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These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!

Many of the events of our long and turbulent past could only have been achieved through the power of the mighty sword. That's why we've collected 8 of the most famous swords to have ever graced the battlefield below, all of which are still intact today. 1.

The Stories Behind these Historic Swords are Fascinating

Let's take a look at some of the greatest swords ever discovered: 1. The Sword in the Stone Few people haven't heard about the British legend of King Arthur and the sword in the stone.

Put Your Sword On, We're Going Back in Time!

Put Your Sword On, We're Going Back in Time! photos, texas, renaissance fair They say everything is bigger in Texas, and this renaissance fair does not contradict that in the least.

10 Ancient Artifacts That You Won't See In History Books

These ancient items – from shoes to swords – are remarkably well-preserved and continue to captivate us even today. Let’s take a look. See Also: 30 Historic Artifacts With Centuries of Beauty 1.

Here Are the Most Important Archaeological Finds of 2023

Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in a cave Image source: Ohad Zwigenberg AP Photo Archaeologists discovered four remarkably well-preserved swords dating from the first to third centuries A.D. in a cave in the Judean Desert in June.

Magicians Beware! We're Exposing Your Greatest Tricks!

The Magical Sword There's quite a simple explanation to this trick, which was once performed by James More on Britain's Got Talent. While it may look like the magician has been impaled on a sword, he actually has a special contraption hidden underneath his shirt.

These Were the Most Fearsome Warriors In Human History

Aztec boys were called up to the army at the age of 17 and learned to use javelins, spears, and clubs rather than swords.

A Real Look into the Lives of the Last Samurai

The samurai are masters of a wide range of weapons, such as bows and arrows, spears and guns, but their main weapon has always been the sword. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Japan's states were at war and samurai warriors were in high demand.

These Beautiful Lines Have Rekindled My Love of Literature

The pen is mightier than the sword, and words last longer than wars, that's for sure. I've always loved reading, and some of these beautiful quotes from some of my favorite authors remind me once again why that is.

12 Unusual Ancient Currencies You Probably Never Hear Of!

Swords Image Source: Brooklyn Museum/ Wikimedia Commons The Ngombe tribe and the neighboring ethnic groups of the Congo used ceremonial swords called Ngulu swords as currency.

18 Images That Will Make You Gasp

Viking swords at Stavanger Swords Monument, Norway. 16. Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland 17. The roof of an Aloha Airlines jet ripped off mid-air at 24,000 feet, but the plane still managed to land safely! (28 April 1988) 18. An eclipse during a sunset.

The Legend of King Arthur Is MORE Mysterious Than You Know

Clearly, the Medieval king himself, as well as his cunning wizard Merlin, beautiful wife Guinevere, and even the image of the sword in the stone, Excalibur, all continue to capture the imagination of readers to this day.