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Medieval Creatures from Folklore: Monsters, Marvels and the Stories Behind Them

Jayne Ellis September 20, 2026 0
Emma of Normandy, Stormlit at Winchester
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Emma of Normandy: The Queen Who Survived England’s Conquests

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The Elder Scrolls Timeline: Where Skyrim Fits and What Happened Before It

Liz Stone September 20, 2026 0
M1860 light cavalry sabre
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M1860 Light Cavalry Sabre: The Civil War Cavalry Sword

Matt Tait September 20, 2026 0
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Battle of Himera, 480 BCE: How Gelon Defeated Carthage in Sicily

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Anne Bonny - The facts you may not know behind the famous female pirate
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Anne Bonny: Facts You May Not Know About the Pirate Behind the Legend

Jayne Ellis September 14, 2026 0
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Agincourt: What Made the Battlefield a Death Trap for the French?

Jayne Ellis September 13, 2026 0
Longsword vs Katana
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European Longsword vs Japanese Katana: Head to Head

Jayne Ellis September 12, 2026 0
Bannerlord Best Workshops
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Best Workshops in Bannerlord and Where to Build Them

Liz Stone August 25, 2026 0

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M1860 Light Cavalry Sabre: The Civil War Cavalry Sword M1860 light cavalry sabre
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M1860 Light Cavalry Sabre: The Civil War Cavalry Sword

September 20, 2026 0
Cinquedea: The Broad-Bladed Sword of Renaissance Italy Renaissance-cinquedea
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Cinquedea: The Broad-Bladed Sword of Renaissance Italy

September 19, 2026 0
Akinakes: The Short Sword of the Scythians and Achaemenid Persians Persian Akinakes
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Akinakes: The Short Sword of the Scythians and Achaemenid Persians

September 18, 2026 0
Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan chokutō
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Chokutō: The Straight Sword of Ancient Japan

September 17, 2026 0

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The Elder Scrolls Timeline: Where Skyrim Fits and What Happened Before It Elder Scrolls Portal in Imperial City
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The Elder Scrolls Timeline: Where Skyrim Fits and What Happened Before It

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Ranni the Witch Explained: Story, Quest and Age of Stars Ending Ranni the Witch
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Ranni the Witch Explained: Story, Quest and Age of Stars Ending

September 19, 2026 0
Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons Ranked
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Ghost of Yōtei Best Weapons: Every Weapon Ranked

September 18, 2026 0
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Story Explained Assassins Creed Black Flag Story Explained
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Story Explained

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Spartacus Seasons Ranked Worst to Best: Every Series Rated Spartacus TV series - Every Series Ranked
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Spartacus Seasons Ranked Worst to Best: Every Series Rated

September 18, 2026 0
Every Dragon in House of the Dragon: Names, Riders and Fates Through Season 3 Dragons from House of the Dragon
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Every Dragon in House of the Dragon: Names, Riders and Fates Through Season 3

September 15, 2026 0
Vikings: Valhalla : A Bloody, Flawed and Entertaining Sequel Vikings: Valhalla
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Vikings: Valhalla : A Bloody, Flawed and Entertaining Sequel

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The Wheel of Time Explained: The One Power, Factions and Essential Lore The Wheel of Time Explained
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The Wheel of Time Explained: The One Power, Factions and Essential Lore

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Medieval Creatures from Folklore: Monsters, Marvels and the Stories Behind Them The Black Shuck
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Medieval Creatures from Folklore: Monsters, Marvels and the Stories Behind Them

Jayne Ellis September 20, 2026 0
A medieval creature might turn up in a sermon, a story told by the fire, a traveller’s...
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Emma of Normandy: The Queen Who Survived England’s Conquests Emma of Normandy, Stormlit at Winchester
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Emma of Normandy: The Queen Who Survived England’s Conquests

Jayne Ellis September 20, 2026 0
Emma of Normandy married two kings who had fought for the same throne. Her sons by each...
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The Elder Scrolls Timeline: Where Skyrim Fits and What Happened Before It Elder Scrolls Portal in Imperial City
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The Elder Scrolls Timeline: Where Skyrim Fits and What Happened Before It

Liz Stone September 20, 2026 0
If you started with Skyrim, Tamriel can feel like a place where every local argument is somehow...
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M1860 Light Cavalry Sabre: The Civil War Cavalry Sword M1860 light cavalry sabre
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M1860 Light Cavalry Sabre: The Civil War Cavalry Sword

Matt Tait September 20, 2026 0
The M1860 light cavalry sabre is the curved sword most closely associated with Union horsemen in the...
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Battle of Himera, 480 BCE: How Gelon Defeated Carthage in Sicily Battle of Himera
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Battle of Himera, 480 BCE: How Gelon Defeated Carthage in Sicily

Jayne Ellis September 20, 2026 0
In 480 BCE, a Carthaginian army marched on Himera, a Greek city on Sicily’s northern coast. The...
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Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry: Symbols, Stories and Secrets Bayeux Tapestry: Meaning, Secrets, Symbols
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Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry: Symbols, Stories and Secrets

Jayne Ellis September 20, 2026 0
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered chronicle of the Norman Conquest. At over 70 metres long, this...
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Ranni the Witch Explained: Story, Quest and Age of Stars Ending Ranni the Witch
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Ranni the Witch Explained: Story, Quest and Age of Stars Ending

Liz Stone September 19, 2026 0
Ranni the Witch can hand you a bell, invite you into a conspiracy and eventually ask you...
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Cinquedea: The Broad-Bladed Sword of Renaissance Italy Renaissance-cinquedea
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Cinquedea: The Broad-Bladed Sword of Renaissance Italy

Matt Tait September 19, 2026 0
The cinquedea looks as though a dagger began growing into a sword and stopped at a particularly...
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Khmer Dynasty of Angkor, Cambodia, 802 to 1431: Everything We Know Royal Procession at Angkor Dawn
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Khmer Dynasty of Angkor, Cambodia, 802 to 1431: Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis September 19, 2026 0
The Khmer civilisation centred on Angkor created one of the largest and most sophisticated urban landscapes of...
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Battle of Chalgrove Field: Prince Rupert’s Oxfordshire Victory Royalist Charge at Chalgrove Field
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Battle of Chalgrove Field: Prince Rupert’s Oxfordshire Victory

Jayne Ellis September 19, 2026 0
The Battle of Chalgrove Field was a sharp Royalist cavalry victory fought near Oxford on 18 June...
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  • Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors
    by Jayne Ellis on August 27, 2026 at 11:07 am

    Buying an antique sword without first buying a few good books is an impressively expensive way to learn. The post Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building
    by Jayne Ellis on August 23, 2026 at 3:59 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts has a rather unusual relationship with books. In most combat sports, reading is supplementary. The post Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice
    by Matt Tait on August 12, 2026 at 11:31 am

    Buying an original Napoleonic sword is one of those collecting decisions where enthusiasm can become expensive remarkably quickly. The post Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
    by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm

    Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
    by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm

    From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.

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