The Casualty Rate of Medieval Battles
When a movie shows a medieval battle then that battle usually ends with one side being either completely or almost completely wiped out. But was that really the case? How…
Greek & Roman Swords – Weight, Characteristics, Use
When we think of ancient Greek swords then we usually imagine the Kopis, a type of sword that especially movies like 300 have made famous. And when we think of…
The Average Height of Medieval Knights, Peasants & Vikings
Have you ever heard somebody refer to medieval people as much shorter than modern-day people? I certainly have a lot. And that got me thinking. How tall were people in…
The Average Height of Roman Soldiers & Citizens
Have you ever heard the myth that Romans (like all people in Antiquity and the Middle Ages) were rather short? I certainly have heard that myth several times, oftentimes with…
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