Gothic Milanese Armor – Eugenio Larosa Composite Armor Milan – Third quarter of the 15th century (circa 1475-1480) The armor preserved at the Royal Armouries in Leeds is a composite composition made up of different pieces of Italian production in…
Historical research
Historical research by Eugenio Larosa, document, iconography
The Sforza Condotta: Costanzo Sforza’s Loyalty to Galeazzo Duke of Milan
Sforza Condotta Costanzo Sforza’s Loyalty to Duke of Milan –Eugenio Larosa Below, I will present a typical CONDOTTA contract that provides an overview of the economy of the military profession in the second half of the 15th century. “Nel nome…
Shutsujin-shiki: A Ritual of Loyalty Among Samurai Before Battle
In Feudal Japan, the ritual of Shutsujin-shiki played a significant role in the lives of samurai. This solemn ceremony, conducted before heading into the battlefield, represented a crucial moment where loyalty and unity among warriors were confirmed and strengthened. The…
Horo and Cavalry Samurai: the Mysterious Balloon
Horo and Cavalry Samurai: – Eugenio Larosa Step into the captivating world of Japanese military history as we delve into the awe-inspiring cavalry of the samurai. Among these remarkable warriors, there exists a distinctive feature—a massive balloon-like object adorning…
inventory of a Sforza man-at-arms
inventory of a Sforza man-at-arms – Eugenio Larosa Niccolò da Verona, also known as Nicolo Motagnia da Verona, was at the service of Francesco Sforza and was such an important figure that Sforza himself defined him as one of his men at arms, granting him…
