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The Timelessly Versatile Penny Knife

29th Apr 2014

In 17th century Spain, not just anyone was authorized to travel the streets armed, no matter what potentially abundant perils threatened. But although it was a time when only the nobility were permit … read more

Hercules: the Myth, the Movie

24th Apr 2014

Hercules, the son of Zeus, was a god among men; a mere mortal with extrahuman strength and fortitude. Fathered by the king of all deities but born to a mortal woman, Hercules was looked upon favorabl … read more

Gear for the Modern Day Samurai

22nd Apr 2014

Samurai - the word comes from the Japanese saburau, which translates to “those who serve closely with nobility.” The Japanese pronunciation evolved to suburai, and later samurai became the modern wid … read more

The Weapons and Warfare of Viking Conquest

17th Apr 2014

During the Viking Age from 793 - 1066 AD, Nordic seamen traveled the oceans far and wide to trade, raid, and conquer the various regions and peoples they came across. These Scandinavia … read more