In the vast expanse of Greek mythology, gods, heroes, and monsters combine in legendary stories that have been reclaimed in different interpretations for centuries. From all these mythic beings, Porphyrios the Giant is certainly one of the most fearsome enemies of the Olympian gods. He figures prominently in the Gigantomachy—the mythic battle between the giants … Read more
The Iron Maiden torture device you might have heard this name, it has become one of the most recognizable representatives of the brutality of the Middle Ages. Described (often erroneously) as a horrific steel sarcophagus lined with deadly spikes, it has been featured in museums and the horror genre alike, as well as referenced in … Read more
John Charles Francis was thrust into a world of royal grandeur, routine, and massive notoriety – as youngest son to King George V and Queen Mary. The British royal family represents incredible pomp, circumstance, and history one could imagine – as in any other historical context across the globe, like the Honjo Masamune, one of … Read more
Heroes throughout history have often been shaped by the cruel machinery of war. Rarely has a person come from the past — not in spirit, but in body. Josef Mencik, the mythical Czech nobleman better known as the “Last Knight of Europe,” was such a person. Fully clad in medieval plate armor, mounted on a … Read more
The Honjo Masamune is more than a sword men, it is a legend. Other legendary weapons like Excalibur or Achilles’ armor like it too has a legend behind it. Where the Honjo Masamune distinguishes itself from the legends is that the Honjo Masamune is an authentic sword, but other legendary weapons are completely mythological, but … Read more