Thoughts of the Dark Ages conjure up dark images of medieval castles, moats, knights, witchcraft and not least of all, images of medieval battles, the heavy clink of medieval weapons, of steel armors and damsels in distress.
There are stories which still abide of great knights and their medieval weapons which are items that legends are made of.
Everyone has heard of the Knights Templar, or the ancient warriors, the skilled fighters made famous during the Crusades and their famous swords and shields, medieval weapons with unique designs, which distinguished these knights from any others.
Even the youngest reader of folk tales is well versed with the legend of Robin Hood and his merry band of fighters who were skilled archers. These medieval weapons have been made most popular by the myth of Robin Hood and the image of his long bow. They also made use of the crossbow, a more lethal use of medieval weapon, since sometimes they were laced with poison, killing its victim instantly.
No matter what one reads about the Dark Ages, one is likely to come across the other great knight of the period, King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The medieval weapon made famous by the knight is well known to most readers. King Arthur and his knights made famous the sword one of the primary devices making up the entire gamut of medieval weapons. King Arthur's famous sword was named 'Excalibur,' which, as legend may have it, the king had acquired from a magical lake.
In addition to these well known medieval weapons, metal armor were a very important part of the weaponry and battle attire during the Dark Ages. Each knight would have a separate emblem on his armor depicting his role and magnificence.
King Arthur's warlords were also popular for using popular medieval weapons like bone clubs, large hammers which could be deadly at one throw, pikes, jagged-edged unique swords, knives etc.
One may also have heard of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she believed, used innovative medieval weapons like bolder missiles, which helped the French army attack fortresses and their ramparts. The force of these simple yet effective missiles busted down solid walls of forts and Joan won fight after fight for France.
The other known legend of the bow, a medieval weapon was famous by a Swiss person named William Tell, a person who was in a group of warriors who beat off the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his legendary bow, which struck an apple, placed on his boy's head by the mayor is another fantastic story of medieval marksmanship.
The Dark Ages, an age known for its legendary knights and heroes, of battles and heroic deeds, is thus made more famous by the medieval weapons associated with the spirit of the times.
There are stories which still abide of great knights and their medieval weapons which are items that legends are made of.
Everyone has heard of the Knights Templar, or the ancient warriors, the skilled fighters made famous during the Crusades and their famous swords and shields, medieval weapons with unique designs, which distinguished these knights from any others.
Even the youngest reader of folk tales is well versed with the legend of Robin Hood and his merry band of fighters who were skilled archers. These medieval weapons have been made most popular by the myth of Robin Hood and the image of his long bow. They also made use of the crossbow, a more lethal use of medieval weapon, since sometimes they were laced with poison, killing its victim instantly.
No matter what one reads about the Dark Ages, one is likely to come across the other great knight of the period, King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The medieval weapon made famous by the knight is well known to most readers. King Arthur and his knights made famous the sword one of the primary devices making up the entire gamut of medieval weapons. King Arthur's famous sword was named 'Excalibur,' which, as legend may have it, the king had acquired from a magical lake.
In addition to these well known medieval weapons, metal armor were a very important part of the weaponry and battle attire during the Dark Ages. Each knight would have a separate emblem on his armor depicting his role and magnificence.
King Arthur's warlords were also popular for using popular medieval weapons like bone clubs, large hammers which could be deadly at one throw, pikes, jagged-edged unique swords, knives etc.
One may also have heard of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she believed, used innovative medieval weapons like bolder missiles, which helped the French army attack fortresses and their ramparts. The force of these simple yet effective missiles busted down solid walls of forts and Joan won fight after fight for France.
The other known legend of the bow, a medieval weapon was famous by a Swiss person named William Tell, a person who was in a group of warriors who beat off the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his legendary bow, which struck an apple, placed on his boy's head by the mayor is another fantastic story of medieval marksmanship.
The Dark Ages, an age known for its legendary knights and heroes, of battles and heroic deeds, is thus made more famous by the medieval weapons associated with the spirit of the times.
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