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

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
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Battle Of The Boyne (1690): Kings, Muskets And The Fight That Changed Ireland

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The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System

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Godfrey Of Bouillon: The Crusader Who Refused A Crown

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
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Thessalian Cavalry (5th To 4th Centuries BCE): The Horsemen Who Shaped Greek Warfare

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What are the sword martial arts?

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

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Top 20 Famous Pirates Ranked by Notoriety

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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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What are the sword martial arts? Sword Martial Arts
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What are the sword martial arts?

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Anglachel: The Black Sword of The Silmarillion Explained Thingol Anglachel
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Anglachel: The Black Sword of The Silmarillion Explained

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Elden Ring Frost Builds Explained: How To Freeze Your Enemies Before They Ruin Your Day Elden Ring Frost Builds
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Elden Ring Frost Builds Explained: How To Freeze Your Enemies Before They Ruin Your Day

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The Complete Guide To Stamina Management In Chivalry 2: The Hidden Skill That Wins Fights Chivalry 2 Stamina
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The Complete Guide To Stamina Management In Chivalry 2: The Hidden Skill That Wins Fights

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The Best Order To Fight Sekiro Bosses: A Smarter Route Through Ashina’s Toughest Battles Sekiro Boss Fights best Order
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The Best Order To Fight Sekiro Bosses: A Smarter Route Through Ashina’s Toughest Battles

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How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power How to play a Vampire in CK3
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How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power

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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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The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses The White Queen
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The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses

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Black Sails: Captain Flint’s Crew Ranked From Worst To Best Captain Flint Crew
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Black Sails: Captain Flint’s Crew Ranked From Worst To Best

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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

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
Straight swords often dominate medieval imagery, especially in Europe, where knights with cruciform longswords became the poster...
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Battle Of The Boyne (1690): Kings, Muskets And The Fight That Changed Ireland Battle of the Boyne
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Battle Of The Boyne (1690): Kings, Muskets And The Fight That Changed Ireland

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
The Battle of the Boyne, fought on 1 July 1690 (Old Style calendar) near Drogheda in Ireland,...
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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

Matt Tait June 10, 2026 0
Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those...
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Godfrey Of Bouillon: The Crusader Who Refused A Crown Godfrey of Bouillon
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Godfrey Of Bouillon: The Crusader Who Refused A Crown

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
Godfrey of Bouillon remains one of the most recognisable figures of the First Crusade, yet separating the...
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Thessalian Cavalry (5th To 4th Centuries BCE): The Horsemen Who Shaped Greek Warfare Thessalian Cavalry
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Thessalian Cavalry (5th To 4th Centuries BCE): The Horsemen Who Shaped Greek Warfare

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
In the popular imagination ancient Greek warfare often belongs to the hoplite. Bronze shields, spear walls, heroic...
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Battle Of Lincoln 1217: The Forgotten Fight That Saved A Kingdom The Battle of Lincoln, 1217
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Battle Of Lincoln 1217: The Forgotten Fight That Saved A Kingdom

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
The Battle of Lincoln, fought on 20 May 1217, was one of the most important battles in...
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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)

Liz Stone June 10, 2026 0
Few Tudor relationships were as fascinating, dangerous or unpredictable as the bond between Henry VIII and Thomas...
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Elden Ring Frost Builds Explained: How To Freeze Your Enemies Before They Ruin Your Day Elden Ring Frost Builds
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Elden Ring Frost Builds Explained: How To Freeze Your Enemies Before They Ruin Your Day

Liz Stone June 10, 2026 0
Why Frost Builds Are So Powerful In Elden Ring Frost builds in Elden Ring are some of...
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Andúril: The Flame Of The West And The Sword That Reforged A Kingdom Andúril: The Flame Of The West
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Andúril: The Flame Of The West And The Sword That Reforged A Kingdom

Liz Stone June 10, 2026 0
Few fantasy weapons arrive carrying as much emotional baggage as Andúril. Most legendary swords get a dramatic...
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The Greatest Medieval Knights In History: Warriors Who Defined The Age Of Chivalry The Greatest Medieval Knights
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The Greatest Medieval Knights In History: Warriors Who Defined The Age Of Chivalry

Jayne Ellis June 9, 2026 0
The medieval knight is one of history’s most romanticised figures. Popular culture gives us gleaming armour, noble...
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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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