A Commonplace Book

In spite of the efficiency of contemporary armor, shields were used more often in armored combat on foot than you might suppose, but not nec...

Here is di Grassi on using halberds, bills and partisans to cut pikes in battle. But because these weapons for the most part are exercised,...

The shield of the Black Prince ..made of poplar wood glued on both sides with layers of linen, on the front with paper finished with gesso...

Leonardo da Vinci's lion automaton has been reconstructed.

Here are the weapons mentioned in this account , with the number of times mentioned: Lance or Spear:8 Sword:7 Steel Mallet (martel, mail):4 ...

To be held at Pennsic in the Green List, August 3rd, 2009 from 2-5 PM, hosted by the Company of S. Michael The servants of the Belle Peleri...

Sune thair efter come ane Dutche knyght in Scottland callit Schir Johne Clokbuis and desyrit fighting and iusting in Scottland witht the lor...

Love. Death. Airships. Parasite fighters . Another funny, sweetly moving film from Pixar.

He in the waast is shape as wel as I; this were a popet in an arm tenbrace for any womman smal, and fair of face. He semeth elvyssh by his ...

A hypnotically graceful flying jellyfish and the majestic AirPenguin , also shown here . The same company seems to have built a flying Air ...