Medieval Workouts – How Knights Stayed Physically Fit
Medieval knights were professional warriors whose duty was to not only fight in wars but also train for war in times of peace. But while the combat training of medieval…
Medieval knights were professional warriors whose duty was to not only fight in wars but also train for war in times of peace. But while the combat training of medieval…
Most movies and video games depict medieval archers who carry their stringed bows across their chests. But is that really how medieval and ancient archers carried their bows? And how…
Archers today use bracers for underarm protection as well as shooting gloves. But is the use of bracers and shooting gloves a modern phenomenon or did medieval archers also use…
When the Roman military is depicted in movies and video games, then the Roman soldiers are usually white. But is that historically accurate? Were Roman soldiers white or were there…