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Border Reiver Clans and Families
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The Border Reivers: Clans and Families

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

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

Liz Stone March 20, 2026 0
Carthaginian Libyan Infantry
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Carthaginian Libyan Infantry

Jayne Ellis March 20, 2026 0
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The Macedonian Conquests of Alexander (334–323 BC)

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

Matt Tait March 9, 2026 0
Best Historical and Fantasy Swordfighting TV shows
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Top Historical and Fantasy Sword-Fighting TV Shows by Emmy and BAFTA awards

Matt Tait March 3, 2026 0
English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis March 1, 2026 0
Nioh 3 - Best Builds
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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone February 28, 2026 0

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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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Mexican espada – Colonial Steel, Identity, and Survival Mexican Espada
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Mexican espada – Colonial Steel, Identity, and Survival

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Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function Templar Sword
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Templar Sword: Form, Faith, and Function

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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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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit Bannerlord Caravan Guide
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Bannerlord Caravans Guide: How to Build, Protect, and Actually Turn a Profit

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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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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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The Border Reivers: Clans and Families Border Reiver Clans and Families
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The Border Reivers: Clans and Families

Matt Tait March 20, 2026 0
If you strip away the broader story of the Anglo-Scottish border, what you are left with is...
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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

Liz Stone March 20, 2026 0
A Sword That Feels Older Than the Story Some television swords are there to look impressive. Albion...
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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

Liz Stone March 20, 2026 0
If you have ever stared at a siege progress bar creeping along like it has all the...
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Carthaginian Libyan Infantry Carthaginian Libyan Infantry
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Carthaginian Libyan Infantry

Jayne Ellis March 20, 2026 0
If Carthage had a backbone, it was not the famous elephants or the flamboyant Iberian swordsmen. It...
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The Macedonian Conquests of Alexander (334–323 BC) Conquests of Alexander the Great
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The Macedonian Conquests of Alexander (334–323 BC)

Jayne Ellis March 20, 2026 0
There are few figures in ancient history who inspire quite the same mixture of admiration and suspicion...
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The Umayyad Dynasty – Power, Expansion, and the Shape of an Empire Umayyad Dynasty
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The Umayyad Dynasty – Power, Expansion, and the Shape of an Empire

Jayne Ellis March 20, 2026 0
There is something quietly astonishing about the speed at which the Umayyad Dynasty rose. Within a few...
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge (25 September 1066): Weapons, Forces, and Legacy Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge (25 September 1066): Weapons, Forces, and Legacy

Jayne Ellis March 19, 2026 0
Stamford Bridge has always felt like the victory that should have settled everything. Harold Godwinson moved faster...
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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

Matt Tait March 19, 2026 0
The falchion is one of the more misunderstood medieval swords. At a glance it looks almost crude,...
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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

Matt Tait March 19, 2026 0
The Joseon Ssangdo refers to a paired sword system rather than a single standardised weapon. In Korean...
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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

Liz Stone March 19, 2026 0
There is something oddly hypnotic about how Spartacus handles violence. It is theatrical, exaggerated, sometimes ridiculous, yet...
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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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