Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Durandal sword from Rocamadour, southern France, is presumed to have been stolen despite it being chained to the stone 32ft ...

The legendary Excalibur sword from the French version of King Arthur's tales has disappeared from the rock where it was believed to have been placed 1,300 years ago. Known as the Durandal sword, it ...

This French naval small sword has a brass hilt and leather grip. The blade is etched with a French anchor emblem and the date “1782”. Although it is a foreign weapon, American sailors would have seen ...

A rare sword presented to a naval captain for his heroics at the Battle of Trafalgar is being sold 219 years later and is expected to fetch up to £110,000. The exquisite bronze gilt sword was one of ...

The Durandal sword was stuck in this rock in France for 1,300 years – but it’s disappeared (Picture: Shutterstock/Grantibo) An ancient French sword has mysteriously vanished after 1,300 years wedged ...

The story of King Arthur and his trusty sword Excalibur has been a British legend for centuries, but other countries in Europe similarly have their own versions of ancient swords used by brave ...

For centuries it’s been believed the sword once belonged to Roland, a semi-legendary knight who bravely fought for Charlemagne in the eighth century. Rocamadour ...

The French version of King Arthur’s legendary Excalibur sword has vanished from a rock into which legend says it was plunged 1,300 years ago. The Durandal sword from Rocamadour, southern France, is ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Science. Followed categories will be added to My News. For centuries it’s been believed the sword once belonged to Roland, a semi-legendary knight who bravely ...