A sword was a status symbol in the Middle Ages, toted around both on and off the battlefield and frequently interred with its owner as a precious grave good. So it came as something of a surprise when ...

Workers made a surprising discovery in Poland when they pulled an early medieval sword from a muddy riverbed while dredging, and some researchers think the weapon could have a Viking connection. The 1 ...

When plumbing planner Jannick Vestergaard and engineer Henning Nøh woke up on the morning of February 5th, it likely never occurred to them that their day’s work would result in the discovery of an ...

An ancient sword from the medieval era that was found last year is now on display for the first time ever. The sword, which was found in surprisingly good condition in June 2022, is now open to public ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A sharp sword lodged deep within a sewer caught the eye of a pipe layer and an engineer working ...

Researchers think the weapon was used in a naval battle by a Crusader about 800 years ago, according to a new study published by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Shlomi Katzin Israel Antiquities ...

A local history enthusiast discovered a late-medieval Teutonic-era sword in a forest west of the northern Polish city of Iława. The artifact has been sent to the Ostróda Museum for conservation and ...

KING Arthur had one: A medieval sword so strong it was deemed magical. Some have survived to this day. Now we have any inkling of how and where they were forged. Swords forged of secret steels were ...

A conversation on martial arts usually doesn’t invoke thoughts of Scotland, Germany and Italy, but a club in New Orleans with a focus on martial arts originating in Europe is changing that notion. The ...

In a real-life Bosnian version of the Arthurian legend, a rare medieval sword has been found plunged into solid rock at the bottom of a river in Bosnia, thrilling historians and romantics alike. Vrbas ...

Iron Blade: Medieval Legends is a fantastic mash-up of arcade and role-playing games. You'll travel the medieval European countryside, seeking out an evil Lord and his minions who want to take over ...