Middle Ages
Jan Žižka of Trocnov, an ode to a brilliant military leader
He ranks among the most significant medieval commanders in European and Czech history—Jan Žižka of Trocnov (c. 1360 – October 11, 1424) is considered one of the undefeated giants of world battlefields. He gained fame for his use of the wagon fort, a highly effective defensive technique. His Hussite soldiers were pioneers in the use of firearms, particularly the "píšťala," a term from which the English word "pistol" is derived.
Karlštejn Castle
Karlštejn Castle, located near Prague, Czech Republic, was founded in 1348 by Emperor Charles IV. Originally built to safeguard the crown jewels and relics, it features Gothic architecture with richly decorated interiors. The castle is a symbol of medieval power and remains a popular historic landmark today.
The Bayeux Tapestry, or the Story of the Conquest of England
History in images. That is one way to describe one of the most amazing monuments of medieval art, the so-called Bayeux Tapestry. It is not only an exceptionally high-quality and detailed account of the Norman conquest of England, but also one of the best depictions of a medieval battle ever."
Medieval Siege Warfare II.
The art of siege warfare in the Middle Ages drew from the…
Medieval Siege Warfare I.
Although it might not seem so at first glance, siege…
Medieval "Long Knife" - Langes Messer
Although sword was fairly accessible as sidearm even to the…
Archery I. - archer´s equipment
The standard weapon of the European archer (i. e. archer…
Buckler
The buckler (cze. pukléř, fr. bouclier, germ. pugler, lat.…
Rosenberg Rose
The red rose on a silver field (Argent, a five-petaled rose…
Moravian Eagle
The origins of the coat of arms associated with the title…
Bohemian Lion
The original coat of arms of the Bohemian prince, and later…
Military Flail
The flail as an agricultural tool has been known since the…
Rondel Dagger
When it comes to short sidearms of the late Middle Ages, it…
Kidney dagger – Bollock Dagger
The dagger was, alongside the knife, a basic and usually…
Hussite Wars
Hussite Wars
Jan Hus
Jan Hus
Jan Žižka - Hussite leader
Jan Žižka - the brilliant military leader of the Hussites.
Plate armour in the late Middle Ages - 15th Century
Plate armour in the late Middle Ages - 15th Century
Armour of the Black Prince
Armour of the Black Prince
Hussites
Hussites