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The War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282–1302)

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The Hardest Bosses in Sekiro and How to Beat Them Without Losing Your Mind

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The Most Famous Vikings in History

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

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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War

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Aztec Weapons the Spanish Were Not Ready For

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Aztec Weapons Compared to Maya Weapons: What We Really Know

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Bannerlord Enemy Lords Are Driving You Mad? Here’s How to Crush, Capture, and Outplay How to defeat rival lords
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Why the Targaryens Could Control Dragons

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The War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282–1302) Sicilian Vespers
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The War of the Sicilian Vespers (1282–1302)

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Rebellion, Revenge, and the Unravelling of Angevin Power There are few moments in medieval history where a...
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French Voltigeurs: Napoleon’s Agile Skirmishers in Detail French Voltigeurs
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French Voltigeurs: Napoleon’s Agile Skirmishers in Detail

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The French Voltigeurs were not supposed to exist for long. When first introduced under Napoleon Bonaparte, they...
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John Hawkwood: England’s Most Notorious Mercenary Captain in Italy John Hawkwood
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John Hawkwood: England’s Most Notorious Mercenary Captain in Italy

Jayne Ellis April 24, 2026 0
John Hawkwood is one of those figures who feels half historical, half myth. An Englishman who rose...
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The Hardest Bosses in Sekiro and How to Beat Them Without Losing Your Mind Sekiro Hardest bosses
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The Hardest Bosses in Sekiro and How to Beat Them Without Losing Your Mind

Liz Stone April 24, 2026 0
There is a moment in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice where you realise dodging is not going to...
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Battle of Bannockburn: Scotland’s Defining Victory Revisited Bannockburn
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Battle of Bannockburn: Scotland’s Defining Victory Revisited

Jayne Ellis April 23, 2026 0
There are battles that feel inevitable in hindsight, and then there is Bannockburn, which still feels slightly...
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The Most Accurate Historical Moments in Black Sails Black Sails best historical moments
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The Most Accurate Historical Moments in Black Sails

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There is a version of Black Sails that lives entirely in chaos and rum. Then there is...
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How to Counter Every Weapon in Chivalry 2 Chivalry II: Weapons counter guide
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How to Counter Every Weapon in Chivalry 2

Liz Stone April 23, 2026 0
Chivalry 2 looks like chaos at first glance. Steel everywhere, teammates screaming, someone throwing a chicken at...
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The Tang Dynasty: A Golden Age with Cracks Beneath the Silk Tang Dynasty
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The Tang Dynasty: A Golden Age with Cracks Beneath the Silk

Jayne Ellis April 23, 2026 0
The Tang Dynasty sits comfortably among the most admired periods in Chinese history, and not without reason....
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Hamilcar Barca: Carthage’s Relentless Strategist and the Making of Hannibal Hamilcar Barca
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Hamilcar Barca: Carthage’s Relentless Strategist and the Making of Hannibal

Jayne Ellis April 23, 2026 0
Hamilcar Barca does not enjoy the same immediate recognition as his son, yet without him there is...
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Everything We Know About The Rings of Power Season 3 Rings of Power Season 3
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Everything We Know About The Rings of Power Season 3

Liz Stone April 22, 2026 0
The end of Season 2 left Middle-earth in complete chaos. Celebrimbor is dead, Eregion has fallen, Sauron...
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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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