By the Sword

By the Sword

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By the Sword episodes

  • Anouk Post, Netherlands
    In today’s episode I talk to HEMA instructor Anouk Post in the Netherlands about her collection of antique swords. The episode was recorded live 4 July 2021
    56 min
  • Jess Perry: gender in HEMA
    In this episode I talk to Jess Perry of Melbourne, Australia, about her study into women in historical fencing and their experiences. The episode was recorded 19 June 2021
    1 hr 8 min
  • Thierry the Sword Guy, UK
    In today’s episode I talk to antique sword dealer and HEMA practitioner Thierry Flekier-Wathen. We explore an assortment of beautiful antique swords, and discuss the career path of becoming an antique sword collector. The episode was recorded live 20 June 2021.
    56 min
  • 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
    1 hr 7 min
  • 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.
    1 hr
  • 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.
    49 min
  • 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.
    50 min

About By the Sword

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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 longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe.