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St. George and Beyond: 12 Dragon-Slayers from Around the World
Dragon legends are recorded all over the world, from the seas of Japanese folklore to the icy climes of Northern Europe. Their ubiquity in world mythology is still something of an enigma:…
Middle Ages
12 Knights and Famous Figures from Medieval Times that Will Blow Your Mind
The Medieval era stretched from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD to the dawn…
Ancient History
12 of History’s Deadliest Swords
Notwithstanding the simplicity of its appearance, throughout most of history-making, a sword took considerable effort and skill. And again, notwithstanding…
General
Knight Tales: The 9 Greatest Knights of the Middle Ages
The knight in shining armor and the damsel in distress are two of the Middle Age’s most enduring clichés. Through…
Middle Ages
A Sacred Order: Secrets of the Knights Templar
The Knights Templar was a religious order created in 1119 and recognized by papal bull in 1139. The group was…