We often romanticize the Middle Ages, seeing them as a time of chivalry, gallant knights, and castles. Beneath all of this ...

Medieval warfare was brutal — but did every sword cut or arrow wound automatically mean infection? In this video, we explain how infections actually worked in the Middle Ages, what caused them, and ...

When you picture medieval warfare, you might think of epic battles and famous monarchs. But what about the everyday soldiers who actually filled the ranks? Until recently, their stories were scattered ...

Vol. 11, No. 1, IN THIS ISSUE: DEBATING TECHNOLOGICAL DETERMINISM IN WARFARE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES (500-1500) (APR / MAY 2021), pp. 18-19 (2 pages) For decades historians have been debating the role ...

Ancient warfare historians review ancient warfare scenes and battle tactics in movies and TV shows. Ancient warfare expert Roel Konijnendijk rates battle tactics such as the naval battle and gladiator ...

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