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Indeed, Aragorn1. The scimitar thing is not entirely correct, but I wouldn't say it's wrong either, as you could use them from horse back. The same could be said for sabers as well, mounted calvalry used them. Lots of weapons of the period would be considered good from a horse, but for actual combat from a horse, you may prefer the lighter slashing weapons. It would be a speed factor thing.
As to Marty4's question, I'd say it was pretty old, but I don't have exact details. Great swords were used to break pike formations, in preparation for calvalry charges, or even infantry ones. As to the long sword useage, yes, it's hilt is big enough to be used as a two handed weapon, but weight and balance wise, it was designed to be used one handed, preferrably, at least by me, with a shield.
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