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CombatCon July 25-28th, Las Vegas
It's the world's largest HEMA event, and it's on at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. While what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, this is one family friendly event that if you go, you will be talking about and remembering for a long time.. Go if you can, link to their official site and info above.
Wilkinson Sword gives a nod to its sword making history
While they may no longer make swords and weaponry, that was how Wilkinson sword got started as a company. And their recent re-branding gives a nod to their sword making origins - now if only they had dipped their toe in the water and made a 250 year commemorative actual sword (we can dream can't we?)..
Dane's versus Norwegians - which culture was more violent and 'swordy'?
A recent study comparing the Danes to their Norwegian neighbors revealed one society had a lot more swords, and lived in a much more violent society than the other. Have a read and see what you think of the researchers conclusions..
Youtubers create retractable and 'dangerous' lightsaber replica..
People have been experimenting with creating a functional version of a lightsaber for a while now. And these Youtubers may be getting quite close, and even provide instructions on how you can make your own, but it is not for the faint-hearted. And, for better or worse, a real lightsaber with a self contained power source is many parsecs away..
Silly UK proposal to reduce knife crime - they still don't 'get' it..
There is no doubt that the UK has a problem with knife crime. But this article, with its sweeping recommendation to ban all 'combat' knives at least acknowledged that the vast majority of the knife crime in the UK is committed with kitchen knives, and then went on to make a truly ridiculous recommendation. Root cause guys, however uncomfortable it may be - nerfing kitchen knives is just plain dumb..
Warrior Monk grave found in Spain
From the Order of Calatrava, 25 bodies of 12th to 15th century Christian warrior monks were recently uncovered in Spain - revealing fascinating and previously unknown insights into their lives, their diets, lifestyle and their deaths..
Wyoming Mountain Man Jim Bakers Sword donated to Museum
He was one of the last of his kind, and now famous Wyoming Mountain man Jim Baker has had his treasured sword found and donated to the little Snake River Museum, site of his original cabin and once again paired up with his rifle and other belongings.
Don't mess with the Sikh's - Son uses cultural sword to fend off violent robbery
A violent robbery in New Zealand against a Sikh owned business nearly got what they deserved after attacking and hospitalizing the father with a hammer blow to the head - and the son came out with a Sikh wedding scimitar to defend his prone father, mother and sisters. Lucky for the bandits that the mother held her son back..
Richard Arimitage and the stolen Hobbit sword prop
When Peter Jackson called up Richard Armitage to ask him if he was having money troubles when he spied the original Hobbit sword prop for sale online, the answer surprised them both. Find out what happened here.
Perfect Guide to Japanese Swords returns in Tokyo
If you want to see a truly awe inspiring collection of national treasure level Nihonto - this month and until August 25th the Seikado Bunko Museum in Tokyo is the place to be! Get directions and find out more in this article.
Dream job for one lucky Englishman
28 year old Tumi Grendel Markan was originally attracted to Japanese sword culture through anime and manga, but landed a dream job working as multi-lingual support staff at the Bizen museum in Okayama Japan! Cool gig, read about what it entails and more about how it all came about in this article.
Close look at Sutton Hoo swords and helmets
Take a journey into the real world counterpart to Beowulf with curator Sue Brunning of the British Museums European early medieval collections and find out her favorite sword of the lot.
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