An overview of the evolution of Western medieval arms and armor, detailing technological advancements, cultural influences, and the relationship between armor and social status.
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The author expresses frustration with using a computer mouse, highlighting the inefficiencies and awkward movements involved in mouse navigation. They propose using keyboard shortcuts and tools like Vim and Vimium to enhance produ...
The blog post shares humorous and absurd moments experienced by the author during their time playing tabletop RPGs (TTRPGs) like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder. It recounts various anecdotes, including mishaps with magical it...
The author shares their home workout routine developed since 2019, focusing on fitness rather than bodybuilding. They follow an upper-body/lower-body split with running in between, alternating between high-rep and low-rep days. Th...
The author reflects on their journey of re-engaging with the Japanese language after a year of reduced immersion due to personal commitments and other hobbies. They discuss their experiences with reading Japanese literature, watch...
The text discusses the use of Anki, an effective tool for learning and remembering information using spaced repetition, for language learning. The author explains how they used Anki for learning Japanese and Russian, and how they ...
0Indian Clubs are fun
2025-03-30 • fitness and wellness exercise indian clubs
The text discusses the author's interest in Indian Club exercises, the benefits of using Indian Clubs, and the history of Indian Clubs. The author shares their experience with using Indian Clubs and the challenges they faced when ...
The blog post discusses the folk songs written by Rudyard Kipling and how they were kept alive by folk singer Peter Bellamy. It highlights some of Kipling's songs and their themes, as well as the influence of Bellamy in popularizi...
The blog post is a book review of Ghost Stories by M.R. James, highlighting the unsettling and uncanny nature of the stories. The author praises the vivid descriptions and extensive vocabulary, recommending the book while noting t...
0Getting Back Into Japanese | Yuuza Website
2024-10-10 •
The author shares their journey of learning Japanese, starting with the goal of reading a specific book series. They discuss their initial struggles, the method they used to learn, and their eventual success in reading novels comf...
0Skipping is fun
2024-09-11 •
The author discusses their search for alternative cardio exercises due to an inguinal hernia that prevents them from running comfortably. They tried cycling but didn't enjoy it, so they turned to walking and eventually discovered ...
0On wasting time that is not wasting time
2024-05-08 •
The author discusses how some activities that may seem like a waste of time, such as walking and cooking, can actually be beneficial for mental and physical health. They argue that activities like watching Youtube videos or browsi...
The blog post debunks the myth that people in the past were alcoholics due to poor water quality, discussing the various reasons why people consumed alcohol in the past, including taste, health benefits, calories, and pleasure. It...
0Nightwalks are enjoyable
2024-03-15 •
The author discusses their experience with nightwalks, finding comfort in the quietness and calmness of the town at night. Originally started for night-time photography, the walks have become a way to distract from overthinking an...
0Photography and exploring is fun
2024-03-07 •
The author discusses getting back into photography after eight years, purchasing a camera and exploring their town to find interesting scenes to shoot. They recommend exploring familiar places to discover something unique and have...
Medieval tournaments were much more dynamic and grandiose than commonly depicted in pop culture. They started in the 12th century as mock battles for knights to train for war. Tournaments evolved over time to include jousting, due...
0Major Hackher and the Siege of Graz 1809
2024-02-03 •
The blog post discusses the story of Franz Xaver Hackher, an Austrian military member during the Napoleonic Wars who became a local hero in Graz. It details his defense of the city against French forces, his eventual surrender, an...
0hblock - The Poor Man's Pi-Hole
2024-01-03 •
Hblock is a shell script that creates a hosts file to prevent your system from connecting to domains that serve ads, tracking scripts, and malware. It is not a poor man's Pi-Hole as it does not include a forwarding DNS server. The...
0Alternatives to Invasive Websites
2023-12-15 •
The blog post discusses alternatives to invasive websites, particularly focusing on alternative front-ends for YouTube, alternative video platforms, search engines, and social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit. It also provi...
0Image Gallery
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0The Counting Board or 'Calculating on Lines'
2023-12-03 •
The blog post discusses the use of counting boards for performing arithmetic operations using Roman numerals, explaining the process of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It highlights the historical significance...
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The blog post lists various blogs, video channels, and websites that the author enjoys, covering topics such as history, technology, music, and more.
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