The Arts of Mars

By Jack Donovan

Another reader suggestion, part one of a ten part documentary on historical European fighting arts from the Iron Door Studio.

From the same source, here are some articles on historical fencing by the director of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA).

Viking Fighting Notes from 23 Sagas

Badass.

A few more links of interest...

Western Martial Arts Illustrated
Journal of Western Martial Arts
Journal of Manly Arts (This one includes one of my all-time favorite articles: "The Social Significance of Eye-Gouging in Southern Backcountry")
Martinez Academy of Arms

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Published in: Untimely Observations

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Jack Donovan

Jack Donovan moonlights as an advocate for the resurgence of patriarchal, paleo-masculine values among the Men of the West. He is a contributor to The Spearhead, as well as the author of Androphilia and co-author of Blood Brotherhood and Other Rites of Male Alliance. Mr. Donovan lives and works in Portland, Oregon.