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The deadliest medieval weapons in all of history

We often romanticize the Middle Ages, seeing them as a time of chivalry, gallant knights, and castles. Beneath all of this ...
Colorado Public Radio

Swords, axes and shields: Full-contact medieval armored combat is happening in Black Forest, Colorado

The sound of sword strikes echoes through the towering pine trees in Black Forest, just north of Colorado Springs where the Colorado Wardens practice their sport. Armor, long swords and shields are ...
The Boston Globe

‘Full-scale weapons, full-scale armor.’ Medieval reenactors clang swords at Hammond Castle

When he dons his gleaming metal helmet, he’s Sir Brian De Catton, a 15th-century knight in shining armor. When he takes it off, he’s Brian Caton, a jovial 50-year-old medieval performer from Lebanon, ...
NPR

Swords in hand, an American team is in Europe for a medieval combat competition

An American team is in Europe this week for a medieval combat competition. They dress up in period costumes and fight with dulled weapons. Two medieval armored combat world championships are happening ...