The last sword duel in history, France, 1967
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You would think that dueling was an outdated ritual consigned to the 19th century, something that no longer had a place in the modern world. However, well into the 20th-century official duels were …
    • Bad_Company_Daps@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 year ago

      It was a just a regular duel, the point isn’t to kill but basically “touch” the other guy like in a fencing match. The other guy got hit twice and survived but had to go to his wedding the next day.