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Achaemenid Persian Cavalry
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Achaemenid Persian Cavalry

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Mongol Invasions of Europe
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The Mongol Invasions of Europe in the 13th Century

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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles

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Black Caesar: Pirate, Legend and the Man

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

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Iconic Weapons of the English 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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Carolingian Swords – What we know Carolingian sword
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Carolingian Swords – What we know

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Odachi (Ōdachi): The Great Sword of Feudal Japan Odachi
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Odachi (Ōdachi): The Great Sword of Feudal Japan

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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles Best Bannerlord Captain's Perks
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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles

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One-Handed vs Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim: Which Is Better in 2026? One-Handed or Two-Handed in Skyrim
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One-Handed vs Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim: Which Is Better in 2026?

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Does Honour Matter? Morality in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Does Honour Matter in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
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Does Honour Matter? Morality in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

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Viking Women: Power, Status, and Myth, Everything We Know Viking Women
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Viking Women: Power, Status, and Myth, Everything We Know

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The Most Powerful Characters in The Witcher (Ranked)

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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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Achaemenid Persian Cavalry Achaemenid Persian Cavalry
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Achaemenid Persian Cavalry

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The Horsemen Who Held an Empire Together The Achaemenid Persian Empire stretched from the Aegean to the...
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The Mongol Invasions of Europe in the 13th Century Mongol Invasions of Europe
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The Mongol Invasions of Europe in the 13th Century

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The Mongol invasions of Europe remain one of the great historical what-ifs. In little more than two...
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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles Best Bannerlord Captain's Perks
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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles

Liz Stone April 1, 2026 0
If you have ever looked at Bannerlord’s captain perks and thought, “Surely one extra hit point cannot...
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Black Caesar: Pirate, Legend and the Man Black Caesar
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Black Caesar: Pirate, Legend and the Man

Jayne Ellis April 1, 2026 0
Black Caesar is one of those pirate figures who sits between fact and legend, rather like a...
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Battle of Busaco (1810): Wellington’s Ridge of Fire Battle of Busaco
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Battle of Busaco (1810): Wellington’s Ridge of Fire

Jayne Ellis April 1, 2026 0
The Battle of Busaco, often spelled Buçaco or Bussaco, was fought on 27 September 1810 during the...
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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

Matt Tait March 31, 2026 0
The Schiavona is one of the most distinctive swords of the late Renaissance. With its broad blade,...
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Battle of Zama (202 BCE): The Dramatic finale to the Second Punic War Battle of Zama
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Battle of Zama (202 BCE): The Dramatic finale to the Second Punic War

Jayne Ellis March 31, 2026 0
The Battle of Zama, fought in 202 BC, was one of the most important military encounters in...
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One-Handed vs Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim: Which Is Better in 2026? One-Handed or Two-Handed in Skyrim
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One-Handed vs Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim: Which Is Better in 2026?

Liz Stone March 31, 2026 0
If you have played Skyrim for more than about twenty minutes, you have probably stood in front...
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How Accurate Is the Story of King Baldwin IV in Kingdom of Heaven? Baldwin IV accuracy in Kingdom of Heaven
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How Accurate Is the Story of King Baldwin IV in Kingdom of Heaven?

Jayne Ellis March 31, 2026 0
King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem is one of the most memorable figures in Kingdom of Heaven. He...
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The Roman Civil Wars (133–30 BC) Roman Civil War
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The Roman Civil Wars (133–30 BC)

Jayne Ellis March 31, 2026 0
For roughly a century, Rome did something rather extraordinary. It conquered almost the entire Mediterranean, acquired unimaginable...
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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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