There are a few historical figures who are so very tough that movies about them can’t be made. They’d be considered to over-the-top even for Hollywood, see. But, we have one such figure to present to you today. Galvarino, the Mapuche warrior. Let’s set the scene first. It is mid-sixteenth century, and the Spaniards are […]
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Before we get into the historical figure, there is a bit of context that we need to address: namely, Bökh, or mongolian wrestling. It’s a tradition that spans back thousands of years, and is still very popular in Mongolia. It is considered as the main part of the “three manly skills”: horseback riding, archery, and […]
Let’s talk a bit about some important historical swords. There’s been a lot of them throughout history, but not many of them made it to present. Szczerbiec, translated as “the Notched Sword” or “Jagged Sword,” is one of those that did. And, as is often the case with such things, there is a whole bunch […]