Historical & Mythological Horses

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How Horses Were Used in the Conquest of the Americas

Malaika Saeed

The arrival of European powers in the Americas marked one of history’s most consequential encounters, forever changing the trajectory of ...

A medieval knight in full armor jousting on a decorated horse against a rustic stone wall backdrop.

How Horses Were Depicted in Medieval Heraldry

Malaika Saeed

The magnificent horse, symbol of nobility and power, galloped majestically across the rich tapestry of medieval heraldry. As feudal Europe ...

Equestrian statue of marcus aurelius, rome.

The Most Powerful Horses in Ancient Warfare

Goran Stankovski

Throughout the annals of military history, few partnerships have been as decisive as that between warrior and warhorse. On ancient ...

Soviet Propaganda Poster Teutonic Order (1941)

How Horses Became Symbols in War Propaganda

Goran Stankovski

Since the dawn of organized warfare, horses have galloped alongside humans into battle, carrying warriors, pulling chariots, and later, transporting ...

A woman with a braid lovingly caresses horses in a lush rural meadow.

The History of the Pony Express and Its Riders

Malaika Saeed

In the vast expanse of the American West, before the age of telegraphs and transcontinental railroads, existed a daring enterprise ...

A silver pegasus statue stands tall and proud.

Why Horse Legends Persist in Modern Fairy Tales

Malaika Saeed

Horses gallop through the pages of our most beloved fairy tales, their hooves echoing across centuries of storytelling. From the ...

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Why Horses Are Linked to the Sun in Ancient Myth

Goran Stankovski

The powerful association between horses and the sun spans diverse cultures across millennia, creating one of mythology’s most enduring symbolic ...

War chariot

How Horses Were Trained for Ancient War Chariots

Goran Stankovski

The thundering hooves, gleaming bronze, and fearsome speed of war chariots dominated ancient battlefields for nearly two millennia. At the ...

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How Horses Became Part of Royal Coronations

Malaika Saeed

From the magnificence of ancient Persia to the splendor of modern British monarchy, horses have played a pivotal role in ...

Classic sepia-toned photo of a woman in traditional riding attire on a horse.

The Role of Horses in Old Western Justice

Malaika Saeed

The American West conjures images of dusty plains, tumbleweeds, and lawmen on horseback pursuing outlaws across rugged terrain. In this ...