Fall for Swords: From Viking Shields to Bronze Blades

Hello fellow sword enthusiasts,

Autumn has arrived, and the calendar is brimming with exciting events.

The Ribe Bouts are now fully booked. I am delighted by the event’s popularity and look forward to welcoming Viking re-enactors from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Finland at the wonderful Ribe VikingeCenter in just two weeks. Attendees will receive final information by email closer to the event.

Only 4 Spots Left for BBB 24!

Meanwhile, there are only four spots left for BBB 24. Buckler fighters from as far as Alaska will be joining us to practise historical martial arts and celebrate international friendship on the weekend of 22/23 November. If you’d like to take part, don’t delay—sign up now.

Sword Studies in Berlin

I always take the opportunity to combine a trip to the Berlin Buckler Bouts with the study of medieval swords. Despite the importance and size of its arms collection, only very few swords are currently displayed at the Deutsches Historisches Museum. This makes the careful documentation of these artefacts all the more vital. I am grateful for the kind support of the museum staff—and for the generosity of my patrons, who make this ongoing work possible in the first place.

​On Patreon, I also share exclusive posts, images, and video. Soon I will continue my documentation of the making of the Bamberg Scabbard, which was crafted as a wedding gift from the Dimicator Schola to its founder, Cornelius Berthold.

For the next two weeks only, you can still use the coupon code SUMMERWEDDING to get our dedicated I.33 sword-and-buckler online courses at a 15% discount. These courses, created together with Cornelius, are designed to pass on our knowledge of medieval swordplay.

Bronze Sword Video Project with Harald Meller

If you are interested in prehistory and archaeology, you will likely know Harald Meller, director of the Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte in Halle. The museum houses the world-famous Nebra Sky Disc amongst many other great finds.

Meller is not only a best-selling author (I heartily recommend his latest book) and a leading archaeologist involved in numerous spectacular campaigns and exhibitions, but also an engaging video host. Now, he has invited me to collaborate on an extensive video on Bronze Age sword ergonomics for the museum’s award-winning video channel.

I am very much looking forward to this project. Stay tuned for updates!Enjoy your sword autumn—and keep your blades honed and polished.

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Yours,

Roland

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