No Nonsense Self Defense - Reliable information for dangerous situations Vanished Persian Army Said Found in Desert The remains of a mighty Persian army said to have drowned in the sands of the western Egyptian desert 2,500 years ago might have been finally located, solving one of archaeology's biggest outstanding mysteries, according to Italian researchers. Bronze weapons, a silver bracelet, an earring and hundreds of human bones found in the vast desolate wilderness of the Sahara desert have raised hopes of finally finding the lost army of Persian King Cambyses II. The 50,000 warriors were said to be buried by a cataclysmic sandstorm in 525 B.C. "We have found the first archaeological evidence of a story reported by the Greek historian Herodotus," Dario Del Bufalo, a member of the expedition from the University of Lecce, told Discovery News. According to Herodotus (484-425 B.C.), Cambyses, the son of Cyrus the Great, sent 50,000 soldiers from Thebes to attack the Oasis of Siwa and destroy the oracle at the Temple of Amun after the priests there refused to legitimize his claim to Egypt.
MMA - Mixed Martial Arts Techniques, Workouts, News, and More! Medieval Weapons Horses in the Middle Ages were rarely differentiated by breed, but rather by use. This led them to be described, for example, as "chargers" (war horses), "palfreys" (riding horses), cart horses or packhorses. Reference is also given to their place of origin, such as "Spanish horses," but whether this referred to one breed or several is unknown. Significant technological advances in equestrian equipment, often introduced from other cultures, allowed for significant changes in both warfare and agriculture. In particular, improved designs for the solid-treed saddle as well as the arrival of the stirrup, horseshoe and horse collar were significant advances in medieval society. During the decline of the Roman Empire and the Early Middle Ages, much of the quality breeding stock developed during the classical period was lost due to uncontrolled breeding and had to be built up again over the following centuries. "Spanish" horses, whatever their breeding, were the most expensive.
Pressure Points 1: Going to the Heart Of Pressure Points - What They Really Are By Bruce Everett Miller, PA-C Intermittently there is a lot of talk about pressure points in different chat rooms and magazine articles. And true to form, there are always those who believe in them (passionately) and those who do not (just as passionately). However, if you actually look at what BOTH camps are saying, you will find that underneath all the rhetoric there is an element that is shared by both groups. One of the main problems with martial arts is the fact that, by itself, studying martial arts does not give you superior strength, speed, or make you invincible. Therefore, at times we all could use an advantage. The proponents of pressure points count on this advantage, but as I have said some people just don’t believe they work. The fact is that some don’t believe pressure points work probably due to the fact pressure points have not worked for them. But back to why some people don’t think pressure points work. The same is exactly the case for pressure points.
Armour-piercing arrowheads | Royal Armouries The question One difficulty with arrowhead studies is identifying the types used in warfare for piercing armour. Documentary records are not sufficiently specific, but do suggest the need for hardened heads. Could metallography help identify which of three likely types were made for this purpose: The long, narrow bodkin (A) The barbed and socketed head (London Museums Type 16) (B) The square sectioned quarrel© Results of analysis Even within the small group of arrowheads which have been studied metallographically, one type stands out as being unusually carefully constructed using the relatively expensive material, steel, for points and cutting edges and usually being quenched to achieve maximum hardness. Significance Despite claims that bodkin and quarrel heads were suited to the attack of armour, there is no evidence that these were normally constructed of materials that would provide sufficient mechanical strength to overcome metallic plate armour. Output
Pressure Points 2: Some Observations On Their Use By Bruce Everett Miller, PA-C Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series by Bruce Miller that describe different types of pressure points and their effectiveness as well as how to use them. Article 1 was “Going to the Heart Of Pressure Points: What They Really Are.” In our last article we talked about some of the reasons why there is confusion about whether or not pressure points work and why, in my opinion, some people probably legitimately believe that pressure points do not work. Okay, here goes: If you remember I gave the fact that the number of available pressure points in the body decrease with each level. Still, even with that limitation (of numbers), why would anyone waste time trying to use level 1 or level 2 pressure points that may or may not work when one can simply use a level 3 (reflex pressure point) and guarantee the end to the fight? So let’s back up a bit. Now again, be aware that this is a level 2 type pressure point and it can be nullified. About The Author:
Middle Ages :: Armour Armor (also spelled Armour), is protective plates or clothing meant to shield a human from intentionally inflicted harm. Armour has been in use for all recorded history, beginning with hides, leather, bone, progressing to bronze, steel, ballistic cloth, ceramics, and depleted uranium. Armour has been primarily a way to protect oneself from harm in combat and military engagements. Armour was also commonly used to protect war animals, such as war horses and war elephants, from intentionally inflicted harm. History All through history, the development of weapons and armour have literally been an arms race, leading to different developments in different civilizations. In European history, common armour types were the lorica segmentata, the chainmail hauberk, the gambeson and later the full steel plate armour used by late medieval knights. Plate Armor Plate armour is personal armour made from large metal plates, worn on the chest and sometimes the entire body. designed for the purpose.