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History of Tattoos

Introduction: Deriving its meaning from the Polynesian word tatau, or to be written upon, tattoos are a type of body modification that requires the insertion...

History of the Cataphract

Deriving its name from the Greek word “Kataphraktos”, meaning fully armored, the origin of the cataphract is in fact older than the Hellenistic city...

How People Prserved Their Food Throughout History

1) Curing: The earliest form of food preservation in history is perhaps the curing of various foods, particularly meat. The process involves the dehydration of...

Top 8 Ways Game of Thrones is Based on History

1) The War of the Five Kings is based on War of the Roses: George R.R Martin has based his books that tell the tale...

The Rise to Power and Conquests of Trajan

Marcus Ulpius Traianus also known as Caesar Nerva Traianus Germanicus, but mostly known as Trajan, was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD....

10 Type of Gladiators – Part 1

1. Andabata: Blindfolded and tossed into the arena, these types of gladiators did not last long. Armed with a gladius, a scutum and a helmet,...

Shields Throughout History Which Were Key in Life or Death Situations

1)Round shield: The most common shield in history, having examples in every corner of the world in antiquity, is the round shield. Shaped to resemble...

History of the The Lombards, Portrayed as The Strongest Germanic Warriors

The Lombards were a Germanic tribe from Scandinavia, which latter migrated to the region of Pannonia as part of “The Wondering of the Nations”....

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