Papers

As part of our ongoing , we collaborate with several historians and researchers to shed more light on the historical European martial arts and the context in which they were used. This page lists papers and articles about this subject written by our members and collaborators, with our thanks for their work and dedication.

Duelling in Malta

In this paper, Dr. Giovanni Bonello presents a brief history of sword duelling in Malta, including the attempts of occasionally exasperated authorities trying to stamp it out, as well as describing several duels and their aftermaths. Read this article here.

Arms and Armour of the Order of St. John from the 1565 Siege

In this paper, Palace Armoury curator Robert Casser studies the weapons and armour used by the knights of the Order of St. John and their troops during the 1565 siege of Malta. Read this article here.

Understanding the Nature of Wide and Close Play in the Martial Tradition of Fiore dei Liberi

In this article, Greg Mele of the Chicago Swordplay Guild discusses the finer aspects of the wide and close actions in Fiore Dei Liberi's writings. Read this article here.

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