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Far From the Shire, A Real Hobbit Home!

"We wanted a single structure, a relaxing place that was diminutive in scale, for the owner to come and hang out and just be in solitude with his collection," said architect Peter Archer, speaking on the owner's behalf.

These Facts Will Change How You Think About Medieval Times

They were always deployed en masse and few archers hit what they aimed at. 6. The longbow required years of practice and could fire like a machine gun, but a single arrow was worth more than a soldier’s spear. 7.

History in Full Color - Terrific!

Enjoy these moments of history brought into the present: Hindenburg Disaster 1937Japanese Archers, circa 1860 View from the Capitol in Nashville, 1864 Unemployed Lumber Worker and His Wife, circa 1939 British Troops Board Their Train for the Front, 1939 Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway, 1880 Abraham

These Are the Most BEAUTIFUL Female Celebrities Over 60

Anne Archer, age 73 6. Goldie Hawn, age 75 Image Source: Wikimedia Commons 7. Jessica Lange, age 71 Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Related: 12 Seriously Funny Prom Photos of Celebrities 8. Wendie Malick, age 70 Image Source: Wikimedia Commons 9. 

These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era

James Archer, The Death of King Arthur source 4. Evelyn De Morgan, Medea source 5. John Everett Millais, Ophelia source 6. John Everett Millais, Christ in the House of His Parents source 7. Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Proserpine source 8. Edward Burne-Jones, The Beguiling of Merlin source 9. 

25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See

Japanese archers, circa 1860. Image Source: Historic Photographs 8. A Dornier Do X in New York, 1931.

10 Battles in History Most People Don't Know About

This battle was also the first time the knights of cavalry would win an important battle, setting the precedent for the rest of Western Europe to use cavalry instead of archers. 7. The Battle Of Emmaus, 166 B.C. This battle took place when the Jewish forces were battling for control of Jerusalem.

11 Legendary Military Rulers of the Ancient Past

As a king, he invaded France and conquered it, beating larger forces in the Battle of Agincourt through his clever use of archers. His victory over France was so complete, that the French king was forced to name Henry as his heir to the throne.

The Fascinating Histories of 8 Everyday Hand Gestures

Some believe it originated in the 1415 Battle of Agincourt when the French promised to cut off the index and middle finger of the English archers so that they wouldn't be able to draw a bowstring.

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

These loopholes allowed archers to shield themselves from crossfire and save their lives. Well, we definitely see the metaphorical resemblance there - most battles are fought in courtrooms these days, after all. Related Article: 10 Times You’ve Quoted Shakespeare Without Realizing It 9.

10 Admirable Female Warriors Everyone Should Know About

According to "The Tale of Heike", she was "a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman, she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot."

7 Mythical Characters Who Actually Existed

Robin Hood may have been a real thief Robin Hood is a legendary character in English folklore, known for his bravery and skill as an archer, and his battles against corrupt authority figures such as the Sheriff of Nottingham.