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.
All readers of folk tales are well versed with the legend of Robin Hood and his merry band of archers who were skilled accurate with a bow. These medieval weapons have been made most popular by the myth of Robin Hood and the image of his bow and arrow. They also made use of the crossbow, a more deadly use of medieval weapon, since sometimes they were laced with poison, ending the life of 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 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 is also aware of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she believed, used innovative medieval weapons like stone missiles, which helped the French army attack castles and their ramparts. The force of these simple yet effective missiles broke down solid walls of the castles and Joan won battle after battle for France.
The other great legend of the bow, a medieval weapon made famous by a Swiss man named William Tell, a man who was apart of a group of warriors who resisted the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his famous bow, which hit an apple, placed on his son's head by the governor is another 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 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.
All readers of folk tales are well versed with the legend of Robin Hood and his merry band of archers who were skilled accurate with a bow. These medieval weapons have been made most popular by the myth of Robin Hood and the image of his bow and arrow. They also made use of the crossbow, a more deadly use of medieval weapon, since sometimes they were laced with poison, ending the life of 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 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 is also aware of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she believed, used innovative medieval weapons like stone missiles, which helped the French army attack castles and their ramparts. The force of these simple yet effective missiles broke down solid walls of the castles and Joan won battle after battle for France.
The other great legend of the bow, a medieval weapon made famous by a Swiss man named William Tell, a man who was apart of a group of warriors who resisted the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his famous bow, which hit an apple, placed on his son's head by the governor is another 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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