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Best Sword Combat Games
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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide

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Marathon Battlefield
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Battle of Marathon: A pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them

Liz Stone March 22, 2026 0
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The Reconquista (711–1492): A Long War of Faith, Power, and Survival

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French Carabiniers

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25 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (ranked)

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Top Historical and Fantasy Sword-Fighting TV Shows by Emmy and BAFTA awards

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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Nioh 3 - Best Builds
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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone February 28, 2026 0

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Most Famous Swords in History and Where They Are Today Seven branched sword
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Most Famous Swords in History and Where They Are Today

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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe Celtic Sword
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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe

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The Seax: The weapon of the Germanic Tribes Seax
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The Seax: The weapon of the Germanic Tribes

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The Medieval Falchion: A Complete Guide to Europe’s Cutting Sword Medieval Falchion
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The Medieval Falchion: A Complete Guide to Europe’s Cutting Sword

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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide Best Sword Combat Games
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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide

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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them Bannerlord Best Polearms
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide) Baldur's Gate Best Companions
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide)

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The Best Elden Ring Mods That Actually Change How You Play (2026) Elden Ring Mods
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The Best Elden Ring Mods That Actually Change How You Play (2026)

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Albion – The Sword from Robin of Sherwood Albion - Robin of Sherwood
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Albion – The Sword from Robin of Sherwood

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Deadliest Weapons in Spartacus TV Series Ranked and Explained Spartacus Gladius
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Deadliest Weapons in Spartacus TV Series Ranked and Explained

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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value The Tudors
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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value

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The White Queen: The Most Important Battles and How They Happened in Reality The White Queen Final Battle
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The White Queen: The Most Important Battles and How They Happened in Reality

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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide Best Sword Combat Games
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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide

Liz Stone March 22, 2026 0
Sword combat in games has quietly become one of the most satisfying mechanics in modern gaming. It...
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Battle of Marathon: A pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars Marathon Battlefield
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Battle of Marathon: A pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
The Battle of Marathon is one of those battles that seems almost too neat to be true....
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them Bannerlord Best Polearms
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them

Liz Stone March 22, 2026 0
Polearms in Mount and Blade II Bannerlord are not as clean as a sword, not as straightforward...
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The Reconquista (711–1492): A Long War of Faith, Power, and Survival Reconquista
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The Reconquista (711–1492): A Long War of Faith, Power, and Survival

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
The Reconquista is often presented as a single, sweeping crusade to reclaim Iberia. It was nothing of...
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French Carabiniers French Carabiniers
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French Carabiniers

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
A gleaming arm of Napoleon’s heavy cavalry, stubbornly brave and occasionally too visible for their own good...
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Carcassonne Castle: The Fortress That Refused to Fade Carcassonn
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Carcassonne Castle: The Fortress That Refused to Fade

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
There are castles that impress, and then there is Cité de Carcassonne. Dominating the landscape with a...
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Frederick II, The Stupor Mundi: (Un)Holy Emperor, Crusader, and Medieval Anomaly Emperor Frederick II
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Frederick II, The Stupor Mundi: (Un)Holy Emperor, Crusader, and Medieval Anomaly

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
Frederick II does not sit comfortably alongside other medieval rulers. He feels slightly out of place, as...
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Most Famous Swords in History and Where They Are Today Seven branched sword
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Most Famous Swords in History and Where They Are Today

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
It is one thing to talk about what a sword represents. It is another to look closely...
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Best Quotes from Kingdom of Heaven That Still Hit Hard Kingdom of Heaven - Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom
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Best Quotes from Kingdom of Heaven That Still Hit Hard

Liz Stone March 21, 2026 0
Some films fade after the credits. Kingdom of Heaven lingers, mostly because the dialogue has a habit...
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Battle of Legnica (1241): The Mongols at the Gates of Europe Battle of Legnica 1241
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Battle of Legnica (1241): The Mongols at the Gates of Europe

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
The Battle of Legnica, fought on 9 April 1241, sits in that uneasy corner of history where...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

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