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

Liz Stone March 13, 2026 0
Crusader Kings 3: Best plots to ruin your rivals
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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals

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The Deadliest Pirates of the Golden Age

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The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Catastrophic Struggle That Reshaped the Continent

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Alexios I Komnenos
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Alexios I Komnenos: The Emperor Who Saved Byzantium from Collapse

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Biggest Medieval Battles
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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
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Nioh 3 Best Builds for Every Playstyle

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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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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines kampilan sword
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Kampilan Sword: The Legendary War Blade of the Southern Philippines

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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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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War English Civil War Weapons
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Iconic Weapons of the English Civil War

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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals Crusader Kings 3: Best plots to ruin your rivals
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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals

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The Witcher 3 Build Guide: Signs vs Combat vs Alchemy The Witcher 3: Build Guide
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The Witcher 3 Build Guide: Signs vs Combat vs Alchemy

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Bannerlord Best Cavalry Units Ranked Bannerlord Best Cavalry
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Bannerlord Best Cavalry Units Ranked

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Nioh 3 Skill Tree Guide and Best Early Unlocks Nioh 3 Skill Tree Guide
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Nioh 3 Skill Tree Guide and Best Early Unlocks

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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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Spartacus: Every Gladiator Ranked from Weakest to Strongest Spartacus Gladiator Arena
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Spartacus: Every Gladiator Ranked from Weakest to Strongest

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The Most Dangerous Pirates in Black Sails Black Sails Pirates
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The Most Dangerous Pirates in Black Sails

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The Dark Age World as Shown in Vikings: How Close Is the TV Saga to Reality? Dark Ages Vikings
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The Dark Age World as Shown in Vikings: How Close Is the TV Saga to Reality?

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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

Liz Stone March 13, 2026 0
Florence during the Renaissance sometimes feels unreal. A relatively small city suddenly becomes the centre of art,...
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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals Crusader Kings 3: Best plots to ruin your rivals
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Crusader Kings 3: The Best Plots to Ruin Your Rivals

Liz Stone March 13, 2026 0
Crusader Kings 3 quietly rewards people with very questionable morals. On the surface it looks like a...
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The Deadliest Pirates of the Golden Age Deadliest Pirates of the Golden Age
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The Deadliest Pirates of the Golden Age

Jayne Ellis March 13, 2026 0
Terror on the Atlantic and Caribbean Seas The Golden Age of Piracy, roughly from the 1650s to...
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The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Catastrophic Struggle That Reshaped the Continent The Thirty Years’ War
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The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Catastrophic Struggle That Reshaped the Continent

Jayne Ellis March 13, 2026 0
Few conflicts in European history feel as chaotic, destructive, and oddly consequential as the Thirty Years’ War....
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Alexios I Komnenos: The Emperor Who Saved Byzantium from Collapse Alexios I Komnenos
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Alexios I Komnenos: The Emperor Who Saved Byzantium from Collapse

Jayne Ellis March 13, 2026 0
Few rulers inherit a situation as bleak as the one faced by Alexios I Komnenos in 1081....
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The Battle of Agincourt: A Turning Point in the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Agincourt
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The Battle of Agincourt: A Turning Point in the Hundred Years’ War

Jayne Ellis March 12, 2026 0
The Battle of Agincourt, fought on 25 October 1415 during the Hundred Years’ War, has long occupied...
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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

Matt Tait March 12, 2026 0
La Tène Sword: The Elegant Blade of Celtic Europe The La Tène sword stands among the most...
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The Battle of Pontvallain (1370) The Battle of Pontvallain
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The Battle of Pontvallain (1370)

Jayne Ellis March 12, 2026 0
Bertrand du Guesclin’s Winter Blow Against the English The Battle of Pontvallain, fought in December 1370 during...
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The Witcher 3 Build Guide: Signs vs Combat vs Alchemy The Witcher 3: Build Guide
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The Witcher 3 Build Guide: Signs vs Combat vs Alchemy

Liz Stone March 12, 2026 0
Few RPGs give you as much freedom in shaping your character as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....
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Spartacus: Every Gladiator Ranked from Weakest to Strongest Spartacus Gladiator Arena
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Spartacus: Every Gladiator Ranked from Weakest to Strongest

Liz Stone March 12, 2026 0
Ranking the gladiators of Spartacus is a slightly dangerous exercise. Fans of the series tend to have...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • 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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