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The Almoravid–Almohad Conflicts
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The Almoravid–Almohad Conflicts (12th–13th Centuries)

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Mary Read: The Pirate Who Fought Like the Devil Himself

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The Battle of Manzikert (1071): The Day Byzantium Began to Crack

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Bernard of Clairvaux, The Monk Who Helped Shape Medieval Europe

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King Baldwin IV’s Family, Allies, and Rivals

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Bannerlord Factions Compared to Real History

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The Brethren of the Coast, Everything We Know

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The Strongest Targaryens in House of the Dragon

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Pirate Swords of the Golden Age, Cutlasses, Hangers and the Weapons That Ruled the Caribbean

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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy Katana
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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy

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The Five Great Swords Under Heaven, Japan’s Most Revered Blades Five Great Swords Under Heaven
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The Five Great Swords Under Heaven, Japan’s Most Revered Blades

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The Arming Sword: A Knightly Weapon of the Medieval Age Arming Sword
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The Arming Sword: A Knightly Weapon of the Medieval Age

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Baldur’s Gate 3 All Legendary Weapons Ranked

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Sekiro Tips and Tricks the Game Never Tells You Sekiro Tips and Tricks
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Sekiro Tips and Tricks the Game Never Tells You

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Where to Find Every Witcher Gear Diagram in The Witcher 3 Witcher 3: Every gear diagram
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Where to Find Every Witcher Gear Diagram in The Witcher 3

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CK3: Become the Pope Challenge

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Knightfall: A Critical Review of the Templar Drama

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The Almoravid–Almohad Conflicts (12th–13th Centuries)

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The struggle between the Almoravids and Almohads was not merely a dynastic quarrel between rival North African...
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Mary Read: The Pirate Who Fought Like the Devil Himself Mary Read
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Mary Read: The Pirate Who Fought Like the Devil Himself

Jayne Ellis May 18, 2026 0
Some pirates became legends because they were successful. Others because they were terrifying. Mary Read occupies a...
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The Battle of Manzikert (1071): The Day Byzantium Began to Crack Battle of Manzikert 1071
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The Battle of Manzikert (1071): The Day Byzantium Began to Crack

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The Battle of Manzikert has acquired a reputation somewhere between tragedy and political farce, which is fitting...
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Bernard of Clairvaux, The Monk Who Helped Shape Medieval Europe Bernard of Clairvaux
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Bernard of Clairvaux, The Monk Who Helped Shape Medieval Europe

Jayne Ellis May 18, 2026 0
Few medieval figures loom over the 12th century quite like Bernard of Clairvaux. Monk, reformer, political adviser,...
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The Black Guard of the Almohads, What We Know About the Caliphate’s Fearsome Slave Soldiers The Black Guard
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The Black Guard of the Almohads, What We Know About the Caliphate’s Fearsome Slave Soldiers

Jayne Ellis May 18, 2026 0
The medieval Islamic world produced no shortage of elite military formations, though few inspire quite the same...
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Vikings Plot Holes Fans Still Debate Best Vikings Series
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Vikings Plot Holes Fans Still Debate

Liz Stone May 18, 2026 0
There is something oddly comforting about watching Vikings completely ignore logic when it feels dramatic enough. This...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 All Legendary Weapons Ranked Baldur's Gate Legendary Weapons Ranked
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Baldur’s Gate 3 All Legendary Weapons Ranked

Liz Stone May 18, 2026 0
There is a very specific feeling in Baldur’s Gate 3 when a weapon description suddenly becomes suspiciously...
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Sekiro Tips and Tricks the Game Never Tells You Sekiro Tips and Tricks
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Sekiro Tips and Tricks the Game Never Tells You

Liz Stone May 17, 2026 0
Sekiro Is Trying to Rewire Your Brain The first few hours of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice feel...
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Calico Jack Rackham: The Pirate More Famous for His Flag and Crew Than His Fortune Calico Jack Rackham
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Calico Jack Rackham: The Pirate More Famous for His Flag and Crew Than His Fortune

Jayne Ellis May 17, 2026 0
There are pirates who terrified empires, pirates who seized fortunes beyond reason, and then there is Calico...
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What Was Wrong With Henry VIII? Henry VIII
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What Was Wrong With Henry VIII?

Jayne Ellis May 17, 2026 0
Few English kings have inspired more fascination, argument, or quietly horrified eyebrow raises than Henry VIII. School...
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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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