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Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart): One of the most feared Pirates of the Golden Age

Jayne Ellis May 20, 2026 0
A Knight wielding the Longsword in battle
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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel

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Norman Cavalry (11th–12th Centuries): Everything We Know

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Alp Aslan
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Alp Arslan, The Seljuk Sultan Who Broke an Empire’s Confidence

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Bannerlord Best Cities
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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked)

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King Baldwin IV of Jeruselum
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King Baldwin IV’s Family, Allies, and Rivals

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Bannerlord Factions Compared to Real History

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The Brethren of the Coast
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The Brethren of the Coast, Everything We Know

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The Strongest Targaryens in House of the Dragon

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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel A Knight wielding the Longsword in battle
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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel

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Pirate Swords of the Golden Age, Cutlasses, Hangers and the Weapons That Ruled the Caribbean Pirate sword of the Golden Age
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Pirate Swords of the Golden Age, Cutlasses, Hangers and the Weapons That Ruled the Caribbean

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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy Katana
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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy

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The Five Great Swords Under Heaven, Japan’s Most Revered Blades Five Great Swords Under Heaven
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The Five Great Swords Under Heaven, Japan’s Most Revered Blades

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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked) Bannerlord Best Cities
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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked)

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How to Master Archery in KCD2 KCD2 - How to Master Archery
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How to Master Archery in KCD2

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Baldur’s Gate 3 All Legendary Weapons Ranked Baldur's Gate Legendary Weapons Ranked
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Baldur’s Gate 3 All Legendary Weapons Ranked

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Sekiro Tips and Tricks the Game Never Tells You Sekiro Tips and Tricks
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Sekiro Tips and Tricks the Game Never Tells You

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House of the Dragon Heroes Ranked, From Noble Legends to Beautiful Disasters House of the Dragon Heroes (Ranked)
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House of the Dragon Heroes Ranked, From Noble Legends to Beautiful Disasters

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Vikings Plot Holes Fans Still Debate Best Vikings Series
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Vikings Plot Holes Fans Still Debate

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The Complete History of House Stark

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Knightfall: A Critical Review of the Templar Drama Knightfall
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Knightfall: A Critical Review of the Templar Drama

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Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart): One of the most feared Pirates of the Golden Age Black Bart
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Bartholomew Roberts (Black Bart): One of the most feared Pirates of the Golden Age

Jayne Ellis May 20, 2026 0
There are pirates, and then there is Bartholomew Roberts. Most people picture pirates as drunken opportunists with...
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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel A Knight wielding the Longsword in battle
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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel

Matt Tait May 20, 2026 0
Plate armour changed everything. Once knights began wrapping themselves in hardened steel during the late medieval period,...
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Norman Cavalry (11th–12th Centuries): Everything We Know Norman Cavalry
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Norman Cavalry (11th–12th Centuries): Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis May 20, 2026 0
The Norman cavalryman has become one of the defining military figures of the Middle Ages. Conical helmet,...
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Alp Arslan, The Seljuk Sultan Who Broke an Empire’s Confidence Alp Aslan
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Alp Arslan, The Seljuk Sultan Who Broke an Empire’s Confidence

Jayne Ellis May 20, 2026 0
Few rulers changed the balance of medieval power as dramatically as Alp Arslan. His victory at Manzikert...
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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked) Bannerlord Best Cities
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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked)

Liz Stone May 20, 2026 0
There comes a point in every Bannerlord campaign where you stop thinking like a wandering mercenary and...
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Battle of Varna (1444): The Crusade That Collapsed in a Single Afternoon Battle of Varna
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Battle of Varna (1444): The Crusade That Collapsed in a Single Afternoon

Jayne Ellis May 20, 2026 0
The Battle of Varna sits in that uncomfortable corner of medieval history where bravery and catastrophe become...
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Rollo: Founder of Normandy Rollo
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Rollo: Founder of Normandy

Jayne Ellis May 19, 2026 0
Rollo occupies that place between history and saga where certainty begins to wobble. He was a Viking...
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House of the Dragon Heroes Ranked, From Noble Legends to Beautiful Disasters House of the Dragon Heroes (Ranked)
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House of the Dragon Heroes Ranked, From Noble Legends to Beautiful Disasters

Liz Stone May 19, 2026 0
Heroism in House of the Dragon is a complicated thing. Westeros is not exactly a healthy place...
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Byzantine Tagmata, Everything We Know About the Empire’s Elite Regiments Byzantine Tagmata
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Byzantine Tagmata, Everything We Know About the Empire’s Elite Regiments

Jayne Ellis May 19, 2026 0
The Byzantine Empire loved paperwork, ceremony, gold embroidery, and theological arguments that could somehow turn into street...
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How to Master Archery in KCD2 KCD2 - How to Master Archery
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How to Master Archery in KCD2

Liz Stone May 19, 2026 0
Archery in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II feels less like becoming Robin Hood and more like being handed...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • 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.

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