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Safavid dynasty
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Safavid Dynasty, Persia (1501 to 1736)

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Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained: How Elite Armies Really Work
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CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained

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Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I
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Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I: Who Had the Stronger Claim?

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
Sacred Band of Thebes
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The Sacred Band of Thebes

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Pelopidas
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Pelopidas: The Theban Who Broke Sparta

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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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Best Historical and Fantasy Swordfighting TV shows
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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
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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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Swords of Persia: Evolution, Variations, and Legacy Swords of Persia
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Swords of Persia: Evolution, Variations, and Legacy

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The Nimcha Sword: A Distinctive North African Sabre Nimcha
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The Nimcha Sword: A Distinctive North African Sabre

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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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CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained: How Elite Armies Really Work
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CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained

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Bannerlord Marriage Guide: How to Find the Best Spouse Bannerlord - How to find the best Spouse
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Bannerlord Marriage Guide: How to Find the Best Spouse

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Paladin Oath Guide Baldur's Gate 3: Best Paladin oath Guide
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Paladin Oath Guide

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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 150 Elden Ring best Builds for level 150 and above
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Elden Ring Best Builds After Level 150

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The Strongest Armies in Game of Thrones

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House of the Dragon Season 3: Full Story Breakdown and What Comes Next House of the Dragon - Season 3
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House of the Dragon Season 3: Full Story Breakdown and What Comes Next

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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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Safavid Dynasty, Persia (1501 to 1736) Safavid dynasty
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Safavid Dynasty, Persia (1501 to 1736)

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
The Safavid dynasty ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736 and, in many ways, created the Iran that...
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CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained: How Elite Armies Really Work
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CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained

Liz Stone March 28, 2026 0
If you have ever looked at your Crusader Kings 3 army and thought, “Why did my supposedly...
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Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I: Who Had the Stronger Claim? Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I
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Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I: Who Had the Stronger Claim?

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
Lady Jane Grey is often remembered as the tragic girl queen, intelligent, pious and disastrously surrounded by...
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The Sacred Band of Thebes Sacred Band of Thebes
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The Sacred Band of Thebes

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
The Sacred Band of Thebes has attracted fascination for more than two thousand years. Ancient writers described...
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Pelopidas: The Theban Who Broke Sparta Pelopidas
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Pelopidas: The Theban Who Broke Sparta

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
Pelopidas is one of those ancient commanders who somehow manages to stand in the shadow of his...
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The Great Heathen Army Campaign: The Viking Invasion That Nearly Broke England The Great Heathen Army
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The Great Heathen Army Campaign: The Viking Invasion That Nearly Broke England

Jayne Ellis March 27, 2026 0
When the Great Heathen Army landed in England in 865, it was unlike the Viking raids that...
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Swords of Persia: Evolution, Variations, and Legacy Swords of Persia
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Swords of Persia: Evolution, Variations, and Legacy

Jayne Ellis March 27, 2026 0
Swords of Persia: History, Craft, and Legacy Persian swords are often elegant without being fragile, practical without...
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The Nimcha Sword: A Distinctive North African Sabre Nimcha
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The Nimcha Sword: A Distinctive North African Sabre

Matt Tait March 27, 2026 0
The Nimcha is one of those weapons that feels instantly recognisable yet slightly elusive. Associated with North...
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The Strongest Armies in Game of Thrones Game of Thrones - Strongest Army
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The Strongest Armies in Game of Thrones

Matt Tait March 27, 2026 0
From Westeros to Essos, who truly ruled the battlefield? Strongest Armies in Game of Thrones, Ranked and...
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Bannerlord Marriage Guide: How to Find the Best Spouse Bannerlord - How to find the best Spouse
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Bannerlord Marriage Guide: How to Find the Best Spouse

Liz Stone March 27, 2026 0
There comes a point in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord where swinging a sword and chasing caravans...
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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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