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Fencing Diagram
My last post showing a French fencing diagram generated several views from throughout Europe. As a result, I thought this similar image may be of interest. It may be Portuguese in origin, or perhaps Spanish or Galician. The source that … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork, Weapons
Tagged Baionnette, bayoneta, Bayonette, diagram, duel, Ephemera, escrime, esgrima, espada, fluret, foil, illustration, posicoes da mao, Positions, sabre, scherma
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The Princess and the Eye Patch
Doña Ana de Mendoza, the Princess of Éboli, is a woman full of historic intrigue and mystery. Fascination of her is fueled not only by her legendary beauty, courtly manipulations, and murderous plot, but also the mystery surrounding an alleged … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork, History
Tagged 16th Century, accident, Doña Ana de Mendoza, escrime, esgrima, eye patch, fencing, history, injury, Philip II, politics, Princess of Éboli, scherma, Social History, Spain, sword, swords, Women's History Month
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