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Cardinal Wolsey
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Cardinal Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Nearly Ruled England

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026 0
Folded Steel and the Katana
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The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know

Matt Tait April 18, 2026 0
Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro
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How to Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro Without Losing Your Mind

Liz Stone April 18, 2026 0
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Battle of Durbe (1260): The Defeat That Shook the Teutonic Order

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The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock and the Making of England’s Most Famous Medieval Warrior

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The Most Famous Vikings in History

Jayne Ellis April 16, 2026 0
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The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked

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Bannerlord best mods for combat AI
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Best Bannerlord Mods for Better Combat AI in 2026

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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

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The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know Folded Steel and the Katana
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The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know

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Aztec Weapons Compared to Maya Weapons: What We Really Know Aztec vs Maya Weapons
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Aztec Weapons Compared to Maya Weapons: What We Really Know

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European types of swords: List by Era European Sword Types
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European types of swords: List by Era

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Seven Famous Swords from the American Civil War Famous American Civil Wa - Swords
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Seven Famous Swords from the American Civil War

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How to Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro Without Losing Your Mind

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The 20 Most Powerful Fantasy Swords Ever, Ranked Most Powerful Fantasy Sword
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The 20 Most Powerful Fantasy Swords Ever, Ranked

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Rogue Build Guide: The Strongest Assassin and Thief Setup Best Rogue Builds
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Rogue Build Guide: The Strongest Assassin and Thief Setup

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Nioh 3 Hidden Skills and Secret Abilities: Every Secret Worth Hunting Down Nioh 3 - hidden skills and abiliies and where to find them
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Nioh 3 Hidden Skills and Secret Abilities: Every Secret Worth Hunting Down

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The Best Samurai TV Series Ranked

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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

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The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess The White Queen
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The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

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Hidden Details You Missed in Black Sails Black Sails Opening Credits
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Hidden Details You Missed in Black Sails

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Cardinal Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Nearly Ruled England Cardinal Wolsey
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Cardinal Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Nearly Ruled England

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026 0
Cardinal Wolsey remains one of the most fascinating figures in Tudor England. He was not a king,...
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The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know Folded Steel and the Katana
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The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know

Matt Tait April 18, 2026 0
There are few ideas in weapon history more romantic, or more stubborn, than the claim that the...
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How to Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro Without Losing Your Mind Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro
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How to Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro Without Losing Your Mind

Liz Stone April 18, 2026 0
Few bosses in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice feel as personal as Genichiro Ashina. He is fast, aggressive,...
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Battle of Durbe (1260): The Defeat That Shook the Teutonic Order Battle of Durbe
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Battle of Durbe (1260): The Defeat That Shook the Teutonic Order

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026 0
The Battle of Durbe, fought on 13 July 1260 near Lake Durbe in present-day Latvia, was one...
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The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock and the Making of England’s Most Famous Medieval Warrior The Black prince
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The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock and the Making of England’s Most Famous Medieval Warrior

Jayne Ellis April 17, 2026 0
Edward of Woodstock, better known to history as the Black Prince, remains one of the most compelling...
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The 20 Most Powerful Fantasy Swords Ever, Ranked Most Powerful Fantasy Sword
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The 20 Most Powerful Fantasy Swords Ever, Ranked

Liz Stone April 17, 2026 0
Fantasy swords have a bad habit of being wildly impractical and completely irresistible. Give a hero a...
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Fritigern: The Gothic King Who Broke Rome at Adrianople Fritigern the Gothic King
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Fritigern: The Gothic King Who Broke Rome at Adrianople

Jayne Ellis April 17, 2026 0
Fritigern remains one of the most elusive and fascinating figures of late antiquity. He appears suddenly in...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Rogue Build Guide: The Strongest Assassin and Thief Setup Best Rogue Builds
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Rogue Build Guide: The Strongest Assassin and Thief Setup

Liz Stone April 17, 2026 0
There are two kinds of Baldur’s Gate 3 players. The first proudly walks through the front door...
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Battle of the Gulf of Naples (1284): The Naval Disaster that Shattered Angevin Power Battle of the Gulf of Naples
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Battle of the Gulf of Naples (1284): The Naval Disaster that Shattered Angevin Power

Jayne Ellis April 17, 2026 0
The Battle of the Gulf of Naples, fought on 5 June 1284, was one of the decisive...
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Aztec Weapons Compared to Maya Weapons: What We Really Know Aztec vs Maya Weapons
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Aztec Weapons Compared to Maya Weapons: What We Really Know

Jayne Ellis April 17, 2026 0
The Aztecs and the Maya are often bundled together in popular culture, usually somewhere between a feathered...
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  • 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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