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Philip · 25th March 2010, 06:36 AM

MANY THANKS TO ARTZI FOR A GREAT EVENING!
This event was one of the best we've had so far. Excellent coverage of Southeast Asia topics, especially Mark Bowditch's continuing research on the history and typology of dhas. Mark, we are waiting for your book to come out! Could you please post an illustrated abstract of your talk in the "articles" section of Vikingsword?

Artzi's presentation on the "Lombard treasure" was also notable -- viewers were asked to think hard about whether the two specimens on display were real or fake, and give their opinions. Exciting -- not just a lecture, but something which the audience is invited to participate in since the "jury is still out" as to whether this collection is kosher or not.

Topping things off was an amazing demonstration of Sikh martial arts -- live, not video. This is the kind of thing I wish we'd see more of. It's one thing to expound on the history of weapons and display fine examples of same, but quite another to see how they were meant to be used.

Kudos to all those who put up table displays. Especially to newcomer Dean Vlahopoulos, who showed a mouthwatering assortment of shamshirs, puluoars, and Central Asian shashkoid (shashkesque?) sabers recently acquired in Afghanistan.

Members, please continue to support this fine institution.

25th March 2010, 06:36 AM	#1
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Timonium Seminar 2010 MANY THANKS TO ARTZI FOR A GREAT EVENING! This event was one of the best we've had so far. Excellent coverage of Southeast Asia topics, especially Mark Bowditch's continuing research on the history and typology of dhas. Mark, we are waiting for your book to come out! Could you please post an illustrated abstract of your talk in the "articles" section of Vikingsword? Artzi's presentation on the "Lombard treasure" was also notable -- viewers were asked to think hard about whether the two specimens on display were real or fake, and give their opinions. Exciting -- not just a lecture, but something which the audience is invited to participate in since the "jury is still out" as to whether this collection is kosher or not. Topping things off was an amazing demonstration of Sikh martial arts -- live, not video. This is the kind of thing I wish we'd see more of. It's one thing to expound on the history of weapons and display fine examples of same, but quite another to see how they were meant to be used. Kudos to all those who put up table displays. Especially to newcomer Dean Vlahopoulos, who showed a mouthwatering assortment of shamshirs, puluoars, and Central Asian shashkoid (shashkesque?) sabers recently acquired in Afghanistan. Members, please continue to support this fine institution.