Did You Know Archive
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Roman Battle Tactics: Testudo Formation
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsIn Ancient Roman warfare, the testudo or tortoise formation was a formation used commonly by the Roman Legions during battles, particularly sieges. Testudo is the Latin word for “tortoise”. The... -
Roman War Tactics: The Wedge
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsThe wedge was commonly used by attacking legionaries, – legionaries formed up in a triangle, the front ‘tip’ being one man and pointing toward the enemy, – this enabled small... -
Medieval Food
Posted on July 1, 2011 | No CommentsFood and feasting were a common pastime for those living in medieval times; however, the extent to which a person could enjoy a variety food, as with many other aspects... -
Medieval Swords
Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsThe mainstay of the medieval knight was his sword. While a tremendously straightforward weapon, its ingenuity was in its simplicity. It was easy to manufacture, needing only steel and a... -
Medieval Life: Castles
Posted on June 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever thought how people in ancient times and in the middle ages chose the sites to build a castle and a town? Here is a good advice from... -
Medieval Medicine
Posted on May 28, 2011 | No CommentsThe generally poor understanding of the body, the population explosion and unsanitary conditions, made sickness and illnesses quite common. This led to one of the worst epidemics in history, the... -
Nature Strikes: Awesome Kuwaiti Sandstorm
Posted on March 29, 2011 | No CommentsLast Friday saw a major sandstorm in Kuwait, with winds reaching 80 kmph, and the resultant conditions forced many local flights to be diverted to alternative airports. As a result,...