The Vancouver International Swordplay Symposium 2022

On 27-29 May 2022, The Vancouver International Swordplay Symposium 2022 will take place in Vancouver, Canada. VISS is a weekend dedicated to European martial arts and fencing, taking place every two years. In 2022, VISS will be the host of a special event: “The Quincentenial: A Celebration of Bolognese Martial …

ŚKUNKS makes a comeback on the HEMA scene

On 28 and 29 May 2022, the 12th edition of ŚKUNKS will take place in Rybnik. As always, the organiser of the event is the Association of Historical European Martial Arts “Vectir”. After a two year’s break caused by the pandemic situation, Śląskie Konfrontacje Utraconych Nauk Kunsztu Szermierczego (Silesian Confrontations …

AutumnFecht 2021

Next edition of AutumnFecht — an annual meeting of fencers from the region of Millersville (Maryland, USA) – will take place on 7 November 2021 (Sunday) in Benfield Sports Center, 1031 Benfield Boulevard, Millersville, Md 21108. On Sunday, 7 November 2021, another meeting of local enthusiasts of Historical European Martial …

New issue of Acta Periodica Duellatorum (6/1)

The issue 6/1 of the Acta Periodica Duellatorum – an academic journal devoted to HEMA research has been published. We present the table of contents and encourage you to read, in particular, two texts by Polish authors. /> Artykuły: Chassica Kirchhoff, Visualizing the Fight Book Tradition: Collected Martial Knowledge in …