Ancient hand grenade from the Crusades
Not sure how I missed this story back in August. A centuries-old hand grenade that may date back to the time of the crusaders is… Read More »Ancient hand grenade from the Crusades
Arms and Armor
Making suits of armor
Watch how suits of armor are constructed in this How It’s Made program, originally aired on the Discovery channel. How It’s Made – Suits of Armor… Read More »Making suits of armor
The Medieval Spear
From Regia Anglorum: The main weapon of the period was the spear, not only for the peasant but also for the professional soldier and even… Read More »The Medieval Spear
Heavy Cavalry of the Middle Ages
From History.com:
Medieval History Term of the Week: Fuller
Fuller Broad groove running down the center of each side of some sword blades. (Wise, Terence. Medieval Warfare, 248) *term definition retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval… Read More »Medieval History Term of the Week: Fuller
Medieval Trebuchet at the Ozark Medieval Fortress
From the Ozark Medieval Castle Guide blog: On tour at the Ozark Medieval Fortress, after seeing the full-sized trebuchet, guests often ask, “How far will… Read More »Medieval Trebuchet at the Ozark Medieval Fortress
Medieval Weapons Recreated for the New Robin Hood Movie
“To bring director Ridley Scott’s battle for Sherwood Forest to life, designers had to re-create 13th-century weapons, from fire grenades to battering rams. Popular Mechanics… Read More »Medieval Weapons Recreated for the New Robin Hood Movie