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Mind Flayer Powers in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Illithid Powers Guide, Every Mind-Flayer Trick Worth Using

Liz Stone May 9, 2026 0
Marshal Turenne
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Marshal Turenne: The Quiet Genius of France’s Battlefield

Jayne Ellis May 9, 2026 0
Cromwell's Ironsides
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The Ironsides, Cromwell’s Fearsome Cavalry of the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis May 9, 2026 0
Pendragon Cycle Guide
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Pendragon Cycle: A Guide to Major Clans, Tribes and Kingdoms

Liz Stone May 9, 2026 0
The Samnite Wars
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The Samnite Wars (343–290 BC), Rome Learns the Hard Way

Jayne Ellis May 9, 2026 0

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The Brethren of the Coast
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The Brethren of the Coast, Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis May 6, 2026 0
Strongest Targaryens
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The Strongest Targaryens in House of the Dragon

Liz Stone April 26, 2026 0
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The Most Famous Vikings in History

Jayne Ellis April 16, 2026 0
Historical Re-Enactment Events in the UK
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The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked

Matt Tait April 9, 2026 0

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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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The Deadliest Viking Weapons in History Deadliest Viking Weapons
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The Deadliest Viking Weapons in History

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Illithid Powers Guide, Every Mind-Flayer Trick Worth Using Mind Flayer Powers in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Illithid Powers Guide, Every Mind-Flayer Trick Worth Using

May 9, 2026 0
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Guide, Story, Endings, Characters and Secrets The Witcher - Blood and Wine
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The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Guide, Story, Endings, Characters and Secrets

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CK3 Ironman Mode Guide: How to Survive the Long Game Crusader Kings III: Ironman mode guide
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CK3 Ironman Mode Guide: How to Survive the Long Game

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Medieval Total War 3: What We Actually Know So Far Medieval Total War II
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Medieval Total War 3: What We Actually Know So Far

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Pendragon Cycle: A Guide to Major Clans, Tribes and Kingdoms Pendragon Cycle Guide
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Pendragon Cycle: A Guide to Major Clans, Tribes and Kingdoms

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House of the Dragon Villains Ranked, Who Really Runs Westeros? House of the Dragon Villains
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House of the Dragon Villains Ranked, Who Really Runs Westeros?

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The Last Kingdom Ending Explained in Detail The Last Kingdom Ending Explained
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The Last Kingdom Ending Explained in Detail

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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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Baldur’s Gate 3 Illithid Powers Guide, Every Mind-Flayer Trick Worth Using Mind Flayer Powers in Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Illithid Powers Guide, Every Mind-Flayer Trick Worth Using

Liz Stone May 9, 2026 0
If there is one mechanic in Baldur’s Gate 3 that perfectly captures the game’s whole “power at...
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Marshal Turenne: The Quiet Genius of France’s Battlefield Marshal Turenne
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Marshal Turenne: The Quiet Genius of France’s Battlefield

Jayne Ellis May 9, 2026 0
Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, better known as Marshal Turenne, rarely receives the same dramatic attention as...
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The Ironsides, Cromwell’s Fearsome Cavalry of the English Civil War Cromwell's Ironsides
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The Ironsides, Cromwell’s Fearsome Cavalry of the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis May 9, 2026 0
Few military formations from British history carry quite the same hard-edged reputation as the Ironsides. Even their...
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Pendragon Cycle: A Guide to Major Clans, Tribes and Kingdoms Pendragon Cycle Guide
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Pendragon Cycle: A Guide to Major Clans, Tribes and Kingdoms

Liz Stone May 9, 2026 0
The world of the Pendragon Cycle feels familiar at first glance. Arthurian legends, misty hills, kings and...
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The Samnite Wars (343–290 BC), Rome Learns the Hard Way The Samnite Wars
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The Samnite Wars (343–290 BC), Rome Learns the Hard Way

Jayne Ellis May 9, 2026 0
There is a tendency to picture early Rome as an unstoppable machine, steadily expanding with grim efficiency....
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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy Katana
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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy

Matt Tait May 8, 2026 0
The katana is one of the most recognisable swords in history. Even people with little interest in...
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Battle of Hattin (1187), The Day the Kingdom of Jerusalem Burned Battle of Hattin
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Battle of Hattin (1187), The Day the Kingdom of Jerusalem Burned

Jayne Ellis May 8, 2026 0
The Battle of Hattin stands among the most catastrophic defeats in medieval history. On 4 July 1187,...
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Akbar the Great: Empire, Steel, and Statecraft at its Peak Akbar the Great
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Akbar the Great: Empire, Steel, and Statecraft at its Peak

Jayne Ellis May 8, 2026 0
Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar remains one of those rulers who resists simple judgement. Conqueror, reformer, opportunist, patron, he...
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The Qajar Dynasty, Persia (1789 to 1925) Qajar-Dynasty
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The Qajar Dynasty, Persia (1789 to 1925)

Jayne Ellis May 8, 2026 0
There is something quietly tragic about the Qajar dynasty. It begins with blood and iron, a hard-won...
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Battle of Salzbach, 1675 Battle of Salzbach - Cannon
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Battle of Salzbach, 1675

Jayne Ellis May 8, 2026 0
The Battle of Salzbach in July 1675 was not a grand set piece like Blenheim or Rocroi,...
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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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