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The Medieval period saw the rise of military power in Europe. This was due to both the need to fend off raiders as well as the transition from feudal to centralized governments. Throughout the period, the cavalry and infantry were the two main units.In the early Medieval period, the cavalry was the most important unit. Heavy cavalry consisted mostly of knights who were typically from nobility and could afford the required heavy armor. Because they could break through the enemy line, many battles

In the era of what most would call “medieval times”, journals often played a significant part in the lives of many different people. Though most have been what could be considered functionally illiterate in regard to the standard alphabet of their culture, anyone could develop their own system to record their knowledge and experiences. Using a combination of known words, simple characters, and even pictures, the life histories and craft knowledge of a multitude have been chronicled in journals.W

Although letter openers have been in use for as long as people have been sealing their letters in envelopes, there’s very little specifically written about them. The biggest reason behind this is that they’re seen as simply a tool. They were often nothing more than a stylized knife made simply to open letters. This means letter openers are generally seen as unimportant as both a knife, and a decoration. The lack of focus on this small trinket makes doing any real research on letter openers throu

You've worked long and hard making your cosplay costume. Every detail’s perfect from the era and style of your boots to the intricate design of your wig. The only thing missing from your ensemble is the weapon that sets your character apart. The sword must be the right fit, not only for the character, but also for the type of gathering that you’re preparing for.For that convention or party, you’ll want a real sword to showcase the realism of your creation. If you plan on a day of LARPing a foam