Traditional Chinese Swordmaking
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Warfare in ancient China was not a series of staged duels between commanders. This arti...
Drawing on the "Tang Liudian", tomb murals, and excavated material, this article explai...
Weapon choice on an ancient battlefield depended less on a single “best” weapon than on...
Understand the main differences between traditional Chinese knives and swords, as well ...
The niuweidao was not a universal weapon throughout Chinese history. Its broad blade, d...
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Weapon choice on an ancient battlefield depended less on a single “best” weapon than on distance, formation, terrain, logistics, and training. This...
Understand the main differences between traditional Chinese knives and swords, as well as the changes brought about by different eras and manufactu...
The niuweidao was not a universal weapon throughout Chinese history. Its broad blade, downward-angled hilt, and bold silhouette made it highly reco...
Learn about 13 famous swords from the legends of King Arthur, Norse mythology, Beowulf, and The Song of Roland, and distinguish between literary le...
Examine the armor, lances (masuo), horizontal swords (hengdao), long-handled sabers (modao), bows, and crossbows used by the Tang Dynasty army, und...