Previous investigations into the use of Bronze Age weapons either applied experimental techniques, such as recreations of combat, or metalwork wear analysis, in which scientists use microscopes to ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When a man broke into Karen Dolley’s home Thursday night, her training in medieval combat came in handy. So did her sword. The 43-year-old woman said she awoke around midnight to the ...

The man with the striped socks and leg protection steadied himself. His opponent slipped on his fencing mask. “Fighters, are you ready?” the judge asked Saturday afternoon. “Fence!” The men charged.

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In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...

Medieval combat is an uncommon core focus for a video game’s multiplayer. Typically, we see combat centered on bows, arrows, and melee-based weaponry with just a pinch of magic sprinkled in.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. One of the big challenges when designing a game based largely around realistic sword combat is finding the right balance so that attacks feel powerful ...