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Medieval shields came in all shapes and sizes.The kite shield, popular around the 10th century, was designed to protect the foreleg. As armor improved, the kite shield was adapted to the shorter and wider heater shield. The late medieval period saw the surge in popularity of the round buckler, which was small and preferred by the foot soldier. The Scottish targe was, one could say, the bigger version of the buckler. Then there was the pavise, a m...

Starting a sword collection is like collecting timeless artifacts. Swords are a big deal. These are weapons that have influenced countless historical battles and played a large role in shaping the world we know today. If you want to start a sword collection and stumble across an irresistible original blade and have the means to buy it, great! However, if money is a constraint, there are still some amazing replicas in the market to get you started...

Are you looking for unique gift ideas this Christmas and throughout the holiday season? Bored of the same old mundane standards? We have a list of 11 items that may make you the best gift giver ever!Heraldic SkullGifting a skull for Christmas is perhaps not the brightest idea but you can get away with it if the skull is as attractive as this one. It is made of cold-cast resin, metalized in an antique bronze and features elaborate medieval herald...