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In works of fantasy fiction, knights/warriors often carry swords that have been passed down through many generations. Was this an actual practice in medieval Europe? E.g. in any given European battle c.1300, might at least a few of the swords have been forged c.1200 or earlier?

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How is World War II viewed, both by historians and the popular media, in countries that were allied with Nazi Germany, like Romania and Hungary?

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In works of fantasy fiction, knights/warriors often carry swords that have been passed down through many generations. Was this an actual practice in medieval Europe? E.g. in any given European battle c.1300, might at least a few of the swords have been forged c.1200 or earlier?	308	AskHistorians
How is World War II viewed, both by historians and the popular media, in countries that were allied with Nazi Germany, like Romania and Hungary?	35	AskHistorians