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.
Blades, Belief, and Hidden Design Documenting a 4000-year old dagger in Halle Hello fellow history enthusiasts and blade aficionados, two weeks ago, I returned from a research trip to Jena and Halle. During this excursion, I had the opportunity to examine and document a range of remarkable Bronze and Iron Age artefacts. I also met with Professor Harald Meller and Dr Jan-Heinrich Bunnefeld to discuss future research ventures — more on that in due course. For now, I invite you to explore my...
Research Concept Completed Print copies of my 20-page document Hello fellow (pre-)history enthusiasts, over the past months, I have brought together many strands of my work into a structured research concept on Bronze Age combat. At its core lies a simple question: how were these weapons actually used? By combining archaeological evidence, experimental testing, and practical martial expertise, the project aims to move beyond long-standing assumptions and towards a clearer understanding of...
Shield Combat: Prehistoric, Viking, Medieval ⚔️ Hello fellow fighters, history enthusiasts, and shield bearers,🛡️ spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to take shields in hand — whether in the field, in study, or in imagination. Hedeby This Weekend The Hedeby Bouts will take place this weekend, 18–19 April 2026, at the Wikinger Häuser Haithabu. Participants from Denmark and Germany will gather for training, exchange, and, of course, a fair amount of good-humoured martial...