How Did They REALLY Fight in History? ... ( It's Complicated )

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What would medieval and renaissance era armed fighting have looked like? Be it battlefield combat, judicial duels, or self-defense situations... there are a good number of sources, but it's still challenging to paint an accurate picture. As always, reality is complex. There are many layers to this topic, like different martial traditions, varying quality of imagery and text in manuscripts, the uncertainty of interpretations, the divide between nobility and commoners, etc. *** Sources / Credits *** Background https://pixabay.com/videos/candles-room-design-architecture-228508/ https://wiktenauer.com/ https://manuscriptminiatures.com/tags *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars): https://gamersupps.gg/Skall I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA *** Other social media *** https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT https://www.instagram.com/skallagrim_yt/ #skallagrim #history #medieval #swordfighting #hema