The use of sword behind the shield wall and phalanx
‘…With this, he drew the sharp blade at his side, a powerful longsword, and gathering his limbs...
Read MorePosted by George Georgas | May 23, 2014 | Articles, Fencing Culture |
‘…With this, he drew the sharp blade at his side, a powerful longsword, and gathering his limbs...
Read MorePosted by George Georgas | May 9, 2014 | Arms & Armour, Articles, Fencing Culture |
Original article by Eytichios Tzirtilakis. Translation into English by George E. Georgas Once upon a time in the Byzantine Empire, the wooden swords were commonly used as weapons. From the time of the legendary Byzantine hero...
Read MorePosted by George Georgas | Mar 7, 2014 | Arms & Armour, Articles |
The Renaissance book Erotokritos is a unique preserved manuscript with colour illustrations...
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