Join us for a free recording of our presentation about the ongoing 3D research at the Oakeshott Institute. From academic research to swords in video games, we’ll take a look at the various ways the Oakeshott Institute is utilizing 3D models to bring the collection in to the digital age. The talk covers the capture … Continue Reading
The Lecture: 1st Quarter 2020 At the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, a then 16-year-old prince Henry took an arrow to the face that plunged 6 inches into his head. In a feat of surgical expertise, John Bradmore successfully removed the arrow and treated the young prince who became one of the most celebrated martial … Continue Reading
At the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, then 16-year-old prince Henry took an arrow to the face that plunged 6 inches into his head. In a feat of military surgical expertise, surgeon John Bradmore successfully removed the arrow and treated the young prince who became one of the most celebrated martial kings in England’s history. … Continue Reading
An introduction to Pre-modern Middle Eastern Swords
Here are some of the new 3D sword models in our catalog. Our newest addition, a Northern European Bronze Age sword. Two 1796 Light Calvary Sabers, one of which may have been at Waterloo. An ancient bronze mace head with ridged detail, light and fast this would have been a handy weapon. This brings our … Continue Reading
Build your own training dagger in this one day skills building workshop. The Renaissance art of Rapier and Dagger combat is still practiced today and if you would like to create your own dagger this is the class for you! The Oakeshott Institute will lead you through the finishing of your hilt and assemble of … Continue Reading
15th C. Longsword Model We now have 12 models published in our Historical Sword Documentation Project (HSDP). The Oakeshott Institute continues our work to share these pieces. Several more models are underway and research continues as we document our collection. Look for more information coming that will provide context and more details. Keep watch as … Continue Reading
The Oakeshott Institute is excited to announce the next step in our Historical Sword Documentation Project. Our 3D Modeling Project Our mission to collect and disseminate information on artifacts progresses into the realm of 3d modeling. Starting with the items in our care we will catalog these pieces and provide contextual materials. This will allow … Continue Reading
A transcription and translation by Eric Myers and a history by Steve Hick Updated 4/2/2012 New Revised Edition- Further refinements and clarity in the translation and interpretation of this work on the Two Handed sword. This article presents a full translation of the Memorial of the Practice of the Montante, a manuscript on the use … Continue Reading
By Peter Busch Generals and Field Marshals for that matter, had historically been considered somewhat of a law unto themselves. With their rank in the military this is hardly surprising, and in a bygone age when greater leeway in personal dress and accroutrement was tolerated, it is not surprising that these ranks within the military … Continue Reading