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 knights and their medieval weapons which are items that legends are made of.
Everyone has heard of the Knights Templar, or the ancient warriors, the skilled fighters made famous during the Crusades and their famous swords and shields, medieval weapons with unique designs, which distinguished these knights from any others.
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 bound to come across the other great knight of the times, King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The medieval weapon made famous in association with the knight is well known to most readers. King Arthur and his knights made famous the sword " one of the primary devices constituting the whole 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 known for using popular medieval weapons like bone clubs, big hammers which could kill at one throw, pikes, jagged-edged special swords, knives etc.
One may also remember of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she taught, used innovative medieval weapons like rock missiles, which helped the French forces attack castles and their ramparts. The force of these basic yet effective missiles tore down big walls of the castles and Joan of Arc won many battles for France.
The other known legend of the bow, a medieval weapon was famous by a Swiss person named William Tell, a person who was in a group of warriors who beat off the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his legendary bow, which struck an apple, placed on his boy's head by the mayor is another fantastic story of medieval marksmanship.
The Dark Ages, an age famous for its legendary knights and heroes, of wars and heroic deeds, is made more famous by the medieval weapons associated with the people of the ages.
There are stories which still abide of great knights and their medieval weapons which are items that legends are made of.
Everyone has heard of the Knights Templar, or the ancient warriors, the skilled fighters made famous during the Crusades and their famous swords and shields, medieval weapons with unique designs, which distinguished these knights from any others.
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 bound to come across the other great knight of the times, King Arthur and his knights of the round table. The medieval weapon made famous in association with the knight is well known to most readers. King Arthur and his knights made famous the sword " one of the primary devices constituting the whole 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 known for using popular medieval weapons like bone clubs, big hammers which could kill at one throw, pikes, jagged-edged special swords, knives etc.
One may also remember of the story of Joan of Arc in France at these times, fighting for 'God' as she taught, used innovative medieval weapons like rock missiles, which helped the French forces attack castles and their ramparts. The force of these basic yet effective missiles tore down big walls of the castles and Joan of Arc won many battles for France.
The other known legend of the bow, a medieval weapon was famous by a Swiss person named William Tell, a person who was in a group of warriors who beat off the Austrian invasion of Switzerland. The story of William Tell and his legendary bow, which struck an apple, placed on his boy's head by the mayor is another fantastic story of medieval marksmanship.
The Dark Ages, an age famous for its legendary knights and heroes, of wars and heroic deeds, is made more famous by the medieval weapons associated with the people of the ages.
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