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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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Norse Oath of Blood Explained: Setting, Story and Gameplay

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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy Alfred - The Last Kingdom
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Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) The final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte Battle of Waterloo
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Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) The final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte

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Few battles have such a clean sense of finality. On the evening of 18 June 1815, the...
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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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Few Southeast Asian weapons look as dramatic as the Kampilan. Long, slightly widening toward the tip and...
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Every Faction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Explained KCD2 - Factions
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Every Faction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Explained

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Medieval Bohemia is not exactly the place for quiet evenings and polite disagreements. In Kingdom Come: Deliverance...
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Is Vikings Historically Accurate? What the Hit Series Gets Right and Wrong Vikings
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Is Vikings Historically Accurate? What the Hit Series Gets Right and Wrong

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Few historical dramas have shaped popular ideas about the Viking Age quite like Vikings. Since its debut...
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Battle of Falconaria (1299): Frederick III’s Gambit in Sicily Battle of Falconaria
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Battle of Falconaria (1299): Frederick III’s Gambit in Sicily

Jayne Ellis March 6, 2026 0
The Battle of Falconaria, fought on 1 December 1299 near the town of Falconara in western Sicily,...
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Catherine the Great: The Ambitious Empress Who Dragged Russia into the Enlightenment Catherine the Great
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Catherine the Great: The Ambitious Empress Who Dragged Russia into the Enlightenment

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Few rulers in European history combined ambition, intellect, and sheer political nerve quite like Catherine the Great....
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The Battle of Towton: England’s Bloodiest Day Battle of Towton
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The Battle of Towton: England’s Bloodiest Day

Jayne Ellis March 5, 2026 0
Few battles in English history carry the same grim reputation as the Battle of Towton, fought on...
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Battle of Reading (871)

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The Battle of Reading, fought in early January 871, sits at a fascinating point in the long...
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy Alfred - The Last Kingdom
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Every King in The Last Kingdom, Ranked by Power and Legacy

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Kings rule the world of The Last Kingdom, but not all crowns carry the same weight. Some...
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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries Bannerlord best archers ranked
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Bannerlord’s Deadliest Archers Ranked: The Units That Turn Battles Into Shooting Galleries

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Archers in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord are the quiet tyrants of the battlefield. Infantry get the...
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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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