PinnedWhat Were the Chances of Survival for a Wounded Warrior in the Middle Ages?Many assume that medieval medicine was nothing but quackery, offering little hope for effective treatment. In reality, healers of the time…Dec 13, 20247Dec 13, 20247
Why did some legionaries prefer segmental armor while others chose chain mail?Roman legionaries’ weapons, equipment, and armor were constantly improving. The pilum, which was once just an ordinary javelin, first…21h ago21h ago
What was the Roman subsistence level, and how was it spent?In 2008, a notable event took place in global historical scholarship: the publication of The Cambridge Economic History of the Greco-Roman…21h ago21h ago
Which is more terrifying: charging into gunfire or charging into swords?A brief introduction: what follows applies only to those times when swords of any kind (sabers, shashkas — it makes no difference) were…21h ago21h ago
How People Spent Their Leisure Time in the Middle AgesIn the Middle Ages, there was time for fun and frivolity, and a wide variety of entertainment was extremely popular.1d ago1d ago
The Legendary Feast Held by Dracula for the Treacherous Boyars: The FactsEveryone remembers the legend about how Dracula asked the boyars at a feast how many princes they had outlived. Historians believe this…1d ago1d ago
“Make me a wife out of this young man,” Nero ordered.“What a handsome boy!” exclaimed the emperor. “He reminds me of someone!”2d ago22d ago2
The Most Scandalously Notorious Woman of Ancient RomeThis sensational woman was so depraved that her very name became a synonym for indecent behavior — even among those known for loose morals…2d ago12d ago1
Under what circumstances did a Roman woman become independent?Ancient Rome is usually described as a society of strict patriarchy. According to all Roman traditions, laws, and customs, men’s power over…2d ago2d ago
Armand de Richelieu: The Great Schemer and Powerful Cardinal“What a disgrace! The Cardinal’s guards attacked us from the shadows, and before we could draw our swords, two of us were already dead…” In…3d ago13d ago1