Lakshmi Bai: 1850s Queen Regent, Warrior Icon , And Rebellion Leader
Meet Lakshmi Bai - the queen who became a regent in her 20s, and went on to become a key leader in the resistance against the British, as a leader ...
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The Cinquedea: Art or Civilian Weaponry?
The name "Five Fingers"("Cinque Dita" in Italian) refers to the width of the blade next to the guard -- of approximately 5 finger widths in length ...
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Rapier Swords
Used primarily as a civilian sword during the 17th and 18th century, the rapier was considered Europe's most iconic single-handed sword. Although t...
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Mavia: Queen of Tanukh
The Romans met their match when a warrior-queen decided to rebel against the late Roman rule. That brave woman was the Queen of Tanukh, Mavia. Read...
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Khopesh Swords
What is the khopesh? A by-product of the traditional battle axes used in the Bronze Age, the khopesh sword was used to arm the fierce warriors of t...
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Cynane: The Crusading Warrior Half-Sister of Alexander the Great
Cynane (pronounced "Kee-nah-nay") was an imposing figure with a dramatic effect on world history. The half-sister of Alexander the Great, she live...
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10 Greatest Sword Fights in Movie History
Whether it's during a film set in medieval times or a modern-day superhero movie, action fans have witnessed some outstanding sword fights. Althoug...
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Nakano Takeko
Born from a lineage of samurai parents, Nakano Takeko was only 21 when she led a group of unlikely warriors named the Joshitai (Translated as Girl...
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The Art Of Engraving: Japanese Engraving In History
His heart was pounding. His hands were shaking. It was finally his. After years of admiring his grandfather's sword, handed down through generation...
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The Best Of 2019: The Best Katana Ever Made, Sword History, Warriors And More
Part of our mission at BladesPro is to study, learn and relay information about swords -- not only to sell them. We love to dig into the history of...
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Best Sellers of 2019: Popular Katanas in the USA
Which katana samurai swords are most popular in the USA in 2019? With so many katana sword options available, we like to reflect back each year on ...
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