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Why the Bow Fell Short of Changing the Course of History

Why the Bow Fell Short of Changing the Course of History

Moving Stones That Could Crush a Tank: How Did They Do It?

Moving Stones That Could Crush a Tank: How Did They Do It?

Samurai or Knight: Whose Armor Was Truly Superior?

Samurai or Knight: Whose Armor Was Truly Superior?

How We All Became Slaves Again

How We All Became Slaves Again

Swords vs. Sabers: Did Medieval Knights Make the Wrong Choice?

Swords vs. Sabers: Did Medieval Knights Make the Wrong Choice?

Were Knights the Original Bodybuilders?

Were Knights the Original Bodybuilders?

One Sword, Two Hands – The Battle You Didn’t Know You Needed!

One Sword, Two Hands – The Battle You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Why is Armor Back in the Age of Technology?

Why is Armor Back in the Age of Technology?

Medieval Bow: How Far Could It Really Shoot?

Medieval Bow: How Far Could It Really Shoot?

You Won't Believe What Could Break Through Plate Armor!

You Won't Believe What Could Break Through Plate Armor!

Battle of Blades: Soviet Sabre vs. Samurai's Katana — Who Wins?

Battle of Blades: Soviet Sabre vs. Samurai's Katana — Who Wins?

What Transformed This Lake into a Sea?

What Transformed This Lake into a Sea?

Discover Why Roman Armor Beats Medieval in Every Way!

Discover Why Roman Armor Beats Medieval in Every Way!

Is the Medieval Bow Better Than Today’s?

Is the Medieval Bow Better Than Today’s?

The Sai: An Ingenious Weapon from Japan

The Sai: An Ingenious Weapon from Japan

Alternatives to Gunpowder Weapons: A Historical Perspective

Alternatives to Gunpowder Weapons: A Historical Perspective

The Truth About Armor: Why Knights Weren’t as Safe as You Think!

The Truth About Armor: Why Knights Weren’t as Safe as You Think!

Why Did Eastern and Rus Warriors Stick with Chainmail? Discover the Truth!

Why Did Eastern and Rus Warriors Stick with Chainmail? Discover the Truth!

Is the Sling the Unsung Hero of Ancient Combat?

Is the Sling the Unsung Hero of Ancient Combat?

The Ultimate Secret Behind the Mongols' Unbeatable Conquests!

The Ultimate Secret Behind the Mongols' Unbeatable Conquests!

Yatagan vs. Sword and Sabre: The Shocking Showdown!

Yatagan vs. Sword and Sabre: The Shocking Showdown!

Flamberg: The pinnacle of Blade evolution

Flamberg: The pinnacle of Blade evolution

The Length of Medieval Battles: Shorter Than You Think!

The Length of Medieval Battles: Shorter Than You Think!

What the Trebuchet Can Really Do!

What the Trebuchet Can Really Do!

You Won’t Believe How This Simple Material Ended Knightly Dominance!

You Won’t Believe How This Simple Material Ended Knightly Dominance!

Transported to Medieval Times: What Weapon Will Save Your Life?

Transported to Medieval Times: What Weapon Will Save Your Life?

Swords: Myths Busted!

Swords: Myths Busted!

The Deadly Dadao: China's Sword That Wiped Out Katanas!

The Deadly Dadao: China's Sword That Wiped Out Katanas!

The Deadliest Weapons Ever Forged by Blacksmiths!

The Deadliest Weapons Ever Forged by Blacksmiths!

The Knife That Outshines the Sword: A Game-Changer!

The Knife That Outshines the Sword: A Game-Changer!

Shuriken: Deadly Weapon or Just a Toy?

Shuriken: Deadly Weapon or Just a Toy?

Glaive: The Ultimate Medieval Weapon You Didn't Know About!

Glaive: The Ultimate Medieval Weapon You Didn't Know About!