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
An introduction to Pre-modern Middle Eastern Swords
Masquerade Ball 2019!
Learn more about swords.
Lecture on three swords from the collection.
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