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Templar Sword
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Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function

Matt Tait March 18, 2026 0
Bannerlord Caravan Guide
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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit

Liz Stone March 18, 2026 0
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The Iron Maiden, Medieval Torture or Later Myth?

Jayne Ellis March 18, 2026 0
Malbork Castle
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Malbork Castle, The Brick Giant of the Teutonic Order

Jayne Ellis March 18, 2026 0
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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value

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

Matt Tait March 9, 2026 0
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
English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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

Liz Stone February 28, 2026 0

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Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function Templar Sword
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Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function

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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War Gladius vs Xiphos
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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War

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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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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit Bannerlord Caravan Guide
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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit

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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked) Elden Ring Class Tier List
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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked)

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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

March 16, 2026 0
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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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value The Tudors
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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value

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The White Queen: The Most Important Battles and How They Happened in Reality The White Queen Final Battle
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The White Queen: The Most Important Battles and How They Happened in Reality

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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

March 16, 2026 0
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

March 14, 2026 0
Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function Templar Sword
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Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function

Matt Tait March 18, 2026 0
The so called Templar sword is less a single design and more a category of high medieval...
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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit Bannerlord Caravan Guide
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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit

Liz Stone March 18, 2026 0
Why Caravans Matter More Than You Think Caravans look like passive income. They are not. They are...
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The Iron Maiden, Medieval Torture or Later Myth? The Iron Maiden
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The Iron Maiden, Medieval Torture or Later Myth?

Jayne Ellis March 18, 2026 0
The Iron Maiden has a reputation that borders on theatrical. A human-sized iron cabinet lined with spikes,...
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Malbork Castle, The Brick Giant of the Teutonic Order Malbork Castle
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Malbork Castle, The Brick Giant of the Teutonic Order

Jayne Ellis March 18, 2026 0
Malbork Castle sits on the banks of the Nogat River like a statement of intent. It is...
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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value The Tudors
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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value

Liz Stone March 18, 2026 0
Rewatching The Tudors is a strange experience. You go in expecting politics and pageantry, then realise you...
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Battle of Aintab (1150) Battle of Aintab
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Battle of Aintab (1150)

Jayne Ellis March 18, 2026 0
Everything we know about Baldwin III’s desperate march through Seljuk territory King Baldwin III of Jerusalem found...
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Baldwin IV of Jerusalem: The Leper King Baldwin IV, The Leper King
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Baldwin IV of Jerusalem: The Leper King

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
There is something quietly astonishing about Baldwin IV. A king who ruled while his body failed him,...
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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked) Elden Ring Class Tier List
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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked)

Liz Stone March 17, 2026 0
Choosing a starting class in Elden Ring feels like the first big decision of the adventure. The...
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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War Gladius vs Xiphos
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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
The gladius and the xiphos are often thrown together as if they were simply two famous ancient...
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Battle of the Helgeå: What We Know About Cnut’s Scandinavian Showdown Battle of the Helgeå
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Battle of the Helgeå: What We Know About Cnut’s Scandinavian Showdown

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
The Battle of the Helgeå was one of the most important clashes of the early eleventh century....
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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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