Know Your Ancient Greek Helmets: From Attic to Phrygian
Introduction The ancient Greek helmet is a familiar motif when it comes to popular cultural depictions of Greek history and mythology. However, quite unsurprisingly, many…
Military
Powerful Warships Of History: From 7th Century BC – 17th Century AD
Introduction – Difference between Galleys and Frigates When it comes to history, maritime pursuits had undoubtedly enhanced the ‘reach’ of humankind, from the perspective of…
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…
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…
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…
