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Magical Creatures in Merlin
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Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin

Liz Stone February 12, 2026 0
King Ine of Wessex
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Ine of Wessex, Lawgiver, Warrior, and the King Who Gave Wessex Its Shape

Jayne Ellis February 12, 2026 0
medieval vampire lore
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Medieval Vampire Lore, Everything We Know (And Quite a Bit We Suspected)

Jayne Ellis February 12, 2026 0
Best Elden Ring builds level 100 plus
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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 100, Power With Purpose in the Late Game

Liz Stone February 12, 2026 0
Battle of Lake Poyang
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Battle of Lake Poyang (1363)

Jayne Ellis February 12, 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
Targaryen dynasty
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Full House of the Dragon Family Tree Chart: Targaryens Explained

Matt Tait September 2, 2025 0

Sword Types

The Macuahuitl: Aztec battle sword macuahuitl
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The Macuahuitl: Aztec battle sword

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Hofund: The Sword That Keeps the Door Shut Hofund
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Hofund: The Sword That Keeps the Door Shut

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Oakeshott Type XVIII Oakeshott Type XVIII Sword Guide
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Oakeshott Type XVIII

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Tyrfing – The Cursed Sword of Norse Legend Tyrfing
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Tyrfing – The Cursed Sword of Norse Legend

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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 100, Power With Purpose in the Late Game Best Elden Ring builds level 100 plus
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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 100, Power With Purpose in the Late Game

February 12, 2026 0
The Witcher 3: Best Choices and Consequences Witcher 3: Best Choices and the consequences
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The Witcher 3: Best Choices and Consequences

February 11, 2026 0
How to Command Armies Like a Pro in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Bannerlord - Command an Army guide
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How to Command Armies Like a Pro in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

February 10, 2026 0
Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle Sekiro, Best Builds
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Best Sekiro Builds for Every Playstyle

February 9, 2026 0

TV

Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin Magical Creatures in Merlin
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Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin

February 12, 2026 0
Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration Lagertha
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration

February 11, 2026 0
Rhaenyra Targaryen, Fire, Inheritance, and the Cost of Being First Rhaenyra Targaryen
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Rhaenyra Targaryen, Fire, Inheritance, and the Cost of Being First

February 10, 2026 0
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
Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin Magical Creatures in Merlin
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Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin

Liz Stone February 12, 2026 0
The world of Camelot in Merlin is not just swords, destiny and suspiciously dramatic torch lighting. It...
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Ine of Wessex, Lawgiver, Warrior, and the King Who Gave Wessex Its Shape King Ine of Wessex
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Ine of Wessex, Lawgiver, Warrior, and the King Who Gave Wessex Its Shape

Jayne Ellis February 12, 2026 0
Ine of Wessex ruled from 688 to 726, a span long enough to leave fingerprints on law,...
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Medieval Vampire Lore, Everything We Know (And Quite a Bit We Suspected) medieval vampire lore
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Medieval Vampire Lore, Everything We Know (And Quite a Bit We Suspected)

Jayne Ellis February 12, 2026 0
When people hear “vampire,” they tend to picture velvet capes, immaculate cheekbones, and a dramatic sensitivity to...
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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 100, Power With Purpose in the Late Game Best Elden Ring builds level 100 plus
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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 100, Power With Purpose in the Late Game

Liz Stone February 12, 2026 0
Reaching level 100 in Elden Ring feels rather like surviving a medieval siege. You are no longer...
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Battle of Lake Poyang (1363) Battle of Lake Poyang
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Battle of Lake Poyang (1363)

Jayne Ellis February 12, 2026 0
The Battle of Lake Poyang remains one of those moments in history where scale, audacity, and sheer...
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Battle of Cannae: Rome’s bloodiest day Battle of Cannae
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Battle of Cannae: Rome’s bloodiest day

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
Cannae is the battle that every military historian eventually circles back to. Fought in 216 BC during...
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What Is LARP? What is Live Action Role Play (LARP)?
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What Is LARP?

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
Live Action Role Playing, usually shortened to LARP, is what happens when storytelling stops being theoretical and...
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The Witcher 3: Best Choices and Consequences Witcher 3: Best Choices and the consequences
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The Witcher 3: Best Choices and Consequences

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
There are games that pretend your choices matter, and then there is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,...
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Battle of Cadsand (1337): England’s Sharp Opening Move Battle of Cadsand
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Battle of Cadsand (1337): England’s Sharp Opening Move

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
The Battle of Cadsand, fought in late 1337 on the island of Cadsand off the coast of...
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration Lagertha
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
Lagertha sits in that sweet spot between legend and longing. She is fierce, clever, and inconveniently hard...
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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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