CHANGE: Medieval Weapon Finds Modern Appeal. “Longpoint, held in July, is one of several annual tournaments around the world, manifestations of renewed interest in what enthusiasts call historical European martial arts, or HEMA. It includes events like grappling — similar to Greco-Roman wrestling — and several types of swordfighting. But the focus is on the most iconic medieval weapon, forged from cold, lustrous steel: the longsword.”

You know, under Tennessee’s new, liberalized knife law I think it might be legal to wear a sword in public now.