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Battle of Bouvines (1214): The Battle That Made Medieval France

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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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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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Battle of Bouvines (1214): The Battle That Made Medieval France Battle of Bouvines 1214
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Battle of Bouvines (1214): The Battle That Made Medieval France

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The Battle of Bouvines, fought on 27 July 1214, lasted only a few hours, yet it changed...
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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War Weapons of the Thirty Years' War
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Iconic Weapons of the Thirty Years’ War

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The Thirty Years’ War was fought between 1618 and 1648, and if there is one thing this...
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Nioh 3 Best Armour Sets and How to Get Them Nio 3 Best Armour Sets
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Nioh 3 Best Armour Sets and How to Get Them

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If you have spent more than ten minutes in Nioh 3, you have probably opened your inventory,...
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The Scottish Wars of Independence (1296–1357) The Scottish Wars of Independence
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The Scottish Wars of Independence (1296–1357)

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The Scottish Wars of Independence remain one of the most fiercely argued and emotionally charged chapters in...
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Famous Pirate Songs and Sea Shanties

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When most people think of pirate music, they imagine a gang of weather-beaten scoundrels bellowing out a...
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Lady Jane Grey’s Place in Tudor History Lady Jane Grey
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Lady Jane Grey’s Place in Tudor History

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Lady Jane Grey has always seemed oddly out of place in Tudor history The Tudor story is...
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Best Ways to Expand Without War in Crusader Kings 3

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There comes a point in every Crusader Kings 3 campaign where you stare at your neighbour’s land,...
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Carolingian Swords – What we know Carolingian sword
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Carolingian Swords – What we know

Matt Tait March 29, 2026 0
The Carolingian sword was the dominant sword of Western and Northern Europe between the eighth and early...
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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

Matt Tait March 29, 2026 0
The odachi, often written as ōdachi and sometimes called a nodachi, was one of the largest swords...
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Battle of Syracuse (413 BC): The Disaster That Broke Athens Battle of Syracuse
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Battle of Syracuse (413 BC): The Disaster That Broke Athens

Jayne Ellis March 29, 2026 0
The Battle of Syracuse in 413 BC was one of the most disastrous military defeats in ancient...
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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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