Duels and revolvers: 4 of the most fascinating guns from history
Within just a few generations of its invention, gunpowder became one of the most important substances in the world. Researchers quickly discovered that they could…
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Video presents 1,200 years of the fascinating ancient Roman history in just 20 minutes
From a backwater kingdom to a thriving republic to a world dominating empire, and finally back to oblivion – the Roman scope epitomizes the cycle…
10 incredible Roman military innovations you should know about
While military innovations did play their crucial role in the armies of ancient civilizations, it was undoubtedly the Romans (among few) who pushed the scope…
Short animation presents the brief history of weapons from 1,000,000 BC to modern era
War is eternal – the technological progression of mankind in the spectrum of history has often been mirrored by the evolution of weaponry throughout the…
10 of the greatest ancient warrior cultures you should know about
The episodes of war and human conflicts are persistent when it comes to the rich tapestry of history. And in such a vast ambit of…
5 gunpowder weapons from history you may not have known about
In one of the greatest ironies in the realm of history, the gunpowder was supposedly formulated for the first time (by Chinese alchemists in 9th…
Microbiologists hone in on the possible route that Hannibal took while crossing the Alps
Back in January, we provided a detailed overview of Hannibal Barca, the greatest military general of his generation (circa late 3rd century BC). In that…
Short animation demonstrates the superb organization of the ancient Roman Army
The ancient Roman army was known for its sheer discipline and incredible organizational depth. Pertaining to the latter ‘quality’, an animated short video by Blair…
