The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold II with an arrow jutting from his head, but whether the English king actually died in this manner remains a point of contention. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons ...

We’ve all imagined ourselves in the midst of a medieval battle at one point or another—and probably will again. Which is why the below test showing how shields perform against bows and arrows is not ...

The medieval English longbow first came to prominence during the Hundred Years War. In 1346, English forces used it to devastating effect to cut down a superior French army. The Incredible Flying Car ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. LOS ANGELES--Sega and Creative Assembly are showing off Medieval 2: Total War, the next game in the popular strategy series that melds turn-based and ...

EXETER, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by the University of Exeter, an examination of bones and bone fragments led by archaeologist Oliver Creighton indicates that arrows shot from medieval ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Sega and developer Creative Assembly excited strategy fans worldwide last month when they announced that the companies are working on Medieval 2: ...

There's no place like the reenactor's camp at a medeival festival to put some old-time war myths to the test. In this clip, we get an up-close look at some gorgeous metal armor made by Swede Albert ...