Monthly Archives: June 2024

Medieval Heraldic Animals

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Ruth

The charge was often more than a geometric ordinary. A wide variety of animals were favored for coats of arms. The lion was the most favored, especially for royalty. It was not native to Europe, and it was only seen … Continue reading →

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Medieval Zoos

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Ruth

Many kings and noblemen (and even some Popes) kept menageries of exotic animals, following the example of Roman emperors. The Roman emperors used some of the animals for public displays at the Circus. Medieval monarchs rarely, if ever, had fighting … Continue reading →

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Medieval War Horses

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Ruth

Byzantine troops depended heavily on mounted archers, who also carried spears and a sword. They could use lassos, as could other Eastern cavalrymen, and they occasionally used them as weapons. Byzantine cavalrymen fought in a unit and were trained to … Continue reading →

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