Battle of Strasbourg: Defining Roman Victory Against the Alemanni
WEB14 hours ago · By Hrothsige Frithowulf. King Chnodomar of the Germanic Alamanni surrenders to the the Roman forces under the command of Julian, Caesar (or junior emperor) of the Roman Empire. The Battle of Strasbourg in 357 pitted the Roman army, commanded by Emperor Julian the Apostate, against a coalition of Alamanni barbarian tribes attempting to invade Gaul.
Albigensian Crusade: The Battle Against Cathar Heresy in Southern ...
WEB4 days ago · The Albigensian Crusade (1209–1229) was a military campaign initiated by the Catholic Church to eradicate the Cathar heresy in the south of France, particularly in the region of Languedoc. The Albigensian Crusade was a war launched by the papacy to combat Cathar heresy. Growing increasingly powerful …
Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) was intended to reclaim the Holy Land but is infamous for its diversion and eventual sack of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. By Hrothsige Frithowulf Published October 1, 2024. A 15th-century miniature depicting the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204. Image: Public Domain.
Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor. The Siege of Damietta. Also desired by Pope Innocent III in 1215 (Fourth Council of the Lateran), the Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) was preceded by the Children’s Crusade (1212). The resounding failure of the Fourth Crusade, which saw it diverted to Constantinople, dealt a heavy blow to the crusading spirit.
Top 5 Myths About the Crusades - Malevus
WEB3 days ago · The Albigensian Crusade from 1209 to 1229 was directed against the Cathar heretics — the Albigensian sect — who did not recognize the Catholic Church.. The Crusades against southern Italy and Sicily from 1255 to 1266 were initially directed against fellow Catholics. The Pope, who sought to unite all of Italy under his authority, claimed that the Catholics living there were “worse than ...
Ancient Jerusalem: From the 1700s BC to 135 AD - Malevus
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The devotional impact of building a temple to Yahweh (“God”) on Mount Sinai was the likely cause of ancient Jerusalem’s prosperity. Solomon’s Temple, or the First Temple, is thought to have existed between the 10th and 6th centuries BC. The temple is described in the Book of Kings as a small one, with an entryway dubbed the “Holy of Holies,” where the Ark of the Covenant and the ...
Spadone: One of the Biggest Swords in History - Malevus
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The spadone was one of the largest and heaviest swords of its time, typically weighing 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) and measuring up to 79 inches (200 cm) in length. It was more commonly referred to as a zweihander than a spadone in history, although they were essentially the same weapon.
Patroclus: A Greek Warrior in the Trojan War - Malevus
WEB6 days ago · By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor. In Greek mythology, Patroclus (in Ancient Greek Πάτροκλος / Pátroklos) is one of the Greek warriors in the Trojan War, primarily described in the Iliad. In the Homeric narrative, Patroclus, the “son of Menoetius,” is the companion and lover of Achilles — they allegedly share the nymph ...
What Were the 12 Labors of Hercules? - Malevus
WEBDec 25, 2022 · During the course of his 12 labors, Hercules undertook a number of side quests, including saving Theseus from Hades, rescuing Prometheus, defeating Lycaon, and embarking on a trip with the Argonauts. As a true hero, Hercules plays a …
Heater Shield: The Story of a Legendary Shield Design - Malevus
WEBJun 13, 2023 · Before the heater shield, the round shield stood as the oldest heraldic shield form.Next came the kite shield or almond-shaped shield, which can be seen on the seals of the Counts of Arnsberg between the years 1200 and 1300.. But this shield was most commonly associated with the seals of high priests and churches between the years 1140 and 1300 (as seen below), as well as the seals of ...