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Hoplites (Greek: Ὁπλιτης) were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greekcity-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Hoplite soldiers utilized the phalanx formation in order to be effective in war with fewer soldiers. The formation discouraged the soldiers from acting alone, for this would compromise the formation and minimize its strengths.[ The hoplites were primarily represented by free citizens—propertied farmers and artisans—who were able to affordContinue reading “Ancient Warfare”

By the end of the Republic (27 BC), Rome had conquered the lands around the Mediterranean and beyond: its domain extended from the Atlantic to Arabia and from the mouth of the Rhine to North Africa. The Roman Empire emerged with the end of the Republic and the dictatorship of Augustus Caesar. 721 years of Roman-Persian Wars started in 92 BC with their first war against Parthia. ItContinue reading “Ancient Rome”

The Thunderbird – or T-Bird first reached the market in September 1954.A two -seater , with a moderate engine and a little trunk space, it was designed to compete with Chevrolet’s Corvette.

A.D 1000 Crew of 30 pale men with golden hair peer shore ward. Journeys of Erik the Red and Bjarni Herjoflsson tell of the landing of the Vikings in North America from Scandinavian Region.

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton