Why was The Battle of Gettysburg important?
Posted by Iwind in History on 23. Mar, 2010 | 3 Comments
Everyone will tell you that the Battle of Gettysburg was important because it was a significant turning point of the US civil war. And they are right, but to really understand why The Battle of Gettysburg was so important, it is crucial to understand what was going on at the time. The states of the [...]
Why were castles built?
Posted by Iwind in History on 08. Mar, 2010 | 36 Comments
The many castles of the world have fascinated people for hundreds of years, and you may wonder why were castles built? There are actually several reason, but the most important one is for protection and defense. It is pretty obvious that it is easier to defend yourself from on top of castle walls than on the ground. [...]
