General History
An in-depth view into General World History, Politics and Culture.
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/indian-chakram
31st Jul 2021 - The Indian Chakram is a form of Ancient Hindu cutting weapon, seen in use as far back as the 2nd Century BC. The Chakram was a circular, hand-he …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-legion-of-the-united-states
31st Jul 2021 - With the disbandment of The Continental Army after The Revolutionary War (1783), a newly formed United States saw no need for a Standing Army or Marin …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/burnous-cloak
31st Jul 2021 - The origins of The North African Burnous Cloak comes from similar designs seen in the 18th Century. Used by The Berber Tribes, The Burnous was m …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/nessler-shot
31st Jul 2021 - An early evolutionary “Cousin” to the better known “Minie” Ball (Bullet), The Nessler Shot was designed in the 1830s in Europe …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/battle-cross
31st Jul 2021 - While the origin of the practice is often debated, the use of the ‘’Battle Cross’’ is mostly an American Military Tradition. D …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/folly-castle
31st Jul 2021 - With their origins seen around the 16th Century AD, Folly Castles were not defensive/offensive structures. They were in fact forms of decorative build …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/honor-guard
31st Jul 2021 - Another possible Ancient Military ceremonial practice, was the use of an Honor Guard. These were specially selected Soldiers and Warriors chosen to be …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/qurchi-guard
31st Jul 2021 - The Qurchi was a form of Royal Bodyguard – assigned to protect The Safavid Shah (Ruler). The Safavid Dynasty existed from (1501 AD until 1736 AD …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-covenantors
31st Jul 2021 - The Covenantors were a 17th Century AD quasi Political and Protestant Sect that originated in Scotland. They would spread to a lessor degree into Irel …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/augustaion
31st Jul 2021 - The ''Augustaion'' was a section of property located withing Ancient and Medieval Byzantium. The space went back as far as the 1st Century AD. Origina …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coureur-des-bois
31st Jul 2021 - With French colonization of The ''New World'' (North America), came Settlers, Soldiers and Explorers. One such early ''Explorer'' turned Trader, were …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-great-palace-of-constantinople
31st Jul 2021 - The once Center of Imperial Eastern (Byzantine) Imperial Power and positioned within The Capital City of Constantinople, The ''Great Palace'' served a …