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Medieval decoration ideas

Medieval forging: appliques, lamps, torches … In medieval culture, forging the iron was one of the booming sectors. This manufacturing process gives shape and new properties to metals and alloys to which pressure is applied by large. In the Middle …

Roman Swords

The Roman Gladius sword is a typical sword from ancient Rome, used by the Legions. It had a lenght of about 2 feet (though they could be customized) and a straight, double-edged blade. The romans were very handy at …

Lorica Segmentata

The Lorica was the typical armor of the Roman Legions though they didn´t use this name (lorica) for their armor, in fact, it is unknown how it was called. The name “lorica segmentata” (sectioned armor) is used since the sixteenth century, but …

Medieval Shields

The shield is a defensive weapon for protection against offensive weapons. The medieval shields are part of the wartime history of all time. The Byzantines used the oval cut shield mainly; the Normans used an almond-shaped shield, with edged …

Types of J.K. training swords

The armorer of the Czech Republic, Jiri Krondak, manufactures battle-ready swords with different finishes and features. Something common in all of them, is the strength and durability that characterize them. If we go back to medieval times and analyze …

Genghis Khan’s Sword

Temuyín, also known later as Genghis Khan was born on 31st May 1162 in Dulun-Boldaq, Burjan Jaldun Mount, in Mongolia and he died on 25th August 1227, in the Tangut Empire. He became leader of Mongolia and thanks to …

The Cid Campeador rides again without his Tizona Sword

Amazon Prime Video has announced El Cid series premier for the end of 2020. This superproduction film has broken many records during the filming. More than 200 film professionals worked at El Cid series and more than 11.000 extras …

Quarantene Covid-19, boost your medieval passion

Take advantage of these forced quarantene days to boost your medieval passion. Many times we complain we don’t have so much time to do what we have planned or to dedicate time with calm to do what we like. …

Medieval Combat Worldwide Championship 2016-IMCF

This year, the spectacular sprt known as Medieval Fight full combat will take place in Montemor-o-Velho, in Portugal, from 26th to 29th May. IMCF, International Medieval Combat Federation is dedicated to the spread of medieval combat sports, with more …

Battle of the Nations 2016

Also known as Historical Medieval Battle (HMB), it’ s worldwide championship with medieval weapons and armous which this year will take place in May from (Prague, Czech Republic) 5th to 9th, the call for applications is still open. In …