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Chariot race in Rome's Circus Maximus, as if seen from the starting gate. The Palatine Hill and Imperial palace are to the left, by Jean Léon Gérôme (1876) (Public Domain) — 30 Dec 2022

The Life Of A Celebrity Roman Chariot Horse

By Caroline Freema...

History & Tradition

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“The horses burst through the sky and with swift-hooved feet cut a dash through the clouds, which blocked their way as borne on wings they passed the east wind.” (Ovid, Metamorphoses II.157–60) The Formula One of the Roman world was the...
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Chariot race in Rome's Circus Maximus, as if seen from the starting gate. The Palatine Hill and Imperial palace are to the left, by Jean Léon Gérôme (1876) (Public Domain) — 30 Dec 2022

The Life Of A Celebrity Roman Chariot Horse

By Caroline Freema...

History & Tradition

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“The horses burst through the sky and with swift-hooved feet cut a dash through the clouds, which blocked their way as borne on wings they passed the east wind.” (Ovid, Metamorphoses II.157–60) The Formula One of the Roman world was the...
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The Fall of Phaeton by Peter Paul Rubens (1604) National Gallery of Art (Public Domain) — 04 Aug 2021

Hippoi Athanatoi: Immortal Horses of the Gods And Heroes

By micki pistorius

Mythology & Mystery

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The gods of Olympus often procreated semi-divine children with morals, but not all of their offspring were human. Especially Poseidon, god of sea and horses, sired a lineage of immortal divine equines, the Hippoi Athanatoi, who in their turn...
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The Fall of Phaeton by Peter Paul Rubens (1604) National Gallery of Art (Public Domain) — 04 Aug 2021

Hippoi Athanatoi: Immortal Horses of the Gods And Heroes

By micki pistorius

Mythology & Mystery

1

The gods of Olympus often procreated semi-divine children with morals, but not all of their offspring were human. Especially Poseidon, god of sea and horses, sired a lineage of immortal divine equines, the Hippoi Athanatoi, who in their turn...
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Caltrops of WWI. — 13 Sep 2017

Watch Your Step! Don’t Tread on the Caltrop, A Weapon with a Pointed History

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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There is a cunning and deadly device that used by armies in the past, and up to the present day. It’s a weapon mostly overlooked but is yet brilliantly effective—the caltrop. The caltrop (or calthrop) is a crude, cheap, iron ball with spikes....
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Caltrops of WWI. — 13 Sep 2017

Watch Your Step! Don’t Tread on the Caltrop, A Weapon with a Pointed History

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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There is a cunning and deadly device that used by armies in the past, and up to the present day. It’s a weapon mostly overlooked but is yet brilliantly effective—the caltrop. The caltrop (or calthrop) is a crude, cheap, iron ball with spikes....
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Reenactment of Mongol battle — 21 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Battlefield Medicine and Gruesome Cures—Part III

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Reenactment of Mongol battle — 21 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Battlefield Medicine and Gruesome Cures—Part III

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Exhibit featuring Mongolian arrows (CC BY-SA 2.0), and Mongolian soldier model — 05 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Exhibit featuring Mongolian arrows (CC BY-SA 2.0), and Mongolian soldier model — 05 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Twins, Kings and Horses: Symbols of the Divine Twins in Ancient Mythology — 14 Nov 2016

Twins, Kings and Horses: Symbols of the Divine Twins in Ancient Mythology

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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The ancient figures of the “Divine Twins” are recognizable throughout the world with minor variations of the same themes. They are usually depicted as the sons of the Sky God, or even having dual paternity – one twin from a human father and...
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Twins, Kings and Horses: Symbols of the Divine Twins in Ancient Mythology — 14 Nov 2016

Twins, Kings and Horses: Symbols of the Divine Twins in Ancient Mythology

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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The ancient figures of the “Divine Twins” are recognizable throughout the world with minor variations of the same themes. They are usually depicted as the sons of the Sky God, or even having dual paternity – one twin from a human father and...
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Attila and his Hordes — 05 Sep 2016

The Hunnic War Machine: Horsemen of the Steppe – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The fifth century politician and bishop Sidonius Apollinaris, wrote an interesting description on the horsemanship of the Huns, stating, “You would think the limbs of man and beast were born together, so firmly does the rider always stick to the...
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Attila and his Hordes — 05 Sep 2016

The Hunnic War Machine: Horsemen of the Steppe – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The fifth century politician and bishop Sidonius Apollinaris, wrote an interesting description on the horsemanship of the Huns, stating, “You would think the limbs of man and beast were born together, so firmly does the rider always stick to the...
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Reenactors of Hunnic Warriors of the Steppe — 02 Sep 2016

The Hunnic War Machine: The Push Westward – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The steppe has produced many notable horse archers who brought terror and devastation to the known world during ancient times. But of the many steppe peoples who penetrated the civilized world, none brought more destruction then the Huns. Sometime...
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Reenactors of Hunnic Warriors of the Steppe — 02 Sep 2016

The Hunnic War Machine: The Push Westward – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The steppe has produced many notable horse archers who brought terror and devastation to the known world during ancient times. But of the many steppe peoples who penetrated the civilized world, none brought more destruction then the Huns. Sometime...
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A Quadriga, with woman riding in a triumphal chariot. France. — 10 Aug 2016

Worshipers, Rule-Breakers and Champions: Women and the Ancient Greek Olympics

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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One of the aspects of culture regarded as distinctive to the ancient Greeks was their pursuit of sport. Apart from its function as the act of worship to Zeus, athletic competition, particularly at the major Pan-Hellenic sites, was also a means for...
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A Quadriga, with woman riding in a triumphal chariot. France. — 10 Aug 2016

Worshipers, Rule-Breakers and Champions: Women and the Ancient Greek Olympics

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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One of the aspects of culture regarded as distinctive to the ancient Greeks was their pursuit of sport. Apart from its function as the act of worship to Zeus, athletic competition, particularly at the major Pan-Hellenic sites, was also a means for...
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Battle between Mongols & Chinese mounted on war horses (1211). — 21 Nov 2015

Dogs of War: Ancient History of Animals in Warfare

By lizleafloor

History & Tradition

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Man and beast have partnered for various reasons over tens of thousands of years—almost always for food or protection. The dirty history of animals in warfare is sometimes inspiring, sometimes disturbing, but without the aid of creatures in war,...
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Battle between Mongols & Chinese mounted on war horses (1211). — 21 Nov 2015

Dogs of War: Ancient History of Animals in Warfare

By lizleafloor

History & Tradition

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Man and beast have partnered for various reasons over tens of thousands of years—almost always for food or protection. The dirty history of animals in warfare is sometimes inspiring, sometimes disturbing, but without the aid of creatures in war,...
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