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Tag: history

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024

I let an AI try to write me a Post…. I Regretted it.

Fun fact: I tried having an AI write me a blog post about William Marshal, First Earl of Pembroke a…

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March 19, 2024April 2, 2024

On Arming Points and Knots

This entry is part 1 of 12 in the series Medieval Arms and Armor Tips and Turotial

How to make arming points for armored combat, harnischfechten, etc. We discuss historical arming points and cover how to make your own.

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March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Last Minute Demo with Bayt Al-Asad

This past weekend, I had an amazing opportunity to help out my friends at Bayt Al-Asad, a Persian historical combat…

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July 4, 2023April 2, 2024

Re-furbishing an Arming Sword Grip

This entry is part 2 of 12 in the series Medieval Arms and Armor Tips and Turotial

This is the process I followed to re-finish the hilt of an arming sword.

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May 2, 2023December 1, 2023

Opening the 2023 Season: New Hampshire Renaissance Faire!

I’m PSYCHED! In just under two weeks I’ll be at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire with the Brotherhood of tohe…

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March 3, 2023December 1, 2023

Thoughts on Chivalry Today

Is there a place for Chivalry in today’s world? Let’s talk about it.

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February 10, 2023December 1, 2023

2023 Armored Fighter Clinic at Historic Equitation

Last weekend I traveled to England for an armored fighting clinic, but also got to ride a warhorse!

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October 31, 2022December 1, 2023

Last Renfaire of the 2022 Season: Autumn Knights

This past weekend, I worked with the Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword (an educational reenactment demonstration group) at the…

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November 1, 2021April 2, 2024

The Perils of New Armor

This entry is part 3 of 12 in the series Medieval Arms and Armor Tips and Turotial

This essay is primarily focused on later period, European, full plate armor. In my case, late 15th century. As some…

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July 31, 2020April 2, 2024

Train Like a 15th Century Knight

This entry is part 7 of 12 in the series Medieval Arms and Armor Tips and Turotial

In 1408, the anonymous book, “Livre des faits de Jean le Meingre, dit Boucicaut” spoke of knighthood, deeds, and the…

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