History is full of rulers who believed they were secure, right up until a peasant, outlaw, pirate...
Matt Tait
Matt is the founder of SevenSwords.uk and Geeks with Swords, a creative lifestyle brand built around passion, imagination, and the enduring fascination with blades, battles, and the stories we attach to them. His mission is to bring history alive, not as a dusty list of dates, but as a living thing full of artistry, symbolism, and human connection.
With a background that spans digital media, web strategy, and TV formats ranging from Question Time to Robot Wars, Matt’s real calling lies in turning his lifelong love of history and swords into something inspiring and accessible. To him, these weapons are more than tools of combat. They are expressions of culture, power, and myth. Whether it's a Viking blade, a Renaissance rapier, or a legendary cinematic prop, each sword tells a story, and Matt is here to share it.
Through engaging content, social media, and design,Seven Swords celebrates the crossover between learning and fun. It's for the curious, the nostalgic, and anyone who's ever imagined wielding something iconic. Matt’s vision encourages people to explore the past with fresh eyes, connect with creativity, and enjoy the ride.
He’s also won a NESTA Design & Innovation award and holds a gold medal from BBC’s Techno Games, but what really drives him is building a space where knowledge, humour, and passion collide.
Bronze Age to Early Iron Age (c. 3300 BCE – 600 BCE) From the late third millennium...
The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way...
The Battle of Kadesh, fought in 1274 BC near the Orontes River in modern-day Syria, remains one...
The Schiavona is one of the most distinctive swords of the late Renaissance. With its broad blade,...
There comes a point in every Crusader Kings 3 campaign where you stare at your neighbour’s land,...
The Carolingian sword was the dominant sword of Western and Northern Europe between the eighth and early...
The odachi, often written as ōdachi and sometimes called a nodachi, was one of the largest swords...
Historical European Martial Arts has a curious habit of making everyone feel like they have just stepped...
The Nimcha is one of those weapons that feels instantly recognisable yet slightly elusive. Associated with North...