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Interesting Historical Facts

Famous battles that changed the course of history, such as the Thirty Years' War. We have collected interesting stories, legends, and myths for you. Read more about the Templars, Gladiators or Hussite weapons.

General Saladin Was Respected by Muslims and Christians

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He was a generous monarch and a respected military leader that is how by soldiers and others talked about Saladin. In the twelfth century, he was one of the main figures in world events. The Muslim ruler was also recognised by Christians, partly due…

Living History, a New Phenomenon Travel Back in Time to Experience the World of Knights and Princesses

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Do you also sometimes wonder what it would be like to be born in the Middle Ages, for example? Fans of history know well that life in previous centuries was no bed of roses. Some of us still want to know and experience what it was like. So, what can…

The Thirty Years' War Changed Europe Beyond Recognition

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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…

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

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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…

Sword, the Most Valuable Viking Weapon

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People commonly associate the Vikings with violent savages raiding more civilized nations around them. Only a few people know that the Vikings were also established traders and craftsmen. The skills of some Viking blacksmiths were so extraordinary…

Templars

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Only a few orders have raised such enormous interest and intense emotions as the Order of the Templars. Both loved and hated, the Knights Templar had a gold poach in one hand and a sword blessed by the God of Christianity, in another. The primary…

The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances

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Whenever knightly tournaments are mentioned, a festive clash of horse riders marching against each other will surely come to everyone’s mind, just like in fairy tales. However, merry flags, proud knights, jugglers and noble ladies were but a…

Vikings: How Historically Accurate is the Series?

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Confident and violent warriors with axes and shields who raided wide areas of Europe. They fought like one nation. So are the Vikings portrayed in the popular series from Canadian-Irish co-production. “Vikings“ (2013) has fans all around the globe.…

Living history – History Coming Alive

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Living history (LH) is an activity that seeks to re-enact and present life in the past in the most authentic way possible. It doesn’t have to be a re-enactment of a certain historical battle. Living history attempts to show ordinary, day-to-day life…

What Were Musketeers Really Like?

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There is probably nobody who has never heard of the famous novel, The Three Musketeers. Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d’Artagnan are arguably the most famous literary characters of all time. Nimble and charming fighters for justice were first depicted…

They Were Considered Gods. Why did Egyptians Worship Animals?

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A cat was sacred to them, but ants left them unmoved. Animals played a significant role in ancient Egypt. The admiration for them was reflected in various wall paintings, sculptures or even scriptures. Why did the ancient Egyptians perceive some of…

The American Civil War

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The original United States of America were formed of 13 British colonies. Even though they differed in economy, area and population, one thing united them: the hatred towards England, the country that imposed high taxes and complicated their lives.…

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