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Anglachel: The Black Sword of The Silmarillion Explained Thingol Anglachel
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Anglachel: The Black Sword of The Silmarillion Explained

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Dawn: The Legendary Sword of House Dayne in A Song of Ice and Fire Arthur Dayne - Wielding Dawn
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Dawn: The Legendary Sword of House Dayne in A Song of Ice and Fire

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In a world overflowing with ancient blades, lost magic, and family heirlooms people are worryingly willing to...
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Oliver Cromwell: Soldier, Statesman and One of Britain’s Most Divisive Figures Oliver Cromwell
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Oliver Cromwell: Soldier, Statesman and One of Britain’s Most Divisive Figures

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Few figures in British history provoke debate quite like Oliver Cromwell. To some, he was the defender...
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Robert Guiscard: The Norman Adventurer Who Built a Mediterranean Empire Robert Guiscard
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Robert Guiscard: The Norman Adventurer Who Built a Mediterranean Empire

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A Norman With More Ambition Than Land Robert Guiscard began life with very little reason to expect...
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The Norman Conquest Of Sicily (1061 To 1091): The Island That Changed The Mediterranean Norman Conquest of Sicily
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The Norman Conquest Of Sicily (1061 To 1091): The Island That Changed The Mediterranean

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The conquest of Sicily between 1061 and 1091 was one of the most remarkable military campaigns of...
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How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power How to play a Vampire in CK3
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How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power

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Becoming The Monster Behind The Throne Crusader Kings 3 does not officially let you become a vampire...
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The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses The White Queen
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The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses

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A Beautifully Dangerous Game Of Crowns When The White Queen arrived in 2013, it brought the Wars...
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Andrew II of Hungary: The Crusader King Who Changed Medieval Hungary Andrew II of Hungary
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Andrew II of Hungary: The Crusader King Who Changed Medieval Hungary

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Andrew II of Hungary ruled from 1205 to 1235, a period when medieval Europe was changing rapidly....
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Dungeons & Dragons Swords (Ranked)

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A sword in Dungeons & Dragons is rarely just a piece of equipment. The great ones come...
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Battle Of Chaeronea (338 BCE): The Day Macedon Changed The Greek World Forever Battle of Chaeronea
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Battle Of Chaeronea (338 BCE): The Day Macedon Changed The Greek World Forever

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The Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE was one of the defining military moments of the ancient...
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Baldwin III Of Jerusalem: Everything We Know About The Crusader King Baldwin III
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Baldwin III Of Jerusalem: Everything We Know About The Crusader King

Jayne Ellis June 6, 2026 0
Few medieval rulers inherited a throne quite like Baldwin III of Jerusalem. Crowned as a child, challenged...
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  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 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.

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