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The swords of the Norse are among the most iconic in history. Among students of arms, they continued to be one of the most popular weapon forms of the West...and for good reason. There is no denying their austere beauty, originality, and technical quality. But there are aspects to them not generally considered. We have to ask not only why did they originate but what happened to them? Viking swords owe a debt to their earlier cousins among the bla...

I write a lot about swords. It's my job. I study them. I train with them. I collect them. I'm fascinated by them. And I know how to use them....very well. I've been able to seriously pursue this passion for over 37 years of research and practice now, with 16 years of professional teaching. It's not easy. It's a continual learning process and not without sacrifices. But, because I've had the opportunity to handle literally hundreds of antique spec...

The term "Steampunk" has gained tremendous popularity over the years and today we have books, movies and TV shows inspired by this phenomenon. So, what exactly is Steampunk? This genre is based on the late 19th century but got its name in 1987. Author K.W. Jeter coined the term as a tongue-in-cheek reference to cyberpunk, which was a rage in the 1980s, to describe works on alternate history and steam power that he'd published along with his frien...