I have a major in history, but when I do this, which Iove, I realize that I don't know anything really. I have learned so incredibly much since writing articles. The tribes, clans, armies have always organized to be ready for war. I was in Wales last year and was fortunate to visit and explore some of the castles. The lengths they went to protect themselves are baffling. As far as those beautiful brush strokes, I can only imagine that those people were dramatic.