The armored combat sport of "buhurt" — from an old French word meaning "to wallop" — delivers adrenaline and violence surpassing the bashing found in hockey and football. (Mike Barry / For The Times) ...

An American team is in Europe this week for a medieval combat competition. They dress up in period costumes and fight with dulled weapons. Two medieval armored combat world championships are happening ...

On sunny Friday afternoons at Northwestern, foam swords clash against shields and other weapons as fighters duel each other ...

A cylindrical scrap of metal that was purchased at a flea market in the United Kingdom for just about $25 is actually a medieval piece of weaponry worth thousands of dollars. The hand cannon, which is ...

In this video, Nils and Torbjörn demonstrate the process of forging a medieval-style axe as a practice piece. The final result showcases their blacksmithing skills effectively. #TorbjornAhman #axe ...

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is on the rise in the United States. In 2023, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)—MMA's largest fight organizer—generated a record $1.3 billion in revenue. The UFC's ...

In this medieval blacksmithing experiment, I attempt to forge a period-style axe using traditional techniques and materials. From forging the blade and shaping the eye to hardening, sharpening, and ...

Key and Clark compared the shape, color, and surface details of the stone in the painting with those of Acheulean hand axes found in northern France, where Fouquet lived and worked. They determined ...