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The most famous Forges from History

Forges of Vulcan

The most famous Forges from History

Matt Tait January 2, 2025

Feature image: Apollo in the Forge of Vulcan (Diego Velázquez – 1630) – Copyright: Museo Nacional del Prado...

The most important French Swordsmiths

French swordsmiths

The most important French Swordsmiths

Matt Tait January 2, 2025

France has a rich history of swordsmanship and craftsmanship, with many renowned swordsmiths and makers contributing to...

Lord of the Rings: Most deadly swords (Ranked)

Narsil

Lord of the Rings: Most deadly swords (Ranked)

Matt Tait January 2, 2025

In The Lord of the Rings universe, there are many powerful and deadly swords that are wielded...

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Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.
Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm
From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.
Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.
Most popular swords sold at auction (ranked)
by Matt Tait on July 1, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Not every sword sold at auction is a priceless relic carried by a king or legendary general. In The post Most popular swords sold at auction (ranked) appeared first on Seven Swords.
How Deep Are Archaeological Remains Buried?
by Jayne Ellis on June 28, 2026 at 6:48 pm
One of the questions I hear most often is surprisingly simple: how deep do archaeologists actually have to The post How Deep Are Archaeological Remains Buried? appeared first on Seven Swords.