Varangian Guard: 10 Things You Should Know
Introduction – Exotic, ferocious and heavily armored – this, in a nutshell, defined the eminent presence of the Varangian Guard (Greek: Τάγμα των Βαράγγων, Tágma…
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25 incredible Ancient Roman quotes you should know
Previously we have harped about Rome’s infrastructure and Rome’s army. But beyond impressive architecture and grand military traditions, some eminent Romans also boasted fascinating philosophical notions….
Ancient Assyrians and their ‘Ruthless’ Army: 10 Things You Should Know
Introduction – The Ancient War Machine In a conventional sense, when we talk about the ancient Assyrians, our notions pertain mostly to what is known…
9 fascinating things you should know about the Great Wall of China
Simply put, the Great Wall of China would be the largest man-made structure in the entire world if its numerous sections were positioned in a…
Greek Hoplites: 10 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Soldiers
The Greek word for military equipment roughly translates to hopla, and thus a hoplite simply pertained to the ancient version of the ‘man at arms’…
History of St. Nicholas: 8 Things You Should Know
From the historical perspective, there is no denying that the primary basis for Santa Claus was derived from the figure of St. Nicholas, a 4th-century…
Vikings And Their Warfare: 10 Things You Should Know
There is more to the fascinating scope of Viking warfare than just shooing away the misconception about their horned-helmets. So, without further ado, let us…
10 tallest man-made architectural triumphs from our ancient world
While the modern skyscrapers are designed as instruments of economy and industries, their counterparts in the ancient world were largely defined by the collective religious…
10 of the oddest military encounters recorded in history
While we have previously talked about cryptic underground temples and magnificently mysterious cathedrals, the military history side of affairs also has its fair share of…
Macedonian Phalanx: 5 Things You Should Know
By the very intrinsic nature of the Greek lands and topography, large-scale cavalry forces were never an option for most burgeoning city-states of Greece. This…
