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Spears are one of the oldest weapons available. Older than guns and other modern weapons, spears are far from obsolete. There’s a good reason for that; as a weapon with a basic design, they’re more versatile than most and, with the right training and knowledge, they can be used by most people. According to the ancient histories of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, spears were used centuries ago to hunt different land animals and game, as well as used in war and combat. As a matter of fact, almos

During medieval times of combat, heavy metal armor was the ideal form of protection for warriors and soldiers. Of course not everyone could afford a full suite of plate to wear in battle. The heaviest armors were generally worn by mounted knights while common infantry typically made do with chainmail or sometimes even hardened leather. Still, if a soldier was wearing metal armor of any kind then their gear usually included sets of padded protectors.Despite the name, padded protectors weren't des

The Native Americans vs. Ninjas, an interesting concept, right? It's actually not too far-fetched, and it does make for interesting combat. However, these two groups have two totally different styles. One’s more upfront, the other’s more elusive. If these two were to meet, it would be on their own terms.With that said, let's see what this battle would look like from both perspectives.NinjasIn my opinion, a ninja would win purely based on the art of subtly. They’d adapt to their surrounding

Helmet comes from "helm" which is a medieval word for protective combat headgear and were originally made of leather, brass, bronze and iron. Eventually all were made from forged steel.The bascinet helmet was designed to be worn with a mail or as sole protection for the head or beneath the great helm. There were several changes over time to make it safer such as the nose protector, also called the bretache, and offered some facial protection. Another type of protection was the klappvisor which w

Over the years, many people preferred war as the ultimate solution to any kind of human conflict. This led to increased conflict among people of different countries thus leading to the rise of civil and international war. As a result, many countries resorted in finding new ways of curbing and preventing themselves from injuries during fighting battles. This led to the emergence and development of many instruments of defense. These instruments were made to adequately protect the warrior and make