Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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About this video:
In the Early Middle Ages sword design began to change, ultimately resulting in cruciform swords of the high medieval period. But what stirred this development? And why did traditional spatha type swords remain so popular with the Vikings? And in which manner did sword design affect historical fighting arts?
This video offers an explanation.