Merry Christmas! In an unprecedented fit of organisation, this post was actually uploaded about two weeks ago, so don't worry, I'm not working today, I'm opening presents, cooking an unfeasibly large … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
The Fiore Translation Project: sidetrack #1, the manuscripts
One very good question that has come up in the comments on my Fiore Translation project, is why focus on the Getty MS? It’s the manuscript that’s had the most attention, the most work done on it. Why … [Read more...]
Fiore Translation Project #2: Sword in One Hand, plays 1-2
Continuing on from last week with the Sword in One Hand: Folio 20v, first two plays: This is where the rubber meets the road: the first sword on sword action of the book! Personally I love … [Read more...]
A new project: a free translation and commentary on Fiore, with video.
It’s that take-stock time of year, and 2018 has been a monster. I’ve spent a lot of time this year producing finished products, starting with: The Theory and Practice of Historical Martial … [Read more...]
How to Sharpen Pencils: an Appreciation
Approximately every 365 days there falls a date celebrated for many things, but in my household principally as the anniversary of my birth. Yes, you have anticipated me: it was my birthday. As is … [Read more...]