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Further to yesterdays post about the recent Lars Andersen video,
Further to yesterdays post about the recent Lars Andersen video, which prompted so many comments both here and elsewhere, I would like to add a few th...

bbc/news/world-asia-18122929 What a wonderful and joyful
bbc/news/world-asia-18122929 What a wonderful and joyful archery event! So many questions…I suspect that bow is buffalo horn (rather than deer as...

A marvellous example of an Indian steel bow. India of course is
A marvellous example of an Indian steel bow. India of course is justly famous for its advanced steel manufacture. They were producing crucible steels ...

As many around the globe await to see what is in their Christmas
As many around the globe await to see what is in their Christmas stocking, here is a gift that most can only dream of. In 1591 the Electress Sophia of...

I share this image from the excellent Dimicator page. It is a rare
I share this image from the excellent Dimicator page. It is a rare glimpse of the configuration of enarmes (straps for the arm on a shield). We see se...

I have long been intrigued by the kabbade - this traditional
I have long been intrigued by the kabbade - this traditional training device to build up an archers strength. I have never used one but imagine that t...