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The History of Crusades - Part 2: The Rise and Fall of the Crusaders

In the 12th century, the Crusaders lost Jerusalem Before that happened, they established several states in the Holy Land. And just like in Europe, the rulers of these feudal states built magnificent castles that adopted European court culture,…

The History of Crusades - Part 1: The Conquest of Jerusalem and The Rise of Knightly Orders

Interesting facts of the past

The Crusades were one of the most important events of the medieval period. The Crusades were a series of religious wars against Muslims, pagans, and heretics. The Crusading movement prepared ground for the creation of various knightly orders –…

The White Wolf, the Butcher of Blaviken. Who Was Geralt of Rivia?

Interesting facts of the past

Prepare a potion for yourself and light a candle using the Igni sign. Make yourself comfortable and travel with us to the old keep of Kaer Morhen! This is where it all begins, the journey of the Witcher, a “freak” and a “mutant” who lives to kill…

Slaves, Thieves and Passionate Warriors. Who Were Roman Gladiators?

Interesting facts of the past

When you hear the word “gladiator”, you might imagine the sexy, muscular Russell Crowe, taking down one enemy after another to the epic music of Hans Zimmer. Well, sorry to disappoint you. But the reality looked a little different. Join us on the…

A Quick Peek into the History of the Mysterious Order of the Knights Templar

Interesting facts of the past

Some believe that the order still operates in secret today, others consider it to be history that ended in 1314. The Knights Templar Order is shrouded in many secrets, myths and conjectures. Read on to find out how and why it came into existence and…

Careful With Sharp Swords! How to Choose a Blade?

Weapons

No matter if used by Roman gladiators, French knights or Japanese samurai. The purpose of the sword was to kill. In self-defense, or in attack. Beautiful piece of steel turns into a deadly weapon in battles. This is why you always need to be careful…

Eight Must-Have Fantasy Swords

Weapons

Mind-blowing heroic deeds, epic battles of thousands against thousands, and fights against hair-raising monsters These are the basic ingredients of a good fantasy story. Fantasy stories have a few things in common. First of all, the good always wins…

King Arthur. A Fictional Legend or a Real Historical Character?

Interesting facts of the past

Readers have been enthusiastic about the stories of King Arthur, Camelot Castle and the Knights of the Round Table for more than a millennium. While some are looking for evidence of its true existence, others believe that the legend was created by…

Joan of Arc - the Girl Who Saved France and Paid for Her Fame

Interesting facts of the past

Joan of Arc heard the prophecies of the saints and fought for her homeland against the English to later face ecclesiastical court. For many, she still symbolises courage, faith and determination. What was her fate like?

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…

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…

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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