Explore how Medieval Extreme connects historical authenticity, modern performance demands, and long-term gear reliability for armored combat athletes. How ...

Most people believe that medieval armor exists in two forms which include heavy museum artifacts and decorative fantasy items which serve no practical purpose. The assumptions about modern buhurt ...

A violent new sports league is trying to make inroads in the Pacific Northwest. It’s best described as full contact, MMA-style combat in medieval armor. The swords and axes are all real. These aren’t ...

Until a few weeks ago, Art of Steel in western Ukraine made silver chain mail, helmets and other armor for reenactments and show. But as Ukrainians look for any way to defend their cities from Russian ...

The Worcester Art Museum’s reopening of its armor galleries goes far beyond the romance with medieval Europe. A display case focuses on the animal armor worn by horses from across the globe. There are ...

Medieval armour was constantly damaged during battle and required regular maintenance to remain effective. On campaign, ...

A knight in "shining armor" wielding a sword or lance is an iconic medieval image, but more advanced weapons also appeared in ...

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