The Life of Sgt. I-See-O, Kiowa Scout and Peacemaker of the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry
Born to Kiowa parents in Indian Territory in the Oklahoma-Kansas region shortly after the 1848 conclusion of the Mexican-American War, Tahbonemah (Ta-bone-mah), later known as Sergeant I-See-O, would serve the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry Regiment as a tracker for nearly four decades until his death.
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The Order of St. Lazarus: Leper Brothers of the Crusading Era
The Order of St. Lazarus, often referred to as the Leper Brothers of Jerusalem or the Order of Lazarus, is one of the lesser-known, yet profoundly influential, chivalric orders that emerged in the Middle Ages.
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Chivalry and Brocade: A Glimpse Into The Extravagant Lifestyle of Medieval Times
Medieval times, spanning roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, was an era of chivalry, castles, and knights. While commonly associated with a lack of amenities and harsh living conditions, the Medieval times also saw the emergence of a distinct luxury culture.
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“Eternal Summer”: Alluring Aesthetics of the Old Riviera Ads
Summer vacations on the Riviera during the early 20th century were a pinnacle of elegance, luxury, and refinement.
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Haakon the Good Battles the Sons of His Brother, Eric Bloodaxe, 953-961
Around the year 934, shortly after the death of the Norway’s legendary King Harald Fairhair, his youngest son Haakon – raised in Northumbria by King Athelstan (Æthelstan) – returned to usurp the throne bequeathed to Harald’s beloved but unpopular son Eric Bloodaxe.
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