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Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode Survival Guide

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Isildur Explained: The Man Who Cut the Ring from Sauron

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Howell Davis: The Welsh Pirate Who Almost Became a King

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Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type
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Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type

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Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro
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Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro (1811)

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Sigurd The Dragon-Slayer
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Swords from Norse myth

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Spartacus - Gods of the arena
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Spartacus: The Complete Series Timeline Explained

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Best Workshops in Bannerlord
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Best Bannerlord Workshops and Where to Build Them (2026 Guide)

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Full House of the Dragon Family Tree Chart: Targaryens Explained

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Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type
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Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type

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The Iklwa – A Zulu sword-spear hybrid Iklwa - Zulu Warriors
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The Iklwa – A Zulu sword-spear hybrid

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Conquistador’s Cut and Thrust Sword Conquistador Cut and Thrust Sword
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Conquistador’s Cut and Thrust Sword

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Flamberge Sword: The Wavy Blade of the Landsknechts Flamberge
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Flamberge Sword: The Wavy Blade of the Landsknechts

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode Survival Guide

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Top 10 Most Overpowered Weapons in Elden Ring (And Where to Find Them) Overpowered Best Weapons ion Elden Ring
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Top 10 Most Overpowered Weapons in Elden Ring (And Where to Find Them)

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Crusader Kings III Economy Guide: How to Get Rich Fast Crusader Kings III - How to get rich quick
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Crusader Kings III Economy Guide: How to Get Rich Fast

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The Witcher 3: Best Swords in Every Category Best Witcher 3 Sword in every category
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The Witcher 3: Best Swords in Every Category

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Isildur Explained: The Man Who Cut the Ring from Sauron Isildur Explained
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Isildur Explained: The Man Who Cut the Ring from Sauron

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Real Battles That Inspired The Last Kingdom Great Heathen Army Battle
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Real Battles That Inspired The Last Kingdom

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Ser Duncan the Tall Explained: The Most Unlikely Hero in Westeros Ser Duncan the Tall
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Ser Duncan the Tall Explained: The Most Unlikely Hero in Westeros

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The Whitecloaks: Zealotry, Power, and Hypocrisy in The Wheel of Time Whitecloaks: Wheel of Time
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The Whitecloaks: Zealotry, Power, and Hypocrisy in The Wheel of Time

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode Survival Guide Baldurs Gate Honour mode
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode Survival Guide

Liz Stone February 17, 2026 0
Honour Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 is not here to test your optimism. It is here to...
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Isildur Explained: The Man Who Cut the Ring from Sauron Isildur Explained
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Isildur Explained: The Man Who Cut the Ring from Sauron

Liz Stone February 17, 2026 0
Isildur is one of those characters who makes a single decision that echoes for thousands of years....
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Howell Davis: The Welsh Pirate Who Almost Became a King Howell Davis - Pirate
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Howell Davis: The Welsh Pirate Who Almost Became a King

Jayne Ellis February 17, 2026 0
I have a soft spot for Howell Davis. Perhaps it is because he was Welsh, which means...
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Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type
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Ashanti State Sword, Mponponsuo Type

Matt Tait February 17, 2026 0
The Ashanti State Sword, commonly referred to as the Mponponsuo type, stands among the most symbolically charged...
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Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro (1811) Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro
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Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro (1811)

Jayne Ellis February 17, 2026 0
Wellington Holds the Line on the Spanish Frontier The Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro, fought from 3...
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The Iklwa – A Zulu sword-spear hybrid Iklwa - Zulu Warriors
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The Iklwa – A Zulu sword-spear hybrid

Matt Tait February 16, 2026 0
The iklwa is one of the most recognisable weapons in African military history. Short, broad bladed and...
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Top 10 Most Overpowered Weapons in Elden Ring (And Where to Find Them) Overpowered Best Weapons ion Elden Ring
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Top 10 Most Overpowered Weapons in Elden Ring (And Where to Find Them)

Liz Stone February 16, 2026 0
Why Some Elden Ring Weapons Still Feel Broken in 2026 Elden Ring launched into legend in 2022...
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Crusader Kings III Economy Guide: How to Get Rich Fast Crusader Kings III - How to get rich quick
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Crusader Kings III Economy Guide: How to Get Rich Fast

Liz Stone February 16, 2026 0
Gold runs Crusader Kings III. Prestige is nice. Piety has its moments. But gold pays your men...
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Real Battles That Inspired The Last Kingdom Great Heathen Army Battle
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Real Battles That Inspired The Last Kingdom

Jayne Ellis February 16, 2026 0
If you watched The Last Kingdom and thought, “This cannot possibly be real,” I have good news....
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Conquistador’s Cut and Thrust Sword Conquistador Cut and Thrust Sword
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Conquistador’s Cut and Thrust Sword

Matt Tait February 16, 2026 0
The sword carried by the Spanish conquistador was not a delicate court blade, nor quite the heavy...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • What are the laws on Samurai Swords in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on January 17, 2026 at 7:36 am

    Samurai Swords and the Law in the UK Few weapons attract quite the same mixture of admiration, confusion, The post What are the laws on Samurai Swords in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

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