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Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 2 months ago
Crimson (Kermes)
Crimson red was another blood red pigment used since ancient times, harvested from the dried insect, Kermes vermilio. Crushing the scale beetles would result in a rich orangey-red stain; […]
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The Middle Ages 2 years, 2 months agoEpic demonstration of the flexibility of later plate armor… look at the range of motion in those sabatons!
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Niobe replied to the topic Was George Washington a Great Tactician? in the forum American History 2 years, 3 months ago
George Washington’s presence on the battle field was often linked to the Continental Army being very much on the loosing side. This may have been mere coincidence. Washington was most notably a uniting and inspiring leader – but perhaps he was not always the best tactician. Luckily he had a circle of trusted friends and advisors to help steer…[Read more]
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Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 3 months ago
On the farthest edge of color waves visible to humans, there is red.
It evokes a range of complex meanings and ideas: love, anger, risk all come to mind upon glimpsing it. Over the course of history, it’s […]
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Art History 2 years, 3 months agoThe Derby Day by William Powell Frith (1856-1858) – such a popular painting in its day that a rail was needed to hold back the crowds who came to see it. -
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The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) 2 years, 3 months agoThe Cult of Napoleonic worship began at the Emperor’s death in 1821, reaching it’s height during the 1840’s. The reverence for Napoleon greatly impacted German literature, where pieces of writing devoted to his glory became their own genre. -
Niobe replied to the topic Greatest Mounted Warriors of All Time in the forum General History 2 years, 4 months ago
I’m researching some info about the Mongolian horsemen and the spread of the empire in the 13th century and its a bit astounding to read account of how a few men on horseback, armed with bow and arrow could defeat armies that greatly outnumbered them. Definitely in the top 10.
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HISTOR posted an update 2 years, 5 months ago
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Niobe wrote a new post 2 years, 5 months ago
When William Penn first settled in America, his primary task was to establish a peaceful rapport with the Lenape people native to the land. As part of their agreement of friendship, a precious belt of wampum […]
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Interesting article. I was under the impression that beads in various colors were also made from small bones and stones for Wampum. Learned something new today.
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Niobe started the topic Greatest Mounted Warriors of All Time in the forum General History 2 years, 8 months ago
(We need an option to create polls…)
I’ve written a couple pieces on different types of cavalry in thr last few months (Medieval heavy cavalry, the Plains Tribes of the Western U.S., etc). Who was the greatest cavalry force in all history – and why do you think they were the best (i.e. horsemanship, weaponry, tactics, etc)?
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HISTOR reached the rank Administrator 2 years, 9 months ago
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Niobe changed their profile picture 2 years, 9 months ago
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HISTOR posted an update 2 years, 9 months ago
Just Published – an article by @niobe: https://historforum.com/how-to-sleep-like-people-did-in-the-17th-century/
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HISTOR started the topic Forum Assets: How to Earn Them & Tool/Weapon Requests in the forum Member Resources 2 years, 10 months ago
So far this month we’ve been working on adding Tools & Weapons that can be unlocked by users using the points that they’ve earned. As you may have noticed in your profile drop down section (“V” by your user name under the main, right-hand menu) a section called “Points Bank, Rank & Medals”. This is a section that shows all of your earnings made…[Read more]
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Niobe earned the tool/weapon Parrying Dagger 2 years, 10 months ago
Date: ca. 1580
German, Saxon
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Niobe replied to the topic Gift Lists for History Buffs in the forum The Coffee House 2 years, 11 months ago
Here’s a photo of the gift certificate for the Gettysburg tour:
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