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Macedonian Dynasty
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The Macedonian Dynasty: Byzantium at its Most Dangerous and Brilliant (867 to 1056)

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The Gallic Wars (58–50 BC), What We Know About Caesar’s Brutal Conquest of Gaul

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Every Arena in Spartacus Explained

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The Best Historical Swords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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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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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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The Strongest Targaryens in House of the Dragon

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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 Arming Sword: A Knightly Weapon of the Medieval Age Arming Sword
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The Arming Sword: A Knightly Weapon of the Medieval Age

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The Best Historical Swords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 KCD2 - Best Historical Swords
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The Best Historical Swords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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Bannerlord Factions Compared to Real History

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20 Ridiculous Ways Players Die in Chivalry 2 Ridiculous Ways Players Die in Chivalry 2
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20 Ridiculous Ways Players Die in Chivalry 2

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Every Arena in Spartacus Explained Spartacus Arena
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Every Arena in Spartacus Explained

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Margaret of Anjou, The Most Dangerous Woman in The Hollow Crown Margaret of Anjou hollow crown
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Margaret of Anjou, The Most Dangerous Woman in The Hollow Crown

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Faith, Folklore, and Superstition in Outlander Outlander, Faith and Folklore
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Faith, Folklore, and Superstition in Outlander

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Who Were the Seven Swordsmen? The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist
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Who Were the Seven Swordsmen?

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The Macedonian Dynasty: Byzantium at its Most Dangerous and Brilliant (867 to 1056) Macedonian Dynasty
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The Macedonian Dynasty: Byzantium at its Most Dangerous and Brilliant (867 to 1056)

Jayne Ellis May 13, 2026 0
The Macedonian Dynasty was one of those rare stretches in history where an empire seemed to remember...
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The Gallic Wars (58–50 BC), What We Know About Caesar’s Brutal Conquest of Gaul The-Gallic-Wars
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The Gallic Wars (58–50 BC), What We Know About Caesar’s Brutal Conquest of Gaul

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The Gallic Wars were not a single neat conflict. They were a decade of invasions, rebellions, massacres,...
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Every Arena in Spartacus Explained Spartacus Arena
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Every Arena in Spartacus Explained

Liz Stone May 13, 2026 0
There are two kinds of people watching Spartacus. The first group is there for the political scheming,...
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The Best Historical Swords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 KCD2 - Best Historical Swords
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The Best Historical Swords in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Liz Stone May 13, 2026 0
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has done something rare in modern gaming. It treats medieval weapons like actual...
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King Baldwin IV’s Family, Allies, and Rivals King Baldwin IV of Jeruselum
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King Baldwin IV’s Family, Allies, and Rivals

Jayne Ellis May 12, 2026 0
Baldwin IV of Jerusalem has drifted into legend as the “Leper King”, a tragic young ruler carrying...
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Margaret of Anjou, The Most Dangerous Woman in The Hollow Crown Margaret of Anjou hollow crown
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Margaret of Anjou, The Most Dangerous Woman in The Hollow Crown

Liz Stone May 12, 2026 0
There are characters in The Hollow Crown who feel tragic, noble, foolish, doomed, or quietly exhausted by...
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Prague Castle, Czech Republic: The Fortress That Watched Europe Change Prague Castle
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Prague Castle, Czech Republic: The Fortress That Watched Europe Change

Jayne Ellis May 12, 2026 0
Few castles in Europe feel quite as alive as Prague Castle. Some fortresses are beautiful ruins. Others...
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Bannerlord Factions Compared to Real History bannerlord-factions
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Bannerlord Factions Compared to Real History

Liz Stone May 12, 2026 0
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord does not exactly hide its inspirations. TaleWorlds essentially grabbed chunks of late...
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Siege of Granada (1491 to 1492), The Last Stand of Al-Andalus Siege of Granada
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Siege of Granada (1491 to 1492), The Last Stand of Al-Andalus

Jayne Ellis May 12, 2026 0
The Siege of Granada was not simply the capture of a city. It was the closing chapter...
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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

Jayne Ellis May 11, 2026 0
Pirates are often imagined swinging wildly across rigging with a shining cutlass between their teeth, which sounds...
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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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