Medieval Viking Ulfberht swords are some of the most famous swords in history because they were so obscenely strong that it’s almost unbelievable that bladesmiths in the 9th century were even able to ...

"As a kid, I always had a fear of being stabbed,” said Carl Chiang. “Maybe in a past life, someone stabbed me.” Chiang is holding a steel sword as tall as a 6-year-old. The neuroscientist spends his ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A sharp sword lodged deep within a sewer caught the eye of a pipe layer and an engineer working ...

“This isn’t just a weapon, it’s a message in iron, preserved by the earth for nearly a millennium.” A 1,000-year-old medieval weapon was unearthed by unknowing construction workers, Ancient Origins ...

A sword was a status symbol in the Middle Ages, toted around both on and off the battlefield and frequently interred with its owner as a precious grave good. So it came as something of a surprise when ...

Experimental musician Grimes showed up to the Met Gala in New York City on Monday night carrying a head-turning accessory: A large, medieval-looking sword. The sword has more of a story behind it than ...