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The Best Combat Arts in Sekiro

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Why Tom Hiddleston’s Henry V Worked So Well

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British Line Infantry

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Top 20 Famous Pirates Ranked by Notoriety

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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, Everything We Know

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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 Combat Arts in Sekiro Sekiro Combat Arts
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The Best Combat Arts in Sekiro

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Elden Ring Builds for Players Who Hate Magic Elden Ring Pure Melee Builds
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Elden Ring Builds for Players Who Hate Magic

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CK3: One County Challenge, How Far Can You Go? CK3 - One Country Challenge
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CK3: One County Challenge, How Far Can You Go?

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Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau: Which Medieval Slaughter Simulator Does It Better? Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau
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Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau: Which Medieval Slaughter Simulator Does It Better?

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Why Tom Hiddleston’s Henry V Worked So Well Tom Hiddleston Henry V
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Why Tom Hiddleston’s Henry V Worked So Well

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How Sharpe Handled Class in the British Army Sharpe TV Series
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How Sharpe Handled Class in the British Army

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Wuxia Genre guide: Films, TV Series & Key Works

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The Episode That Changed Everything in Rome Rome TV series
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The Episode That Changed Everything in Rome

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The Best Combat Arts in Sekiro Sekiro Combat Arts
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The Best Combat Arts in Sekiro

Liz Stone May 24, 2026 0
There is a very specific moment every Sekiro player experiences. You unlock a flashy new Combat Art,...
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Why Tom Hiddleston’s Henry V Worked So Well Tom Hiddleston Henry V
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Why Tom Hiddleston’s Henry V Worked So Well

Jayne Ellis May 24, 2026 0
There are some Shakespeare performances that feel polished. There are others that feel expensive. Then there are...
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British Line Infantry British Line Infantry
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British Line Infantry

Jayne Ellis May 24, 2026 0
The British Line Infantry was not glamorous. It did not charge with the theatrical swagger of hussars,...
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Almoravid Dynasty, North Africa and Spain (1040 to 1147), Everything We Know The Almoravids
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Almoravid Dynasty, North Africa and Spain (1040 to 1147), Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis May 24, 2026 0
The Almoravids are one of those dynasties that tend to get flattened into a footnote between “the...
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Battle of Bibracte (58 BCE), Caesar’s Gamble Against the Helvetii Battle of Bibracte
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Battle of Bibracte (58 BCE), Caesar’s Gamble Against the Helvetii

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The Battle of Bibracte was one of the defining clashes of the early Gallic Wars, fought in...
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British Light Dragoons British Light Dragoons
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British Light Dragoons

Jayne Ellis May 23, 2026 0
The British Light Dragoons occupy a curious place in military history. They were glamorous enough for paintings,...
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The Persian–Roman Wars (92 BC–627 AD): What We Know Yje Persian-Roman Wars
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The Persian–Roman Wars (92 BC–627 AD): What We Know

Jayne Ellis May 23, 2026 0
The wars between Rome and Persia lasted for more than seven centuries. That is longer than many...
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Almohad Dynasty, North Africa and Spain (1121 to 1269), Everything We Know Almohad Dynasty
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Almohad Dynasty, North Africa and Spain (1121 to 1269), Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis May 23, 2026 0
The Almohads are one of those dynasties that historians quietly become obsessed with. You begin by studying...
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Elden Ring Builds for Players Who Hate Magic Elden Ring Pure Melee Builds
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Elden Ring Builds for Players Who Hate Magic

Liz Stone May 23, 2026 0
There comes a point in every Elden Ring playthrough where somebody in a floppy hat vaporises a...
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How Sharpe Handled Class in the British Army Sharpe TV Series
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How Sharpe Handled Class in the British Army

Liz Stone May 23, 2026 0
There is a reason Sharpe still lands with audiences decades later. Yes, the battles are fun. Yes,...
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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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