Image of the 17th Century painting "Guardroom Interior with Soldiers Smoking and Playing Cards" by Gerard ter Borch the Young

Swords and History

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I'm Gabriele Culot, historian and antique sword collector based in the Netherlands and Italy. I also run the YouTube channel Rapier's Delight, and work with museums and cultural institutions to help share the importance of hoplology in understanding our past.

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Image of Gabriele Culot in front of a suit of armour during a museum visit.
Image of Gabriele Culot in front of a suit of armour during a museum visit.
Image of Gabriele Culot showing a 16th century katzbalger.
Image of Gabriele Culot showing a 16th century katzbalger.
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