Dr Rob Runacres
@robrunacres.bsky.social
HEMA Instructor and Historian.
Researching European Renaissance fencers.
Research: https://rrunacres.academia.edu/
Publications: www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/authors/rob-runacres/
Fencing Club: www.renaissanceswordclub.com
Researching European Renaissance fencers.
Research: https://rrunacres.academia.edu/
Publications: www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/authors/rob-runacres/
Fencing Club: www.renaissanceswordclub.com
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Dr Rob Runacres
@robrunacres.bsky.social
· Nov 17
I am delighted to write that I have been accepted to the Leeds International Medieval Congress in 2026! I will be discussing combat parodies in Early Modern Florence.
#HEMA #history #historicalfencing
#HEMA #history #historicalfencing
November 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I am delighted to write that I have been accepted to the Leeds International Medieval Congress in 2026! I will be discussing combat parodies in Early Modern Florence.
#HEMA #history #historicalfencing
#HEMA #history #historicalfencing
On 08 December, Jacob Deacon and I will be giving a talk on the Politics of Martial Education in Tudor and Stuart Britain at the Institute of Historical Research. The talk is available online and is free, though you have to book via the link in the comments
#hema #tudor #history #historicalfencing
#hema #tudor #history #historicalfencing
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
On 08 December, Jacob Deacon and I will be giving a talk on the Politics of Martial Education in Tudor and Stuart Britain at the Institute of Historical Research. The talk is available online and is free, though you have to book via the link in the comments
#hema #tudor #history #historicalfencing
#hema #tudor #history #historicalfencing
This little tome has just given a lead to a new area of research!
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This little tome has just given a lead to a new area of research!
Busy at the office today!
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Busy at the office today!
In the Vatican archives this week!
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In the Vatican archives this week!
While I was awarded my doctorate one year ago, today I had the graduation ceremony!
#phd #winchester #history
#phd #winchester #history
October 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
While I was awarded my doctorate one year ago, today I had the graduation ceremony!
#phd #winchester #history
#phd #winchester #history
Playing around with two swords - yeah I know the blade alignment is off in a few cuts, I'll keep practicing!
#hema #martialarts #twoswords #historicalfencing
#hema #martialarts #twoswords #historicalfencing
October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Playing around with two swords - yeah I know the blade alignment is off in a few cuts, I'll keep practicing!
#hema #martialarts #twoswords #historicalfencing
#hema #martialarts #twoswords #historicalfencing
Rory and I having a practise spar. A lot to work on but we're having fun.
#rapier #historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts
#rapier #historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts
September 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Rory and I having a practise spar. A lot to work on but we're having fun.
#rapier #historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts
#rapier #historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts
Off to Bruges in April, where I will give two workshops: one on sword and dagger, the other on cape!
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
September 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Off to Bruges in April, where I will give two workshops: one on sword and dagger, the other on cape!
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
Another picture of me practising with the kriegsmesser #sword.
#hema #historicalfencing #fencinglife #practice
#hema #historicalfencing #fencinglife #practice
September 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Another picture of me practising with the kriegsmesser #sword.
#hema #historicalfencing #fencinglife #practice
#hema #historicalfencing #fencinglife #practice
As well as starting work with the kriegsmesser, I've also returned to two #swords, working on Godhino's 1599 treatise.
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #fencing
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #fencing
September 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As well as starting work with the kriegsmesser, I've also returned to two #swords, working on Godhino's 1599 treatise.
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #fencing
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #fencing
I've submitted mine - fingers crossed I get in again!
Call for papers! This year's sessions on Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social demonstrated some excellent research and produced much brilliant discussion. Please do circulate to any interested parties. #imc2025 #imc2026
August 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I've submitted mine - fingers crossed I get in again!
I'm having a huge amount of fun playing with the kriegsmesser, learning how to move with something which, for me, is a completely new martial form.
#HEMA #Martialarts #historicalfencing
#HEMA #Martialarts #historicalfencing
August 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I'm having a huge amount of fun playing with the kriegsmesser, learning how to move with something which, for me, is a completely new martial form.
#HEMA #Martialarts #historicalfencing
#HEMA #Martialarts #historicalfencing
Kids all together for the first time in several years.
August 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Kids all together for the first time in several years.
Walk around Newlands Corner and environs
July 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Walk around Newlands Corner and environs
Third anniversary with @erenangiolini.com ❤️
July 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Third anniversary with @erenangiolini.com ❤️
Very happy with my new kriegsmesser from Regenyei Armory!
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
July 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Very happy with my new kriegsmesser from Regenyei Armory!
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history
Had an excellent time at this year’s @imc-leeds.bsky.social , catching up with lots of old friends. Very happy with my paper, where I discussed the patronage of fencing instructors along with a small aside on the martial properties of asparagus.
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history #IMC
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history #IMC
July 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Had an excellent time at this year’s @imc-leeds.bsky.social , catching up with lots of old friends. Very happy with my paper, where I discussed the patronage of fencing instructors along with a small aside on the martial properties of asparagus.
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history #IMC
#historicalfencing #HEMA #martialarts #history #IMC
Had a great time talking with Gabriele of Rapier's Delight about my research on Louis XIII and #fencing. It's up on YouTube if anyone would like to watch :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
Fencing, Combat, and Princely Education in Early Modern Europe - With Dr. Rob Runacres
YouTube video by Rapier's Delight
www.youtube.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Had a great time talking with Gabriele of Rapier's Delight about my research on Louis XIII and #fencing. It's up on YouTube if anyone would like to watch :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
I'll be chatting about my research this Friday (27 June) at 19:00 GMT. Link below.
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #history
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #history
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
Fencing, Combat, and Princely Education in Early Modern Europe - With Dr. Rob Runacres
YouTube video by Rapier's Delight
www.youtube.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I'll be chatting about my research this Friday (27 June) at 19:00 GMT. Link below.
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #history
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
#HEMA #historicalfencing #martialarts #history
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyO...
Day 3 of the hols was in Bath. We went for a spa morning and then looked around the town.
June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Day 3 of the hols was in Bath. We went for a spa morning and then looked around the town.
Day 2 of the hols. @erenangiolini.bsky.social and I went on a lovely 10 mile walk in the By Brook valley, from Corsham to Colerne and back. I don't think the video does justice to just how pretty it was.
June 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Day 2 of the hols. @erenangiolini.bsky.social and I went on a lovely 10 mile walk in the By Brook valley, from Corsham to Colerne and back. I don't think the video does justice to just how pretty it was.
First day of hols with @erenangiolini.bsky.social , visiting Lacock.
June 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
First day of hols with @erenangiolini.bsky.social , visiting Lacock.
Messing around with #smallsword. A lot of mistakes but immense fun!
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing
June 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Messing around with #smallsword. A lot of mistakes but immense fun!
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing
#HEMA #martialarts #historicalfencing