The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. had huge consequences for the Church and for the construction of a new Europe, now ruled by the conquering and victorious Germanic tribes. These tribes, however, did adopt many things Read more…
Rome’s military history is famously represented by the disciplined and professional legionnaires of the mighty legions, commanded by some of the best leaders of all time, like Julius Caesar, Scipio or Agricola. These legions conquered and established one of the Read more…
Let this then be your war-cry in combats, because this word is given to you by God. When an armed attack is made upon the enemy, let this one cry be raised by all the soldiers of God: It is Read more…
The 21st of February, 1916, marks the date in which one of the greatest battles of World War I commenced in the French city of Verdun. This town, of only 22.000 inhabitants, was about to witness first hand the full Read more…
The First Crusade was one of the greatest military endeavours of Christendom during the Middle Ages, an enterprise that came to an inevitable clash against Islam. A story of greatness and wonder, and a story of hatred and selfishness. Anno Read more…
The Spanish “Tercios” were the elite military unit that the Spanish Empire used to build their success and military prowess during the XVI century. But how did they come to be? What made them legendary? Which were the first battles Read more…
In Part 1 and Part 2 of these series, we unearthed tales of battles, vengeance, sorcery and legend. Epic stories that had as protagonists the sons of the mythical Viking warrior, Ragnar Lothbrok. In this third article, we’ll cover the most Read more…
Previously, in Part 1 of this series, we discovered who were the sons of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok. In this second article, we’ll cover tales of battles, vengeance, sorcery and legend. Fame Even before Sigurd was born, his brothers were Read more…
Ragnar Lothbrok (Ragnarr Loðbrók) is a name that everybody knows, the legendary Viking, the raider, the man protected by the Gods. But probably the most legendary and exceptional legacy that he left behind was his own blood, his children: The Read more…
Ragnar Lothbrok, there are few characters in Norse literature that can be deemed as legendary as him. He represents the ultimate Viking, the legendary warrior that conquers and raids, the hero that slays monsters in the name of love, feared Read more…