Medieval swords: How shiny were they?

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Analyzes historical finish and appearance of medieval swords against modern reconstructions. Teaches metallurgy, surface treatment, and evidence-based historical interpretation.

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A 19-minute video from scholagladiatoria: “Medieval swords: How shiny were they?”.

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