Frankish burial. Image 1 of 4. The spatha was a standard warrior's weapon during Europe's early medieval period. It was based on cavalry swords of the late Roman Empire.

THE FRANKISH KINGDOM IN PALESTINE. Share full article. May 29, 1887. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from May 29, 1887, Page 14 Buy Reprints.

WHERE FRANKISH CHIEFS WERE BURIED. Share full article. Aug. 3, 1886. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from August 3, 1886, Page 2 Buy Reprints.