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Skanderbeg, Albania’s Great Defender and the Battles That Shaped His Legend

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7 Common Sword Myths That History Gets Wrong

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The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403): Henry IV, Hotspur And The Arrow Storm That Shaped England

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Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy
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Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England

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How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way

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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Richard III Explained: Shakespeare’s Villain Reimagined

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Unearthing History: The Sutton Hoo Sword and Its Secrets from the Anglo-Saxon Depths The Sutton Hoo Sword
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Unearthing History: The Sutton Hoo Sword and Its Secrets from the Anglo-Saxon Depths

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Scottish Claymore: History, Design, Warfare and Collector’s Guide Scottish Claymore
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Scottish Claymore: History, Design, Warfare and Collector’s Guide

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Curved Blade Swords: Why Warriors Across The World Chose The Curve Curved Swords
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Curved Blade Swords: Why Warriors Across The World Chose The Curve

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The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System Oakeshott Sword Typology
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The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System

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Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide
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Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow

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How To Win More Battles In Age Of Empires IV: Strategy, Tactics And Clever Tricks That Actually Work

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Frostmourne: The Tragic Story Of Arthas And The Rise Of The Lich King Frostmourne and the Lich King
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Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America

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Ice: The Legendary Greatsword Of House Stark In A Song Of Ice And Fire Ice - The legendaty greatsword of House Stark
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Ice: The Legendary Greatsword Of House Stark In A Song Of Ice And Fire

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Henry VIII And Thomas Cromwell: Friendship, Power And Betrayal (Wolf Hall And Fact) Wolf Hall: Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell
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Henry VIII And Thomas Cromwell: Friendship, Power And Betrayal (Wolf Hall And Fact)

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The Complete History Of House Lannister: Gold, Power And The Price Of Ambition House Lannister
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The Complete History Of House Lannister: Gold, Power And The Price Of Ambition

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Skanderbeg, Albania’s Great Defender and the Battles That Shaped His Legend Skanderbeg
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Skanderbeg, Albania’s Great Defender and the Battles That Shaped His Legend

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026 0
Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg, remains one of the most remarkable military figures of the 15th...
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7 Common Sword Myths That History Gets Wrong Sword Myths
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7 Common Sword Myths That History Gets Wrong

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026 0
Swords occupy a strange place in popular imagination. They are real weapons with centuries of craftsmanship behind...
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The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403): Henry IV, Hotspur And The Arrow Storm That Shaped England The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403)
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The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403): Henry IV, Hotspur And The Arrow Storm That Shaped England

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026 0
The Battle of Shrewsbury, fought on 21 July 1403, was one of the most brutal clashes of...
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Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy
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Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026 0
Few medieval English knights carried a reputation quite like Sir Henry Percy, better remembered by the nickname...
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How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way How To Start Strong In Bannerlord
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How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way

Liz Stone June 17, 2026 0
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is brilliant because it throws you into a giant medieval sandbox and...
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Rebellion: The Devil May Cry Sword That Carries Dante’s Identity Rebellion – Devil May Cry Novel
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Rebellion: The Devil May Cry Sword That Carries Dante’s Identity

Liz Stone June 17, 2026 0
Few fantasy weapons feel as closely tied to their owner as Rebellion does to Dante. Across Devil...
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The Largest Battles Of Feudal Japan: Samurai Warfare At Its Greatest Scale Biggest Battles of Feudal Japan
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The Largest Battles Of Feudal Japan: Samurai Warfare At Its Greatest Scale

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
Feudal Japan was not an endless sequence of honourable duels beneath falling cherry blossoms, despite what cinema...
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The Glass Sword From Red Queen: A Blade Built On Power, Symbolism And Rebellion The Glass Sword
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The Glass Sword From Red Queen: A Blade Built On Power, Symbolism And Rebellion

Liz Stone June 16, 2026 0
A Sword That Represents A Broken World Fantasy loves a legendary blade. Some are forged by ancient...
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Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America Leif Erikson
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Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
Leif Erikson remains one of the most fascinating figures of the Viking Age, partly because the line...
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Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power Bertrand du Guesclin
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Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
Bertrand du Guesclin (c.1320 to 1380) was one of the most important French commanders of the Hundred...
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  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on 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.

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