The knights were the equestrian warrior class of medieval Europe, a land-holding noble defined by his ability to effectively ride…
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The Origins and Evolution of Roman Gladiatorial Games
Like most cultural touchstones of antiquity, Gladiatorial Games do not have a single clear point of origin. The most probable…
Continue reading →Gladiators: Types and Fighting Styles
The more I research Roman Gladiators, the more certain I become that the film “Gladiator” might defeat Braveheart as the…
Continue reading →Two-Handed Fencing
The “Sword and Dagger” style of fencing was popular during the Rennaissance, (1350ish-1600ish), and was most commonly used as a…
Continue reading →Unraveling the Medieval World
I’ve been fascinated with Medieval European history for as long as I can remember. I have no idea where it…
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