We often romanticize the Middle Ages, seeing them as a time of chivalry, gallant knights, and castles. Beneath all of this pageantry and myth lies the stark reality of an era defined by brutal warfare ...

Historian and host of the Gone Medieval podcast Matt Lewis ranks the most famous weapons from the medieval period. From the humble dagger to a samurai sword, Matt scores each weapon on usability, ...

Archaeologists recently retrieved early medieval weapons from a lake in Poland — relics believed to be connected to the country’s first rulers. The Museum of the First Piasts at Lednica announced the ...

Four medieval swords were also discovered during excavation.

A remarkable medieval sword with rare symbols was recently put on display in a Dutch museum, over a year after it was found by construction workers unexpectedly. The discovery of the sword was ...

Mike Loades, a professional film fight coordinator and medieval weapons trainer explores the actual history and effectiveness of the ancient medieval weapons and armor of medieval Britain. Through ...