Robert De Graaff
Robert is a history enthusiast who specializes in military history and dabbles in many other topics of the past. He is also a script writer for a popular history-focused YouTube channel.
Articles by Robert De Graaff
The Complete Story of the Epic of Gilgamesh (Overview & Analysis)The Epic of Gilgamesh, recounting the adventures of the semi-divine Sumerian king, may be the world’s oldest literary work. What does the narrative say?
The Triumph of Christianity Over Paganism in the Roman WorldFrom a small, persecuted offshoot of Judaism to the largest religion in the world, how did Christianity triumph over paganism in the Roman world and beyond?
From a small, persecuted offshoot of Judaism to the largest religion in the world, how did Christianity triumph over paganism in the Roman world and beyond?
Hathor, the Egyptian Mother Goddess of Love & FertilityWith more temples than any other Egyptian goddess, Hathor is an ancient and complex deity linked with fertility, fate, and the divine feminine in the cosmos.
With more temples than any other Egyptian goddess, Hathor is an ancient and complex deity linked with fertility, fate, and the divine feminine in the cosmos.
The History & Significance of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in JerusalemThe Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem has a long and complex history that is intertwined with the Crusades and Christianity as a whole.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem has a long and complex history that is intertwined with the Crusades and Christianity as a whole.
How the Famous Cliffs of Dover Defended Medieval England From InvasionsThe famous “White Cliffs of Dover” are an iconic geological formation that has played a pivotal role in England's history as its first line of defense.
The famous “White Cliffs of Dover” are an iconic geological formation that has played a pivotal role in England's history as its first line of defense.
The Meaning of “Teutonic,” From Tribal Identity to Modern IdeologiesThe word “Teutonic” has evolved over the centuries from the name of a specific Germanic tribe to denote German culture and its chivalric values.
How the Teutonic Knights Forged a Kingdom in God’s NameWho were the Teutonic Knights? An order of German knights established during the Crusades and responsible for creating the Kingdom of Prussia.
Who were the Teutonic Knights? An order of German knights established during the Crusades and responsible for creating the Kingdom of Prussia.
From Camelot to Hollywood! The Story of King Arthur on FilmThe stories of King Arthur and his knights have been entertaining audiences for more than a millennium. How have the classic tales been represented on film?
Evolution of the Roman Army (From the Republic to the Empire’s Fall)History remembers Rome for its unstoppable army. How did the Roman army evolve from the birth of the Republic to the fall of the Empire?
History remembers Rome for its unstoppable army. How did the Roman army evolve from the birth of the Republic to the fall of the Empire?
A Brief History of Censorship (Since the Ancient World)Government and societal control over what a person says or thinks is nothing new. Discover the history of censorship from ancient times to the present day.
The 3 Phases of Medieval Architecture (With HD Images)During the European Middle Ages, three main types of architecture dominated monumental construction: the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, and Gothic phases.
During the European Middle Ages, three main types of architecture dominated monumental construction: the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, and Gothic phases.
Hellenistic Greek Sculpture (Guide with HD Images)A brief guide to Greek sculpture and statuary during the Hellenistic period, which was the culmination of centuries of artistic experimentation and evolution.
A brief guide to Greek sculpture and statuary during the Hellenistic period, which was the culmination of centuries of artistic experimentation and evolution.