Four early medieval swords found in Kent – child graves reveal they were more than just weapons

At West Helsterton in east Yorkshire, DNA results point to a biological relationships between men buried in close proximity.
Colorado Public Radio

Swords, axes and shields: Full-contact medieval armored combat is happening in Black Forest, Colorado

The sound of sword strikes echoes through the towering pine trees in Black Forest, just north of Colorado Springs where the Colorado Wardens practice their sport. Armor, long swords and shields are ...
WUNC

Swords in hand, an American team is in Europe for a medieval combat competition

Two medieval armored combat world championships are happening this weekend in Europe. You know, if they need theme music, B.J. Leiderman writes ours. Hundreds of people are fighting in full armor with ...
Orlando Sentinel

Steel Jam gathers Medieval swordfighting enthusiasts this weekend in Clermont

While there’s something adventurous about watching knights and swordfights in movies and on TV, an event this weekend will bring real-life Medieval battles to Central Florida. Proving that everything ...
nerdist

Test Shows Efficacy of Medieval Shields Against Arrows

We’ve all imagined ourselves in the midst of a medieval battle at one point or another—and probably will again. Which is why the below test showing how shields perform against bows and arrows is not ...
NPR

Swords in hand, an American team is in Europe for a medieval combat competition

An American team is in Europe this week for a medieval combat competition. They dress up in period costumes and fight with dulled weapons. Two medieval armored combat world championships are happening ...