My Inquirer column today on ancient weapons and body armor from Mindanao.

My Inquirer column today on ancient weapons and body armor from Mindanao.


Deadly weapons, objects of beauty | Inquirer Opinion
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The grand staircase of the Museo del Ejercito in Madrid is lined with lantakas (bronze cannons) captured in the various military expeditions to Mindanao from the 17th century to the 19th century. These objects are not only offensive weapons, they are also objects of beauty. Some of these lantakas ar...