This has been quite a month. Since May 1st, here are the projects I have been working on, and some of the stuff I have done, in no particular order. Finishing and publishing the first three … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Making History
There are always at least two sides to every story, and usually many more. As historians, we do our best to take all the evidence into account, and tend to rely more on first-person eye-witness … [Read more...]
Using the Seven Principles case study: an advanced dagger class.
Happy Mothers' day, from sunny Finland! And what could be more motherly than a spot of medieval combat? It is very hard to defend yourself against a fully-committed attack with a dagger. To be … [Read more...]
Swordsman’s Quick Guide Series is Live!
The first three instalments of my new series, The Swordsman's Quick Guide, are now live! Just take a look at these covers, by Eleonora Rebecchi (the photo on part 2 is by Nathan Robinson): … [Read more...]
In Gladio Veritas
The School of European Swordsmanship was born on a Scottish hilltop, not far from Fort William. I was at a crossroads in my life, and went up into the hills to clear my mind, and meditate on what I … [Read more...]