Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, stands apart from the other Olympians as a...
Classical Swords
Swords from the classical era, spanning roughly from the 8th century BCE to the 6th century CE, are among the most iconic weapons of ancient warfare. The design and use of swords evolved significantly across various cultures during this period.
The final resting place of Alexander the Great remains one of history’s most tantalising unsolved mysteries. Despite...
Before drones, satellites, firearms, or tanks, the battlefield was ruled by muscle, metal, and strategy. From the...
The Colossus of Rome Gaius Julius Caesar (100 BCE–44 BCE) stands as history’s most complete political operator...
Between Gladius and Longsword The spatha represented a pivotal evolution in European swordsmithing, bridging the gap between...
The khopesh stands as one of history’s most distinctive bladed weapons – a curved sword-axe hybrid that...
Alexander III of Macedon (356 BCE – 323 BCE), known as Alexander the Great, was a king,...
When the spear shattered and the phalanx broke, when the battle descended into the brutal crush of...
Beneath the smouldering peaks of Mount Etna, where molten rivers carve their fiery paths, ancient Romans envisioned...
Premiering on 18 July 2024 on Peacock and internationally via Amazon Prime Video, Those About to Die thrusts viewers into the...