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There is something slightly surreal about finally talking about this as a real project rather than a...
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The Battle of Megiddo (c. 1457 BCE) Battle of Megiddo
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The Battle of Megiddo (c. 1457 BCE)

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There are battles that feel half remembered, hazy at the edges, and then there is Megiddo. Here,...
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Wheel of Time and Norse Mythology: Surprising Parallels Wheel of Time and Norse Mythology
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Wheel of Time and Norse Mythology: Surprising Parallels

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There is a moment, usually somewhere around the middle of The Wheel of Time, when it clicks....
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The Oldest Recorded Battles in History

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A historian’s attempt to untangle the first moments we can truly call “war” There is something faintly...
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The First Battle of Newbury sits in that category of engagements that neither side could afford, yet...
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CK3: Raiding for Profit and Power Crusader Kings 3 - Raiding Profit and Power
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CK3: Raiding for Profit and Power

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Raiding in Crusader Kings III feels a bit like getting away with something you absolutely should not...
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10 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Vikings Viking Raid
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10 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Vikings

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There is something oddly persistent about the Viking image. Horned helmets, wild screaming charges, a sort of...
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Egyptian New Kingdom Infantry (16th–11th centuries BCE) Egyptian New Kingdom Infantry
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Egyptian New Kingdom Infantry (16th–11th centuries BCE)

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There is a tendency to picture ancient Egyptian warfare as something ornamental, all painted chariots and heroic...
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Sir Thomas Fairfax: The Reluctant General Who Won a War Sir Thomas Fairfax
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Sir Thomas Fairfax: The Reluctant General Who Won a War

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Sir Thomas Fairfax has always struck me as one of those figures who seems slightly out of...
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Seven Swordsmen (2006) TV Series, A Wuxia Epic Worth Revisiting Seven Swordsmen 2005
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Seven Swordsmen (2006) TV Series, A Wuxia Epic Worth Revisiting

Liz Stone May 4, 2026 0
The 2006 adaptation of Seven Swordsmen sits in that space between sweeping historical drama and full-blown wuxia...
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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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