
Hannibal Barca: The Remarkable Military Genius Who Defied the Romans
Introduction Hannibal ad portas – a phrase that not only exemplified what an entire generation of Romans went through but also reverberated into popular consciousness…
Ramesses II: The Powerful Warrior Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
Ramesses II (also called Ramses, Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw or riʕmīsisu, meaning ‘Ra is the one who bore him’) is considered as one of the most…
Spanish Galleon: 10 Things You Should Know
Harking back to our romanticized notions of the veritable Spanish Armada and the early transatlantic trade routes of the 16th century, the Galleon serves as…
Video Presents 100 Most Successful Generals in History Based on Victories
As we discussed earlier in one of our articles, the episodes of war and human conflicts are persistent when it comes to the rich tapestry…
Samurai – Origins, History, and Culture of the Japanese Warrior Class
Introduction There is a certain sense of almost fantastical fascination when it comes to the popular scope of Samurai warriors. But if we dissociate popular…
