A duel in November 1911 for Madame Curie’s honor. Pierre Mortier was a writer for “Gil Blas” and Gustave Tery wrote for “L’Oeuvre.” Tery had written a…
1911 Epee Duel: Joseph Romanet du Caillaud vs Rene Picard
Following a political discussion, Joseph Romanet sent two of his friends, Messrs. André Gaucher and Robert Guillou, to seek redress from René Picard (Nephew of…
1910 Epee Duel: Jean Marnold vs Georges Casella
The duel came from a letter published in a newspaper. It seems that Casella was challenged by Marnold. In the course of the duel Marnold…
September 22, 1842: Lincoln vs Shields
Abraham Lincoln once stepped onto the dueling ground. When queried about it later in life he remarked “If all the good things I have ever…
Historical European Martial Art quotes: Strength or Skill?
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