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Medieval longbowmen carried more than just a bow - "Every item could save your life"

English longbowmen were among the deadliest soldiers of the medieval world, but victory depended on far more than their bows.
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25 most powerful weapons in history: from slings to nukes

Explore the 25 Most Powerful Weapons In History that shaped civilizations. Discover how ancient slings, Roman gladius, and ...
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Four early medieval swords found in Kent – child graves reveal they were more than just weapons

Four early Anglo-Saxon swords uncovered during a recent archaeological excavation I took part in each tell a story about how weapons were viewed at the time. There was also a striking discovery of a ...