First Crusade (1095-1099) - Malevus
WEB1 hour ago · First Crusade (1095-1099) Hrothsige Frithowulf Published September 30, 2024. Arrival of the Crusaders at Constantinople, by Jean Fouquet. In response to Pope Urban II’s call in 1095 to liberate the Holy Land, Christian armies from Flanders, Lorraine, Burgundy, and southern Italy converged on Constantinople during the First Crusade.
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Ferdinand Magellan: The First Journey Around The World
WEB3 hours ago · The Portuguese navigator of the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan, was born on February 3, 1480, in Sabrosa (Portugal). He undertook the very first voyage around the world in 1519: Charles V had entrusted him with the leadership of an expedition of 5 ships tasked with reaching the Spice Islands (Indonesia) via the western route. The expedition ...
James Cook: The Famous Navigator and Explorer - Malevus
WEB5 hours ago · James Cook was born on October 27, 1728, in England. He joined the British Navy in 1755. Starting in 1768, James Cook embarked on a series of explorations. During his first voyage, from 1768 to 1771, he mapped New Zealand and explored the eastern coast of Australia. His second voyage, from 1772 to ...
Marco Polo: Biography, Accomplishments, Facts, Travels, & Influence
WEB3 hours ago · By Hrothsige Frithowulf Published September 30, 2024. Polo meeting Kublai Khan. Marco Polo was born on September 15, 1254, in Venice. At the age of 17, the Venetian merchant embarked on a 24-year journey with his father and uncle across Russia, Asia, and eventually to China. Marco Polo was the …
Silk Road: Definition, Causes, and Objectives - Malevus
WEB3 days ago · 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 durability, became a luxury trade item ...
Holy Roman Empire: Summary and History - Malevus
WEB4 days ago · A political union of states in Western, Central, and Southern Europe, the Holy Roman Empire lasted from 962 to 1806, disappearing at the dawn of the modern era. Initially, the Holy Roman Empire encompassed territories of the former East and South Francia, including the Kingdom of Germany, Bohemia, and Italy. By 1032, the Kingdom of Burgundy had ...
Legendary Swords: 16 Mythological and Historical Swords
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Caladbolg (Welsh: Caledfwlch) is a legendary sword in medieval Welsh literature associated with Fergus from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Caladbolg (Old Irish: Caladbolg) is linked to Caledvwlch and is also identified with Excalibur from later Arthurian literature in the Matter of Britain.
Top 5 Myths About the Crusades - Malevus
WEBSep 12, 2024 · 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 pagans.”. Thus, the holy war became a political tool of the Roman pontiff.
Spadone: One of the Biggest Swords in History - Malevus
WEBMay 5, 2023 · Contents. - Advertisement -. Spadone was used between the 15th and 17th centuries, most notably in the Swabian War (1499), Italian Wars (1494–1559), and German Peasants’ War (1524–1525). A typical spadone weighed 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) and had a length of up to 79 inches (200 cm).