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Through the ages: from samurai to templar
Dear history buffs and legendary epics,
In the tumult of history, two figures emerge, carrying with them the legacy of an age of bravery, devotion and noble ideals: the samurai of feudal Japan and the Knights Templar of the medieval West. Their tales are woven of courage, honor and mystery, and their impact still resonates through the ages.
The samurai, the elite warriors of ancient Japan, were much more than just fighters. Their code of honor, the Bushidō, dictated every aspect of their lives, from the way they wielded their legendary katana to their moral conduct in society. But did you know that behind their austere facade sometimes lay a passion for art and poetry? Some samurai were also scholars and artists, capable of appreciating beauty as well as war.
On the other side of the globe, the Knights Templar embodied the strength and faith of the medieval West. Their military order, founded to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land, became synonymous with courage and sacrifice. But did you know that the Templars were also visionaries in finance and commerce? Their innovations in banking and credit shaped the modern financial system, leaving a lasting imprint on economic history.
Through these anecdotes and many others, we invite you to plunge into the depths of history, to explore the secrets of the samurai and the Templar knights, to discover the fascinating tales that have forged our modern world.
May your passion for history continue to burn like the sacred fire of the samurai and templar, and may your adventures lead you to new horizons of knowledge and discovery.
Enjoy your trip with #Terressens.
Cover illustrations: Almourol Castle, Vila Nova da Barquinha, Médio Tejo, Portugal Almourol Castle, erected in 1171 by Gualdim Pais, Master of the Knights Templar of the Province of Portugal, stands on a small rocky island in the middle of the Tagus River in Praia do Ribatejo (pt), Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal. It served as a fortress for the Knights Templar during the Reconquista. Geolocation #Terressens ↓ Château d'Almourol
Himeji Castle, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himeji-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Himeji in Hyōgo prefecture. It is one of the oldest buildings in medieval Japan. Designated a Japanese national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the last twelve Japanese castles whose wooden tenshu (keep) is still authentic (the other castles were rebuilt after the feudal era, often in the 1960s-1970s). Geolocation #Terressens ↓ Himeji Castle
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