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Ching Shih
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Ching Shih: The Pirate Queen Who Terrified the South China Sea

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Top 20 Famous Pirates Ranked by Notoriety

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Wuxia Genre guide: Films, TV Series & Key Works

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Norwegian Leidang Infantry (11th–13th Centuries)

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Battle of Svolder, c. 1000

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King Baldwin IV of Jeruselum
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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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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel A Knight wielding the Longsword in battle
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Armour-Piercing Swords: The Blades Built to Break Steel

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Pirate Swords of the Golden Age, Cutlasses, Hangers and the Weapons That Ruled the Caribbean Pirate sword of the Golden Age
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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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CK3: One County Challenge, How Far Can You Go? CK3 - One Country Challenge
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CK3: One County Challenge, How Far Can You Go?

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Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau: Which Medieval Slaughter Simulator Does It Better? Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau
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Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau: Which Medieval Slaughter Simulator Does It Better?

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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked) Bannerlord Best Cities
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The Best Cities in Bannerlord (Ranked)

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How to Master Archery in KCD2

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The Episode That Changed Everything in Rome Rome TV series
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The Episode That Changed Everything in Rome

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House of the Dragon Heroes Ranked, From Noble Legends to Beautiful Disasters House of the Dragon Heroes (Ranked)
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House of the Dragon Heroes Ranked, From Noble Legends to Beautiful Disasters

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Vikings Plot Holes Fans Still Debate Best Vikings Series
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Vikings Plot Holes Fans Still Debate

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Ching Shih: The Pirate Queen Who Terrified the South China Sea Ching Shih
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Ching Shih: The Pirate Queen Who Terrified the South China Sea

Jayne Ellis May 22, 2026 0
Few figures in pirate history inspire quite the same mixture of admiration, disbelief, and quiet panic as...
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Top 20 Famous Pirates Ranked by Notoriety Most Famous Pirates
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Top 20 Famous Pirates Ranked by Notoriety

Jayne Ellis May 22, 2026 0
Not every pirate became legendary. Thousands operated across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and South China Sea,...
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Wuxia Genre guide: Films, TV Series & Key Works Wuxia genre guide
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Wuxia Genre guide: Films, TV Series & Key Works

Matt Tait May 22, 2026 0
Wuxia is one of those genres people recognise before they can even pronounce it properly. Someone leaps...
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Norwegian Leidang Infantry (11th–13th Centuries) Leidang infantry
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Norwegian Leidang Infantry (11th–13th Centuries)

Jayne Ellis May 22, 2026 0
The Norwegian Leidang infantry sat at the heart of medieval Norway’s military system for centuries, yet they...
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Battle of Svolder, c. 1000 Battle of Svolder
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Battle of Svolder, c. 1000

Jayne Ellis May 22, 2026 0
The Battle of Svolder sits somewhere between hard history and Viking legend, which is precisely why historians...
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CK3: One County Challenge, How Far Can You Go? CK3 - One Country Challenge
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CK3: One County Challenge, How Far Can You Go?

Liz Stone May 22, 2026 0
There is something deeply funny about trying to build a medieval superpower from one muddy little county...
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What Is Tamahagane Steel? The Metal Behind the Samurai Sword Tamahagane steel
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What Is Tamahagane Steel? The Metal Behind the Samurai Sword

Jayne Ellis May 21, 2026 0
There are few materials in military history wrapped in as much mystique as tamahagane steel. Mention it...
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Las Navas de Tolosa (1212): The Battle That Broke Almohad Power in Iberia Las Navas de Tolosa
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Las Navas de Tolosa (1212): The Battle That Broke Almohad Power in Iberia

Jayne Ellis May 21, 2026 0
The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, fought on 16 July 1212, sits among the most consequential...
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The Episode That Changed Everything in Rome Rome TV series
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The Episode That Changed Everything in Rome

Liz Stone May 21, 2026 0
There are TV episodes that feel important while you are watching them. Then there are episodes that...
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Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau: Which Medieval Slaughter Simulator Does It Better? Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau
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Chivalry 2 vs Mordhau: Which Medieval Slaughter Simulator Does It Better?

Liz Stone May 21, 2026 0
If you have spent more than five minutes in either Chivalry 2 or Mordhau, you already know...
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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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