CGI DRAMATIC REENACTMENT: Over 2000 arrowheads have been uncovered at Jacobs ford and some of the skeletal remains uncovered (both animal and human) show evidence of arrow trauma. This particular skeleton was uncovered with a large purse of coins (the coins showed the mark of Jacobs Ford and were the find that confirmed Ronnie Ellenblum had found the site of the site of the castle referred to in the chronicles) on his person as well as evidence of an arrow hitting him under his collar bone. The image shows the knight at the point of impact. (Photo Credit: October Films)
Aktuelle archäologische Fundstätten in England eröffnen einen völlig neuen Blick auf das Leben und Sterben der Seeleute und Marinesoldaten, die im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert das britische Empire schufen. Die Knochen der Seefahrer enthüllen überraschende und schockierende Fakten. Offenbar taten nicht nur gestandene Männer sondern auch halbe Kinder ihren Dienst bei der Royal Navy; die jüngsten waren den Untersuchungen zufolge nicht älter als 13 Jahre. Knochenbrüche, Amputationen, Verletzungen durch Hiebe mit Säbel oder Entermesser, Geschlechtskrankheiten aber auch Mangelernährung _ die Liste der...
Ouazazate, Morocco: The Battle at Jacobs Ford took place between Saladin's Army and the Templars in August, 1179. This still shows the "Hero Templar Knight" seen in contemplation under a cross. The Knights Templar are a new and unique phenomenon of this period. They are knights, and therefore fighters, but they have also taken monastic vows. They are forbidden personal wealth. Their uniform and weapons Ð simple and devoid of ornamentation Ð are the stuff of legend: longsword, shield, chainmail, a white robe with a simple red cross. (Photo Credit: October Films)