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

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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia

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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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The Most Dangerous Pirates in Black Sails

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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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Skyrim is the kind of game that lets you save the world with an ancient legendary blade,...
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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia viking-settlements
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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
The Vikings did not just raid, burn and disappear into the mist like badly behaved ghosts with...
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Edinburgh Castle, Everything We Know Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle, Everything We Know

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Edinburgh Castle is one of those rare places that looks exactly as important as it is. Perched...
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The Truth About Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn
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The Truth About Anne Boleyn

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
A closer look at the most talked-about queen of Tudor England Anne Boleyn remains one of the...
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The Wars of the Roses Explained: England’s Bloodiest Dynastic Struggle The Wars of the Roses
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The Wars of the Roses Explained: England’s Bloodiest Dynastic Struggle

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
The Wars of the Roses were not one long, tidy war with neat edges and clear moral...
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Polish Winged Hussars, History, Weapons, Armour and Battlefield Legacy Winged Hussars
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Polish Winged Hussars, History, Weapons, Armour and Battlefield Legacy

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
Few cavalry formations have gathered quite so much myth around them as the Polish Winged Hussars. That...
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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

Liz Stone March 14, 2026 0
Westeros loves a knight almost as much as it loves a succession crisis, a suspicious hunting accident,...
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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?

Matt Tait March 14, 2026 0
People often claim curved swords are simply illegal in the UK. They are not. The real position...
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Harthacnut: The Last Danish King of England Harthacnut
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Harthacnut: The Last Danish King of England

Jayne Ellis March 14, 2026 0
Harthacnut is one of those kings who sits awkwardly in the margins of English history. He ruled...
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The Hussite Wars: Faith, Firearms and a Revolution in Medieval Warfare The Hussite Wars
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The Hussite Wars: Faith, Firearms and a Revolution in Medieval Warfare

Jayne Ellis March 14, 2026 0
The Hussite Wars remain one of the most unusual conflicts of the late Middle Ages. They were...
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  • 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.

  • 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.

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