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Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons Ranked
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Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked

Liz Stone September 18, 2026 0
Defender Sword - Dungeons & Dragons
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Defender in D&D: The Legendary Sword That Turns Attack into Armour

Liz Stone September 18, 2026 0
Stilicho Defends the Western Empire
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Stilicho: Rome’s Last Great Defender or Architect of Disaster?

Jayne Ellis September 18, 2026 0
Battle of Tanagra 457 BCE
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Battle of Tanagra 457 BCE: Sparta’s Costly Victory Over Athens

Jayne Ellis September 17, 2026 0
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Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan

Matt Tait September 17, 2026 0

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Anne Bonny - The facts you may not know behind the famous female pirate
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Anne Bonny: Facts You May Not Know About the Pirate Behind the Legend

Jayne Ellis September 14, 2026 0
Agincourt-battlefield
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Agincourt: What Made the Battlefield a Death Trap for the French?

Jayne Ellis September 13, 2026 0
Longsword vs Katana
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European Longsword vs Japanese Katana: Head to Head

Jayne Ellis September 12, 2026 0
Bannerlord Best Workshops
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Best Workshops in Bannerlord and Where to Build Them

Liz Stone August 25, 2026 0

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Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan chokutō
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Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan

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Ahenkwa Sword: The Ceremonial Blade of Akan Royal Authority Akan Ahenkwa ceremonial sword with broad curved blade and carved wooden hilt
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Ahenkwa Sword: The Ceremonial Blade of Akan Royal Authority

September 16, 2026 0
Billao Sword: The Somali Blade with a Distinctive Three-Pointed Hilt Traditional Somali billao short sword with a broad double-edged blade and three-pointed horn hilt
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Billao Sword: The Somali Blade with a Distinctive Three-Pointed Hilt

September 15, 2026 0
Dha Sword: History, Design and Collector’s Guide Dha Sword
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Dha Sword: History, Design and Collector’s Guide

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Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons Ranked
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Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked

September 18, 2026 0
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Story Explained Assassins Creed Black Flag Story Explained
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Story Explained

September 17, 2026 0
How to Protect Your Villages in Bannerlord Bannerlord: How to protect your villages
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How to Protect Your Villages in Bannerlord

September 16, 2026 0
Ghost of Tsushima Beginner’s Guide: Essential Tips Before You Start Ghost of Tsushima: Beiginner Guide
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Ghost of Tsushima Beginner’s Guide: Essential Tips Before You Start

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Every Dragon in House of the Dragon: Names, Riders and Fates Through Season 3 Dragons from House of the Dragon
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Every Dragon in House of the Dragon: Names, Riders and Fates Through Season 3

September 15, 2026 0
Vikings: Valhalla : A Bloody, Flawed and Entertaining Sequel Vikings: Valhalla
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Vikings: Valhalla : A Bloody, Flawed and Entertaining Sequel

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The Wheel of Time Explained: The One Power, Factions and Essential Lore The Wheel of Time Explained
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The Wheel of Time Explained: The One Power, Factions and Essential Lore

September 11, 2026 0
Xena’s Chakram: Powers, History and the Story Behind the Weapon Xena: Chakram
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Xena’s Chakram: Powers, History and the Story Behind the Weapon

September 8, 2026 0
Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons Ranked
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Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked

Liz Stone September 18, 2026 0
Ghost of Yōtei replaces the stance system from Ghost of Tsushima with a far more physical solution....
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Defender in D&D: The Legendary Sword That Turns Attack into Armour Defender Sword - Dungeons & Dragons
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Defender in D&D: The Legendary Sword That Turns Attack into Armour

Liz Stone September 18, 2026 0
Some legendary Dungeons & Dragons weapons announce themselves with flames, thunder or the trapped soul of someone...
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Stilicho: Rome’s Last Great Defender or Architect of Disaster? Stilicho Defends the Western Empire
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Stilicho: Rome’s Last Great Defender or Architect of Disaster?

Jayne Ellis September 18, 2026 0
Flavius Stilicho was the soldier who held the Western Roman Empire together while its emperor remained safely...
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Battle of Tanagra 457 BCE: Sparta’s Costly Victory Over Athens Battle of Tanagra 457 BCE
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Battle of Tanagra 457 BCE: Sparta’s Costly Victory Over Athens

Jayne Ellis September 17, 2026 0
The Battle of Tanagra in 457 BCE brought Athens and Sparta into direct conflict. Explore the forces,...
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Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan chokutō
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Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan

Matt Tait September 17, 2026 0
The chokutō belongs to a much earlier Japan than the familiar world of the samurai. Its straight...
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The Komnenian Dynasty: Byzantium’s Great Recovery, 1081 to 1185 Komnenian Dynasty
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The Komnenian Dynasty: Byzantium’s Great Recovery, 1081 to 1185

Jayne Ellis September 17, 2026 0
When Alexios I Komnenos seized Constantinople in 1081, the Byzantine Empire was in a dreadful condition. Much...
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Story Explained Assassins Creed Black Flag Story Explained
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Story Explained

Liz Stone September 17, 2026 0
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag follows Edward Kenway from selfish pirate to committed Assassin. Here is the...
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Psiloi: The Light Infantry of the Ancient Greek World Psiloi
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Psiloi: The Light Infantry of the Ancient Greek World

Jayne Ellis September 17, 2026 0
Psiloi were the lightly armed archers, slingers and javelinmen of Greek warfare. Fast, flexible and frequently underestimated,...
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How to Protect Your Villages in Bannerlord Bannerlord: How to protect your villages
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How to Protect Your Villages in Bannerlord

Liz Stone September 16, 2026 0
Villages support your recruits, food supply and regional economy. Learn how to intercept raiders, increase hearths and...
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Charles I of England: The King Who Lost His Crown and His Head Charles I
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Charles I of England: The King Who Lost His Crown and His Head

Jayne Ellis September 16, 2026 0
Charles I ruled England, Scotland and Ireland during one of the most destructive periods in British history....
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors
    by Jayne Ellis on August 27, 2026 at 11:07 am

    Buying an antique sword without first buying a few good books is an impressively expensive way to learn. The post Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building
    by Jayne Ellis on August 23, 2026 at 3:59 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts has a rather unusual relationship with books. In most combat sports, reading is supplementary. The post Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice
    by Matt Tait on August 12, 2026 at 11:31 am

    Buying an original Napoleonic sword is one of those collecting decisions where enthusiasm can become expensive remarkably quickly. The post Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
    by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm

    Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
    by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm

    From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.

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