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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn: The Love Story That Changed England

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Game of Thrones: Iron Throne
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Game of Thrones Every Season Ranked, From the Wobbly Finale to the Peak of TV

Liz Stone April 4, 2026 0
German-Polish Wars
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The German–Polish Wars (10th–13th Centuries): The Long Struggle for the Oder Frontier

Jayne Ellis April 4, 2026 0
Abd al-Rahman III
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Abd al-Rahman III: The Caliph Who Turned Cordoba Into the Centre of the Western World

Jayne Ellis April 4, 2026 0
Battle of Kadesh
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Battle of Kadesh: The Chariot Clash That Shook the Ancient World

Matt Tait April 3, 2026 0

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Weapons of the Thirty Years' War
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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War

Jayne Ellis March 30, 2026 0
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

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Schiavona: History, Design, and Collector’s Guide Schiavona Sword: History, Design, and Collector's Guide
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Schiavona: History, Design, and Collector’s Guide

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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War Weapons of the Thirty Years' War
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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War

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Carolingian Swords – What we know Carolingian sword
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Carolingian Swords – What we know

March 29, 2026 0
Odachi (Ōdachi): The Great Sword of Feudal Japan Odachi
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Odachi (Ōdachi): The Great Sword of Feudal Japan

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Nioh 3 Hardest Bosses Ranked Nioh 3 toughest bosses
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Nioh 3 Hardest Bosses Ranked

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Elden Ring Weapons With the Best Move Sets Elden Ring weapons with the best move sets
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Elden Ring Weapons With the Best Move Sets

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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles Best Bannerlord Captain's Perks
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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles

April 1, 2026 0
One-Handed vs Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim: Which Is Better in 2026? One-Handed or Two-Handed in Skyrim
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One-Handed vs Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim: Which Is Better in 2026?

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Game of Thrones Every Season Ranked, From the Wobbly Finale to the Peak of TV Game of Thrones: Iron Throne
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Game of Thrones Every Season Ranked, From the Wobbly Finale to the Peak of TV

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Viking Women: Power, Status, and Myth, Everything We Know Viking Women
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Viking Women: Power, Status, and Myth, Everything We Know

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The Most Powerful Characters in The Witcher (Ranked) most-powerful-The-Witcher-characters
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The Most Powerful Characters in The Witcher (Ranked)

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The Strongest Armies in Game of Thrones Game of Thrones - Strongest Army
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The Strongest Armies in Game of Thrones

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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn: The Love Story That Changed England Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn: The Love Story That Changed England

Jayne Ellis April 4, 2026 0
Few relationships have altered the course of a nation quite so dramatically as that between Henry VIII...
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Game of Thrones Every Season Ranked, From the Wobbly Finale to the Peak of TV Game of Thrones: Iron Throne
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Game of Thrones Every Season Ranked, From the Wobbly Finale to the Peak of TV

Liz Stone April 4, 2026 0
Game of Thrones somehow managed to be brilliant, frustrating, jaw-dropping, exhausting and occasionally like watching a dragon...
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The German–Polish Wars (10th–13th Centuries): The Long Struggle for the Oder Frontier German-Polish Wars
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The German–Polish Wars (10th–13th Centuries): The Long Struggle for the Oder Frontier

Jayne Ellis April 4, 2026 0
The wars between the rising Polish state and the German rulers of the Holy Roman Empire stretched...
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Abd al-Rahman III: The Caliph Who Turned Cordoba Into the Centre of the Western World Abd al-Rahman III
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Abd al-Rahman III: The Caliph Who Turned Cordoba Into the Centre of the Western World

Jayne Ellis April 4, 2026 0
Who Was Abd al-Rahman III? Abd al-Rahman III, born in 891 and ruling from 912 until his...
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Battle of Kadesh: The Chariot Clash That Shook the Ancient World Battle of Kadesh
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Battle of Kadesh: The Chariot Clash That Shook the Ancient World

Matt Tait April 3, 2026 0
The Battle of Kadesh, fought in 1274 BC near the Orontes River in modern-day Syria, remains one...
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Narmer: The King Who Turned Two Egypts into One Narmer Pharaoh
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Narmer: The King Who Turned Two Egypts into One

Jayne Ellis April 3, 2026 0
Narmer stands at the beginning of Egyptian history like a figure half-hidden in morning mist. He is...
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Nioh 3 Hardest Bosses Ranked Nioh 3 toughest bosses
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Nioh 3 Hardest Bosses Ranked

Liz Stone April 3, 2026 0
If there is one thing Nioh 3 does exceptionally well, besides convincing you that perhaps throwing a...
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French Hussars: Everything We Know About Napoleon’s Dashing Devils French Hussars
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French Hussars: Everything We Know About Napoleon’s Dashing Devils

Jayne Ellis April 3, 2026 0
Few soldiers have left such a vivid mark on military history as the French hussars. They were...
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Battle of Lansdowne, 5 July 1643: The Bloody Hill That Nearly Changed the English Civil War Battle of Lansdowne
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Battle of Lansdowne, 5 July 1643: The Bloody Hill That Nearly Changed the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis April 3, 2026 0
The Battle of Lansdowne, fought on 5 July 1643 near Bath, was one of the most vicious...
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Common Sayings About Swords and Where They Really Come From Sword Sayings
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Common Sayings About Swords and Where They Really Come From

Jayne Ellis April 2, 2026 0
Few objects have carved themselves into language quite like the sword. Kings waved them, soldiers relied on...
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  • 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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