Prior to his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the French ruler gave the saber to one of his most trusted generals, ...

Three years ago, researchers excavated a vast Celtic necropolis in central France. It was filled with ancient metal artifacts ...

Courtesy of Dan MeyerAn X-ray of sword swallower Dan Meyer with a sword down his throat. The history of sword swallowing, however, is a little less certain. No one knows who exactly first decided ...

Napoleon commissioned the sword, filled with classical motifs, after being elected as consul for life by the senate in 1802.

The Triangle Sword Guild reconstructs Historical European Martial Arts with a blend of research and martial training with real weapons.

This sword was used by Iolo Morganwg in the first ... Most of the content on A History of the World is created by the contributors, who are the museums and members of the public.

The basket-hilt sword has a European-style single-edged blade, which is slightly curved, and two fullers — grooves or ...

Japan's love affair with swords extends far beyond history books; its deep connection to these blades runs through centuries and continues to have an influence today on Japanese society ...