The Evolution of Chainmail Armour
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, the Middle East, the Asian steppes, Persia and India, China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan. Read on and find out why this armour was so popular!
Romanesque Art to the Renaissance Fashion: Which Countries Were the Trend-setters? Why Did Clothes Deform the Figure?
Each historical period came up with new fashion trends and styles. Those who wanted to fit in had to adapt to evolving clothing styles. In the Romanesque Art, clothing was often not very close-fitting. The Gothic Era wanted to highlight the natural shape of the body, while the Renaissance defied natural human curves. Read on to find out where to buy historical costumes, and other interesting facts.
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.
Armour of the Eastern warriors
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!
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