Random History Geek Thing You'd Like To Do

[Queequeg]

I was watching The Most Dangerous Game (worst Russian I've ever heard, btw) when I heard a reference to the "Tartar bow".  I googled it, and found this
http://www.wildwoodarchery.com.au/tartar_bow.shtml

How awesome would it be to hunt with this? Usually I think hunting a poor large animal with anything but a knife or your bare teeth is cheating, but the strength and skill required on that would be impressive, even though I'd never be able to use it as it was meant (on horseback) or be as good as the original users (who could hit birds from far distances at galloping speeds). 

Do you have anything similar?  Want to own an old sword or something?

[Jaron]

Did someone drop you on your head when you were little?

[Viking]

Hear the Rebel Yell.

[BuddhaRhubarb]

I like having old stuff that has a good story behind it. heirlooms. I have some old paintings that have been in my family for generations. Not "worth anything" monetarily, But there's history there.

[Phillip V]

Jesus's foreskin

[Admiral Yi]

It would be cool to participate in and recieve a cavalry charge.

[The Brain]

It would be cool to participate in and recieve a cavalry charge.

Have you at least seen one IRL?

I remember seing one years ago. It's pretty cool to get an idea of the reality behind the words.

[Martinus]

It would be cool to participate in and recieve a cavalry charge.

Have you at least seen one IRL?

I remember seing one years ago. It's pretty cool to get an idea of the reality behind the words.

Just to clarify things, "receiving a cavalry charge" is not an euphemism here? 

[katmai]

Just to clarify things, "receiving a cavalry charge" is not an euphemism here? 

Only in your sicko mind

[Caliga]

Want to own an old sword or something?

uhhhh yes, "want to" own.

[Lettow77]

Very strongly seconded, regarding the rebel yell..I want to participate in one of the South's many vain and brave charges against union lines.

As for the weaponry thing, I just wish I had one of the prettiful gaelic leather slings i've seen, or the change to see skilled ancient practitioners of the weapon. Its a lonely hobby, at times.

[Syt]

Hear the Rebel Yell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P9B2ZdNC6o

[Jaron]

Viking's wish came true!

[saskganesh]

Usually I think hunting a poor large animal with anything but a knife or your bare teeth is cheating

and THAT's how I earned the respect of the yardies in the Octagon.

[Caliga]

Usually I think hunting a poor large animal with anything but a knife or your bare teeth is cheating

Usually I think hunting a poor large animal with a knife or your bare teeth is, at best, completely nonproductive, and at worst suicidal.