New research demonstrates the immense power of the medieval English longbow Nora McGreevy Correspondent The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold II with an arrow jutting from his head, but whether the ...

The long bow used in the Middle Ages was reportedly a powerful weapon capable of penetrating the armor of the opponent, and is said to have been a factor in determining victory in several important ...

Medieval arrows caused injuries similar to modern gunshot wounds, according to archaeologists analysing newly-discovered human remains. The bones, recovered from a Dominican friary in Exeter, show ...

The medieval English longbow first came to prominence during the Hundred Years War. In 1346, English forces used it to devastating effect to cut down a superior French army. The Corning Museum of ...

We’ve all imagined ourselves in the midst of a medieval battle at one point or another—and probably will again. Which is why the below test showing how shields perform against bows and arrows is not ...

The English longbow was a powerful medieval weapon said to be able to pierce an opponent's armor and may have been a decisive factor in several key military victories, most notably the Battle of ...

EXETER, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by the University of Exeter, an examination of bones and bone fragments led by archaeologist Oliver Creighton indicates that arrows shot from medieval ...

There's no place like the reenactor's camp at a medeival festival to put some old-time war myths to the test. In this clip, we get an up-close look at some gorgeous metal armor made by Swede Albert ...