Historical Fencing Frequency
Exploring fencing texts through occurrence analysis
Welcome to the project dedicated to quantitative lexical analysis of historical fencing texts by examining the frequency and context of specific technical terms, guards, foot placement, and other recurring patterns to better understand authorial intent.
Available Analyses
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The "Left Foot Forward" Stance in Lew
A data-first investigation into foot placement, shoulder dominance, and side preference in the 15th-century Lew gloss.
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More to come...
Future analyses on other manuscripts and topics are pending.