# swords
Facts from the Middle Ages that Are Full of Surprises
According to Hollywood, the medieval world was a drab one, with buildings of unadorned gray stone, and people running around clad in dull tones of brown. In reality, people in the middle…
Pythagoras’ Greed Cup and Other Lesser-Known Ancient World Facts
The ancient world was chock full of fascinating facts that are little known today. For example, how many know that…
Murder Holes, Machicolations, and Other Medieval Warfare Facts
The Middle Ages saw major technological, cultural, and social developments, which in turn led to major transformations in the nature…
A Sports Dispute Started the Cuban Missile Crisis and Other Odd Facts
From the unexpectedly significant role Cubans’ love of baseball had in shaping the Cold War, to the current popular drink…
10 of History’s Most Fascinating Archaeological Finds
Archaeology, or the study of historic activity by recovering and analyzing the physical aspects of the past, is vital to…
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…
This Japanese Relic Disappeared After WWII and Has Never Been Found
In the late 13th century CE, there was a great swordsmith in Japan, Goro Nyudo Masamune. His swords were considered to…