Romeinse bovenarmband met slang Herculaneum, brons Bont - bot - gewei This traditional Chinese sword has

This traditional Chinese sword has a wide tip and a double-edged blade

afgebeeld in vechtboeken zoals die van Hans Talhoffer

The crossbow was seen as an evil weapon

Buttons like these were worn all over Europe during the Tudor period and the early Renaissance

but with more blade presence than you might expect

Romeinse bovenarmband met slang Herculaneum, brons Bont - bot - gewei This traditional Chinese sword hasThis snake bracelet is a replica of an example from the first half of the 1st century BC. It was discovered in the Roman city of Herculaneum. The snake was a common motif in Roman art and jewelry. It was believed to protect the prosperity of the household. In ancient Greek culture and the Nordic Bronze Age, the snake symbolized healing. The snake worship seen in Roman culture may have originated in Macedonia, where the snake was considered a symbol of