The Velites (hastae velitares) were a type of Roman light infantry during the days of the Roman legions. Thanks to a quote from Publius, they have often been historically portrayed as wearing animal skins on their helmet and armor - particularly a wolf headdress. The...
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Did the Viking Shield Maiden Exist? Skjaldmaer Myth vs Reality
Anyone who has seen History's Vikings will be familiar with the shield maiden (also skjaldmaer/skjaldmær). Shield maiden characters like Lagertha, Torvi, and Porunn are staples of the show and in no small part are responsible for its popularity. The concept...
Ranger History: Rogers, Knowlton’s, and Queen’s Rangers
Considered as the father of modern light infantry Robert Rogers is one of the most widely studied small unit leaders in history.
What is a Warrior?
Today the Pocket Doc talks about warriors. Read up. Mad DuoWhat is a Warrior?Kerry "Pocket Doc" DavisAs we travel down this road of life, we encounter certain obstacles. How well we navigate those obstacles will be a major factor in how well our lives turn out. We'll...
Heroes In Waiting
We live in a world where there is no such thing as super heroes. They exist only in our imagination, in our books and movies. despite this, we as a society like to believe in them as if they were real. Little kids love super heroes, as do many adults. Why is...
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