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[Military History] This is new to me. I've discovered two sources for 14/15th century weapons requirements which mention throwing axes for militia in Groningen and Vyland (Bremen). Were these "hurlbats" used elsewhere in Medieval Europe?

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Colors used in the Middle Ages

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I have the impression that chivalric knights were not a thing in Norway and Sweden.

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Manuscriptminiatures.com have ~15,000 medieval images depicting arms and armour. What are common things to keep in mind to distinguish facts from fiction?

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[Military History] What was the army composition of a Scandinavian army like in the 15th century?

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What do we know about mounted knights in Scandinavia?

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What is the origin of Tercio (pike&shot)?

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Two specific questions about the `Greek Flamethrower´

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What was warfare in Medieval Spain like?Let's say ~1100 to ~1500.

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What is this uncommon Norwegian helmet from the middle ages?

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[Military History] This is new to me. I've discovered two sources for 14/15th century weapons requirements which mention throwing axes for militia in Groningen and Vyland (Bremen). Were these "hurlbats" used elsewhere in Medieval Europe?	16
Colors used in the Middle Ages	16
I have the impression that chivalric knights were not a thing in Norway and Sweden.	15
Manuscriptminiatures.com have ~15,000 medieval images depicting arms and armour. What are common things to keep in mind to distinguish facts from fiction?	13
[Military History] What was the army composition of a Scandinavian army like in the 15th century?	11
What do we know about mounted knights in Scandinavia?	11
What is the origin of Tercio (pike&shot)?	10
Two specific questions about the `Greek Flamethrower´	9
What was warfare in Medieval Spain like?Let's say ~1100 to ~1500.	9
What is this uncommon Norwegian helmet from the middle ages?	8