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Why Is “Knight” Spelled Like That? (Essential Etymologies)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/agBio6iOc4M?feature=share The word “knight” came from the word “cniht” meaning “boy” or “servant”. Its signification was eventually strengthened to what we…

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Ballistas in Ancient Times

Ballistas were ancient siege engines capable of immense destruction. It originated in Ancient Greece, though soon spread to the Roman Empire.…

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Castles of the Medieval Age

Castles were structures built primarily in the Middle Ages that provided safety for the nobility. Some features retained by castles include moats, arrowslits,…

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