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House of Flying Daggers
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House of Flying Daggers (2004): A Cinematic Masterpiece

Matt Tait February 9, 2026 0
Sekiro, Best Builds
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Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
Skyrim Warrior Builds
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Skyrim’s Most Powerful Warrior Builds (Updated for 2026)

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide
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Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
Mongol Cavalry
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Mongol Heavy and Light Cavalry Explained

Jayne Ellis February 9, 2026 0

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Sigurd The Dragon-Slayer
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Swords from Norse myth

Matt Tait February 5, 2025 0
Spartacus - Gods of the arena
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Spartacus: The Complete Series Timeline Explained

Liz Stone January 19, 2026 0
Best Workshops in Bannerlord
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Best Bannerlord Workshops and Where to Build Them (2026 Guide)

Liz Stone February 5, 2026 0
Bannerlord Smithing
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Bannerlord Smithing Guide 2026: Best Weapons, Builds, and Money Makers

Liz Stone January 22, 2026 0

Sword Types

Oakeshott Type XVIII Oakeshott Type XVIII Sword Guide
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Oakeshott Type XVIII

February 9, 2026 0
Tyrfing – The Cursed Sword of Norse Legend Tyrfing
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Tyrfing – The Cursed Sword of Norse Legend

February 8, 2026 0
Main Gauche Dagger Explained: History, Use, and Collecting Guide Main Gauche Dagger
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Main Gauche Dagger Explained: History, Use, and Collecting Guide

February 7, 2026 0
The Japanese Ken Sword Explained, Origins, Design, and Legacy Japanese Ken Sword
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The Japanese Ken Sword Explained, Origins, Design, and Legacy

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Gaming

Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle Sekiro, Best Builds
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Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle

February 9, 2026 0
Skyrim’s Most Powerful Warrior Builds (Updated for 2026) Skyrim Warrior Builds
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Skyrim’s Most Powerful Warrior Builds (Updated for 2026)

February 9, 2026 0
Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide
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Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide

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10 incredible swords from science fiction Best Sci-Fi Swords
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10 incredible swords from science fiction

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The Best Villains in Sharpe and Why They Mattered Colonel Henry Simmerson
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The Best Villains in Sharpe and Why They Mattered

February 9, 2026 0
The Wheel of Time Nations Explained The Wheel of Time - Nations Explained
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The Wheel of Time Nations Explained

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Best Historical Swordplay Dramas on Netflix (2026 Edition) best historical netflix tv
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Best Historical Swordplay Dramas on Netflix (2026 Edition)

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Religion, Fate, and the Gods in Rome HBO Rome Religion
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Religion, Fate, and the Gods in Rome

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House of Flying Daggers (2004): A Cinematic Masterpiece House of Flying Daggers
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House of Flying Daggers (2004): A Cinematic Masterpiece

Matt Tait February 9, 2026 0
Few films from the early 2000s feel as carefully constructed, or as quietly confident, as House of...
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Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle Sekiro, Best Builds
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Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
A sharper, smarter way to survive Ashina Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has aged like a blade that...
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Skyrim’s Most Powerful Warrior Builds (Updated for 2026) Skyrim Warrior Builds
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Skyrim’s Most Powerful Warrior Builds (Updated for 2026)

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
There is a reason warrior builds in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim never go out of fashion....
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Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide
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Nioh 2 Hidden Skills Guide

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
If you have put serious time into Nioh 2, you already know the game does not hand...
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Mongol Heavy and Light Cavalry Explained Mongol Cavalry
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Mongol Heavy and Light Cavalry Explained

Jayne Ellis February 9, 2026 0
The Mongol armies that burst out of the steppe in the thirteenth century were not a single...
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The Best Villains in Sharpe and Why They Mattered Colonel Henry Simmerson
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The Best Villains in Sharpe and Why They Mattered

Liz Stone February 9, 2026 0
One of the quiet strengths of Sharpe is how seriously it takes its villains. They are not...
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Oakeshott Type XVIII Oakeshott Type XVIII Sword Guide
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Oakeshott Type XVIII

Matt Tait February 9, 2026 0
The Oakeshott Type XVIII sits at the sharp end of late medieval sword design. It appears in...
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James I of Aragon, the Conqueror Who Built a Mediterranean Power James I of Aragon
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James I of Aragon, the Conqueror Who Built a Mediterranean Power

Jayne Ellis February 9, 2026 0
James I of Aragon was one of those rulers whose nickname feels earned rather than inherited. “The...
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Battle of Hingston Down Battle of Hingston Down 838
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Battle of Hingston Down

Jayne Ellis February 9, 2026 0
The Battle of Hingston Down, fought in 838, sits at a fault line in early medieval British...
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10 incredible swords from science fiction Best Sci-Fi Swords
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10 incredible swords from science fiction

Matt Tait February 8, 2026 0
Science fiction loves scale. Planet killers, galaxy sized empires, fleets blotting out stars. Yet when stories want...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the laws on Samurai Swords in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on January 17, 2026 at 7:36 am

    Samurai Swords and the Law in the UK Few weapons attract quite the same mixture of admiration, confusion, The post What are the laws on Samurai Swords in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

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