Thoughts of the real Dark Ages conjure up wild images of medieval castles, moats, knights, witchcraft and not least of all, images of medieval times, the heavy clink of medieval weapons, of steel swords and damsels in distress.
There are stories which still abide of great royalty and their medieval weapons which are things that legends are made of.
Who hasn't heard of the Knights Templar, or the ancient fighting warriors, the skilled fighters made famous during the Crusades and their famous swords and shields, medieval weapons with exclusive designs, which distinguished these knights from other knights.
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 bound to come across the other great knight of the times, King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The medieval weapon made famous in association with the knight is well known to most readers. King Arthur and his knights made famous the sword " one of the primary devices constituting the whole 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 popular medieval weapons, armors were a very important part of the weaponry and battle dress during the Dark Ages. Each knight would have a different emblem on his armor telling his role and magnificence.
King Arthur's warlords were also famous for using popular medieval weapons like bone clubs, huge hammers which could kill at one throw, pikes, jagged-edged special swords, knives etc.
One may also remember of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she taught, used innovative medieval weapons like rock missiles, which helped the French forces attack castles and their ramparts. The force of these basic yet effective missiles tore down big walls of the castles and Joan of Arc won many battles for France.
The other famous legend of the bow, a medieval weapon made famous by a Swiss guy named William Tell, a guy who was apart of a group of warriors who wouldn't allow the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his known bow, which hit an apple, on top of his son's head by the governor is a great story of medieval marksmanship.
The Dark Ages, an age renowned for its famous knights and heroes, of quarrels and heroic deeds, is thus made more legendary by the medieval weapons tagged with the spirit of the times.
There are stories which still abide of great royalty and their medieval weapons which are things that legends are made of.
Who hasn't heard of the Knights Templar, or the ancient fighting warriors, the skilled fighters made famous during the Crusades and their famous swords and shields, medieval weapons with exclusive designs, which distinguished these knights from other knights.
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 bound to come across the other great knight of the times, King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The medieval weapon made famous in association with the knight is well known to most readers. King Arthur and his knights made famous the sword " one of the primary devices constituting the whole 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 popular medieval weapons, armors were a very important part of the weaponry and battle dress during the Dark Ages. Each knight would have a different emblem on his armor telling his role and magnificence.
King Arthur's warlords were also famous for using popular medieval weapons like bone clubs, huge hammers which could kill at one throw, pikes, jagged-edged special swords, knives etc.
One may also remember of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she taught, used innovative medieval weapons like rock missiles, which helped the French forces attack castles and their ramparts. The force of these basic yet effective missiles tore down big walls of the castles and Joan of Arc won many battles for France.
The other famous legend of the bow, a medieval weapon made famous by a Swiss guy named William Tell, a guy who was apart of a group of warriors who wouldn't allow the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his known bow, which hit an apple, on top of his son's head by the governor is a great story of medieval marksmanship.
The Dark Ages, an age renowned for its famous knights and heroes, of quarrels and heroic deeds, is thus made more legendary by the medieval weapons tagged with the spirit of the times.
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