Archive - Aristocratic Fury

The Problem of Robber Knights and the Disturbers of Peace: Thomas of Marle

King of the Franks Louis VI spent much of his reign (1108-1137) dealing with robber knights and trying to establish royal authority. Thomas of Marle was…

Nov 17, 2024 •

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July 2024

One Last Desperate Infantry Charge

There were moments in history when existence of a centuries-old republic could depend on the success of a single infantry charge. The Battle of Marciano…

Jul 29, 2024 •

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June 2024

The Bastard of Vaurus

The story of a brutal but capable warrior and brigand of obscure origins who defended the French city of Meaux in 1421-22 against the English. How this…

Jun 25, 2024 •

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The Evolution of Cavalry in 16th century

How cavalry evolved in the pike and shot era and the importance of reiters.

Jun 5, 2024 •

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March 2024

How the Habsburgs Established the Imperial Postal Service

On the beginnings of modern postal service in 16th century. How the Imperial Post was established and how it was organized.

Mar 28, 2024 •

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February 2024

Venetian Bridge Wars

In medieval and early modern Venice a fistfighting culture developed as rival factions arranged mass fights on the bridges over canals.

Feb 23, 2024 •

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Myths about historic European aristocracy

Refuting some of the most widespread myths about medieval and early modern European aristocracy. How aristocracy transformed from 15th to 18th century.

Feb 14, 2024 •

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January 2024

How the Portuguese Fought Against African Kingdoms in Angola in 16-17th Centuries

In their effort to expand the colony of Angola, the Portuguese fought against neighboring African kingdoms. How these wars were fought and what military…

Jan 27, 2024 •

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The Revolt of Walloon and French Mercenaries in Habsburg Service at Pápa in 1600

How the mercenaries stationed at the Habsburg fortress of Pápa mutinied and tried to hand over the fortress to the Ottomans. How the Habsburgs dealt…

Jan 20, 2024 •

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The Teutonic Knights in Transylvania 1211-1225

The origins of the Teutonic Order, their forgotten adventure in Transylvania where they fought against the pagan Cumans, and why they eventually left…

Jan 11, 2024 •

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Why the Catholic Church Tried to Ban Bullfighting

Bullfighting was very popular among Spanish aristocracy in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Era. But the Catholic Church didn't like it and tried to ban…

Jan 6, 2024 •

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December 2023

Muslim Galley Slaves in the Caribbean

Between 1578 and 1635, Spanish galley fleets in the Caribbean relied heavily on Muslim galley slaves. These men came from Mediterranean regions and were…

Dec 17, 2023 •

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