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Elden Ring Class Tier List
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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked)

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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War

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Battle of the Helgeå
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Battle of the Helgeå: What We Know About Cnut’s Scandinavian Showdown

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
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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Benito de Soto, the Atlantic Pirate Who Made Even Other Sailors Nervous

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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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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War Gladius vs Xiphos
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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War

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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors Macuahuitl - Spanish War Club
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors

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Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK? Samurai Sword (Katana)
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Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK?

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La Tène Sword: The Iconic Celtic Longsword La Tène sword
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La Tène Sword: The Iconic Celtic Longsword

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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked) Elden Ring Class Tier List
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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked)

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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters Nioh 3: Story and Lore
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters

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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated) Best Skyrim Weapons
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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated)

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Kingdom Come Deliverance II: How to Restore Your Reputation (And Stop Everyone Hating You) KCD2: How to reapir your reputation
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Kingdom Come Deliverance II: How to Restore Your Reputation (And Stop Everyone Hating You)

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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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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel The Pillars of the Earth
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel

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The Most Important Knights in Westeros History, Ranked and Explained Famous Knights of Westeros
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The Most Important Knights in Westeros History, Ranked and Explained

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Renaissance Florence Explained Through the Medici Renaissance Florence Explained Through the Medici
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Renaissance Florence Explained Through the Medici

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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked) Elden Ring Class Tier List
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Elden Ring Class Tier List (Best Starting Classes Ranked)

Liz Stone March 17, 2026 0
Choosing a starting class in Elden Ring feels like the first big decision of the adventure. The...
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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War Gladius vs Xiphos
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Gladius vs Xiphos: Two Ancient Swords, Two Very Different Ways of War

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
The gladius and the xiphos are often thrown together as if they were simply two famous ancient...
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Battle of the Helgeå: What We Know About Cnut’s Scandinavian Showdown Battle of the Helgeå
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Battle of the Helgeå: What We Know About Cnut’s Scandinavian Showdown

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
The Battle of the Helgeå was one of the most important clashes of the early eleventh century....
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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

Liz Stone March 17, 2026 0
There is something slightly unfair about The White Queen. It gives you just enough mud, steel, and...
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Benito de Soto, the Atlantic Pirate Who Made Even Other Sailors Nervous Benito de Soto
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Benito de Soto, the Atlantic Pirate Who Made Even Other Sailors Nervous

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
Benito de Soto was not a romantic rogue, nor a charming rogue, nor really any sort of...
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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond Archeology Volunteering
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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 2
If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure...
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters Nioh 3: Story and Lore
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
Nioh 3 takes the series into a new stretch of Japanese history, but the basic recipe is...
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel The Pillars of the Earth
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
How much of Ken Follett’s medieval epic was based on real history? Quite a lot, actually, though...
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors Macuahuitl - Spanish War Club
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
The macuahuitl has a habit of being called an Aztec sword, which is useful shorthand but a...
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders Vikig Wars of Europe
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
The Viking wars in Europe were not one neat conflict with a clear beginning, middle and end....
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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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