Halloween – The Origins
Posted by MRL on Sep 2nd 2018
Halloween, as most of us know, is celebrated on October 31 every year. It's a time of costume parties, trick-or-treating and a whole lot of fun. But how and where did this wonderful festival originate? Is it an American tradition? Did it come from elsewhere? Let's take a closer look.Halloween originsTo know more about Halloween's origins, we have to go back 2000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated from sunset on October...
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Can I Design My Own Sword?
Posted by MRL on Aug 22nd 2018
Why not? If you're interested in becoming your own swordsmith and designing your own signature piece, just stop here to browse the most innovative, customer-centric offering from Museum Replicas. Create Your Own Sword allows imaginative custom creation by collaborating with the inputs given by the owner, offering you a mindboggling variety of beautiful parts to choose from in the customization process. Get your sword engraved or sharpened wi...
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Ulfberht Swords – Far Beyond their Time
Posted by MRL on Aug 13th 2018
The Ulfberht sword is the most celebrated of all Viking blades. During the Viking Age, an Ulfberht sword was a symbol of wealth and status besides being a formidable tool of war. Produced extensively in the period 800-1000 AD, the Ulfberht was centuries ahead of its time. It was made from a type of "pure" steel, which would not be seen on the continent for almost the next 800 years.What made them special?Thousands of Viking swords have been found...
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