Historical Swords

Viking Swords Explained: Types, History, Length, and Materials

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat Is a Viking Sword?Why Viking Swords Were So ValuableTypes of Viking SwordsEarly Viking Sword TypesType AType FType

READ MORE

Longsword Explained: History, Design, and How It Was Used

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat Is a Longsword?History and Evolution of the LongswordEarly OriginsRise and Peak UseRole in Medieval LifeDesign and Physical

READ MORE

7 Famous Samurai and Their Legendary Katanas That Shaped Japanese History

Introduction Samurai have always held a mystical aura in the imagination of people worldwide. These elite warriors of feudal Japan

READ MORE

Famous Swords of Indian Kings: History, Legends & Where To See Them

Introduction: Why “famous swords” are more than weapons In Indian history, swords were never just pieces of steel. They were

READ MORE

What is HEMA? A Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts

Table of ContentsYes, Sword Fighting is Still Alive—and It’s Serious, Scholarly, and GlobalWhat is HEMA?Historical Roots and the Modern Revival

READ MORE

Famous Swords in History and Who Wielded Them

Table of ContentsExcalibur – Wielded by King ArthurJoyeuse – Wielded by Charlemagne (France)Honjō Masamune – Wielded by Tokugawa Ieyasu (Japan)Wallace

READ MORE