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Medieval swords are regularly portrayed in the media as ungainly, cumbersome tools that are most effective in the hands of brawny men. But, was that the case in reality? Think about it. Why would soldiers carry weapons weighing upwards of 30 lbs when the speed of movement was paramount in the melee of the medieval battlefield? The wide, exaggerated sword swings depicted on the screen are exactly that - exaggerated. So, why the misconception? It...

When did drinking horns originate? While there is no definite answer to this question the best guess is that, as man evolved, we needed something to hold our water and so we turned the horns of animals we hunted to drinking vessels. Horn was a versatile raw material and also used to make other products, such as combs, spoons, tool handles, and cups, apart from having symbolic significance. Though drinking horns are typically associated with the V...

Guys, are you looking for more Halloween costume ideas? One of the timeless, tried and true outfits to consider is that of a dashing pirate! Museum Replicas collection of men's pirate costumes is certainly vast and ready to outfit the most prestigious captain to the lowest scalawag. One of the best reasons to put together a pirate costume this year is, that it doesn't have to be just for Halloween! The storybook pirate enjoys a lot more acceptanc...