Skip to content
Seven Swords

Seven Swords

Primary Menu
  • Sword History
    • Battles
    • Profiles
    • Re-Enactment
    • Pirates
    • Vikings
    • Resources
  • Types of Swords
  • Movies
  • TV
  • Gaming
    • RPG
  • HEMA
  • Shop

LATEST

Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026 0
How To Start Strong In Bannerlord
  • Baldur's Gate
  • Video Game Swords

How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way

Liz Stone June 17, 2026 0
Rebellion – Devil May Cry Novel
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Swords from Literature

Rebellion: The Devil May Cry Sword That Carries Dante’s Identity

Liz Stone June 17, 2026 0
Biggest Battles of Feudal Japan
  • Battles
  • Medieval Battles
  • Sword History

The Largest Battles Of Feudal Japan: Samurai Warfare At Its Greatest Scale

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
The Glass Sword
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Swords from Literature

The Glass Sword From Red Queen: A Blade Built On Power, Symbolism And Rebellion

Liz Stone June 16, 2026 0

POPULAR

Most Famous Game Swords
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Features
  • Video Game Swords

The 20 Most Famous Video Game Swords Ever Created

Liz Stone June 4, 2026 0
Sword Martial Arts
  • Features
  • Fencing
  • HEMA
  • Martial Arts
  • Types of Swords

What are the sword martial arts?

Matt Tait June 1, 2026 0
Benedict Cumberbatch - Richard III
  • Features
  • Sword History
  • Swords from TV

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Richard III Explained: Shakespeare’s Villain Reimagined

Liz Stone May 30, 2026 0
Most Famous Pirates
  • Features
  • Pirates
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

Top 20 Famous Pirates Ranked by Notoriety

Jayne Ellis May 22, 2026 0

Sword Types

Unearthing History: The Sutton Hoo Sword and Its Secrets from the Anglo-Saxon Depths The Sutton Hoo Sword
  • European Swords
  • Sword History
  • Types of Swords

Unearthing History: The Sutton Hoo Sword and Its Secrets from the Anglo-Saxon Depths

June 14, 2026 0
Scottish Claymore: History, Design, Warfare and Collector’s Guide scottish-claymore-battle
  • European Swords
  • Sword History
  • Types of Swords

Scottish Claymore: History, Design, Warfare and Collector’s Guide

June 14, 2026 0
Curved Blade Swords: Why Warriors Across The World Chose The Curve Curved Swords
  • Sword History
  • Types of Swords

Curved Blade Swords: Why Warriors Across The World Chose The Curve

June 10, 2026 0
The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System Oakeshott Sword Typology
  • European Swords
  • Sword History
  • Types of Swords

The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System

June 10, 2026 0

Gaming

How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way How To Start Strong In Bannerlord
  • Baldur's Gate
  • Video Game Swords

How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way

June 17, 2026 0
Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide
  • Nioh
  • Video Game Swords

Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow

June 16, 2026 0
How To Win More Battles In Age Of Empires IV: Strategy, Tactics And Clever Tricks That Actually Work How To Win More Battles In Age of Empires IV
  • Video Game Swords

How To Win More Battles In Age Of Empires IV: Strategy, Tactics And Clever Tricks That Actually Work

June 15, 2026 0
Frostmourne: The Tragic Story Of Arthas And The Rise Of The Lich King Frostmourne and the Lich King
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Swords from Literature
  • Video Game Swords

Frostmourne: The Tragic Story Of Arthas And The Rise Of The Lich King

June 14, 2026 0

TV

Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America Leif Erikson
  • Profiles
  • Sword History
  • Vikings
  • Vikings: Valhalla

Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America

June 16, 2026 0
Ice: The Legendary Greatsword Of House Stark In A Song Of Ice And Fire Ice - The legendaty greatsword of House Stark
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Game of Thrones
  • Swords from TV

Ice: The Legendary Greatsword Of House Stark In A Song Of Ice And Fire

June 12, 2026 0
Henry VIII And Thomas Cromwell: Friendship, Power And Betrayal (Wolf Hall And Fact) Wolf Hall: Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell
  • Sword History
  • Swords from TV
  • Wolf Hall

Henry VIII And Thomas Cromwell: Friendship, Power And Betrayal (Wolf Hall And Fact)

June 10, 2026 0
The Complete History Of House Lannister: Gold, Power And The Price Of Ambition House Lannister
  • Game of Thrones
  • Swords from TV

The Complete History Of House Lannister: Gold, Power And The Price Of Ambition

June 9, 2026 0
Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026 0
Few medieval English knights carried a reputation quite like Sir Henry Percy, better remembered by the nickname...
Read More Read more about Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England
How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way How To Start Strong In Bannerlord
  • Baldur's Gate
  • Video Game Swords

How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way

Liz Stone June 17, 2026 0
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is brilliant because it throws you into a giant medieval sandbox and...
Read More Read more about How To Start Strong In Bannerlord: Build Your Clan, Army And Fortune The Right Way
Rebellion: The Devil May Cry Sword That Carries Dante’s Identity Rebellion – Devil May Cry Novel
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Swords from Literature

Rebellion: The Devil May Cry Sword That Carries Dante’s Identity

Liz Stone June 17, 2026 0
Few fantasy weapons feel as closely tied to their owner as Rebellion does to Dante. Across Devil...
Read More Read more about Rebellion: The Devil May Cry Sword That Carries Dante’s Identity
The Largest Battles Of Feudal Japan: Samurai Warfare At Its Greatest Scale Biggest Battles of Feudal Japan
  • Battles
  • Medieval Battles
  • Sword History

The Largest Battles Of Feudal Japan: Samurai Warfare At Its Greatest Scale

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
Feudal Japan was not an endless sequence of honourable duels beneath falling cherry blossoms, despite what cinema...
Read More Read more about The Largest Battles Of Feudal Japan: Samurai Warfare At Its Greatest Scale
The Glass Sword From Red Queen: A Blade Built On Power, Symbolism And Rebellion The Glass Sword
  • Fantasy Swords
  • Swords from Literature

The Glass Sword From Red Queen: A Blade Built On Power, Symbolism And Rebellion

Liz Stone June 16, 2026 0
A Sword That Represents A Broken World Fantasy loves a legendary blade. Some are forged by ancient...
Read More Read more about The Glass Sword From Red Queen: A Blade Built On Power, Symbolism And Rebellion
Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America Leif Erikson
  • Profiles
  • Sword History
  • Vikings
  • Vikings: Valhalla

Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
Leif Erikson remains one of the most fascinating figures of the Viking Age, partly because the line...
Read More Read more about Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America
Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power Bertrand du Guesclin
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026 0
Bertrand du Guesclin (c.1320 to 1380) was one of the most important French commanders of the Hundred...
Read More Read more about Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power
Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide
  • Nioh
  • Video Game Swords

Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow

Liz Stone June 16, 2026 0
A good ninja build in Nioh 2 feels slightly unfair, which is exactly why people love it....
Read More Read more about Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow
Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): The Day Rome Broke the Seleucid War Machine Battle of Magnesia
  • Ancient Battles
  • Battles
  • Sword History

Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): The Day Rome Broke the Seleucid War Machine

Jayne Ellis June 15, 2026 0
The Battle of Magnesia, fought in 190 BCE near Magnesia ad Sipylum in western Anatolia, was one...
Read More Read more about Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): The Day Rome Broke the Seleucid War Machine
Wayland The Smith: The Legendary Sword Maker Of Germanic Myth Wayland the Smith
  • Profiles
  • Sword History
  • Swordsmiths

Wayland The Smith: The Legendary Sword Maker Of Germanic Myth

Jayne Ellis June 15, 2026 0
Few figures from early European legend carry the strange magnetism of Wayland the Smith. He is not...
Read More Read more about Wayland The Smith: The Legendary Sword Maker Of Germanic Myth

Posts pagination

1 2 3 4 … 254 Next

Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 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.

Sevenswords.uk is part of the Ultimate network | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 All rights reserved.