Samurai are Japanese warriors, famous for their skill with the Katana. Samurai normally work for a clan and a lord. They are expected to hold to an unwritten code of Bushido, which encourages them to put honour, bravery, and loyalty over their own lives. Some samurai...
The Holy Roman Empire was one of the biggest, and disunited empires in history. It started off well, and then became a fascinating mess. It was founded by Charlemagne the great in the 8th century, shaped the Europe we know today. This is a list of 10 facts about the...
Medieval Knights were some of the most dangerous people on the battlefield during Medieval Europe. They were not only clad in impenetrable armour, but had also spent years of their life training to become knights. The introduction of knights in plate armour to the...
Large close-knitted families who hold immense power can be seen throughout history. By appointing family members to different positions around the world, you can make yourself a lot more powerful. And many of the families on this list had more power than you could...
From Hannibal defeating giant Roman armies, to wild barbarians destroying armies three times their size, this is a list of the 10 most shocking ambushes in history. Ambushes have proven time and again throughout history to be one of, if not the most effective way of...
Napoleon Bonaparte is famous for being one of the greatest military strategists, and emperors in history. He won many great victories, and used revolutionary tactics. He was so superior in tactical and strategic ability that he would often annihilate the opposing...
