The Roman gladius is one of a few weapons to have influenced warfare profoundly. For almost five...
European Swords
European swords have a long and rich history, spanning thousands of years and evolving significantly over time. These weapons were crafted for various purposes, from combat to ceremonial use, and played crucial roles in shaping European societies. Below is an introduction to the evolution and types of swords commonly found in Europe.
From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced...
Elegant, intimidating and unmistakably Renaissance, the rapier remains one of history’s most recognisable swords. Long associated with...
The Gladius Hispaniensis is arguably the most influential military sword in European history. While later Roman gladii...
The Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword was one of the most recognisable British cavalry weapons of the...
The Sutton Hoo sword is one of the most important weapons ever discovered in Britain. Unearthed in...
The Scottish claymore is one of the most recognisable weapons associated with medieval and early modern Scotland....
Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those...
The cutlass is one of those weapons that somehow escaped the museum cabinet and wandered straight into...
The arming sword sits at the centre of medieval European warfare. It is the weapon most people...