Martial Matrimony

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Wedding Entertainment in October of 1594

To say that the German merchant Hans Ulrich Krafft (March 25, 1550—February 21, 1621) got around would be a gross understatement. He documented his travels across Europe and the Middle East and captivity among the Turks in an extensive travelogue, later published under the appropriate title Reisen und Gefangenschaft Hans Ulrich Kraffts.

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The Return of the Hammerterz Landsknecht!

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Coming Up: Baltimore Arms & Armor Show

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March 21-22, 2026 @ Maryland State Fairgrounds (Cow Palace)

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Back to school!

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An 18th-century Dutch primer depicting the curriculum at a fencing school.

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Frohes neues Jahr!

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“Two peasants fighting”

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A Cautionary Tale from the 17th Century…

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A Merry Christmas Season from your SHotS team

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Law and Justice

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A saber duel at Jena in the early 1920’s

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Seasonal gift ideas. Pt.2

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James Figg approves!

March of the Gladiators

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No place like home!

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New evidence placing Fabris back in Padua, with a promising scholar!

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