A remarkable medieval sword with rare symbols ... in military tactics and weaponry: vertical slashing from horseback gave way to horizontal thrusting between pieces of armor," the officials added.

The double-edged sword — a deadly, 3.6-foot-long (112 centimeters) weapon — likely belonged to an elite warrior in medieval times, during the 1300s, according to archaeologists from the ...

A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.

A medieval sword has gone on display at a museum in the Netherlands after its chance discovery during a dredging operation on a river in the center of the country.

The sword, which is now displayed at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden, is not only an archaeological treasure but also a symbol of the region’s turbulent medieval history.

Breaking News World News 1,000-year-old medieval sword found in Dutch river after construction workers stumbled upon the artifact By Andrea Margolis, Fox News Published July 7, 2025, 12:41 p.m. ET ...

Unlike earlier and later weapons, late medieval era swords were designed for stabbing and slashing, with a medium blade and wide cross guard for increased protection during sword-on-sword combat.

The warrior was also buried with a short sword for slashing, called a seax, with an iron blade and a bronze handle; a heavy iron knife; and a spear, of which only the iron point survived.