Ancient history

• The sax - the all-purpose weapon of the Vikings

  Teutons and Vikings were feared warriors. Not only their wild battle cry preceded them, but also the clang of their war weapons. In close combat, the men from the north used a dreaded short sword, the sax. From the Iron Age to the High Middle Ages, this cutting weapon cut through ranks - and even to

• The Roman Spatha - The sword of the legionnaires

  The Roman spatha is one of the most well-known weapons of the Romans and describes a double-edged sword that was mainly used as a slashing weapon. Due to its low weight and one-handed use, this Roman weapon was ideal for mounted fighters and as a weapon for infantry troops. The History of Spatha Sp

• The Stiletto:A thing for the heart

  Stilettos are known as pointed, long heels on womens shoes, stiletto knives mainly as Italian-style dagger knives, which nasty street gangs used to pull off their victims in the middle of the 20th century. Both became popular mainly through the cinema. The origin was almost forgotten, but the real,

• The sword in the course of European history

  In the course of European history, the sword has undergone many changes. While the swords of the La Tène period were still relatively uniform and simple, diverse and complex sword shapes developed over the centuries. The following article gives you a brief overview of the most important development

• Crusader Gear – With spear and sword into battle

  The mans armor gleams in the midday sun, lances and harness jingle. On July 1, 1097 AD, Godfrey of Bouillon charged at the enemy Seljuk army on horseback, with his troop of knights next to him. As one of the first crusaders in the Middle Ages, the duke spreads fear and terror among his enemies. Espe

• Norse Mythology &the Edda

  “Do you know how to scratch? Do you have any advice? Do you know how to sacrifice? If you want to know, look in the Edda. The standard work for Nordic mythology is, in addition to rune lore, also the source of the Nibelung saga, whose heroes live and die along the German Rhine. Almost incidentally,

• The Middle Ages in Europe - An overview

  The Middle Ages is an important epoch in European history. It can be chronologically classified between antiquity, antiquity and modern times. Specifically, its course between the 6th and 15th centuries is recorded. Within the thousand-year Middle Ages, an internal periodization is made into the Ear

• Toilet paper in the Middle Ages

  Nowadays for us (in Europe) the use of toilet paper is completely natural. We only think about it if someone forgot to change the empty roll. But toilet paper in the Middle Ages or even in antiquity - did that exist? And what were the alternatives? We took a look at the historic latrines. The first

• The robes of the noblewoman in the Middle Ages

  The clothing of the noblewomen differed considerably from the clothing of the lower social classes, at least from the High Middle Ages. Expansive cuts, opulent fabrics, expensive colors and valuable accessories:the greater the influence, the more magnificent the robe. In our blog post, we look at th

• The History of Ring Armor (Chain Mail)

  The ring armor (chain mail) was worn over many centuries in different variations. Even as full armor armor evolved, it didnt completely disappear from the scene. In this post we take a look at the history of the ring armor. Before we start, a little note on the terminology: The term chain mail is

• The art styles of the Vikings

  If you are sorting arts and crafts finds from the Viking Age, it makes sense to divide them into six Viking art styles. In the early Middle Ages, griffin motifs of the Oseberg style and the Borre style dominated. After that, the Vikings relied on narrow animal depictions in the Jelling style and pla

• Nicholas - legends, customs and historical background

  Many children associate December 6th with the custom of leaving their polished boots outside the door the night before, which are then filled with gifts such as chocolate, gingerbread and nuts by St. Nicholas that night. However, St. Nicholas is much more than just a bringer of gifts and has become

• Neanderthals

  The Neanderthals ruled Europe for 250,000 years. They adapted to the harsh living conditions of the Ice Age. But a good 30,000 years ago, their trace was lost. Homo neanderthalensis – the Neanderthal The fact that Neanderthals existed at all only came to light 150 years ago, when a skull of prehist

• Victorian era

  Nineteenth-century England is so inseparable from its Queen Victoria that the whole era got her name. The Queen ruled her country for more than 60 years. During her reign, England rose to become the worlds leading economic power. Emperor of an Epoch When Victoria was crowned Queen of Great Britain

• Colonialism - Europe's Colonies

  From the 15th century, major European powers occupied territories on other continents. First it was the Portuguese and Spaniards, then other countries followed suit. Trade in spices and raw materials promised wealth and power. Millions of people were displaced, raped, enslaved or killed. Portugal co

• witch hunts

  It is said that they ride broomsticks, meet at the witches dance, make a pact with the devil and can use their magic powers to cause all sorts of damage:the belief in witches is ancient. An ancient belief In the early modern period, real hunts for supposed witches began. Thousands of people - mostl

• Columbus and the conquest of America

  Christopher Columbus wanted to find a sea route to Asia and instead reached America in 1492. With his supposed discovery, he encountered another world - and at the same time a new era:The Europeans conquered America and brought immeasurable suffering to millions of people. Land in sight! October 12

• American Civil War

  The American Civil War lasted four years. More than 600,000 soldiers were killed, thriving cities were razed to the ground and entire regions devastated. A high price, but there was also a lot at stake:the unity of the country and the abolition of slavery. US Independence In 1773, riots broke out i

• Gladius:the Roman legionnaire's default melee weapon

  The gladius is a historical Roman sword and served as a standard weapon for legionnaires for centuries. Since its emergence in the 3rd century B.C. The sword was used until about the 3rd century AD. During this period, the gladius was the most important offensive weapon for infantry and cavalry. Its

• The right rings for your chainmail

  If you buy chain armor, but also if you buy individual rings in order to make your own chainmail armor, you can choose from a variety of rings. Making the wrong choice here could be fatal. If you knot it yourself, then you put a lot of sweat and time into it. If you buy a ready-made chain mesh, it i