In the year 1079 Alfonso VI sends El Cid to Seville to collect the pariahs (tributes paid by the Taifas to the Christian kingdoms to maintain peace and protect them against possible attacks by other Taifas). When al-Motamid, King of Seville, and El Cid are processing their payment, they receive n
Spartacus, Blood and Sand. Capua, southern Italy, around 73 BCA blazing sun… The sand… thousands of blurred faces and arms make up the oval that surrounds two muscular and agile men. The enthusiastic public cheers them on and rebukes them... Feints, jumps, somersaults, lunges and some punctures a
Had he not been crucified, today the symbol of Christianity, instead of a cross, could be, for example, a noose with a hangmans knot or a torn tunic. And why was he crucified? Well, because the Romans were very square and had everything perfectly regulated. Depending on the crime and your condition,
When Italy unnecessarily attacked Greece in October 1940, the Greek Army had made great strides in its organization, training and equipment. However, there were many and large shortcomings. A part of these deficiencies was covered by the many Italian spoils which fell into the hands of the victor