The gladius was the perfect weapon for Roman military tactics due to its design, efficiency in formation...
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.
A Timeless Epic of Revenge and Honour. Step into the dust and blood of the Colosseum, where...
Swords breaking in battle was a common occurrence throughout history due to metallurgical limitations, combat stress, and...
Historical Context and Development Emerging in the 14th century, the Estoc (from Old French estoquer, meaning “to thrust”)...
When knights clad in impenetrable plate armour thundered across medieval battlefields, smiths and warriors responded with blades...
Overview of the Daggers Two extraordinary daggers discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in 1925 by Howard Carter...
This analysis evaluates a hypothetical duel between a 15th-century European knight and a samurai, focusing on armour,...
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One (2021) is a cinematic triumph that transcends the sci-fi genre, weaving Frank Herbert’s labyrinthine...
In the smoky glow of the forge, where fire met iron and skill blurred with secrecy, the...
From Mythic Relics to Vanished Steel – The Mysteries That Still Captivate Swords have long symbolised power,...