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Historical Fencing and the Art of Sword Duels
Weapons
The art of fencing has been very well-known to mankind ever since the ancient times. The main purpose of it was self-defence and fighting. Over time, however, swordsmanship developed due to technological progress into various techniques, dominated…
Famous Swords from Games and Films
Adventure, fearless warriors, the world full of magic, supernatural phenomena and mythical monsters. These are the reasons why fantasy has been so hugely popular as a genre and why it has attracted so many fans. Every year, the Czech Republic hosts…
Legendary Swords Shrouded in Myths
The most famous and common cold weapon used throughout history, an effective tool for killing, and indispensable part of the image of every hero – a sword. As a symbol of bravery, war as well as social status, swords were used to decide important…
Kovex Ars
The company KOVEX ARS s.r.o. was founded by members of the historical fencing theatres "Fictum" and "Equites". This manufacturer specializes in the production of replicas of historical bladed weapons, plate armor and film and theater props on a…
Knife – Man’s Best Friend
Everybody knows what a knife is. It is the most universal and the most used instrument of all times. Knives have been human companions since the very beginning of human history and, over time, they have evolved significantly. As of today, there are…
Sword, the Most Valuable Viking Weapon
People commonly associate the Vikings with violent savages raiding more civilized nations around them. Only a few people know that the Vikings were also established traders and craftsmen. The skills of some Viking blacksmiths were so extraordinary…
The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances
Whenever knightly tournaments are mentioned, a festive clash of horse riders marching against each other will surely come to everyone’s mind, just like in fairy tales. However, merry flags, proud knights, jugglers and noble ladies were but a…
Templars
Only a few orders have raised such enormous interest and intense emotions as the Order of the Templars. Both loved and hated, the Knights Templar had a gold poach in one hand and a sword blessed by the God of Christianity, in another. The primary…
Vikings: How Historically Accurate is the Series?
Confident and violent warriors with axes and shields who raided wide areas of Europe. They fought like one nation. So are the Vikings portrayed in the popular series from Canadian-Irish co-production. “Vikings“ (2013) has fans all around the globe.…
Tall Charming Men or Smelly Midgets? What Were the Real Cowboys Like?
An ominous calm carries the sound of an accordion tune. But dust is beginning to rise in the distance. Someone's coming. In a few moments, small rocks are already beginning to vibrate on the ground and the sound of hooves can be heard from afar.…
Living history – History Coming Alive
Living history (LH) is an activity that seeks to re-enact and present life in the past in the most authentic way possible. It doesn’t have to be a re-enactment of a certain historical battle. Living history attempts to show ordinary, day-to-day life…
What Were Musketeers Really Like?
There is probably nobody who has never heard of the famous novel, The Three Musketeers. Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d’Artagnan are arguably the most famous literary characters of all time. Nimble and charming fighters for justice were first depicted…
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