Navicartum 1.3.7

Navicartum positions itself as a vital tool for HEMA practitioners, offering a modern digital alternative to traditional historical treatises. This application has been meticulously designed to enhance the user experience with features such as bookmarks, annotated notes, full-text search capabilities, customizable font sizes, and zoomable images. It allows users to engage with the content while preserving the integrity of the original text, eliminating the need for physical alterations like dog-ears or margin notes, all conveniently accessible on smartphones and tablets.

Within Joachim Meyer’s 1570 work, "Thorough Descriptions of the Art of Fencing," readers discover an extensive examination of Renaissance fencing techniques across various weapons. The app focuses specifically on the sword section of this comprehensive treatise, covering essential weaponry such as the dusack, rapier, dagger, and staff (the latter encompassing the staff, halberd, and pike).

Navicartum not only provides a thorough transcription and translation of the sword segment but also presents a restructured version of Meyer's work as a reference guide. It includes detailed conceptual interpretations of each technique as well as enhanced referencing and descriptions of all accompanying images. These features combine the rich historical content with modern conveniences, such as bookmarks and comprehensive search functionalities, making it an indispensable resource for those delving into the art of fencing.