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Weapons Throughout History

In different historical eras, different weapons were popular. As the society was changing, so were the commonly used weapons. Swords, for example, were popular in the ancient times. In the Middle Ages, more complex types of weapons prevailed, for example maces and flails. The modern times saw the discovery of gunpowder and the emergence of various firearms. On the other hand, axes were used as early as in the prehistoric times. Do you want to learn more about weapons in different historical eras? In this section, you can read many interesting facts about the above.

Sabrage - Open Champagne Bottles with a Sabre!

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Try adding a little adventure to your champagne-drinking experience, and open a bottle in an unconventional way. Try cutting the top of the bottle neck off with a sabre before pouring sparkling wine to your glass! This article introduces the…

Replicas certified by the Royal Armouries

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The internet store Outfit4Events is very proud to present you the “OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AND APPROVED REPLICAS FROM THE ROYAL ARMOURIES” the UK´s national collection of Arms and Armour, produced by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Gear Up for a Historic Battle! We Will Help You Choose the Right Fencing Sword

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Are you looking for a sword for historical fencing or LARP events? Use our guide to help you choose the right weapon. You will find out what to watch out for, how to wield the sword and what to avoid.

Guns with the smell of gunpowder

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Pistols are handguns, or short-barreled firearms. The first pistols appeared at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. The origin of the word “pistol” is disputed; however, it may be derived from the Czech píšťala (pipe, whistle) or the French…

Sabres in the Napoleonic Wars

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Even though the Napoleonic Wars are a long-gone history, many people still find them captivating today. That is hardly surprising. The long period of wars raging across the European continent between the end of the 18th century and 1815 have left a…

Not All Axes Are Same. How to Choose the Right One?

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There is no single right way to choose an axe. However, you should always consider the purpose. Do you need to split wood, or a decoration for your living room? Learn more about the different types of axes, so you can choose the right one!

Careful With Sharp Swords! How to Choose a Blade?

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No matter if used by Roman gladiators, French knights or Japanese samurai. The purpose of the sword was to kill. In self-defense, or in attack. Beautiful piece of steel turns into a deadly weapon in battles. This is why you always need to be careful…

Eight Must-Have Fantasy Swords

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Mind-blowing heroic deeds, epic battles of thousands against thousands, and fights against hair-raising monsters These are the basic ingredients of a good fantasy story. Fantasy stories have a few things in common. First of all, the good always wins…

Evolution of ranged weapons: from bamboo sticks to revolver

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As shown in the popular Bowling for Columbine documentary, in some US states you can get an automatic firearm for free if you open a bank account. Civilian possession of weapons is a heated topic in many countries. However, let’s now look back…

Stay Safe With This Self-defence Keychain Weapon

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Finding a pepper spray in your purse might take longer than you can afford. Try using a kubotan, instead! These weapons are no bigger than a pen, but they can be as effective as a personal bodyguard. If used correctly, kubotan can help you defend…

The Spear Was a Refined Roman Legionaries Weapon, but the Neanderthals Came up With It

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Do you also think of one of the best javelin throwers in the world when you say spear? Jan Železný definitely made this athletic discipline famous in the Czech Republic. However, the spear was originally a stabbing weapon and its history goes back a…

The Sling Fired Further Than a Bow, But It Also Had Its Drawbacks

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If you were to name historical weapons, only few would think the sling. It's perhaps the most underrated weapon in history. People are not really frightened by the thought of a fork, whereby a stretched piece of flexible material is between its arms…

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