Most Expensive Sword Ever Sold
As the entry and mid level sword market more or less collapses, high end swords and antique sword sales are largely unaffected. And what could illustrate this better than the sale of the most expensive sword every sold, the Wootz steel sword of Tipu Sultan broke all previous records selling at auction for a whopping $17.5 million dollars..
Workouts and Painkillers as training to hold the bearing sword at Kings Coronation
Making history, the first woman to bear both the 17th century Sword of State trained for 6 months in the gym and took painkillers to hold aloft the 8lb, 3' long bearing sword at the Coronation of King Charles last month. Unfortunately the article does not make it clear that bearing swords like this were NOT designed to be used in actual swordfighting, which helps to perpetuate the myth that medieval European swords were overly heavy blades that required brute force to wield.. But nice to see the old tradition preserved even in this Topsy-turvy modern world..
"It's good to be King" - what the daily routine of a medieval King was really like
Even medieval monarchs had a daily routine - and you might be surprised to find out it wasn't all ordering people's heads to be chopped off or feasting on legs of mutton.. This article explores what a day in the life of a King was REALLY like..
Best Laser Swords in Fiction (that aren't lightsabers)
There is little doubt that the Lightsaber from Star Wars is the most iconic 'future sword' in fiction. But the concept has been explored in many different ways over the years. Here are the top 8 laser swords from various video games over the years that are not associated directly with the Star Wars Franchise..
Medieval Mythbusting - common (but wrong) tropes in movies
Was there really such a thing as 'Prima Nocta', 'Chastity belts' and open warfare in fields as seen in countless 'historical' medieval movies? Get the real scoop on just how far Hollywood takes liberties with historical accuracy on the big screen.
William Wallace Sword Back on Display after vandal attack
While it's providence has been called into question, the William Wallace sword has been returned to display at the National Wallace Monument in Scotland after anti-oil protestors attacked it in March.. Good to see it back - less said about the misguided 'protestors' the better..
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