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Famous Pirate Mutinies: Power, Betrayal, and the Thin Line Between Order and Chaos

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Marcus Licinius Crassus: Rome’s Richest Man and Its Most Misjudged General

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The War of the Breton Succession (1341–1364): A Dynastic Feud that Became a Proxy War

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The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked

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Best Bannerlord Mods for Better Combat AI in 2026

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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 Deadliest Viking Weapons in History

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Songye Ceremonial Sword

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How Historically Accurate Is Chivalry 2?

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KCD2: Who Are the Cumans? A Historical Look at the Game’s Raiders Kingdom Come - Cumans history
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KCD2: Who Are the Cumans? A Historical Look at the Game’s Raiders

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Greatest One-Liners in Spartacus

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The Best Guest Characters in the Sharpe Series

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How Rome Humanised Ancient History

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Famous Pirate Mutinies: Power, Betrayal, and the Thin Line Between Order and Chaos Pirate Mutiny
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Famous Pirate Mutinies: Power, Betrayal, and the Thin Line Between Order and Chaos

Jayne Ellis May 4, 2026 0
Mutiny sits at the heart of pirate mythology, though the reality is less romantic and far more...
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Nioh 3 Historical Figures and Inspirations nioh historical figures
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Nioh 3 Historical Figures and Inspirations

Liz Stone May 4, 2026 0
The Real History Behind the Demons If you have spent any time with the Nioh series, you...
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Marcus Licinius Crassus: Rome’s Richest Man and Its Most Misjudged General Marcus Licinius Crassus
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Marcus Licinius Crassus: Rome’s Richest Man and Its Most Misjudged General

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Marcus Licinius Crassus has the awkward distinction of being both one of Rome’s most powerful men and...
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The War of the Breton Succession (1341–1364): A Dynastic Feud that Became a Proxy War War of the Breton Succession
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The War of the Breton Succession (1341–1364): A Dynastic Feud that Became a Proxy War

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The War of the Breton Succession began as a family dispute and ended as something far more...
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What Was the New Model Army New Model Army
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What Was the New Model Army

Jayne Ellis May 4, 2026 0
The New Model Army was not simply another force raised in the long tradition of English warfare....
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How Historically Accurate Is Chivalry 2? Chivalry 2 - Realism
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How Historically Accurate Is Chivalry 2?

Liz Stone May 3, 2026 0
There’s a moment in Chivalry 2 where you sprint headfirst into a screaming mob, swing wildly, and...
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Battle of Poitiers: The Black Prince and a war without end Battle of Poitiers
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Battle of Poitiers: The Black Prince and a war without end

Matt Tait May 3, 2026 0
A king captured in open battle, a cavalry charge broken on uneven ground, and a smaller army...
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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

Matt Tait May 3, 2026 0
The arming sword sits at the centre of medieval European warfare. It is the weapon most people...
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Charles V of France, The King Who Rebuilt a Broken Crown Charles V of France
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Charles V of France, The King Who Rebuilt a Broken Crown

Jayne Ellis May 3, 2026 0
Charles V of France, known as Charles the Wise, did not win his reputation through spectacle. He...
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What Happened to the Children of Henry VIII? Henry VIII Children
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What Happened to the Children of Henry VIII?

Jayne Ellis May 3, 2026 0
Henry VIII spent much of his reign worrying about succession, yet the fates of his children feel...
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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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