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Wars of the Roses Iconic Weapons
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Iconic Weapons from the Wars of the Roses

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Why Vikings Became One of the Most Popular Historical Shows

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How to Start The Witcher 3 in 2026: A Fresh Player Guide

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The Baltic Crusades
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The Baltic Crusades: Fire and Faith on Europe’s Last Pagan Frontier

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Genseric
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Genseric: The Vandal King Who Took Rome and Outlasted Empires

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Biggest Medieval Battles
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25 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (ranked)

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Top Historical and Fantasy Sword-Fighting TV Shows by Emmy and BAFTA awards

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English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone February 28, 2026 0

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Iconic Weapons from the Wars of the Roses Wars of the Roses Iconic Weapons
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Iconic Weapons from the Wars of the Roses

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The Longsword: The Knight’s True Companion Longsword
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The Longsword: The Knight’s True Companion

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Naue Type II Sword: The most important Bronze Age sword Naue Type II
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Naue Type II Sword: The most important Bronze Age sword

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Most Famous Swords in History and Where They Are Today Seven branched sword
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Most Famous Swords in History and Where They Are Today

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How to Start The Witcher 3 in 2026: A Fresh Player Guide The Witcher 3 - New Player Start Guide
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How to Start The Witcher 3 in 2026: A Fresh Player Guide

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How to Make Money Fast in Kingdom Come II How to make money fast in Kingdom Come II Deliverence
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How to Make Money Fast in Kingdom Come II

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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide Best Sword Combat Games
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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide

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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them Bannerlord Best Polearms
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them

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Why Vikings Became One of the Most Popular Historical Shows Vikings TV
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Why Vikings Became One of the Most Popular Historical Shows

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Every Season of Black Sails Ranked from Worst to Best Black Sails - Captain Flint and Captain Vane
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Every Season of Black Sails Ranked from Worst to Best

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Albion – The Sword from Robin of Sherwood Albion - Robin of Sherwood
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Albion – The Sword from Robin of Sherwood

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Deadliest Weapons in Spartacus TV Series Ranked and Explained Spartacus Gladius
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Deadliest Weapons in Spartacus TV Series Ranked and Explained

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Iconic Weapons from the Wars of the Roses Wars of the Roses Iconic Weapons
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Iconic Weapons from the Wars of the Roses

Jayne Ellis March 24, 2026 0
Once you strip away ceremony and pageantry, the Wars of the Roses reduce to a fairly blunt...
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Why Vikings Became One of the Most Popular Historical Shows Vikings TV
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Why Vikings Became One of the Most Popular Historical Shows

Liz Stone March 24, 2026 0
There was a moment, somewhere between the first monastery raid and Ragnar staring moodily into the distance,...
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How to Start The Witcher 3 in 2026: A Fresh Player Guide The Witcher 3 - New Player Start Guide
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How to Start The Witcher 3 in 2026: A Fresh Player Guide

Liz Stone March 24, 2026 0
Starting The Witcher 3 in 2026 feels a bit like opening a time capsule that still somehow...
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The Baltic Crusades: Fire and Faith on Europe’s Last Pagan Frontier The Baltic Crusades
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The Baltic Crusades: Fire and Faith on Europe’s Last Pagan Frontier

Jayne Ellis March 24, 2026 0
The Baltic Crusades feel different from the better-known expeditions to the Holy Land. They are colder, slower,...
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Genseric: The Vandal King Who Took Rome and Outlasted Empires Genseric
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Genseric: The Vandal King Who Took Rome and Outlasted Empires

Jayne Ellis March 24, 2026 0
Genseric, sometimes written as Gaiseric, rarely gets the attention given to Attila or Alaric, yet he quietly...
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Battle of Lake Peipus: The Battle on the Ice Battle of Lake Peipus 1242
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Battle of Lake Peipus: The Battle on the Ice

Jayne Ellis March 23, 2026 0
Battle of Lake Peipus (1242): Ice, Iron, and a Calculated Collapse The Battle of Lake Peipus, fought...
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Every Season of Black Sails Ranked from Worst to Best Black Sails - Captain Flint and Captain Vane
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Every Season of Black Sails Ranked from Worst to Best

Liz Stone March 23, 2026 0
There is something slightly addictive about Black Sails. You come for the pirate chaos, stay for the...
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How to Make Money Fast in Kingdom Come II How to make money fast in Kingdom Come II Deliverence
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How to Make Money Fast in Kingdom Come II

Liz Stone March 23, 2026 0
Money in Kingdom Come II has a way of disappearing just when you need it most. Armour...
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The Longsword: The Knight’s True Companion Longsword
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The Longsword: The Knight’s True Companion

Matt Tait March 23, 2026 0
The longsword sits at the centre of late medieval European warfare and martial culture. It is one...
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Port Royal: The Wickedest City on Earth Port Royal Pirates
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Port Royal: The Wickedest City on Earth

Jayne Ellis March 23, 2026 0
There are places in history that feel almost exaggerated, as if someone has taken a perfectly good...
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  • 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.

  • 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.

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