Thousands of pieces of leather discovered in an Oslo harbor are giving archaeologists insight into everyday life in medieval Norway.

A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to ...

Using expert restoration techniques, the rust was removed, and both the bayonet and scabbard were brought back to life with amazing finishing touches.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Information from Leonid Lantsman, ...

Andrew Jackson carried this sword and scabbard while commanding the American forces, which included Tennessee militia, U.S. regulars, and Cherokee, Choctaw, and Southern Creek Indians during the Creek ...

The long sword has "all the characteristics of a functional weapon," as it could be worn by a rider and its scabbard was not richly decorated.

I bought this sword and scabbard in 1959 from a work colleague in Lancashire. It's an undressed sword for use by light cavalryman - e.g. Lancers. Comments are closed for this object What's this ...

The Hamilton County sheriff plans to update the investigation into the ownership of a sword wielded in the American Revolution and then by a future U.S. president in the War of 1812.

This weapon of television could be useful. Stonewall Jackson, who is generally believed to have known something about weapons, is reported to have said, “When war comes, you must draw the sword and ...