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Battle of Aegospotami, 405 BC

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Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War

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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion Mortuary Sword
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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What Is a Hanger Sword?

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Love or Duty? The Central Conflict of The Spanish Princess

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Sword fighting on television has changed. What once passed as theatrical swiping now demands historical consultants, stunt...
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Battle of Austerlitz: Battle of the Three Emperors Battle of Austerlitz
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Battle of Austerlitz: Battle of the Three Emperors

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On 2 December 1805, near the Moravian town of Austerlitz in the modern Czech Republic, Napoleon Bonaparte...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Fighter Subclass Ranked for 2026 Baldur's Gate 3: Best Fighter Subclass
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Fighter Subclass Ranked for 2026

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The Fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3 is still the cleanest way to solve most problems. Locked door?...
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Battle of Aegospotami, 405 BC Battle of Aegospotami
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Battle of Aegospotami, 405 BC

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The day Athens lost the sea In 405 BC, on a narrow stretch of shore near the...
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Himeji Castle, Japan – The White Heron of Harima Himeji Castle Japan
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Himeji Castle, Japan – The White Heron of Harima

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Few castles command such quiet authority as Himeji Castle. Rising above the plains of Harima, its white...
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Medici: The True Story Behind the Netflix Series

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The Medici series gives us power plays, cathedral conspiracies, brooding stares across candlelit halls and more velvet...
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Nioh 3 Best Starting Weapon Choice Explained

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Stepping into Nioh 3 feels like walking into a polite but extremely lethal tutorial on humility. The...
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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion Mortuary Sword
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The Mortuary Sword: A Blade Steeped in Rebellion

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Picture this: a 17th-century cavalry officer, his basket hilt glinting with engraved skulls, charging into the smoke...
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The Battle of Grunwald, 1410: A crushing defeat for the Teutonic Order Battle of Grunwald
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The Battle of Grunwald, 1410: A crushing defeat for the Teutonic Order

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On 15 July 1410, near the villages of Grunwald, Tannenberg and Ludwigsdorf, one of medieval Europe’s largest...
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The Women of The White Princess: Who Was the True Mastermind? The White Princess
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The Women of The White Princess: Who Was the True Mastermind?

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Power in Tudor England rarely sat where it appeared to. Crowns rested on male heads, but influence...
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  • 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.

  • 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.

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