In one corner is thirty-seven-year-old Matt Gifford, five foot ten inches, weighing in at 185 pounds. Over his armor, he wears a red brigandine, a cloth garment studded with metal. On the other side ...

BOULDER, Colo. — In medieval times, fighters had to train because their lives depended on it. But on Thursday, the Colorado Wardens were training for a national competition. "Colorado Wardens is ...

Fighters from Poland (in red) and France (in blue) fight against each other in a "5 vs 5" competition during the Medieval Combat World Championship in Belmonte, Spain, May 1, 2014. Medieval combat is ...

The Battle of Flodden in 1513 became one of the bloodiest and most devastating battles in British history as England and ...

Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on Orlando news, culture, and events. Get our free daily newsletter. The sound of metal clashing violently echoes throughout the fighting ...

SAN RAMON — Bowling wasn’t doing it for Ian MacLeish. Television? Borrrrring. Uninspired by traditional social activities that have entertained high schoolers for decades, MacLeish, then a senior at ...

CHESAPEAKE — In the Middle Ages, knights sparring in combat as a public spectacle might have been a typical entertainment option. Hundreds of years later, some locals are dedicated to keeping the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The first ever Ironside Challenge at the Ironside Medieval Combat martial arts school was held September 16, 2017. The home team Ironside Wardens challenged ...

This week the month-long Yorkshire Medieval Festival turns its attention to early combat methods. As MATT CLARK discovers, they are surprisingly familiar. MARTIAL arts conjures visions of little ...

An interview with the creator of the just-released indie title 'Chivalry: Medieval Warfare.' Chivalry: Medieval Warfare launched this week on Steam. It's the second medieval melee combat game to grace ...