By the Sword

By By the Sword

The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval... more

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The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.

By the Sword episodes:

June 14, 2021 ProGauntlet: Youval & Marlies, Netherlands
This is the final episode in the makers and merchants series, where we meet Youval and Marlies from Crossguard – the team behind the ProGauntlet HEMA glove. We discuss the human story behind the much longed for Progauntlet, and the challenges faced along the journey.
The episode was recorded on Instagram live 13 June 2021
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1h 7min
June 11, 2021 Historians React: Joachim Meyer Fencing Manuscript 1561
In this episode we historians Elizabeth Champion and Iason Tzouriadis discuss the exciting rediscovery of Joachim Meyer’s 1561 manuscript. The episode was recorded 11 June 2021.
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59min
June 07, 2021 Natasha Darcé - Purpleheart Armoury USA
In this episode we meet Natasha Darcé of Purpleheart Armoury in the USA. We discuss 22 years of selling HEMA equipment, Game of Thrones, and a BIG announcement. The episode was recorded live 6 June 2021.
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1h
June 03, 2021 Swords & Mental Health
Fran Lacuata and Janna Datahan talk about historical European martial arts and its intersections with mental health, body image and motherhood. As well as learning martial arts in a pandemic. The episode was recorded 3 June 2021.
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49min
May 31, 2021 Carina Cirrincione, Raven Studios USA
In this episode we meet swordmaker Carina Cirrincione of Raven Studios USA. We discuss martial arts, movement, and making swords. The episode was recorded live Sunday 30 May 2021.
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56min
May 24, 2021 Andrzej Zmuda Trzebiatowski - Spes, Poland
Today we meet Andrzej Zmuda Trebiatowski from Poland - founder and owner of Spes, one of the largest suppliers of HEMA protective gear. We discuss ten years of innovation, historical research and plans for the future. The episode was recorded live 23 May 2021.
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50min
May 17, 2021 Shawn Kreger, Krieger Armory, USA
In today’s episode we meet Shawn Kreger of Krieger Armory in the USA.
We discuss blades, beginnings, and bands. The episode was recorded on Instagram live 16 May 2021
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53min
May 10, 2021 Arann Reichhardt, Italy
In today’s episode we talk to jeweller and swordmaker Arann Reichhardt, who is based in Italy.
We discuss craftsmanship, collaboration, and calendars.
The interview was recorded live 9 May 2021.
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56min
May 04, 2021 Martin Fabian: Sigi Forge, Slovakia
I this episode we meet Martin Fabian, director and founder at Sigi Forge in Slovakia. We discuss being a HEMA fencer turned swordmaker, new plans for the future, and writing a fechtbuch. The episode was recorded live 2 May 2021.
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51min
April 26, 2021 Elie Hutchinson: Lorica Clothing
Today we talk to Elie Hutchinson, the creator behind the clothing brand Lorica, which features designs based on real-world historical armour and clothing.
We discuss ethics in manufacture, body diversity, and historical accuracy.
The episode recorded live 25 April 2021
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59min

FAQs about By the Sword:

How many episodes does By the Sword have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.