August 2020 - history unfettered

How Cumbersome was Medieval Armor?

posted on : August 20, 2020 posted by : nicolvalentin 0 Comment

The knight in shining armor. Whatever you might think of his social skills, you’ve got to admit; wearing all that gear had to be a tough gig. I mean really, how does a guy manage in all that metal…

Ancient Rome

In Ancient Rome, Smelling Good Made You Godlike

posted on : August 13, 2020 0 Comment

The city of Rome was a lot like its modern counterparts. There were shops, offices, and religious buildings. It was colorful too, with yellow, purple and red marble, and granite in shades of gray and pink. The architecture was…

Ancient Rome

The Glamorous Lives of Ancient Rome’s Vestal Virgins

posted on : August 6, 2020 0 Comment

What made Rome great? Military tactics? Strong leadership? State-of-the-art weaponry? Maybe it was a fusion of all these things. Ask an Ancient Roman, however, and they might give some credit to the gods and goddesses. Vesta in…