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“Never before had such terror appeared in Britain as we have now suffered at the hands of a pagan race, nor was such an assault by sea thought possible... Look at the church of St. Cuthbert, stained with the blood of God's priests and stripped of all its ornaments: the most venerable place in Britain, prey to pagan peoples.” This story, written by Alcuin of York in 793, sums up very well the idea we have about the Vikings, this almost mythical people who today are still very present in popular and cinematic culture (just think of a certain superhero)....

You've probably heard of samurai at some point in your life. We are surrounded by their influence in pop and cinematic culture, appearing in countless films, series, anime, etc. The figure of the samurai and his way of life exerts an unparalleled attraction on all those who want to investigate a little more and get closer to studying this legendary figure. In this sense, the legend of the 47 ronin, an epic work of classical Japanese literature, is well known. There is, however, a risk that our image of them may be somewhat idealized and/or distorted. We must not forget...

Names like Lydia Valentín and Tia Clair-Toomey are becoming more and more familiar in sports news, and not only because of the rise in popularity of their respective sports, weightlifting and CrossFit. Their prestige undoubtedly marks a new milestone in the sports world and a new space in the claim of the role of women in it. Little by little we begin to see characters who escape the canons of feminine beauty and advocate for a figure that prioritizes performance over the aesthetic pleasure of a few (put plainly, the last thing these athletes worry about is male validation). At...

The lockdown is over and many people are enjoying the proximity of the sea. A delight. We see young and old people walking along the sea. Bare feet caressed by the freshness of the clear waters. Wonderful. It's fun, but is it always healthy? Well, sometimes it isn't. It is not the same for someone who is used to it or regularly does sports and does not find it any additional discomfort, as for someone who leads a sedentary life and whose only physical activity is going to be this walk (worse if he or she is overweight, has osteoarthritis...

JUANMA · 3 min read. At Archfit, we want to talk to you about the sport that we are so passionate about, Cross Training. But, for those who don't know yet: How did Cross Training begin? Cross training has actually been around for quite a few years. The first appearance of the word dates back to between 1980 and 1985 when some companies began to use the term to talk about the “training” and preparation of their workers to improve their versatility at work. They taught them to learn various skills to ensure that they could perform different jobs within...

Spartans, the perfect warriors, you've surely heard of them, of their perfect physical form, their ferocity in battle, their bravery... But do you have any idea of ​​what the strict training of each of the Spartans was and how they became one of the most feared and respected peoples? You will find this and much more in today's article presented by Miguel Campos Pérez.