Why did ancient IRON swords REALLY dominate BRONZE swords?
Many reasons have been given by archaeologists for why people switched from bronze weapons and tools to iron, but when it comes down to an individual warrior with a sword, why would they really want to make the change from bronze to iron? Well, there's one really good reason. ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible: / scholagladiatoria ▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun: / historicalfencing / scholagladiato1 ▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com ▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/matt_east... ▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk #archaeology #history #sword
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