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The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom
Albert “Al” Sieber, one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West
The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation
How the Romans perfected Victory; lessons from Vegetius’ military philosophy
The Middle Ages
Kostas Chalastras
The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom
The Capetians themselves proved to be...
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Kostas Chalastras
Albert “Al” Sieber, one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West
Sieber’s life as a scout was...
Ancient Civilizations
Kostas Chalastras
The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation
Although the Iliad typically features round...
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Kostas Chalastras
How the Romans perfected Victory; lessons from Vegetius’ military philosophy
We observe that the Romans owed...
The Middle Ages
Kostas Chalastras
Transformation of Central Asia: Oghuz Turks migrations and the prelude to Seljuk dominance (7th–11th Century)
“Bring order to this chaos, and...

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The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation
The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation
Protesilaus, the tragic first Achaean to land on Troy’s shores
Protesilaus, the tragic first Achaean to land on Troy’s shores
The defeat and subjugation of the indigenous Sicels to the dominant Greek Syracuse
The defeat and subjugation of the indigenous Sicels to the dominant Greek Syracuse
“Sissitia” and “Andreia”: cornerstones of ancient Greek society
“Sissitia” and “Andreia”: cornerstones of ancient Greek society
Turmoil in the Late Bronze Age, from prosperity to ruins
Turmoil in the Late Bronze Age, from prosperity to ruins
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How the Romans perfected Victory; lessons from Vegetius’ military philosophy
We observe that the Romans owed their conquest of the world to no other reason than their continuous military training,...
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“Count no man happy until his end is known”.
“Count no man happy until his end is known”.
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Slavery across continents, from Africa to Far East
Slavery across continents, from Africa to Far East
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The evolution of Heroic Poetry from Antiquity to the Middle Ages
The evolution of Heroic Poetry from Antiquity to the Middle Ages
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Rome’s path to supremacy. Legions, citizenship, and conquest
Rome’s path to supremacy. Legions, citizenship, and conquest

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The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom
The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom
The Capetians themselves proved to be excellent managers of their initially limited...
Transformation of Central Asia: Oghuz Turks migrations and the prelude to Seljuk dominance (7th–11th Century)
Transformation of Central Asia: Oghuz Turks migrations and the prelude to Seljuk dominance (7th–11th Century)
Byzantine triumph over Sviatoslav’s Rus army (971 AD)
Byzantine triumph over Sviatoslav’s Rus army (971 AD)
The unstoppable Mongol armies of Eurasia: surviving on the move
The unstoppable Mongol armies of Eurasia: surviving on the move
The Viking domination in Medieval Russia
The Viking domination in Medieval Russia

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Israeli tanks in a strategic role: The War over Water (1964-1965)
Israeli tanks in a strategic role: The War over Water (1964-1965)
The Israelis took an unprecedentedly meticulous approach, constructing an accurate replica of the Golan region at the Negev firing range. They equipped their Centurion and...
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The siege of Mariupol, February 24 – May 20, 2022. A bloodbath in the devastated city. Part A’ (24/2-22/3)
The siege of Mariupol, February 24 – May 20, 2022. A bloodbath in the devastated city. Part A’ (24/2-22/3)
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Clashes at the Albania-Kosovo borderline(July 18, 1998), KLA fighters and foreign Mujahideen got ambushed by Yugoslav Army
Clashes at the Albania-Kosovo borderline(July 18, 1998), KLA fighters and foreign Mujahideen got ambushed by Yugoslav Army
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The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom

The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom

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The Capetians themselves proved to be excellent managers of their initially limited domains. By consistently leveraging their feudal rights, promoting…
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Albert "Al" Sieber, one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West

Albert "Al" Sieber, one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West

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Sieber's life as a scout was one of relentless danger. Over the course of his career, he participated in 127…
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The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation

The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation

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Although the Iliad typically features round shields, Hector, Agamemnon, and especially Ajax carry large shields described as being like towers.…
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The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom
The Rise of the Capetian dynasty (987–Late 12th Century): from Feudal lords to masters of a centralized French Kingdom
Albert “Al” Sieber, one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West
Albert “Al” Sieber, one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West
The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation
The Homeric Warrior; between historical authenticity and literary innovation
How the Romans perfected Victory; lessons from Vegetius’ military philosophy
How the Romans perfected Victory; lessons from Vegetius’ military philosophy
Transformation of Central Asia: Oghuz Turks migrations and the prelude to Seljuk dominance (7th–11th Century)
Transformation of Central Asia: Oghuz Turks migrations and the prelude to Seljuk dominance (7th–11th Century)

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