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The famous mythical legend of King Arthur goes that he pulled his magical Excalibur sword from the stone it was forged in. And now archaeologists have somewhat mirrored the fabled tale - after ...

A remarkable medieval sword with rare symbols was recently put on display in a Dutch museum, over a year after it was found by construction workers unexpectedly. The discovery of the sword was ...

KING Arthur had one: A medieval sword so strong it was deemed magical. Some have survived to this day. Now we have any inkling of how and where they were forged. Swords forged of secret steels were ...

IT’s a medieval mystery that has researchers stumped: What’s the meaning of the cryptic code on the blade of this 13th Century sword? It’s a deadly weapon and an assertive symbol of authority. The ...

An ancient sword from the medieval era that was found last year is now on display for the first time ever. The sword, which was found in surprisingly good condition in June 2022, is now open to public ...

The sound of steel swords clashing may not be out of place on a film set but the men who meet to spar every week at Ceylon Road aren’t preparing for a filming session – they’re having a training ...

It’s a deadly weapon and an assertive symbol of authority. The medieval sword was far more than just man-bling: It was welded to their personality and social status. It could also cleave a man’s skull ...

18:39, Wed, Jan 10, 2024 Updated: 21:54, Wed, Jan 10, 2024 A four-foot-long sword discovered in a busy town square in Sweden is thought to have belonged to a very tall man who lived in the 15th or ...