A sword’s quality depends on its metal composition and the forging methods used. This article explores historical...
Swords are more than weapons, they are symbols of power, artistry, and human ingenuity. From the glittering hilt...
The motif of a sword embedded in a stone appears in myths across cultures, from King Arthur’s...
The gladius was the perfect weapon for Roman military tactics due to its design, efficiency in formation...
A Timeless Epic of Revenge and Honour. Step into the dust and blood of the Colosseum, where...
Swords breaking in battle was a common occurrence throughout history due to metallurgical limitations, combat stress, and...
Historical Context and Development Emerging in the 14th century, the Estoc (from Old French estoquer, meaning “to thrust”)...
When knights clad in impenetrable plate armour thundered across medieval battlefields, smiths and warriors responded with blades...
Overview of the Daggers Two extraordinary daggers discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in 1925 by Howard Carter...
This analysis evaluates a hypothetical duel between a 15th-century European knight and a samurai, focusing on armour,...