I find research to be a fascinating part of my HEMA journey. Reading old source material to improve my understanding of fencing methods and the context in which these methods were used is a pleasure, and quite eye-opening. Putting two and two together to reach new conclusions, based on evidence, can be quite a lot of fun!
I have written and edited a number of books on the subjects of HEMA and history, and have also published some video training courses. I have written blog articles as well as other articles for journals, magazines, and general public outreach. I have also made available my translations and transcriptions of source material, and the results of various surveys and interviews that I have conducted.
Of course, I always welcome donations to help fund my research efforts!
Translations
Andre Lignitzer
Andre Paurenfeindt
- Longsword by Andre Paurenfeindt
- Messers and dussacks by Andre Paurenfeindt
- Staff by Andre Paurenfeindt
- Conclusion by Andre Paureinfeindt
Anonymous 15th Century Poem
Anonymous Unicum
Balthasaro Cramonio Pomerano
Fechtbuchleinn
- Sword in the Fechtbuchleinn
- Dussack in the Fechtbuchleinn
Franz Hogenberg
Hans Czynner
Hans Talhoffer
Jakob Sutor
- Preface by Wilhelm Hoffman, 1612
Jobst von Württemberg
Kölner Fechtbuch
- Wrestling from the Kölner Fechtbuch
- Messer and dagger from the Kölner Fechtbuch
- Spear and staff from the Kölner Fechtbuch
Master Andreas
Sigmund Ringeck and the Dresden manuscript
- The Zedel in the Dresden manuscript
- Gloss of Liechtenauer’s longsword by Sigmund ain Ringeck
- Additional longsword discussion in the Dresden manuscript
- Fragments of Zedel in the Dresden manuscript
- Fragments of longsword gloss in the Dresden manuscript
Transcriptions
Surveys & Interviews
- Survey – Features of HEMA Events
- Interviews – The Importance of Books in the HEMA Community
- Interviews – Studying HEMA: the Messer
Video Training Courses
Published Books
I have published several books through Fallen Rook Publishing, mainly on the subjects of history and martial arts, and enjoy making my research available.
I believe that physical books are an important medium for recording and transmitting information, often more so than anything electronic; an ebook or a website may just disappear one day, but a paperback or hardback book will continue to exist on your bookcase for years. Furthermore, a physical book can be lent and shared easily between friends or club members. Sharing a digital book can problematic, and different file formats cause other issues. Paper is one of the best file formats for sharing information, in my opinion!
My books are all available to purchase through the Fallen Rook Publishing website. The publishing house keeps every title in stock, and will dispatch items as quickly as possible after receiving an order. Additionally, I sell my books through my own online shop.
Please support my work.
A little donation can help to keep the website online, can buy me a book I need for research, or can simply provide me with enough coffee to get through the day!
