Historical Characters
Ye olde characters from yesteryear
The story of human history is the story of diverse, interesting characters. We’ve had gallant knights, fearsome Viking warriors, majestic queens, and Gold Rush prospectors. Their stories live on in these explorations, which are arranged roughly by the time period of their existence.
![Historical Characters Icon of Viking warrior](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Historical-Characters-Illustration.png)
![Icon of Viking warrior](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Vikings-Illustration.png)
Vikings
Fur, tattoos, and barbarism. But also sophisticated wayfaring and rich culture
![Icon of a Medieval Knight](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Gallant-Knights-Illustration.png)
Gallant Knights
An exploration of the character behind the tales of knights in shining armor
![Icon of a pirate](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Pirates-Illustration.png)
Pirates
Parrots, scruffy beards, and a penchant for villainy help define these scalawags
![Icon of a cowboy with cowboy hat, mustache, and red bandana](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Cowboys-Illustration.png)
Cowboys
The quintessential symbol of the American frontier (along with bison and red rocks)
![Icon of a typical prospector, with white beard, large hat, pickaxe and red bandana](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Prospectors-Illustration.png)
Prospectors
The stereotypical prospector was armed with a pickaxe and hungry for gold
![Icon of an Aztec Warrior](http://archetypical.us/wp-content/uploads/Aztec-Illustration.png)
Aztec Warriors
The tip of the spear for the Aztec empire’s ambitious expansion plans