The Stirrup
It remains a mystery when and when the stirrup was developed, but the Mongols undoubtedly used it in its fullness. Stirrup riding meant that a guerrilla could stay with both hands-frees on his riding horse. And he could shoot arrows as he was rolling at speed. This terrible martial talent helped the Mongolians win so many battles.
Life As A Mongol Warrior
Life wasn’t easy being a Mongol warrior, so… far from it! In this sense, not just Genghis’ men have been compelled into a strict code from history. For instance, take the Freemasons. For decades their secret rituals have been carefully enforced – until now. There are 40 of the scariest, fascinating, and absolutely odd rules that must be followed by members of the secretive organization.