Hidden weapons have long captured the imagination, from ancient battlefields to modern martial arts films. Yet beneath the romantic legends lies a sophisticated martial tradition grounded in real technique, rigorous training, and documented history. This article explores two of China’s most notable hidden weapons: the Feidao (飞刀), or flying knife, and the Feijian (飞剑), or […]
In the urban centres of 16th century southern Germany, fencing was conceived not merely as a physical skill but as a public performance of honour, discipline, and civic identity. Public fencing contests, known as Fechtschulen, were regulated events staged before spectators and governed by social expectations that extended well beyond technical proficiency. Within this performative […]
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 the Colosseum, where gladiators, often slaves, prisoners of war, or volunteers, faced off for public entertainment. There were many types of gladiators, each armed and […]
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 (Wat Tyler) in 1381 and The Jack Cade rebellion of 1450. The book continues into the English Civil War and highlights Cromwell and Lilburne, as […]
