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Introduction 14th Century Arming Sword What stories do ancient swords hold, and how do they connect us to the warriors who wielded them? At the Royal Armouries, three swords capture medieval warfare's power, skill, and art. Among the treasures preserved in the Royal Armouries collection are three iconic swords: the Late 15th-century Arming Sword, the Late 14th-Century Hand-and-a-Half Sword, and the 16th-Century Cinque...

Introduction Have you ever wondered about the history of swords? Whether wielded by medieval knights or ancient samurai, swords have long been seen as symbols of power, honor, and tradition. These blades are etched into our historical consciousness with their iconic designs and unmatched legacy. In this blog, we’ll explore the fascinating history behind some of the most iconic swords through the ages, tracing their origins, cultu...

Tactics of the Roman Legionnaire The Roman soldier was unique for the fact that they fought with extreme discipline in close knit ranks, and as simple as this sounds, it went against the thinking of the day. The rest of the world, more often times than not fought in mass too, but the battle was decided by hundreds or thousands of individual duels. Fighting in an organized line with shields held in tightly formed ranks made for a...