Ancient Celtic Warriors: 10 Things You Should Know
Circa 5th century BC, the Greeks considered Celts (Keltoi) as one of the four great ‘barbarian’ people; with their independent realms extending all the way…
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Anglo-Saxon Warriors: 10 Things You Should Know
While comprising a group of Germanic tribes from continental Europe, the Anglo-Saxons established themselves in Great Britain from the 5th century. This consequent Anglo-Saxon epoch…
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…
12 things you should know about the ancient Roman gladiators
Often viewed as the working class heroes of the Roman society, the gladiators have surely seen their fair share of screen time in our modern-day…
6 automaton conceptions from history you should know about
Contrary to our popular notions, the core concepts (and literary mentions) of automatons or ‘robots’ are almost 2,500 years old. For example, according to a…
10 things you should know about the Battle of Cannae
To put things into perspective, the Battle of Cannae (216 BC), contested between the ancient Mediterranean powerhouses of Rome and Carthage, is usually considered as…
10 fascinating things you should know about the Imperial Roman legionary
Previously, we talked about how the ancient Roman battle tactics had evolved from their kingdom days to the empire epoch. This ever-changing tactical side of affairs…
History of the Mycenaeans: Origins and Military of the Bronze Age ‘Greeks’
Mycenaeans and mysteries go hand in hand when it comes to the realm of history. But fortunately, while Homeric works allude to the vague idea…
10 Things You Should Know about Middle-earth’s Politics and Warfare
Pertaining to the aforementioned topic, it naturally brings up the question – why would a history website like ours cover a seemingly ‘fantasy’ scope? Well firstly…
