When he dons his gleaming metal helmet, he’s Sir Brian De Catton, a 15th-century knight in shining armor. When he takes it off, he’s Brian Caton, a jovial 50-year-old medieval performer from Lebanon, ...

The armored combat sport of "buhurt" — from an old French word meaning "to wallop" — delivers adrenaline and violence surpassing the bashing found in hockey and football. (Mike Barry / For The Times) ...

This article examines a sword discovered on the seabed near Newe-Yam, providing an analysis of its physical characteristics. The location of the discovery and the submarine iron corrosion processes ...

Two medieval armored combat world championships are happening this weekend in Europe. You know, if they need theme music, B.J. Leiderman writes ours. Hundreds of people are fighting in full armor with ...

CANTON − Medieval madness swept over the Hall of Fame Village as fighters sparred in body armor while wielding swords in a bizarre sporting spectacle. Smoke, pyrotechnics, rabid fans, strobe lights, ...

A Derbyshire fighter has become one of the world’s leading figures in armoured MMA, a fast-growing sport where competitors in ...

THIS medieval-style shed’s owner has thrown down the gauntlet to his opponents. Wayne Haskett, 53, hopes his lair full of suits of armour, swords, axes and skulls will conquer all in the Cuprinol Shed ...

Mark Teppo took a deep dive into the dark world of heavy armor to complete his work on The Mongoliad book series. The third and final installment comes out in February. Teppo is chief creative officer ...

Daniel Winter started armoured MMA 12 years ago when a friend told him about "the craziest sport ever" and he is now captain of Team GB, having fought in more than 100 tournaments. The sport sees a ...

An American team is in Europe this week for a medieval combat competition. They dress up in period costumes and fight with dulled weapons. Two medieval armored combat world championships are happening ...