YouTuber the Hacksmith (aka James Dobson) has been able to create a real-life "proto-saber"; an energy sword with its own power source that reaches at incredibly high temperature.

Lightsaber duels are certainly a cool part of the Star Wars franchise, but they also carry massive narrative significance, as these 12 battles prove.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber duel with Darth Vader in Empire Strikes Back is one of Star Wars' most important battles...but it wasn't their first.

Ewan McGregor shares behind-the-scenes stories from his favorite lightsaber duel in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

The Star Wars saga has displayed increasingly complex lightsaber battles for the fans' viewing pleasure, and these are the best of the best.