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
Shawn Kreger, Krieger Armory, USA
In today’s episode we meet Shawn Kreger of Krieger Armory in the USA.
We discuss blades, beginnings, and bands. The episode was recorded on Instagram live 16 May 2021
00:52:17 |
Mon 17 May 2021
Arann Reichhardt, Italy
In today’s episode we talk to jeweller and swordmaker Arann Reichhardt, who is based in Italy.
We discuss craftsmanship, collaboration, and calendars.
The interview was recorded live 9 May 2021.
00:55:27 |
Mon 10 May 2021
Martin Fabian: Sigi Forge, Slovakia
I this episode we meet Martin Fabian, director and founder at Sigi Forge in Slovakia. We discuss being a HEMA fencer turned swordmaker, new plans for the future, and writing a fechtbuch. The episode …
00:50:09 |
Tue 04 May 2021
Elie Hutchinson: Lorica Clothing
Today we talk to Elie Hutchinson, the creator behind the clothing brand Lorica, which features designs based on real-world historical armour and clothing.
We discuss ethics in manufacture, body diver…
00:58:12 |
Mon 26 Apr 2021
Beyond Gamification: Kaja Sadowski
In this guest episode of the podcast we join Kaja Sadowski for a discussion of how video games can model the best of modern teaching methods for training physical skills, and how we can borrow from t…
02:05:17 |
Wed 21 Apr 2021
Eleonora Rebecchi - Malleus Martialis Swords, Italy
In today’s episode we meet Eleonora Rebecchi- designer and creative director of Malleus Martialis Swords in Italy.
We talk about becoming a swordmaker, running a business, and meeting your idols.
The…
00:46:29 |
Tue 20 Apr 2021
Ádám Bányai, VB Swordshop Hungary
In this episode we meet Ádám Bányai of VB Swordshop Hungary.
We talk about HEMA, HMB, and PC gaming. The episode was recorded on live 11 April 2021.
00:47:51 |
Mon 12 Apr 2021
Tom Hodges, Faceless Fencer UK
In this episode we meet Tom Hodges of Faceless Fencer training simulators. We talk about innovation, safety, and growth in a pandemic. The episode was recorded 4 April 2021 on Instagram live.
00:49:55 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
Marco Danelli - Danelli Armouries, Italy
In this episode we meet renowned and talented swordmaker Marco Danelli of Italy. We discuss bladesmithing, brexit and burnout. The episode was recorded live 21 March 2021.
00:58:22 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
Alexander Stankiewicz: Kvetun Armory, Russia
In this episode we meet Alexander Stankiewicz of Kvetun Armory in Russia. We talk about the challenges of transporting swords, exciting collaborations, triumphs and disasters. The episode was recorde…
00:45:48 |
Mon 15 Mar 2021
Emmet Byrne, blacksmith - Ravenheart Forge, Ireland
In this first episode of the new season we meet Emmet Byrne, of Dublin Ireland - a HEMA practitioner, history teacher and blacksmith. The episode was recorded live 8 March 2021.
00:51:24 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
Kat Fanning, USA
This is the final episode of podcast season one, where I talk to Kat Fanning, of NY USA. We discuss The Lord of the Rings, burnout, and her tenure as President of the HEMA Alliance. The episode was r…
00:56:19 |
Tue 16 Feb 2021
Trinidad Farìas Piñiero, Chile
In this episode we meet HEMA instructor Trinidad Farìas Piñiero of l’arte delle Armi, in Chile. We discuss Bolognese fencing, teaching online, and attracting unprecedented numbers of women to HEMA. T…
00:50:22 |
Mon 08 Feb 2021
Elizabeth Champion, UK
Today we meet historian, HEMA instructor and former cage fighter Elizabeth Champion, from Stratford Swords in the UK. We talk about disability in HEMA, Merlin and unsolicited advice. The episode was …
01:03:23 |
Tue 02 Feb 2021
Michela D’Orlando, Italy
In this interview we meet HEMA instructor, singer and longsword champion Michela D’Orlando, from Italy. We discuss performance, competition, and cultural differences. The episode was recorded live 24…
00:53:27 |
Mon 01 Feb 2021
Amelie Eilken, Germany
Today we talk to Amelie Eilken, a game developer and HEMA instructor in Germany. We discuss HEMA training, women’s study groups, and app development. The episode was recorded live 17 January 2021.
01:01:05 |
Sat 30 Jan 2021
Brittany St Leafy, USA
In this interview we meet Brittany St Leafy, founder and instructor at Mordhau Historical Combat in Arizona, USA. We talk about online teaching, leadership and starting a HEMA club. The episode was r…
00:59:16 |
Fri 29 Jan 2021
Special episode: sword chats with Kaja & Charles
This is a conversation on the topic of masculinity in HEMA, between Kaja Sadowski and Charles Lin, taken from a livestream recording on 23 January 2021.
02:20:17 |
Thu 28 Jan 2021
Kristina Korshunova, Russia
Today we meet Kristina Korshunova, AKA Bladesdancer, from Russia. We talk about stage combat, big swords, and big goals. The episode was recorded live 13 December 2020.
00:43:51 |
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Jen Landels, Canada
In this episode we meet author, equestrian and HEMA instructor Jen Landels, in Canada. In this fascinating interview we discuss mounted combat as well as rapier fencing. The episode was recorded live…
01:03:49 |
Tue 26 Jan 2021
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