Ben Kerr, the co-founder and senior instructor of the Palm Beach Sword School, poses with his European sword and holster. The school teaches Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). Kerr is also the ...

Previous investigations into the use of Bronze Age weapons either applied experimental techniques, such as recreations of combat, or metalwork wear analysis, in which scientists use microscopes to ...

Jason Cravens has never had to disarm a high school student with a sword, and he hopes he never has to. Cravens, the senior class principal at Joplin High School, has been fencing since 1996. For the ...

When Courtney Waters saw young patrons taking an interest in fantasy and medieval history, she decided to introduce sword fighting at her library. “I’m always looking to do programs that are a little ...

TOKYO, Japan — In Narita City, just east of Tokyo, one of the oldest Japanese martial arts skills is still being taught. "This teaching is called Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu," said Otake Risuke. ...

Courtesy Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site The National Park Service prohibits battle reenactments that involve hand-to-hand combat out of respect for those who died – and for the sake of safety.