By the Sword
The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Swords & Mental Health episode 4: Resilience vs Persistence
In episode 4 of swords and mental health Fran speaks to regular guest Janna Datahan and also Kirsten Meredith, both members of True Edge Academy in Utah, USA. We discuss the topic of resilience versu…
01:00:45 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Stephanie Aiuto: knife and sword maker, USA
In this episode we meet knife and swordmakers Stephanie Aiuto from Brooklyn, New York, USA. We discuss the challenges of the trade, how she got into the art, and the future that the craft holds. The …
00:53:23 |
Mon 06 Sep 2021
Dominik Eaton, Switzerland
In this episode of the podcast I speak to Dominic Eaton of Basel in Switzerland about teaching HEMA, autism, Zulu stick fighting, and armoured fighting. The recording took place on Instagram live 30 …
01:02:52 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
The Klewang Fencer - Martin de Jong, Netherlands
In this episode I speak to Martin de Jong of the Netherlands, also known as the klewang fencer. We talk about the history of the weapon and its use in the former Dutch colonies, and about his upcomin…
00:58:50 |
Thu 26 Aug 2021
Swords and Mental Health: Episode 3 - Women & Power
This is episode three of swords and mental health where I speak to Janna Datahan in the USA, and Kimberleigh Roseblade in Canada. We discuss women, power, and historical European martial arts. The ep…
00:56:40 |
Wed 11 Aug 2021
Matthew Forde, Forde Military Antiques UK
Today’s episode is an interview with Matthew Forde, an antique weapon dealer in the UK. We look at Matthew’s amazing collection and learn some of the history behind the pieces. The episode was record…
01:14:41 |
Mon 09 Aug 2021
Elitism in HEMA: a roundtable discussion
In this bonus podcast episode I host a roundtable discussion on the topic of “elitism in historical European martial arts”. My guests are Esther Gibson and Alyx Austin in the UK, and Janna Datahan in…
01:45:54 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
Runjeet Singh, Antique Arms UK
In this episode of the podcast we meet Asian arms and armour expert Runjeet Singh in the UK. We take a look at some beautiful pieces from his collection and talk about his experience as part of the a…
01:00:36 |
Mon 19 Jul 2021
Nick Thomas, AHF Instructor and sword collector, UK
In this episode I talk to Nick Thomas, co-founder of the Academy of Historical Fencing in the UK. We talk about the origins of the academy and his collection of antique swords. The episode was record…
00:48:27 |
Thu 15 Jul 2021
Historians React - episode 2: Chivalry
I invite HEMA practitioners and historians Iason Tzouriadis and Elizabeth Champion to dive into the meaning and concept of chivalry. We discuss it’s origins, how it altered over time, and its place i…
01:38:26 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Swords & Mental Health - episode 2
In episode two of Swords & Mental health I speak to my friend Janna Datahan in Utah, United States, about community, therapy, and sobriety. The episode was recorded 6 July 2021
00:47:34 |
Thu 08 Jul 2021
Anouk Post, Netherlands
In today’s episode I talk to HEMA instructor Anouk Post in the Netherlands about her collection of antique swords. The episode was recorded live 4 July 2021
00:55:03 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
Jess Perry: gender in HEMA
In this episode I talk to Jess Perry of Melbourne, Australia, about her study into women in historical fencing and their experiences. The episode was recorded 19 June 2021
01:07:44 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
Thierry the Sword Guy, UK
In today’s episode I talk to antique sword dealer and HEMA practitioner Thierry Flekier-Wathen. We explore an assortment of beautiful antique swords, and discuss the career path of becoming an antiqu…
00:55:46 |
Mon 21 Jun 2021
ProGauntlet: Youval & Marlies, Netherlands
This is the final episode in the makers and merchants series, where we meet Youval and Marlies from Crossguard – the team behind the ProGauntlet HEMA glove. We discuss the human story behind the much…
01:06:16 |
Mon 14 Jun 2021
Historians React: Joachim Meyer Fencing Manuscript 1561
In this episode we historians Elizabeth Champion and Iason Tzouriadis discuss the exciting rediscovery of Joachim Meyer’s 1561 manuscript. The episode was recorded 11 June 2021.
00:58:43 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Natasha Darcé - Purpleheart Armoury USA
In this episode we meet Natasha Darcé of Purpleheart Armoury in the USA. We discuss 22 years of selling HEMA equipment, Game of Thrones, and a BIG announcement. The episode was recorded live 6 June 2…
00:59:59 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
Swords & Mental Health
Fran Lacuata and Janna Datahan talk about historical European martial arts and its intersections with mental health, body image and motherhood. As well as learning martial arts in a pandemic. The epi…
00:48:19 |
Thu 03 Jun 2021
Carina Cirrincione, Raven Studios USA
In this episode we meet swordmaker Carina Cirrincione of Raven Studios USA. We discuss martial arts, movement, and making swords. The episode was recorded live Sunday 30 May 2021.
00:55:25 |
Mon 31 May 2021
Andrzej Zmuda Trzebiatowski - Spes, Poland
Today we meet Andrzej Zmuda Trebiatowski from Poland - founder and owner of Spes, one of the largest suppliers of HEMA protective gear. We discuss ten years of innovation, historical research and pla…
00:49:27 |
Mon 24 May 2021
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