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A remarkable medieval sword with rare symbols was recently put on display in a Dutch museum, over a year after it was found by construction workers unexpectedly. The discovery of the sword was ...

“This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a message in iron, preserved by the earth for nearly a millennium.” A 1,000-year-old medieval weapon was unearthed by unknowing construction workers, Ancient Origins ...

The two circled one another; the silence from empty seats where the raucous crowd of spectators would sit made each’s clash of weapons louder. On one side stood Myrtle Beach’s Medieval Times Head ...

The armored combat sport of "buhurt" — from an old French word meaning "to wallop" — delivers adrenaline and violence surpassing the bashing found in hockey and football. (Mike Barry / For The Times) ...

An ancient sword from the medieval era that was found last year is now on display for the first time ever. The sword, which was found in surprisingly good condition in June 2022, is now open to public ...

Researchers think the weapon was used in a naval battle by a Crusader about 800 years ago, according to a new study published by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Shlomi Katzin Israel Antiquities ...

How deadly were wounds in medieval times? From deep sword cuts to infected arrows, this video explores the brutal reality of ...

More than 700 years ago, a medieval "case of raw violence" ended a young man's life with four sword blows to the head, according to a new study of the medieval "cold case." "The individual was ...

Tyler Fox (left) and Kevin Leighton drill with dussacks during a practice session of the Halfmoon Historical European Martial Arts club at the Mallard Landing South pavilion in Waterford, NY, on ...