Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages
by Battle-Merchant · 66 episodes
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History to Go – Now Also for Your Ears! For over 23 years, we've been delivering more than just swords, chainmail, and helmets – now we've got the perfect mind movie to go with it! Join us on a time travel adventure to the ancient Greeks, the hard-drinking Vikings, and the Middle Ages, where knights really knew how to lay into it. We'll tell you how people lived, loved, and fought back then – sometimes epic, sometimes bizarre, but always with heart and helm. Whether it's reenactment, LARP, or cosplay, we turn history into an adventure – also online at www.battlemerchant.com 😊
Latest episodes
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38 min
All About Loki: The Norse God of Mischief
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25 min
The recipe for the Viking pan
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The fascinating history of medieval mules: indispensable helpers and loyal companions
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Myths and misconceptions about medieval battles, weapons and armor
#medievalhistory #history #myths In this exciting episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you just how far Hollywood strays from historical reality! You'll learn why medieval battles last…
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29 min
Authentic Viking armor: How to perfect your cosplay
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35 min
Viking braids and braids: the art of looking authentic
#vikings #braidedhairstyles #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen take a deep dive into the world of Viking braids and show you what we really know about Norse braided hairs…
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28 min
Wakizashi in Film: Tradition and Representation
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27 min
The historical significance of the Viking axe
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23 min
Perfect LARP sword design: tips and tricks for realistic designs
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22 min
The fascinating development of armor: a comparison between medieval and modern protective equipment
#armor #medieval #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you the fascinating development of armor from antiquity to the present day. Today we dive into the world of prote…
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25 min
Medieval cooking: cuisine from the cauldron to the spit
#medieval #cooking #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you how sophisticated and well-thought-out medieval kitchens really were! From simple clay pots to elaborate br…
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19 min
Medieval armor: What types were used in history?
#medievalhistory #armor #history In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen take you through the complete evolution of medieval armor - from the first padded gambesons to the…
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22 min
Knights on the battlefield: tactics and strategies of medieval combat
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20 min
The true appearance of the Vikings: myths and facts revealed
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21 min
Medieval cuisine: a journey through taste and health
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30 min
The Viking trade route: from raids to trading empires
#vikings #traderoutes #history In this fascinating episode, Carmen and Hendrik show you how the feared Vikings became successful traders! Today we're diving into a story that compl…
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27 min
Chain mail: How do I find the right size?
#chainmail #armor #middleages In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you how to measure yourself properly for a chainmail suit! From the 5 basic measurements to specialized ones…
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22 min
The Legacy of the Vikings: A Fascinating Cultural History
#vikings #history #medieval In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you the fascinating world of the Vikings – the real history, not the Hollywood clichés! From bearded warriors w…
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23 min
The Viking shield wall: tactics and psychology on the medieval battlefield
#shieldwall #vikings #medievalhistory In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you how the legendary Viking shield wall really worked! Modern experiments reveal surprising weakness…
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27 min
Viking burial rituals and traditions
#vikingburial #medievalhistory #history In this fascinating episode, Hendrik and Carmen delve deep into the world of Viking burials. Discover how the Norsemen honored their dead be…