The Lovino Project: Contemporary portraits
A compilation of portraits that match Lovino’s time and costume, giving us a better idea of the swords that could be associated.
The Lovino Project: Weapons in the manuscript
A deeper look into Lovino’s manuscript, seeking clues about the form and size of swords and daggers.
The Lovino Project
This is an introduction for a series of post detailing my project for a Lovino-inspired sword and dagger set.
Tales of the French duels: not that French
An account of a 1511 duel that, while only tangentially related to French people, shows elements that would become a habit later on.
Tales of the French duels: Dagger courtesy
Is it always fair to abandon your dagger if your opponent does not have one?