Numerous religions and their followers adhere to stringent guidelines unique to their belief systems to enhance their connection with god or attain enlightenment, including the easily recognizable monk haircut. In Buddhism, the monks completely shaved off the hair on their…
Ninjutsu, the Japanese martial art of the Ninja, has fascinated people for centuries due to its deadly combat techniques, covert operations, and unique Ninja weapons. The Ninjas did not just use Ninjutsu weaponry for self-defense but also for espionage and…
Have you ever wondered how pirates structured their ranks and governance on a pirate ship? Pirate crews were notorious for their swashbuckling adventures and daring exploits but behind the scenes, there was a system of pirate ranks and responsibilities. Pirates…
Gladiators were armed combatants who engaged in combat with other gladiators, condemned criminals, and wild animals to entertain the Roman public. Gladiators were widely recognized, and their value as entertainers was celebrated in high and low art forms throughout the…
The nine circles of hell were first described by Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet in his epic poem The Divine Comedy. The epic poem consists of three parts, each describing Dante’s journey through the realms of Dante’s Inferno, Purgatorio, and…
Samurai Weapons were not used just for engaging in armed combat but also acted as symbols of social status. The Samurai were the top-ranked soldiers of Feudal Japan who eventually transitioned to become the dominant ruling class during the Edo…
Snipers have proven to be extremely valuable and have become crucial components of military strategy over the last century. A sniper is a skilled sharpshooter capable of eliminating enemies unseen from a distance and providing reconnaissance. Snipers have been deployed…
The gods featuring prominently in the four Vedas are known as the Vedic gods. The Vedic people personified the natural forces and worshipped them through rituals and sacrifices described in the Vedas. According to Vedic thought, gods, human beings and…
Indra is the Vedic Hindu god of war, lightning, weather, thunder, rain and storms, often compared to other Indo-European gods such as Thor, Zeus and Jupiter. He is popularly known as the king of Svarga (heaven) and Devas in Hindu…
All religions have tried to explain the cosmic narrative of how the universe we live in came into existence and how we came to inhabit it. Most religions attribute the creation of the universe and everything else that is incomprehensible…
