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Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class

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How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation

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Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked
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Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

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King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War

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Historical Re-Enactment Events in the UK
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The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked

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Best Bannerlord Mods for Better Combat AI in 2026

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Weapons of the Thirty Years' War
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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War

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

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European types of swords: List by Era

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Seven Famous Swords from the American Civil War

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Schiavona: History, Design, and Collector’s Guide Schiavona Sword: History, Design, and Collector's Guide
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Schiavona: History, Design, and Collector’s Guide

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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War

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Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked
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Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

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How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom Bannerlord - Taxes Guide
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How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom

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Every Prayer Bead Location in Sekiro Every Prayer Bead Location in Sekiro
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Every Prayer Bead Location in Sekiro

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Stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Is Sneaking Around Actually Worth It? Kingdom Come: Deliverence Stealth Guide
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Stealth in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Is Sneaking Around Actually Worth It?

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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked Philippi HBO Rome - Best episodes
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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

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The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess The White Queen
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The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

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Hidden Details You Missed in Black Sails Black Sails Opening Credits
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Hidden Details You Missed in Black Sails

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Why House of the Dragon Is Better Than Game of Thrones

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Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class Who were the Samurai
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Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026 0
There is something about the samurai that feels almost unfairly cool. They had the armour, the swords,...
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How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation Viking England
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How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026 0
The Vikings arrived in England as raiders. They stayed as settlers, merchants, rulers and, in more than...
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Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked
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Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

Liz Stone April 15, 2026 0
If you have spent more than ten minutes in Chivalry 2, you already know one thing. Every...
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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked Philippi HBO Rome - Best episodes
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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

Liz Stone April 15, 2026 0
HBO’s Rome only lasted two seasons, which still feels faintly criminal. This was a show with gladiators,...
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King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War Charles VIII of France
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King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026 0
Charles VIII of France remains one of those monarchs who seems to stride into history with immense...
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Battle of Fornovo (1495) Battle of Fornovo
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Battle of Fornovo (1495)

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026 0
The Battle of Fornovo, fought on 6 July 1495 near the village of Fornovo di Taro in...
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Battle of Adrianople (378): The Day Rome Learned It Could Bleed Battle of Adrianople 378
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Battle of Adrianople (378): The Day Rome Learned It Could Bleed

Jayne Ellis April 14, 2026 0
The Battle of Adrianople, fought on 9 August 378 near modern Edirne in Turkey, was one of...
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How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom Bannerlord - Taxes Guide
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How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom

Liz Stone April 14, 2026 0
If there is one thing Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord does surprisingly well, it is making you...
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The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess The White Queen
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The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

Liz Stone April 14, 2026 0
If you watched The White Queen and immediately thought, “Wait, who is related to who, why is...
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Battle of the Crimissus (339 BCE): Timoleon’s Great Victory in Sicily Battle of the Crimissus
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Battle of the Crimissus (339 BCE): Timoleon’s Great Victory in Sicily

Jayne Ellis April 14, 2026 0
The Battle of the Crimissus, fought in 339 BC in western Sicily, was one of the most...
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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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