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The Life of the Vikings: From Settlements to Sea Journeys

The harsh Nordic lands were too overpopulated, pushing the Vikings out into the open sea in search for new lands, where they founded new settlements - the British Isles, north-western France and many other places. The descendants of the Vikings…

Viking Weapons and Armour

Interesting facts of the past

The first states began to emerge on European territory in uneasy and difficult times. The Iberian Peninsula was dominated by Muslims, and various nomadic tribes poured in from the eastern steppes. As if it weren't enough, the Vikings began invading…

The Evolution of Chainmail Armour

Historical armor

Chainmail armour, or ring armour, was the most widespread and longest-used type of armour throughout history. From Antiquity to the Early Modern Period (or even longer in certain regions), ring armour was widely used by warriors throughout Europe,…

Armour of the Eastern warriors

Historical armor

Are you curious about the types of armour used by Muslim rivals of Christian knights or Russian boyars? Do you want to know what Arab and Oriental armour looked like? Read on to find out!

European Plate Armour from the Renaissance to the Baroque

Historical armor

Learn more about the armour that protected fearless knights across different eras in history - from Renaissance to the Baroque, and find out which countries were their leading manufacturers and innovators! Armour evolved over time and, at a certain…

Historical Evolution of Armour from Antiquity to the High Middle Ages

Historical armor

Are you interested in how armour evolved throughout the ages? Read our article to find out what protective clothing and materials our ancestors wore to battles. Learn which type of armour offered the most effective protection against weapons in…

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…

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?

The Thirty Years' War Changed Europe Beyond Recognition

Interesting facts of the past

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…

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,…

Rudolf Krutský

Brands and Makers

Skilful hands of a metal worker - replicas of old weapons are made near Kadaň!

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