The Battle of Mohi, also known as the Battle of the Sajó River, was fought on 11...
Matt Tait
A graduate of the University of Surrey, Matt is a multi-talented content creator, SEO, UX specialist and web developer who has worked in TV production for formats as diverse as Question Time and Robot Wars for the BBC.
Matt has a passion for history and swords that have come to symbolise power, honour, and the art of combat. Some of the most famous swords are not just tools of war, but have become legendary artifacts, carrying with them stories of heroism, conquest, and myth. From the ancient to the medieval, these blades have transcended their practical uses, becoming icons of cultural identity and national pride.
Winner of the NESTA Design & Innovation award and a BBC Techno Games gold medalist. Matt is a passionate content creator, website and Social Media developer.
The Zweihander, a towering two-handed sword from the late medieval and Renaissance periods, is one of the...
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The relationship between weaponry and armour in medieval Europe was not one of dominance by either side,...
The Takouba is a traditional straight-bladed sword associated with the nomadic and semi-nomadic warrior cultures of the...