When you think of Vikings, images of mighty warriors wielding powerful swords immediately come to mind. Viking swords are ...

Medieval Archaeology, Vol. 67, Issue. 1, p. 73. A wide-ranging study of the significance of swords throughout the whole Anglo-Saxon period, offering valuable insights into the meaning of and attitude ...

According to tradition, this large two-handed 15th century sword, which is 196cm long, was found in a mound near the Commandery at the Knights of St John at Slebech, Pembrokeshire.

leaving the sword's sharp front edge only lightly coated. This serves both to protect the blade and to give it its signature wavy design called the hamon, which later polishing will reveal.

Scientists were surprised to find a medieval metropolis atop mountains, providing new insights into life along the ancient ...

Typically, the images of knights, swords, horses, and other similar things come to mind. Our interviewee Tim pointed out that ...

Finding a medieval sword is rare, she said, because most swords dropped in muddy battlefields would degrade over about 30 years. Mr Lawton is getting the sword tested by experts at Shropshire ...

Medieval Times has launched its first new show in several years! This action-packed storyline features new characters and stunts while still showcasing intense sword fights, skilled horsemanship and ...

Protein design (or protein engineering) is a technique by which proteins with enhanced or novel functional properties are created. Proteins can be engineered by rational design, which typically ...

The glowing works from Siena, now at the Met, are revelatory for their emotional intensity and 24-karat beauty. By Holland Cotter Lisa Schiff acknowledges stealing millions from major collectors ...