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,...
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In the smoky glow of the forge, where fire met iron and skill blurred with secrecy, the...
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Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) combines historical study with physical training, focusing on combat techniques from medieval...
From ritualistic symbols to experimental battlefield tools, swords have taken countless forms across cultures. Below, we explore...