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The noble game in the Italian fashion, called the Battle of the Bridge, is a contest betwixt companies of valiant knights, pages, squires, or common folk, banded together in parties of three to twelve. Each company faces an equal company of foes.

The knightly virtues are a set of moral qualities that every true knight must embody: courage, loyalty, honor, justice, generosity, hope, and magnanimity. These virtues shaped the code of chivalry, defining the knight as a defender of the weak and of the faith, and as an example of noble conduct in society.

The mighty lord, Raymond, Count of Toulouse, proclaims that all who wish to display their valor may come to the lists.

Let neither birth nor vassal oath, nor service in any order restrain a warrior from entering.

Knights, squires, pages, and warriors of humble rank may contend — yet none under eighteen years of age shall take the field.

In the early days of what was once proudly called Historical Medieval Battles (HMB), the very word “battles” implied a violent, skillful clash of weapons – axes and halberds, swords and maces. It promised action rooted in history, with combatants showcasing martial prowess through the art of weaponry. But somewhere along the way, we took […]

The second edition of Giostra di Giovanni has concluded and it was nothing short of legendary. Over 150 fighters from all around the world gathered in Livorno to clash in an unforgettable display of strength, skill, and honor. The battlefield echoed with steel as two sides faced off in the Battle of Banners, the largest mass combat event of the […]

In Magna Carta, every warrior embarks on a journey. From their first step onto the field—clad in steel, driven by resolve—they begin a path that may one day see them knighted or rise to command others. Here, glory is not inherited. It is earned.