Gladiatorial Combat in Ancient Rome

Posted on November 17, 2024 by fechtschule

Gladiatorial combat was one of the most iconic spectacles of ancient Rome, combining violence and ritual in a display of skill and brutality. These fights took place in arenas like […]

German Medieval Armourers

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by fechtschule

If you are considering building an armour impression to use for HEMA armoured fighting (Harnischfechten), it is a bit of a minefield. This is a first part of a number […]

Armies of Plantagenet England, 1135–1337

Posted on January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 by fechtschule

Armies of Plantagenet England, 1135–1337 is a comprehensive and well-written account of the wars and conflicts that marked the reign of the Plantagenet kings in England. The author, Gabriele Esposito, […]

English Rebels and Revolutionaries

Posted on May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 by fechtschule

This book is a collection of essays produced by a number of authors on the subject of the different Revolutions that happened in British history starting with the Peasants Revolt […]