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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 2
Nioh 3: Story and Lore
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
The Pillars of the Earth
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
Macuahuitl - Spanish War Club
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders

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Biggest Medieval Battles
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25 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (ranked)

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Best Historical and Fantasy Swordfighting TV shows
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Top Historical and Fantasy Sword-Fighting TV Shows by Emmy and BAFTA awards

Matt Tait March 3, 2026 0
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis March 1, 2026 0
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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors Macuahuitl - Spanish War Club
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors

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Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK? Samurai Sword (Katana)
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Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK?

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La Tène Sword: The Iconic Celtic Longsword La Tène sword
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La Tène Sword: The Iconic Celtic Longsword

March 12, 2026 0
Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines kampilan sword
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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines

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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters Nioh 3: Story and Lore
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters

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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated) Best Skyrim Weapons
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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated)

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Kingdom Come Deliverance II: How to Restore Your Reputation (And Stop Everyone Hating You) KCD2: How to reapir your reputation
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Kingdom Come Deliverance II: How to Restore Your Reputation (And Stop Everyone Hating You)

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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals Crusader Kings 3: Best plots to ruin your rivals
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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals

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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel The Pillars of the Earth
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel

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The Most Important Knights in Westeros History, Ranked and Explained Famous Knights of Westeros
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The Most Important Knights in Westeros History, Ranked and Explained

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Renaissance Florence Explained Through the Medici Renaissance Florence Explained Through the Medici
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Renaissance Florence Explained Through the Medici

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Spartacus: Every Gladiator Ranked from Weakest to Strongest Spartacus Gladiator Arena
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Spartacus: Every Gladiator Ranked from Weakest to Strongest

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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond Archeology Volunteering
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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 2
If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure...
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters Nioh 3: Story and Lore
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
Nioh 3 takes the series into a new stretch of Japanese history, but the basic recipe is...
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel The Pillars of the Earth
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
How much of Ken Follett’s medieval epic was based on real history? Quite a lot, actually, though...
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors Macuahuitl - Spanish War Club
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
The macuahuitl has a habit of being called an Aztec sword, which is useful shorthand but a...
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders Vikig Wars of Europe
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
The Viking wars in Europe were not one neat conflict with a clear beginning, middle and end....
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Trần Hưng Đạo, Everything We Know About the General Who Stopped the Mongols Trần Hưng Đạo
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Trần Hưng Đạo, Everything We Know About the General Who Stopped the Mongols

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
Trần Hưng Đạo is one of those rare medieval figures whose reputation does not shrink under scrutiny....
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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated) Best Skyrim Weapons
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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated)

Liz Stone March 15, 2026 0
Skyrim is the kind of game that lets you save the world with an ancient legendary blade,...
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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia viking-settlements
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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
The Vikings did not just raid, burn and disappear into the mist like badly behaved ghosts with...
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Edinburgh Castle, Everything We Know Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle, Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
Edinburgh Castle is one of those rare places that looks exactly as important as it is. Perched...
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The Truth About Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn
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The Truth About Anne Boleyn

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
A closer look at the most talked-about queen of Tudor England Anne Boleyn remains one of the...
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond
    by Jayne Ellis on March 16, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure fragment The post A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on March 14, 2026 at 3:32 pm

    People often claim curved swords are simply illegal in the UK. They are not. The real position is The post Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War
    by Jayne Ellis on February 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    The Napoleonic Wars did not invent the sword, but they represent its final great chapter as a primary The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition
    by Matt Tait on February 6, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    Live Action Roleplaying, or LARP, has evolved far beyond its niche origins. Across Europe and North America, thousands The post Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

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