Introducing the I.33 Sword

Introducing the I.33 Sword

To celebrate the release of the I.33 sword, Stuart Ivinson, Librarian at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, explores the history of the treasured...

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Japanese Warriors

Japanese Warriors

We hold a wonderfully rich collection of Japanese warrior objects, and many of these are on show in the Oriental Gallery in the Royal Armouries Mus...

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Chinese arms and armour

Chinese arms and armour

To celebrate the coming Chinese New Year, this month we take a look at the number of remarkable objects from our collection that demonstrate the fa...

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Armour in popular culture

Armour in popular culture

Much of the public perception of arms and armour is coloured by popular culture, yet many museums have been slow to appreciate and preserve the won...

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Swords of ‘Middle Earth’

Swords of ‘Middle Earth’

Four heroic swords based on weapons used in the epic ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy went on display at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds in...

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