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The Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE): The Clash of Empires

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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War

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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines kampilan sword
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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines

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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion Mortuary Sword
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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion

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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War Swords of the Napoleonic Era
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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War

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Elden Ring Timeline Explained: The Complete History of the Lands Between

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Nioh 3 Combat Guide for New Players: Survive Your First Battles Nioh 3 Combat Guide
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Every Faction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Explained KCD2 - Factions
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Every Faction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Explained

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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries Bannerlord best archers ranked
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Is Vikings Historically Accurate? What the Hit Series Gets Right and Wrong

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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy Alfred - The Last Kingdom
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy

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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made

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The Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE): The Clash of Empires Battle of Gaugamela
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The Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE): The Clash of Empires

Jayne Ellis March 7, 2026 0
The Battle That Made Alexander the Great Few battles in ancient history feel quite as decisive as...
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Elden Ring Timeline Explained: The Complete History of the Lands Between Elden Ring Timeline
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Elden Ring Timeline Explained: The Complete History of the Lands Between

Liz Stone March 7, 2026 0
The world of Elden Ring does not hand you its story neatly. Instead it scatters fragments across...
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Nioh 3 Combat Guide for New Players: Survive Your First Battles Nioh 3 Combat Guide
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Nioh 3 Combat Guide for New Players: Survive Your First Battles

Liz Stone March 7, 2026 0
If Nioh 3 is your first trip into Team Ninja’s particular brand of chaos, welcome. You are...
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The Hedge Knights of Westeros Explained Hedge Knight of Westeros
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The Hedge Knights of Westeros Explained

Liz Stone March 7, 2026 0
What Is a Hedge Knight? A hedge knight in Westeros is exactly what the name suggests. A...
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The Longest Battles in Medieval History Longest Battles in Medieval History: Sieges and Wars
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The Longest Battles in Medieval History

Jayne Ellis March 7, 2026 0
When Medieval Warfare Refused to End Medieval battles are often imagined as chaotic clashes that ended within...
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The Libyan Invasion of Egypt (c.1208 BC) Libyan Invasion of Egypt
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The Libyan Invasion of Egypt (c.1208 BC)

Jayne Ellis March 7, 2026 0
A Border War that Became a Test of the New Kingdom Late in the thirteenth century BC...
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Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor Who Fought on Rome’s Northern Frontier Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor Who Fought on Rome’s Northern Frontier

Jayne Ellis March 7, 2026 0
Few Roman emperors leave behind a reputation that feels genuinely human. Marcus Aurelius does. He ruled from...
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Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) The final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte Battle of Waterloo
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Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) The final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte

Matt Tait March 6, 2026 0
Few battles have such a clean sense of finality. On the evening of 18 June 1815, the...
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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines kampilan sword
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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines

Matt Tait March 6, 2026 0
Few Southeast Asian weapons look as dramatic as the Kampilan. Long, slightly widening toward the tip and...
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Every Faction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Explained KCD2 - Factions
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Every Faction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Explained

Liz Stone March 6, 2026 0
Medieval Bohemia is not exactly the place for quiet evenings and polite disagreements. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance...
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  • 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.

  • 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.

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