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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
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 Spear Was a Refined Roman Legionaries Weapon, but the Neanderthals Came up With It
Do you also think of one of the best javelin throwers in the world when you say spear? Jan Železný definitely made this athletic discipline famous in the Czech Republic. However, the spear was originally a stabbing weapon and its history goes back a…
General Saladin Was Respected by Muslims and Christians
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…
The Sling Fired Further Than a Bow, But It Also Had Its Drawbacks
If you were to name historical weapons, only few would think the sling. It's perhaps the most underrated weapon in history. People are not really frightened by the thought of a fork, whereby a stretched piece of flexible material is between its arms…
Living History, a New Phenomenon Travel Back in Time to Experience the World of Knights and Princesses
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…
A Knife Is an Ideal Helper in Life but Also an Insidious Weapon
You couldn’t really find a more versatile tool. The knife was one of the first weapons and also household helpers. We can see it in the cutlery drawer, in battle reconstructions, in self-defence lessons, in shops or when collecting mushrooms.…
Today, Crossbows Can Be Found in the Army As Well As among Hunters, They Don’t Just Belong in the Middle Ages
An interesting and quiet killer that’s always at hand and ready to fire. That’s how a crossbow could be described. Most of us imagine a medieval weapon that’s no longer in use, but that’s not quite the truth. Similarly to bows, crossbows have a well…
Historical Fencing Is a Combination of Sport and Chivalrous Virtues
Even today, we can hear sounds of a battle and the clanking of swords coming out from castles and chateaux. The men, who pretend to fight in front of a monument’s visitors, run around the courtyard in period clothing. Demonstrations of historical…
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
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
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…
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