Lady KimberlyMay 20, 20222 min readAn Explosive New Medieval Find… Literally.An 11th-century vessel found in Jerusalem may have been used by the Arabs to confuse and scare the Crusaders, centuries before gunpowder...
Lady KimberlyJan 20, 20221 min readThe Surprising Size of the Medieval War HorseA recent study shows that the average size of a medieval war horse was shockingly petit. According to a team of zoologists in the UK who...
Lady KimberlyAug 2, 20216 min readLegendary Swords of HistoryExcalibur, Durandal, Hrunting, Joyeuse: the names of the world’s most famous swords carry a mystique that rings down through the ages. by...
Lady KimberlyFeb 27, 20202 min readRusty Piece of Metal Turns TreasureA rusty piece of metal found when cleaning out a garage turned out to be rare (and expensive) 15th-century Scottish sword.
Lady KimberlyJan 7, 20202 min readMedieval Combat Gone (Very) WrongIn 2019, period re-enactors and combat enthusiasts used their skills with sword, axe, and crossbow to fend off attackers, protect the innoce