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Tastes Of History
Dec 25, 2024
About History: the Bayonet
As Corporal Jones often said in the long-running BBC sitcom “ Dad’s Army ”: “They don't like it up 'em!” An old soldier, a veteran of the...

Tastes Of History
Dec 11, 2024
About History: the Spear Part One
The spear’s endearing simplicity has seen it adopted by virtually all cultures and societies across the globe. Indeed, the history of the...

Tastes Of History
May 1, 2024
Maasai “Lion” Spear
Pictured below is a spear recovered from an outbuilding at a former family residence, at the time called “Parthia”, in Beckhampton,...

Tastes Of History
Jan 10, 2024
About History: Grenade!
In warfare, throwing weapons at your enemies has a very long history indeed. In its simplest form, rocks could be hand-thrown by early...

Tastes Of History
Aug 9, 2023
Dispelling Some Myths: About the Kukri
The Nepalese Kukri is instantly recognisable to anyone who has served alongside the men of the Brigade of Gurkhas or has a passing...

Tastes Of History
Jul 5, 2023
Dispelling Some Myths: ‘Duelling’ pistols
A beginner's guide to the history of duels and duelling.

Tastes Of History
Apr 28, 2023
About History: Guns ‘n’ Bullets
A beginner's guide to guns and firearms related history.
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