Magic swords in Early Modern Europe? A look at the mysterious phenomenon of blades engraved with 1414 and 1441, and what these unusual markings could mean.
New Video: Battle Damage on Ceremonial Swords
A mystery: Why are some swords intended solely for ceremonial purposes found exhibiting damage consistent with use? Let’s take a look at some examples and think about what’s going on.
New Video: Daggers & Staff Weapons in Medieval Art
A discussion of depictions of dagger and staff weapon use in medieval art from 1350-1500 and how they compare to the techniques in medieval fencing treatises.
This continues on from an earlier video on swordplay in medieval art which can be viewed here.
New Video: Battle Damage on Arms & Armour
A brief discussion on my research into signs of wear and use on medieval arms and armour.
‘To adorn the great light of Mars’: A summary of my thesis on medieval armed combat ahead of forthcoming publication
For those who are interested in learning a bit more about my thesis exploring armed combat in Late Medieval Europe, and want to know what they can expect when the book is published, you can find a comprehensive summary of the project here.
More details to follow about publication as and when they are confirmed.
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