Every Swordsman Cheats
When writing fantasy, we often have to describe fight scenes. Swordfights, in particular, make for great descriptions. But we often …
Category Archives: Fun Historical Facts
The Real Archery
I was reading an interesting answer on Quora about Mongol strategy when a battle description caught my eye: Seeing this, …
Who Could Build a Castle in the Middle Ages?
In my last post, I explained how a Medieval army could assault a castle. But who built the castle in …
Medieval Castle Assaults
I came across some great answers by Jon Bourgetti, Patrick Ashby, Alexander Taylor, and Steve Blanchard on Quora on the …
4 Dog Breeds That Were Popular in the Middle Ages
For many, the Stark family’s direwolves brought a welcome layer of realism to the show, reminding readers and viewers of …
The Real Wild West
We all know of the Wild West. Or do we? There are so many misconceptions and myths surrounding it, and …
The Oldest Buildings in the US
I know that most of you share my passion for history, so I thought you’d enjoy this infographic with the …
Rich as a King
Despite what you may have heard from Robin Hood, King Richard I of England may have had the heart of …
Fall of the Roman Republic
As a child learning history at school, I often wondered why the Roman Republic gave way to the Roman Empire. …
What Happened to Latin After the Fall of Rome?
Readers of this blog will be aware of my fascination with all things linguistic. So, I just had to share …
