Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043–1099), known as El Cid (from the Arabic al-Sayyid, “The Lord”), remains Spain’s most celebrated...
Legendary Swords
Legendary swords have appeared throughout history, literature, and mythology, often representing immense power, honor, and craftsmanship. These blades are frequently associated with heroes, gods, or legendary warriors, and many have rich backstories.
Beneath the patina of millennia, some swords hide a secret written in the stars. Forged from meteorites...
Beneath the mist-shrouded waters of Arthurian legend lies a figure as elusive as she is powerful: the Lady...
Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur (1485) is a monumental compilation of Arthurian legend, blending French romance, English chronicles,...
How Ancient Beliefs in Supernatural Power Shaped the Legacy of Legendary Swords Swords were not merely tools...
Excalibur Unearthed: Bridging Myth and Archaeology The sword Excalibur, eternally bound to the legend of King Arthur,...
The legend of Wayland the Smith, a master blacksmith shrouded in Germanic and Norse mythology, has captivated imaginations for centuries....
The Enigmatic Artisan of LegendIn the shadowy glow of a primordial forge, where fire meets iron and...
The Jewelled Sword of Offering: A Crown Jewel of Ceremony and Splendour Historical Background: A Legacy Forged...
Discover the Craftsmanship, Power, and Mysteries of England’s Iconic 7th-Century Treasure In the summer of 1939, as...