Today I'm chatting with Paul Macdonald, a master craftsman and historical martial artist, who's bringing forgotten Scottish history back to life! Paul, the founder of Macdonald Armory and his Macdonald Academy of Arms, shares his unique journey from Highland fencing dreams to meticulously recreating ancient blades.

You'll hear about his groundbreaking work in reverse-engineering weapons from elusive Pictish stone carvings, revealing unique Scottish martial techniques lost to time. Paul also discusses the surprising origins of his "Conflicts of Interest" archaeology group, his dedication to the basket-hilted broadsword, and the fundamental differences between sport and historical fencing.

Get ready for a deep dive into the hands-on process of historical discovery and the sheer joy of unearthing forgotten knowledge.

Learn more about Paul Macdonald's work:

Macdonald Armoury on Facebook

Academy of arms

Armoury

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