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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

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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion Mortuary Sword
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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay

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Battle of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans make final stand

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Few battles have lodged themselves in popular imagination quite like Thermopylae. A narrow pass in northern Greece...
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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made HBO Rome
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How HBO’s Rome Became the Most Expensive Show Ever Made

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There was a time when spending blockbuster film money on a television series felt reckless. Then along...
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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay Norse Oath of Blood
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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay

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If you have even a mild weakness for longships, frostbitten landscapes and morally complicated warriors, Norse Oath...
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Battle of Stratton, 1643 Battle of Stratton
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Battle of Stratton, 1643

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Cornwall’s Royalist Gamble That Paid Off The Battle of Stratton, fought on 16 May 1643 near the...
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The Polish Vistula Legion: Napoleon’s Loyal Poles in Spain and Beyond Polish Vistula Legion
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The Polish Vistula Legion: Napoleon’s Loyal Poles in Spain and Beyond

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There are few stories in the Napoleonic Wars more poignant than that of the Polish Vistula Legion....
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Jan Willems “Yankey”: The Dutch Privateer Who Became a Barbary Admiral Jan Willems Yankey
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Jan Willems “Yankey”: The Dutch Privateer Who Became a Barbary Admiral

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There is something irresistibly dramatic about a man who sails out of the North Sea as a...
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Sword fighting on television has changed. What once passed as theatrical swiping now demands historical consultants, stunt...
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Battle of Austerlitz: Battle of the Three Emperors Battle of Austerlitz
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Battle of Austerlitz: Battle of the Three Emperors

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On 2 December 1805, near the Moravian town of Austerlitz in the modern Czech Republic, Napoleon Bonaparte...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Fighter Subclass Ranked for 2026 Baldur's Gate 3: Best Fighter Subclass
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Fighter Subclass Ranked for 2026

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The Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 is still the cleanest way to solve most problems. Locked door?...
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Battle of Aegospotami, 405 BC Battle of Aegospotami
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Battle of Aegospotami, 405 BC

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The day Athens lost the sea In 405 BC, on a narrow stretch of shore near the...
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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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