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Kingdom of Heaven - Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom
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Best Quotes from Kingdom of Heaven That Still Hit Hard

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Battle of Legnica 1241
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Battle of Legnica (1241): The Mongols at the Gates of Europe

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide)

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Teutoburg Forest ambush (AD 9)
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The Battle of Teutoburg Forest: Rome’s Greatest Defeat

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Celtic Sword
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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe

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25 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (ranked)

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

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English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Nioh 3 - Best Builds
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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe Celtic Sword
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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe

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The Seax: The weapon of the Germanic Tribes Seax
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The Seax: The weapon of the Germanic Tribes

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The Medieval Falchion: A Complete Guide to Europe’s Cutting Sword Medieval Falchion
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The Medieval Falchion: A Complete Guide to Europe’s Cutting Sword

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The Joseon Ssangdo Swords: Korea’s Twin Blades Joseon Ssangdo
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The Joseon Ssangdo Swords: Korea’s Twin Blades

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide) Baldur's Gate Best Companions
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide)

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The Best Elden Ring Mods That Actually Change How You Play (2026) Elden Ring Mods
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The Best Elden Ring Mods That Actually Change How You Play (2026)

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Sieges in CK3: How to Win Them Faster CK3 win seiges fast
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Sieges in CK3: How to Win Them Faster

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Wizard Schools Explained Baldur's Gate 3 - Best Wizard Schools
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Wizard Schools Explained

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Albion – The Sword from Robin of Sherwood Albion - Robin of Sherwood
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Albion – The Sword from Robin of Sherwood

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Deadliest Weapons in Spartacus TV Series Ranked and Explained Spartacus Gladius
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Deadliest Weapons in Spartacus TV Series Ranked and Explained

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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value The Tudors
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The Tudors, Every Season Ranked for Rewatch Value

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The White Queen: The Most Important Battles and How They Happened in Reality The White Queen Final Battle
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The White Queen: The Most Important Battles and How They Happened in Reality

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Best Quotes from Kingdom of Heaven That Still Hit Hard Kingdom of Heaven - Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom
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Best Quotes from Kingdom of Heaven That Still Hit Hard

Liz Stone March 21, 2026 0
Some films fade after the credits. Kingdom of Heaven lingers, mostly because the dialogue has a habit...
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Battle of Legnica (1241): The Mongols at the Gates of Europe Battle of Legnica 1241
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Battle of Legnica (1241): The Mongols at the Gates of Europe

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
The Battle of Legnica, fought on 9 April 1241, sits in that uneasy corner of history where...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide) Baldur's Gate Best Companions
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Companions Ranked (2026 Guide)

Liz Stone March 21, 2026 0
Baldur’s Gate 3 does not really have “bad” companions. What it does have is chaos in human...
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The Battle of Teutoburg Forest: Rome’s Greatest Defeat Teutoburg Forest ambush (AD 9)
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The Battle of Teutoburg Forest: Rome’s Greatest Defeat

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
The Battle of Teutoburg Forest sits among Rome’s most uncomfortable memories, the sort of event that lingers...
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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe Celtic Sword
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Celtic Sword: Form, Function and Legacy Across Iron Age Europe

Matt Tait March 21, 2026 0
The Celtic sword sits at the centre of Iron Age warfare in Europe, yet it is often...
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The Rack: A Medieval Torture Device That Stretched Truth and Limbs Alike The Rack
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The Rack: A Medieval Torture Device That Stretched Truth and Limbs Alike

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
There are few instruments of punishment that linger in the imagination quite like the rack. It appears...
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British Heavy Cavalry: The Union and Household Brigades British Heavy Cavalry - Waterloo
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British Heavy Cavalry: The Union and Household Brigades

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
A study in weight, shock, and occasional overconfidence There is something stubbornly reassuring about British heavy cavalry....
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The Ottoman–Habsburg Wars (1526–1571) Ottoman Habsburg Wars
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The Ottoman–Habsburg Wars (1526–1571)

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
There are wars that reshape borders, and then there are wars that quietly grind them down over...
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John Quelch: The Reluctant Pirate Who Should Have Read the Fine Print John Quelch
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John Quelch: The Reluctant Pirate Who Should Have Read the Fine Print

Jayne Ellis March 21, 2026 0
There is something faintly tragic about John Quelch. Not tragic in the poetic sense, more in the...
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The Seax: The weapon of the Germanic Tribes Seax
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The Seax: The weapon of the Germanic Tribes

Matt Tait March 20, 2026 0
The seax evolved as both a tool and a weapon and is found in it’s many forms...
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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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