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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.
The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances
Interesting facts of the past
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?
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
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?
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?
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
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.…
Who Were Gladiators? From Slaves to Celebrities
What did favourite ancient entertainment look like? Desperate slaves fighting for their lives in front of an enormous audience. Next to it, pompous victorious celebrations of crowds’ favourites. Gladiator battles were not just about survival. On the…
Even Caesar Was Afraid of Them. What Were the Celts Really Like?
A group of half-naked barbarians with swords and axes against the formation of Caesar’s soldiers. The barbarians seem eager to fight, without a sign of fear in their eyes. They let out a piercing war cry and surge forward, crashing into the Roman…
Medieval knights
A knight – bold and loyal elite warrior riding horseback heavily armed is one of the most iconic symbols for the Middle Ages. Today we can find them often pictured as true hero archetypes in many poems and epic stories written just during the times…
Hattori Hanzo
Hattori “the Demon” Hanzo was a brilliant ninja fighter in 16th century Japan. His incredible story was so famous he became a living legend. As his devoted samurai he saved life of Tokugawa Ieyasu who later unified the country and became its shogun …
Hussite weapons
Jan Hus (John Huss) was a priest and master of philosophy from Prague University who was inspired by an English reformist John Wycliffe. Hus criticized the Catholic Church generally for abusing its power. In 1415 the Council of Constance decided to…
Arminius and Battle of Teutoburg Forest
2000 years ago mighty Roman Empire controlled almost all shores of the Mediterranean Sea and was still expanding by conquering new territories in Europe. Clever tactics, organisation, discipline and technological advance lead Roman legions from…
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