MARCH of HISTORY by Richard Wall

Friday, September 21, 2012

Renaissance Cannon - Death with a Bang

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"Vive le Roi," (Long Live the King), cannon of the armies of the king of France. Note the fleur de lys design embossed on the b...
Friday, September 14, 2012

The Crossbow

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Renaissance Armor-High Point of Personal Protection

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From elite (and expensive) Imperial plate armour, ribbed for extra strength (don't worry about the open space between his legs-it and...
Friday, August 31, 2012

Ancient Chinese Inventions-an Ancient Cultures Gifts to the World

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From its earliest days, the Chinese Culture has been inventive, creating many of the World's greatest inventions.  From humble pasta to ...
Monday, June 4, 2012

Cardinal Richelieu Master of 17th Century European Politics

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Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu et de Fronsac (1584-1642), Chief Minister of France -1624-1642. An expert at Machiavelli...
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Hidden Gold, Lost Cities, Endless Quest-El Dorado.

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For centuries the lure of vast treasures, lost civilizations and cities of gold hidden in the wilds of the New World have fevered the minds ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Conquistador's-Warriors for Glory, God and Gold

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From the 15th to 17 centuries a class of warriors roamed the globe searching for glory, wealth, the wish to spread the Catholic faith and ne...
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