Monthly Archives: August 2020
The Writer’s Guide to Medieval Self-Defense Weapons
Posted on August 28, 2020 2 Comments
This week we continue our exploration of common medieval weapons other than the sword with a focus on day-to-day use and self-defense. For those who could afford them, swords were the most popular choice for a self-defense weapon because they are portable, effective, and can be used in close quarters. However, some cities had laws […]
The Writer’s Guide to Medieval Battlefield Weapons
Posted on August 21, 2020 1 Comment
I hope you have enjoyed my previous posts on sword myths. Today we will be moving on to other common medieval weapons with a focus on those used on the battlefield. Although swords are synonymous with fantasy and a lot of historical fiction, they were not used excessively in battle during the Middle Ages. There […]
The Writer’s Guide to Medieval Swords: Part 2
Posted on August 14, 2020 2 Comments
I hope you enjoyed my last blog post on swords. If you have not read it you can find it here. Today we will be tackling three more common pieces of misinformation regarding swords. As in my first post I will be focusing on medieval European swords since most fantasy is inspired by this period […]
The Writer’s Guide to Medieval Swords: Part 1
Posted on August 7, 2020 2 Comments
Swords are almost synonymous with the fantasy genre
Rebecca Shedd - Author 