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
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
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