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Your blog all about living history! We wander through the most important epochs from the Greeks and Romans to the Viking Age, the Middle Ages and the early modern era. How did people live, love, rob and fight? Find out here!

The Gorget: A Crucial Element of Knight's Armor
The Gorget: A Crucial Element of Knight's Armor
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Learn more about the important role of the gorget as part of medieval knight's armor and its development over the centuries.
This article highlights the most important factors in selecting and using knight's armor for historical reenactment combat.
Advanced techniques and training methods to improve sword fighting skills. Focus on precision, timing, and mental preparation.
This article deals with the fundamental safety aspects of handling spears during historical events and reenactments.
Training swords and their weights: A guide to selecting the appropriate sword for effective training and technique improvement.
The systematic training of Roman legionaries still influences numerous elements of modern combat sports today. A historical analysis of the development of ancient techniques.
An analysis of the various parts of leather armor and their specific protective functions in a medieval context.
An analysis of various types of medieval armor, their development, advantages and disadvantages, as well as their significance for fighters and society.
Discover the evolution of tournament armor from protection to status symbol. An insight into the craftsmanship and society of the Middle Ages.
The Evolution of Plate Armor in the Middle Ages: From Iron Processing to Artful Forging and Specialized Armor Forms.
Comprehensive analysis of safety aspects in training with practice swords, including equipment, rules of conduct, and legal aspects.
An introduction to the basics of sword technique for beginners. Everything is explained, from the correct stance to the first strikes.
Modern sport fencing weapons combine tradition with high-tech. This article examines their development and role in today's competitions.
A detailed look at the main weapons of the Vikings: their construction, use, and symbolic significance in Norse society.
Insights into the psychological aspects of medieval sword fighting and the mental techniques fighters used to enhance their performance.
Medieval reenactment combat combines historical authenticity with athletic activity and offers enthusiasts the opportunity to experience history up close. Learn all about the proper equipment, basic techniques, and background of this fascinating martial art.
An insight into the world of LARP daggers, their safety aspects, and effective combat techniques for an immersive gaming experience.