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Biggest Ancient Wars
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Biggest Wars of the Ancient World: 20 Conflicts That Changed History

Matt Tait October 25, 2026 0
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Rome on HBO: The Brutal, Brilliant Series That Deserved More

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Harald Bluetooth: Everything We Know About Denmark’s Viking King

Jayne Ellis October 25, 2026 0
Reconstructed Fulham-type Roman gladius and scabbard on a wooden table
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Fulham-Type Gladius: Rome’s Long-Pointed Short Sword

Matt Tait October 25, 2026 0
Historical reconstruction of Swedish cavalry and pike-and-shot infantry fighting through smoke at Lützen in 1632.
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Battle of Lützen, 1632: Victory at the Cost of a King

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Famous Vampires
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Famous Vampires in History and Literature: Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis October 3, 2026 0
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Sword Types Chart: A Guide by Region and Historical Period

Matt Tait September 28, 2026 0
The Battle of Hastings
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The Battle of Hastings: Facts, Myths and What Really Happened in 1066

Jayne Ellis September 27, 2026 0
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10 Most Historically Accurate Medieval Games, Ranked for 2026

Liz Stone September 27, 2026 0

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Fulham-Type Gladius: Rome’s Long-Pointed Short Sword Reconstructed Fulham-type Roman gladius and scabbard on a wooden table
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Fulham-Type Gladius: Rome’s Long-Pointed Short Sword

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Petersen Type Z – Viking Age Sword Petersen Type Z
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Petersen Type Z – Viking Age Sword

October 24, 2026 0
Kriegsmesser: History, Design and the European War Knife Kriegsmesser
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Kriegsmesser: History, Design and the European War Knife

October 23, 2026 0
Ayda Katti: History, Design and Collector’s Guide to the Coorg Sword Ayda Katti
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Ayda Katti: History, Design and Collector’s Guide to the Coorg Sword

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How Terrain and Weather Affect Battles in Levy & Lance Levy & Lance - Medieval Warfare, Weather and and Trerrain
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How Terrain and Weather Affect Battles in Levy & Lance

October 25, 2026 0
Black Flag: Best Side Missions Ranked Black Flag Side Missions Ranked
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Black Flag: Best Side Missions Ranked

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Skyrim Dragonborn Explained: Origins, History and the Last Dragonborn Skyrim: The Dragonborn history
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Skyrim Dragonborn Explained: Origins, History and the Last Dragonborn

October 23, 2026 0
Isshin, the Sword Saint: Sekiro’s Final Boss Explained Isshin, the Sword Saint
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Isshin, the Sword Saint: Sekiro’s Final Boss Explained

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Rome on HBO: The Brutal, Brilliant Series That Deserved More Rome HBO television series
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Rome on HBO: The Brutal, Brilliant Series That Deserved More

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Celebrimbor and the Forging of the Rings: What the Show Got Right Celebrimbor and the Forging of the Rings
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Celebrimbor and the Forging of the Rings: What the Show Got Right

October 19, 2026 0
The Last Kingdom: The Real History of the Saxon-Viking Wars the last kingdom - Saxon Dane wars
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The Last Kingdom: The Real History of the Saxon-Viking Wars

October 17, 2026 0
How Spartacus Changed Historical Drama on TV Spartacus TV series
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How Spartacus Changed Historical Drama on TV

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Biggest Wars of the Ancient World: 20 Conflicts That Changed History Biggest Ancient Wars
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Biggest Wars of the Ancient World: 20 Conflicts That Changed History

Matt Tait October 25, 2026 0
An ancient army could win a battle in an afternoon and spend the next twenty years discovering...
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Rome on HBO: The Brutal, Brilliant Series That Deserved More Rome HBO television series
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Rome on HBO: The Brutal, Brilliant Series That Deserved More

Liz Stone October 25, 2026 0
HBO’s Rome combines exceptional performances with ruthless politics and an absorbing ancient city. Its historical liberties and...
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Harald Bluetooth: Everything We Know About Denmark’s Viking King Harald Bluetooth
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Harald Bluetooth: Everything We Know About Denmark’s Viking King

Jayne Ellis October 25, 2026 0
Harald Bluetooth wanted posterity to remember three things: he had won Denmark, held power over Norway and...
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Fulham-Type Gladius: Rome’s Long-Pointed Short Sword Reconstructed Fulham-type Roman gladius and scabbard on a wooden table
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Fulham-Type Gladius: Rome’s Long-Pointed Short Sword

Matt Tait October 25, 2026 0
The Fulham-type gladius is a Roman short sword distinguished by its relatively straight blade edges and elongated...
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Battle of Lützen, 1632: Victory at the Cost of a King Historical reconstruction of Swedish cavalry and pike-and-shot infantry fighting through smoke at Lützen in 1632.
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Battle of Lützen, 1632: Victory at the Cost of a King

Jayne Ellis October 25, 2026 0
The Battle of Lützen, fought on 16 November 1632, ended with the Swedish-led army holding the battlefield...
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How Terrain and Weather Affect Battles in Levy & Lance Levy & Lance - Medieval Warfare, Weather and and Trerrain
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How Terrain and Weather Affect Battles in Levy & Lance

Liz Stone October 25, 2026 0
An expensive cavalry company, a clear target and a very confident plan. Then you notice the ploughed...
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Battle of Meung-sur-Loire, 1429: Joan of Arc and the Fight for the Bridge Historical reconstruction of Joan of Arc and French troops approaching the fortified bridge at Meung-sur-Loire in 1429.
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Battle of Meung-sur-Loire, 1429: Joan of Arc and the Fight for the Bridge

Jayne Ellis October 24, 2026 0
On 15 June 1429, a French army accompanied by Joan of Arc captured the fortified bridge at...
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Greatest Medieval Commanders: Five Leaders Who Changed Warfare Greatest Medieval Generals
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Greatest Medieval Commanders: Five Leaders Who Changed Warfare

Matt Tait October 24, 2026 0
A medieval commander could possess an excellent sword, an impressive pedigree and enough confidence to alarm everyone...
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Ancient Battle Tactics: How Armies Fought and Won Ancient battle tactics
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Ancient Battle Tactics: How Armies Fought and Won

Matt Tait October 24, 2026 0
An ancient battle could turn on a gap opening between units, a cavalry force arriving at the...
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Petersen Type Z – Viking Age Sword Petersen Type Z
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Petersen Type Z – Viking Age Sword

Matt Tait October 24, 2026 0
The Petersen Type Z sword belongs to the closing centuries of the Viking Age, when familiar lobed...
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  • Collecting Chinese Swords in the UK: Prices, Authenticity and Buying Guide
    by Matt Tait on October 20, 2026 at 12:09 pm

    Chinese swords can be rewarding objects to collect, but they demand a little more patience than an auction The post Collecting Chinese Swords in the UK: Prices, Authenticity and Buying Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction
    by Matt Tait on September 29, 2026 at 1:55 pm

    Some swords are expensive because of their materials. Others are valuable because a famous hand once held them. The post The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One
    by Jayne Ellis on September 22, 2026 at 5:37 pm

    A HEMA sparring sword has a difficult role. It must resemble a historical weapon closely enough to teach The post HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One appeared first on 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.

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