Articles: Sword

Rudolf Krutský
Rudolf Krutský
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Legendary Swords Shrouded in Myths
Legendary Swords Shrouded in Myths
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The most famous and common cold weapon used throughout history, an effective tool for killing, and indispensable part of the image of every hero – a sword. As a symbol of bravery, war as well as social status, swords were used to decide important…
Sword, the Most Valuable Viking Weapon
Sword, the Most Valuable Viking Weapon
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People commonly associate the Vikings with violent savages raiding more civilized nations around them. Only a few people know that the Vikings were also established traders and craftsmen. The skills of some Viking blacksmiths were so extraordinary…
Templars
Templars
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Only a few orders have raised such enormous interest and intense emotions as the Order of the Templars. Both loved and hated, the Knights Templar had a gold poach in one hand and a sword blessed by the God of Christianity, in another. The primary…
The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances
The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances
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Whenever knightly tournaments are mentioned, a festive clash of horse riders marching against each other will surely come to everyone’s mind, just like in fairy tales. However, merry flags, proud knights, jugglers and noble ladies were but a…
Vikings: How Historically Accurate is the Series?
Vikings: How Historically Accurate is the Series?
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Confident and violent warriors with axes and shields who raided wide areas of Europe. They fought like one nation. So are the Vikings portrayed in the popular series from Canadian-Irish co-production. “Vikings“ (2013) has fans all around the globe.…
Living history – History Coming Alive
Living history – History Coming Alive
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Living history (LH) is an activity that seeks to re-enact and present life in the past in the most authentic way possible. It doesn’t have to be a re-enactment of a certain historical battle. Living history attempts to show ordinary, day-to-day life…
What Were Musketeers Really Like?
What Were Musketeers Really Like?
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There is probably nobody who has never heard of the famous novel, The Three Musketeers. Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d’Artagnan are arguably the most famous literary characters of all time. Nimble and charming fighters for justice were first depicted…
The Lord of the Rings Never Stops to Surprise. Middle-earth Exists!
The Lord of the Rings Never Stops to Surprise. Middle-earth Exists!
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Are you a Lord of the Rings fan? Do you know the Lord of the Rings replicas and always keep coming back to watch the films again? Before you sit down and watch yet another movie marathon while eating freshly popped popcorn, let us have a look at a…
Cold Weapons of Renaissance
Cold Weapons of Renaissance
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Humanism was a revival of classical antiquity and the era of education and science. Renaissance was a turning point that still fascinates people across all continents. The Renaissance Period began in the 14th century in Florence, Italy. Not only did…
Become Wizard, Knight or an Elf Warrior. Play LARP!
Become Wizard, Knight or an Elf Warrior. Play LARP!
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It is 4 P.M. A girl suddenly becomes a troll hunter with a mission to stop evil queen from destroying the world. She walks quietly through the forest wearing a horse-rider outfit and a quiver with arrows on her back. When the story is over, she puts…
The American Civil War
The American Civil War
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The original United States of America were formed of 13 British colonies. Even though they differed in economy, area and population, one thing united them: the hatred towards England, the country that imposed high taxes and complicated their lives.…
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