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How did Infantry Take Over Medieval Battlefields and Push Cavalry into the Background?

So far, we have seen that cavalry dominated warfare, while infantry was often overlooked and rarely taken seriously. But that soon changed. Read on to find out how.

Why does Social Media persist in misreading M. W. Shelley's Frankenstein? A Complete Review

The story explores the consequences of rejection and the absence of love. The result of such neglect is pain, which ultimately gives rise to a desire for revenge. But is that the whole story, or does Mary W. Shelley tell us more? Read on to find out!

How to Detect Totalitarianism?

Do you live in a country governed by a totalitarian regime? Below are 14 points from Umberto Eco’s essay Ur-Fascism that will tell you whether you live in a totalitarian country.

Phoenicians: Trade across the Mediterranean

How skilled were the Phoenicians? What did they trade, and with whom? Read on to learn more.

What Was the Role of Archers in Medieval Warfare?

In the early Middle Ages, bows and arrows were not exactly the stars of the battlefield. It wasn’t until around the 10th century that archery began to play a more significant role in medieval warfare. To find out more about archers on the battlefield read below!

Who was Pedro Calderón de la Barca?

Pedro (not Pascal) Calderón de la Barca reminds us, through his plays, of honor and the importance of justice. To learn more about his life, read below.

The History Behind Medieval Warfare

Cavalry had already been established and was dominant during the Early Middle Ages. In films, knights are often portrayed as being completely covered in armor, riding horses and wielding swords or spears. But how accurate is this depiction? Read on to find out.

Does anyone still remember who the Phoenicians were?

As you write something on paper (does anyone still use pen and paper?), a keyboard, or a phone, have you ever wondered where the letters you use came from? Read on and discover more.

How Did People Eat in the Past?

Cutlery didn’t appear overnight. It slowly evolved from tools of survival into symbols of civilization. Knives came first, followed by spoons, and finally forks—after centuries of suspicion and religious disapproval. Find out what happened to the unfortunate forks below.

Was Will Byers’ Coming-Out Scene in Stranger Things Historically Accurate?

Coming out in a room full of people could have been dangerous in the 1980s. Read on to see just how risky it would have been for Will to come out publicly.