Medieval Weapons

The Scimitar Sword

Dark Falcon — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:19 +0000

An early Crusader who had just arrived in the Holy Land viewed a band of Saracens from a distance. He was so impressed with the curved sword that they wielded that he attempted to locate his own. Naturally the Saracens were not anxious to trade with the enemy, so he was forced to use his [...]

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Ever Dream Of Swashbuckling?

Spartan-Timer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:23:53 +0000

Swords, with their long sharp blades and sturdy handles unfailingly bring to mind swash-buckling, dragon-slaying knights either in flouncy costumes or in shiny armor. More often than not, these men are princes or noblemen out to save their kingdom or rescue some damsel in distress. Swords also remind us of medieval times with their action-packed, [...]

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Authentic Costumes

Spartan-Timer — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:23:27 +0000

Every year I am left at a loss as to what to be for Halloween; if you go with a stereotypical costume you simply blend into the crowd, and if you getup is too far-out, you may ostracize yourself. One of the happy middle grounds is to take a run-of-the-mill costume to the next level, [...]

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Love in Medieval Times

Lady of Aquitaine — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:19:38 +0000

Valentine’s Day is the ultimate celebration of love. The origin of this day of love is obscure; it is thought to be named after St. Valentine, a Roman priest, who lived during the time of the persecution of the early Christians. Valentine supposedly married young Christians when the government sought to prevent their marriage to [...]

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Medieval Knights in Shining Armor

Lady of Aquitaine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:14:18 +0000

Are you expecting a magical gift from the love of your life or from the love of the moment? How do present day lovers compare with those true knights in shining armor? Was the Medieval male a passionate slave to his love or did he regard the woman of his life as his slave? According to [...]

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Medieval Pirates

Dark Falcon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:19:33 +0000

Piracy has been an iconic event since the beginning of time. Romans suffered attacks from pirates whenthey traveled by sea. The Vikings were some of the most fierce pirates that ever sailed the seas. They looted Europe with wreckless abandon in their powerful sailers. One of the most renown pirates was a looter of the American seas [...]

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An Ancient Rome Overview

Spartan-Timer — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:23:05 +0000

One of the most storied and legendary civilizations in recorded history is that of ancient Rome. Although it was started as a monarchy, the political structure shifted to an oligarchic republic during its span. During a time when empires rarely lasted for than a few generations, the Roman Empire thrived for over a thousand years [...]

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Long Live Sparta

Spartan-Timer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:03:42 +0000

Today children and adults alike are resistant to learning history, and TV and film are often the only ways that they are exposed to the events of the past. The film 300 documents the legend of a particular group of Spartan warriors. The Spartans defended their country, and their people, against the stronger and more [...]

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Japan’s Medieval Knight–The Samurai

Dark Falcon — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:38:22 +0000

The term Samurai was first noted in writings of the Eighth Century. The first Samurai were servants. The word, “Samurai,”means retainer. As precarious circumstances developed around the inhabitants of the castle, the Samurai were asked to perform military duties. They first fought with bows and arrows. As the battles became more fierce, fewer of the archers were [...]

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Knights, Dragons and Fun

Spartan-Timer — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:03:12 +0000

If you know someone who is a history buff, medieval décor would be a great gift for them. If you look online, you can find great selections of medieval inspired art and figurines. From Norse warriors to dragons, there are several resources that have several pieces to choose from. While some time periods are clearly defined, [...]

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