How Did Columbus Know the Earth Was Round? The Truth!
Today, there is the inaccurate idea that everybody in the Middle Ages believed the Earth was flat and only the voyage of Christopher Columbus proved the spherical shape of the…
Did Knights Use Shields (Despite Their Armor)? The Truth!
There are basically two options when it comes to depicting a medieval knight in movies and video games. Either the knight is depicted with a two-handed weapon and no shield,…
Christopher Columbus & Why He Sailed for Spain (Instead of Italy)
Christopher Columbus is one of the most popular and best-known explorers who ever lived. But when we deal with the origin story of Columbus, then we find out that he…
The Size of the Greek Army at the Battle of Thermopylae
The 300 Spartans who heroically defended the passage of Thermopylae against an enormous Persian army are probably among the first thing we think of when we hear the words Ancient…