Presentation of edged weapons from the Stone Age to the present, including many authentic historical pieces.
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Author and researcher Michael Z. Williamson talks about the history, development and manufacture of edged weapons from the Neolithic to the present, and displays many original historical pieces. Q&A, photos welcome.
Two professional biologists help you to write realistic environments and interesting ecologies. Learn how the environment and the biota can interact to further your stories.
What was it like to fight with a sword? With a spear? How did it feel to charge into a wall of enemy soldiers? Improve your writing by learning what ancient combat was really like.
How do wars end, what does the "end" of a conflict really mean, and what makes or breaks a peace? Explore the realities behind the end of military conflicts to create more believable fictional wars.
Plants and Fungi are fascinating, diverse and important beyond measure. Two professional biologists explain how diverse flora can add realism to your fiction.
A crash course in planet formation from Scott Rice-Snow, the Chairperson of the Department of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geological Sciences at Ball State University.
Ever wondered what armor felt like and how heavy it was? Join our panelists as they bring in a full set of armor! A hands-on experience you won't want to miss.
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Have you ever wondered what armor felt like and just how heavy it was? Join our panelists as they bring in a full set of armor and show you how long it takes to get suited up or take it off. Go hands-on and feel what it is like to wear a piece or two and imagine carrying it around all day.
Write stronger medieval and ancient combat scenes by learning the truth about arms and armor from those eras. Our panelists will share their firsthand experience with medieval arms and armor!
What makes a war a war? How do dynasties and republics fight wars differently? And what can go wrong during war? Create richer military conflicts in your stories by learning what war is all about.