Sword-wielding knights rob medieval festival
A gang of thieves dressed as knights and armed with a sword and an axe robbed the organisers of a medieval festival in north-east France.
View ArticleAbbey Medieval Festival
Every year tens-of-thousands of people attend the two-day Abbey Medieval Festival at Caboolture, north of Brisbane. ABC News Online captured some of the action from the ever-popular jousting tournament.
View Article2nd place for impressive Tamworth pipes & drums
The Tamworth & District Highland Society Pipe Band has earned a commendable second place at this year's Highland Games in Aberdeen.
View ArticleThousands gather for medieval fighting world championships
Thousands of people have gathered in Poland to recreate a medieval contest that's anything but chivalrous.
View ArticleMedieval festival celebrates 800 years of the Magna Carta
Knights and princesses were everywhere as the Magna Carta's 800th anniversary was celebrated at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
View ArticleWinter blues result in medieval musical treats
Trying to escape the bitter cold of a Gumeracha winter, Julian Moore decided he needed an indoor hobby and soon found himself crafting dulcimers.
View ArticleNSW brothers suit up for authentic medieval battle in Prague
It is aggressive, violent and real, and this weekend two brothers from the Southern Highlands in New South Wales will compete in the Historical Medieval Battles Championships in the Czech Republic.
View ArticleAustralian knights punch above their weight as jousting undergoes renaissance
Fuelled by the popularity of shows like Game of Thrones, the sport of jousting is experiencing a boom in Australia and our professional competitors are going medieval on their international opposition.
View ArticleAustralia more than holds its own in the world of international competitive...
Fuelled by the incredible popularity of shows like Game of Thrones, jousting is experiencing what could be described as a renaissance.
View ArticleWho and what is the Barony of Politarchopolis?
It may seem surreal to see people wielding swords in a Canberra park on a Sunday afternoon but it's all part of the fun for a popular medieval re-enactment group.
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