I’m Roland Warzecha — professional illustrator and swordsman. The name Dimicator comes from the Latin for “sword fighter.” I share cutting-edge research into historical martial arts, focusing in particular on Viking and high medieval sword-and-shield combat. My work is carried out in collaboration with museums, fellow martial artists, and scholars around the world.
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I’m Roland Warzecha — professional illustrator and swordsman. The name Dimicator comes from the Latin for “sword fighter.” I share cutting-edge research into historical martial arts, focusing in particular on Viking and high medieval sword-and-shield combat. My work is carried out in collaboration with museums, fellow martial artists, and scholars around the world.
Hello fellow sword enthusiasts, This week, I have some new sword illustrations to share, an invitation to cross blades in Berlin, and good news for those eagerly awaiting the release of FIORE 2. Nebra sword 1: from patina to polish The Lost Colours of the Nebra Swords What did the famous Bronze Age swords from the Nebra hoard look like some 3,600 years ago? Their present appearance, covered in green patina, tells only part of the story. Polished bronze, gold and deliberately darkened copper...
I Watched FIORE 2! To sword enthusiasts like you and me, filmmaker Alberto Mattea is probably best known for his celebrated, award-winning 2022 short film Fiore. I have written about the long-awaited sequel in previous newsletters. Thanks to Alberto's generosity, I had the privilege of being among the chosen few who have already enjoyed a pre-release screening. The film picks up exactly where the first instalment left off: at an inn where Fiore has just made the acquaintance of Galeazzo da...
Hello historical arms enthusiasts, First of all, a big thank you to everyone who purchased our new Spear & Shield Combat online course, and to everyone who followed us through the launch campaign! Your special gift should have arrived by now. I hope you will enjoy it! And apologies for a little digital hiccup that may have caused the gift email to land in your inbox twice. No worries — you're welcome to keep both! Now, on to some swords, upcoming events, and a glimpse behind the scenes of two...