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So when did the path to knighthood and to a Spartan warrior begin?Knights belonged to the noble class and were part of a military order, but not all soldiers could become knights. Those lacking the equipment, status or wealth to join an order were usually denied. However, some from the poorer class could elevate their status and be accepted into knighthood through valor on the battlefield.Becoming a page was usually the first step most took in th...

From Game of Thrones & Kingdom of Heaven to Excalibur and Camelot and its Knights of the Round Table we have no shortage of stories of daring-do and chivalrous acts about knights. But what do we really know about them? We know they wore armor, rode on horseback and fought...a lot, even for fun. There was more to them than that of course, here are some odder things we know about knights-#1 The Word KnightIt translates to servant, how humble is t...

Some of the most exciting historical costumes today, come from the medieval period or the Middle Ages in European history, which lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It was a brutal time in the history of mankind by any admission, replete with wars, invasions, and conquests. A time of turmoil, burgeoning nationalism, and massive social change. These dramatic times were marked by legends of chivalry, intrigue, and romance. Against this backdro...