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The Thirty Years' War Changed Europe Beyond Recognition

The Thirty Years' War could be described as the one of the largest armed conflicts, that spread devastation over much of Europe. It began in 1618 as the culmination of disputes between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestants. Everything was caused…

The Samurai Never Attacked First, the Honour Was What Mattered to Them

Samurai swords

We can’t imagine action films without elite agents who, on account of their special training, can neutralise the enemy and therefore ensure the mission’s complete success. Most people assume that special forces have been a matter in more recent…

Damocles’ Sword - a Legend That Is Still True

Weapons

A sword blade dangled above his throat, which Damocles paid no attention to at first. Although when he noticed it, he suddenly realised that he could no longer rejoice and enjoy the prosperity that surrounded him. The food in his mouth became bitter…

Change into a Costume and Spend the Day as a Nobleman or a Game Character

Historical costumes and footwear

As soon as grandma closes the fairy-tale book, we dive into our fantasy world and, for the few last moments before falling asleep, we are roaming through the prairies like a free Indian. From an early age, we learn to imagine and experience someone…

Chastity Belt Was Meant for Protection, but it Became a Tool for Torture

Historical armor

An uncomfortable piece of metal which kept women awake at night. It was a tool protect them from the external danger as well as an anti-temptation device. Mentioning the chastity belt today makes most people giggle nervously or look away. However,…

Ancient Rome, Unrestrained Passion for Pleasure, but Also Profound Suffering

Interesting facts of the past

For the Romans, watching savage arena games related to unlimited drinking and enjoyment. However, the Roman people did not only lay foundations for games and public entertainment, but also for the development of the modern society. The famous…

Karambit, for Self-Defense or Peeling Fruit

Knives

A stealth pocketknife called Karambit has roots in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. It originally served as a pocketknife for locals, similar to the folding knife of the Swiss type in Europe. This extraordinary hand tool can be found as…

Underestimated Axe with Admirable History. What Was it Used For?

Weapons

Whether boys made it in order to arrange a fairy-tale fight or it was given to them when cutting the wood, most men have already held an axe in their hands. But they hardly ever understand the rich history of such an ordinary and simple gadget. It…

What is the Secret of the Legendary Weapon from the Nordic Mythology? Discover the Power of the Thor’s Hammer.

Statuettes

The sky clouds over, rumbling can be heard from the distance. There is a lightning and power can be sensed from the air. The powerful Thor has returned to the Earth, the most powerful of all the Nordic gods. The son of the highest god Odin holds the…

A Long Knife That Could Surprise the Opponents: The Magical Seax

Knives

For the Vikings, seax was a reliable weapon of last resort in combat. Seax, also called sramasax, was an inconspicuous long knife at first glance, but it could catch enemies off guard. Long knives were very popular among the Northerners, maybe…

Many Faces of Archery, a Challenging Sport with an Elegant Weapon

Archery and crossbows

Tiptoeing through the grass, the soldiers are holding their shields firmly over the head. They are moving forward, step by step in a stable formation. Suddenly, someone shouts a command in the distance. A nightmare for every foot soldier. Suddenly,…

Cold Weapons and Crown Jewels. Swords Served Several Purposes.

Weapons

Blade, guard, handle, and pommel. Four parts combined into one shiny, breathtakingly beautiful object that has been admired by little boys since the ancient times. We are talking about swords, one of the oldest weapons used by men. From Antiquity…

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