Aspis: The Iconic Shield of the Ancient Greeks - Malevus
WEBSep 6, 2023 · By Alby Butler - History Editor. From the time of the Minoan civilization (c. 3500–c. 1100 BC) through the 4th century BC, the aspis shield was a prevalent weapon among ancient Greek heavy infantry. The term “aspis” is actually a generic term for the ancient Greek word “shield” (ἄσπις). In ancient Greece, the aspis was a huge ...
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.
Albigensian Crusade: The Battle Against Cathar Heresy in Southern ...
WEBOct 5, 2024 · 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 …
Caracalla: Who Expanded Roman Citizenship - Malevus
WEB4 days ago · Caracalla: Who Expanded Roman Citizenship. Caracalla (188–217 AD), born Lucius Septimius Bassianus and later named Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, was a Roman emperor from 211 to 217 AD. He is one of the most infamous Roman emperors, known for his brutal reign, military campaigns, and the infamous Caracalla's Baths in Rome. Last updated: October 9 ...
Fall of Saint John of Acre and End of the Crusades - Malevus
WEBOct 2, 2024 · The Siege of Acre in 1291 was a critical and symbolic event marking the end of the Crusader states in the Levant. Acre, the last major Christian stronghold in the Holy Land, was besieged and captured by the Mamluks, effectively concluding the Crusades in the region. The Siege of Acre, 1291 CE. Image: Public Domain.
Oceanus: A Vast Stream That Surrounds the World - Malevus
WEBJan 28, 2024 · Hrothsige Frithowulf Published January 28, 2024. Oceanus (Ancient Greek Ὠκεανός Ōkeanós, Latin Oceanus) is in Greek mythology the divine personification of a vast, flowing stream that surrounds the inhabited world. Together with the sea goddess Tethys, he is considered the father of all rivers and the Oceanides, and occasionally even ...
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.
Second Crusade (1147-1149) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Second Crusade was a military expedition launched in 1147 to counter the Muslim threat to the Latin states created during the First Crusade.Despite the departure of many warrior pilgrims, eager to return to the West after fulfilling their duty, these crusader states persisted and even strengthened at the beginning of the 12th century, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem, led by Baldwin I, as ...
Silk Road: Definition, Causes, and Objectives - Malevus
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Silk Road is the heir to the ancient Jade Road, whose remnants date back 7,000 years BCE, establishing trade links between the Xinjiang region in western China and Burma. In China, the cultivation of silk was a unique art form as early as the 3rd century BCE. This material, combining softness and …
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 ...