Ed Root was excited. A past president of the Civil War Roundtable of Eastern Pennsylvania, a local group of war-between-the-states history enthusiasts, he had just heard that the man who owned a sword ...

No sword collection is complete without the Jedi Knight's tool for battle, the lightsaber. Powered by rare crystals, the laser sword uses a beam of energy to slice through...anything, pretty much.

The Master Sword is one of the most iconic and revered elements in the Legend of Zelda series, serving as the signature weapon of the hero Link. Its rich history and varied appearances across ...

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. The sword of 1700s Indian ruler Tipu ...

Few weapons in history carry the same level of respect, symbolism, and artistic mastery as Samurai Swords. More than simple tools of combat, these legendary blades represent honor, discipline, loyalty ...

Almost every long-running video game franchise has a signature weapon that shows up in almost every entry. For God of War, that weapon is the Blades of Chaos. For Half-Life, it’s the crowbar. For The ...

Forged in Fire this week on History sees the finalists having to recreate the sacred but deadly talwar sword. Here we look back at the history of the blade and it’s significance. The talwar, which ...

Midway through the introduction to his aluminum sword-casting class, teacher/swordmaker Greg Wenderski holds up a slightly worn-down blade, explaining that he thinks of it as his “hobbit sword.” He ...