Stories, curiosities, and guides to explore the medieval world and discover the origin of every piece.
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Celts and Iberians
According to the National Archaeological Museum, this piece was found in the Necropolis of the Val, Alpanseque, of Arcos de Jalón, in Soria, tomb 10, Street II. And...
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Bronze Age
In the Final Bronze Age and with greater metallurgical knowledge, it was possible to improve the hardness of the blades and even the fists, which, as in this...
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Bronze Age
As already explained in the previous sheet, in the first period of the Bronze Age, swords had blades made independent of the handles and were held by rivets....
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Bronze Age
In the early stages of the Bronze Age, swords had blades independent of the hilts and were held together by rivets. This circumstance gave them great fragility. In...
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Bronze Age
GARNISH: the handle made of organic material, antler or wood, is missing, like that of the previous sheet, and in its place, a drawing has been made to...
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Bronze Age
Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (spadologist) SEE ALL TYPES OF SWORDS
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Bronze Age
Exquisite and unique is this peninsular piece from the Bronze Age, worthy of being the first in the encyclopedia.
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Swords
A comparison of great swords preserved in museums to distinguish actual measurements, handling techniques and legends. With examples from Grutte Pier, Claymore and William Wallace.
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Swords
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS MOUNTED SWORD FOR OFFICERS OF THE GUARDIA CIVIL MODEL 1844. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1844-E Model Mounted Sword, Officer of the Guardia Civil,...
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Swords
Discover how the gladius and spatha evolved, what archaeological finds reveal and what to look for when comparing replicas of Roman swords.
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Swords
Twenty Guinness records related to swords, reviewed with official sources: monumental blades, katana precision, collective traditions and extreme feats.
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Collecting
Swords have captivated the human imagination throughout history, appearing in epic tales, movies, and video games. However, beyond their romantic aura and decorative use, there is a category...
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Swords
A historical guide to understand the Tizona, the Colada, the ceremonial swords and the rapiers, differentiating preserved pieces, traditional attributions, literature and modern replicas.
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Medieval decoration
Discover how to recognize a lion rampant, what it symbolizes in medieval heraldry and how to value a decorative sword inspired by 14th century France.
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Swords
The scimitar is not a single sword model, but the Western name for several traditions of curved sabers. This guide distinguishes their types, explains their relationship to chivalry,...
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Swords
When we think of the samurai warrior, the first image that usually comes to mind is that of the resplendent katana, an unmistakable symbol of honor, skill and...
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Swords
The rich history of humanity is woven with threads of epic battles, chivalrous feats and the daily life of a world that, although past, continues to resonate in...
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Swords
Exploring the fascinating world of historical weapons leads us to discover pieces of art and functionality that transcend time. If you are looking for a Dragon King sword,...
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