"Champclair Drake's Treatise Rapier Battle" was one of many of the first public events held by the SCA's members since their brief dissolution in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many more ...

City Park in Appleton travels back in time for a few hours every other Sunday when the weather permits. Armor is donned, laces are tightened, shields are held high and rattan swords are drawn.

Whatcom County-based Thornwood, left, takes on fighters from Everett-based Aquaterra at Warren War, a medieval battle hosted by the Whatcom chapter of Society for Creative Anachronism. The event ...

That doesn't mean the blows don't leave the occasional welt, but for the sword fighters, it's a small price to pay in order to learn and, in turn, resurrect the lost martial art of Historical ...

CULVER — Sophia Harris says the simplest way to describe her typical weekend plans is that she is “going to a fencing tournament.” ...

When not in full Medieval armor, members often can be found at the Masonic Lodge in Appleton, taking part in rapier combat, similar to fencing. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.