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Middle Ages

Medieval Islam I: From Pre-Islamic Arabia to the triumph of Muhammad

This article will talk about Muhammad and Islam as historical and social constructions of the VII century Arabia. For this reason, Muhammad will be treated not as a prophet, but as a leader of men, whilst Islam will be used Read more…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 2 yearsJanuary 11, 2021 ago
Middle Ages

The role of the Church in the construction of a new Europe

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…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 2 yearsNovember 17, 2020 ago
Capitoline Wolf
Roman Empire

The Evolution of the Roman Army I: The Early Roman Army during the Monarchic Era and Early Republic

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…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 2 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
Middle Ages

The First Crusade: Part 2.

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…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 2 yearsAugust 19, 2020 ago
Late Modern History

The Battle of Verdun: One of the greatest battles in World War I

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…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 2 yearsAugust 10, 2020 ago
Battle of Antioch
Middle Ages

The First Crusade: Part 1

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…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 2 yearsAugust 3, 2020 ago
Tercios-Españoles
Early Modern History

The Rise of the Spanish Tercios

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…

By Michele Leandro Polacci, 3 yearsJuly 26, 2020 ago
Nicholas Roerich "Guests from Overseas"
Norse

Sons of Ragnar: Part 3

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…

By Riccardo Polacci, 3 yearsJuly 11, 2020 ago
Nicholas Roerich "Guests from Overseas"
Norse

Sons of Ragnar: Part 2

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…

By Riccardo Polacci, 3 yearsJuly 2, 2020 ago
Nicholas Roerich "Guests from Overseas"
Norse

Sons of Ragnar: Part 1

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…

By Riccardo Polacci, 3 yearsJune 28, 2020 ago

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