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Cynane (pronounced "Kee-nah-nay") was an imposing figure with a dramatic effect on world history. The half-sister of Alexander the Great, she lived from around 357 to 323 BC and was a leading warrior of her time. This is a short summary of her large and impactful life.
Whether it's during a film set in medieval times or a modern-day superhero movie, action fans have witnessed some outstanding sword fights. Although there have been many gripping duels throughout television history, only a select few are considered to be all-time greats. Here are the top 10 sword fights in cinematic history courtesy of American BladesPro
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Born from a lineage of samurai parents, Nakano Takeko was only 21 when she led a group of unlikely warriors named the Joshitai (Translated as Girls Army) onto the battlefield, this is her story.
His heart was pounding. His hands were shaking. It was finally his. After years of admiring his grandfather's sword, handed down through generations, he was now holding it in his hands. The night before, his grandfather -- and hero he had...
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Part of our mission at BladesPro is to study, learn and relay information about swords -- not only to sell them. We love to dig into the history of what made swords how they are today, the warriors who wielded...
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