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It's an illusion o.0

The Disney Castle optical illusion.

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Is the Disney castle realistic?

How realistic is the Disney Castle when compared to historical castles  and could it repel a siege if it was actually attacked? 

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The Halo Energy Sword!

An extensive analysis by a historical swordsmanship enthusiast of the Halo Energy Sword as used by the Elites or Sangheili from the video game developed by Bunjie Entertainment. 

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Was I wrong?

A response to one of my critics about medieval leather armor (also known as cuir bouilli or cuirie) and the gambeson.
 

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How were castles built?

A video detailing the general construction principals and techniques of Medieval castles. 

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It's a build video!

I'm back in the workshop and this time I'm building a wooden gauntlet sword. 

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A close analysis of Lightsabers

Lightsabers from the Star Wars franchise are the most iconic energy swords in science fiction but unfortunately when they are analysed carefully there's a lot of problems with them. 

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The Gauntlet Sword, OH YEAH!

A series looking at the underappreciated, somewhat unknown, historical weapons that really existed. In this episode we'll be looking at the Gauntlet Sword, or more officially the Indian Pata. 

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Swords in Australia and my collection

A breakdown of the legality of owning swords in Australia and a tour of the swords I've collected over the years. 

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Rey's terrible Lightsaber skills

 Rey doesn't know how to fight with a lightsaber.

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Lightsabers anyone?

Upon careful examination of the handling properties of a Jedi knight's Lightsaber I've found that the best way to fight with them is something very different to how the Jedi do. 

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More on Medieval architecture!

Why were medieval cottages and castles white?

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They tried to destroy my castle!

After I built Vanburg castle in Conan Exiles we were promptly attacked by the largest clan on the server. Here's how the battle went. 

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Killing zombies the medieval way!

The next episode in Fantasy Re-Armed, this time we talk zombies!

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Let's talk about War Darts / Fletched Javelins

The nest episode in Underappreciated Historical weapons!

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And here's the analysis and tour

An in depth breakdown of my recent castle design in Conan Exiles.

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Here's the process of making

A fun speed build video of the castle I've recently designed in Conan Exiles, Castle Vanburg.

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GIANT SWORDS!

So I've looked at how impractical they can be, Now let's see if we can make them work.

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CASTLES in Conan Exiles!

Conan Exiles by Funcom is a new survival RPG with an in depth building system through which I make some historically accurate Castles. 

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Deadpool needs better swords!

Deadpool's two katanas are not the best type of swords to dual wield and I'll share with you why and the better sword types based on martial arts and historical swordsmanship.

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GARGOYLES!

The origin of a gargoyle is a bit different to what the word has evolved to mean. 

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It works WAY better!

In this video I revisit the analysis of how Kratos from the video game God of War hangs an axe from his back with a new design and even more tests! 

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It's time to talk about the GUN SWORD!

A new series looking at the underappreciated, somewhat unknown, historical weapons that really existed. In this episode we'll be looking at the GUNSWORD!

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Can it be done?

How easy is it to hook an axe on your back like Kratos does from the video game God of War with his Leviathan Axe?

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NEO GOTHIC CASTLES!

 What's the difference between a regular castle and a Neo Gothic Castle? 

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Let's have a look at God of War

A comparison between Kratoses God of war Leviathan Axe and his combat with what battleaxes were like in the past and how people really fought with them.

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Let's build something!

I needed Kratos' God of War Leviathan Axe for my historical analysis and realism review of his combat, so I made one for $40 and this is how I did it.

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BEHOLD THE EXECUTIONER SWORD!

A new series looking at the underappreciated, somewhat unknown, historical weapons that really existed. In this episode we'll be looking at the Execution Sword. 

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Best weapons for Skeletons!

What historical medieval weapons would the fantasy skeleton warrior really use based on their physical characteristics?

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What's inside real castles?

What type of rooms would you expect to find within a historical medieval castle? 

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