This is not how the minions expected to start the special anniversary groups of 13, but they are exhilarated by the discovery of a cache of weapons at the local natural history museum. They have chosen 13 photos to share, but there are more than just 13 weapons included. Enjoy!

Two Moro ‘kris’ swords from the Philippines

Curved dagger and sheath, from India

African crossbow

Pair of swords with sheath

Three large curved swords

Dual swords with scabbard

Pair of swords with sheath

Khopesh, supposedly ceremonial

Ceremonial war clubs

Native American war clubs

European dagger with carved handle

Flintlock blunderbuss

Small ship’s gun, Philippines