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Battle of Towton
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The Battle of Towton: England’s Bloodiest Day

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Battle of Reading 871
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Battle of Reading (871)

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Alfred - The Last Kingdom
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy

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Bannerlord best archers ranked
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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries

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Basil II of Byzantine
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Basil II: The Byzantine Emperor Who Broke Bulgaria and Rebuilt an Empire

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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

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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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Swords of the Napoleonic Era
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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War

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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion Mortuary Sword
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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion

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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War Swords of the Napoleonic Era
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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War

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What Is a Hanger Sword? Hanger Sword
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What Is a Hanger Sword?

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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries Bannerlord best archers ranked
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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries

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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay Norse Oath of Blood
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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Fighter Subclass Ranked for 2026 Baldur's Gate 3: Best Fighter Subclass
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Fighter Subclass Ranked for 2026

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Nioh 3 Best Starting Weapon Choice Explained Nioh 3: Best Starting Weapons
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Nioh 3 Best Starting Weapon Choice Explained

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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy Alfred - The Last Kingdom
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy

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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made HBO Rome
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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made

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Top Historical and Fantasy Sword-Fighting TV Shows by Emmy and BAFTA awards Best Historical and Fantasy Swordfighting TV shows
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The Women of The White Princess: Who Was the True Mastermind? The White Princess
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The Women of The White Princess: Who Was the True Mastermind?

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The Battle of Towton: England’s Bloodiest Day Battle of Towton
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The Battle of Towton: England’s Bloodiest Day

Jayne Ellis March 5, 2026 0
Few battles in English history carry the same grim reputation as the Battle of Towton, fought on...
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Battle of Reading (871) Battle of Reading 871
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Battle of Reading (871)

Jayne Ellis March 5, 2026 0
The Battle of Reading, fought in early January 871, sits at a fascinating point in the long...
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy Alfred - The Last Kingdom
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy

Liz Stone March 5, 2026 0
Kings rule the world of The Last Kingdom, but not all crowns carry the same weight. Some...
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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries Bannerlord best archers ranked
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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries

Liz Stone March 5, 2026 0
Archers in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord are the quiet tyrants of the battlefield. Infantry get the...
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Basil II: The Byzantine Emperor Who Broke Bulgaria and Rebuilt an Empire Basil II of Byzantine
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Basil II: The Byzantine Emperor Who Broke Bulgaria and Rebuilt an Empire

Jayne Ellis March 5, 2026 0
Byzantine history is crowded with dramatic personalities. Court schemers, soldier emperors, saints, and outright disasters. Yet few...
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Macedonian Companion Cavalry: The Elite Riders of Alexander the Great Macedonian Companion Cavalry
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Macedonian Companion Cavalry: The Elite Riders of Alexander the Great

Jayne Ellis March 5, 2026 0
Few military formations from antiquity have achieved the reputation of the Macedonian Companion Cavalry, known in Greek...
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Battle of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans make final stand Thermopylae
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Battle of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans make final stand

Matt Tait March 4, 2026 0
Few battles have lodged themselves in popular imagination quite like Thermopylae. A narrow pass in northern Greece...
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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made HBO Rome
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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made

Liz Stone March 4, 2026 0
There was a time when spending blockbuster film money on a television series felt reckless. Then along...
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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay Norse Oath of Blood
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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay

Liz Stone March 4, 2026 0
If you have even a mild weakness for longships, frostbitten landscapes and morally complicated warriors, Norse Oath...
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Battle of Stratton, 1643 Battle of Stratton
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Battle of Stratton, 1643

Jayne Ellis March 4, 2026 0
Cornwall’s Royalist Gamble That Paid Off The Battle of Stratton, fought on 16 May 1643 near the...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

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