Legion VS Phalanx – How the Roman Army Defeated the Phalanx
The phalanx was one of the most effective formations in Antiquity and was used from the Greco-Persian Wars to the invasion of Alexander the Great into the Persian Empire and…
Disadvantages of the Phalanx Formation – Why the Phalanx went out of use
For centuries the Phalanx in both its original shape and later as the modified Macedonian Phalanx dominated ancient battlefields. Because of that the Phalanx was not only used by the…
Salt in the Middle Ages – Price, Production, Trade, Use & Value
Many movies and books depict the idea that salt was something incredibly precious in the Middle Ages that only the wealthiest individuals could afford. But was that really the case?…
Salt in Antiquity – Production, Price & Use
Have you ever heard the term that in the past salt was worth its weight in gold? I sure have. But was that really the case? How valuable was salt…
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