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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 TemplarsGladiators or Hussite weapons.

  • Starověké Řecko Ancient Greece

    This article is dedicated to the military history of Ancient Greece between the 8th and the 5th centuries BC. It was the time of flourishing city-states, with well-equipped and well-trained armies to defend them. Ancient Greek armies can be said to be similar to modern organisations.

  • Vojsko Vlada Tepese The Army of Vlad Dracula or Vlad the Impaler

    Everyone has heard of Count Dracula, popularized by Bram Stoker's brilliant novel about Dracula, the quintessential vampire. The Count Dracula in this article was not (at least we hope so) the blood-thirsty vampire we know from stories and legends. He is a national hero of Romania, and we have a lot of information about his life and his army, which displayed both eastern and western influences.

  • Vaření v přírodě Outdoor Cooking - History

    Cooking is an art. Today's chefs as well as their predecessors would certainly confirm that. What cooking methods, utensils or ingredients did cooks use in centuries before us? And can we benefit from their knowledge today? Take a look into the past!

  • Historický žalář Dungeons and Prisons: A Glimpse into the History of Prison

    The Tower of London, the French Bastille or the American Alcatraz. Prisons and torture have been a common practice across the entire human history. Do you know what it was like to be a prisoner in the Middle Ages? Have you ever heard of shame masks, or the Judas Cradle, which was sometimes considered the most terrifying torture device of all time? Take a peek into the past and learn more about the evolution of prisons.

  • Vikingové Who Were the Fearless Varangians?

    Did you know that some Viking groups formed alliances and friendships with Slavic nations? Viking expeditions were not only headed to the West. They travelled down the many waterways of the eastern Baltic Sea, into modern Eastern Europe and Russia. And this is where they clashed with even more terrifying warriors than themselves - the Slavs - who did not hesitate to attack Viking camps during the night. Some Viking families settled down in the east, and one of their kings, Rurik, became the founder of the Rurik dynasty that ruled the lands in years to come.

  • Vikingové 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 eventually fought in one of the most important battles in English history - the Battle of Hastings.

  • Vikingové Viking Weapons and Armour

    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 Europe during the 9th century. Our three-part article is dedicated to the Viking weapons and customs, as well as their most dangerous enemies.

  • Piráti Pirates - Merciless Criminals of the Sea

    Pirates were the sailors’ nightmare. The vision of getting rich quickly has often driven pirates to unprecedented cruelty. Some people today may see pirates as heroes fighting against the rich members of the society, but this was not really the case. Pirates of the past as well as of today will rob anyone, driven by the desire to escape poverty and become rich.

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