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For centuries, the weapon of choice for the Knights and fighting men of the world was the sword. Today, they are still in use, however not in the same vein. Now they are highly collectible, with a very colorful history behind them. We do still have ceremonies today, that use swords in their rites, and most are military ceremonies that have been kept alive.In the early 12th and 13th centuries, a sword was forged called the Szczerbiec in Poland by one Radziwill. This was forged as a ceremonial swo

When you think of medieval jousting, many things come to mind. The clapping that the horses create as their hooves slam against the ground, creating a symphony of sound. Metal clanging loudly as knights violently battled for their very lives. The anticipation of wondering who would be victorious as the last man standing. This was the exciting and deadly sport known as medieval jousting.Back in the day, believe it or not at one point, knights weren’t considered as the elite class we know them now

Knights were a critical component to both the military and political structures of the Middle Ages. Training was extensive and expensive, which’s why only young men of a certain social class were trained to become knights.Knight training started at the age of 7 and continued until the age of 21, at which point they were considered skilled enough to enter combat. Young boys of noble birth were sent to train with older knights, usually relatives, who served as mentors and teachers. The path to ful

We’re all familiar with the iconic image of a knight in shining armor, but that wasn’t the norm. You had to be very wealthy, or have a wealth benefactor to own an entire suit of steel armor.In the early part of the Medieval Ages, many warriors wore coverings of padded cloth or leather. This would give some protection against blows, but not most weapons. Chain mail was invented to give more protection. It was made of thousands of tiny rings, woven together to make a piece of clothing that was gen