Face-Scarring Sword Fights: Inside Mensur Duels
From honor-bound sword fights to permanent facial scars, discover why German students still participate in this centuries-old ritual of courage.
Mensur: Germany’s Face-Scarring Sword Duels
Once considered a rite of passage in German universities, ritualized sword dueling still leaves permanent facial scars as coveted badges of honor.
Mensur: Germany’s Extreme Sword-Fighting Tradition
This centuries-old German tradition challenges university students to face razor-sharp blades, earning facial scars as marks of courage.