History

Josef Mencik – The Last Knight Who Faced the Nazis

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Heroes throughout history have often been shaped by the cruel machinery of war. Rarely has a person come from the past — not in spirit, but in body. Josef Mencik, the mythical Czech nobleman better known as the “Last Knight of Europe,” was such a person. Fully clad in medieval plate armor, mounted on a … Read more

The Honjo Masamune – A Masterpiece of Japanese Swordmaking

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The Honjo Masamune, Japan’s legendary lost samurai sword, known for its craftsmanship and historical significance.

The Honjo Masamune is more than a sword men, it is a legend. Other legendary weapons like Excalibur or Achilles’ armor like it too has a legend behind it. Where the Honjo Masamune distinguishes itself from the legends is that the Honjo Masamune is an authentic sword, but other legendary weapons are completely mythological, but … Read more