The Katana’s Journey: A Chronicle of Craftsmanship, Conflict, and Cultural Legacy IntroductionThe katana, Japan’s iconic curved sword,...
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.
The Seven of Swords Unveiled: Secrets, Strategy, and Symbolism Through History Core InterpretationsThe Seven of Swords is...
Throughout history, swords have symbolised power, artistry, and cultural identity. While most were designed for combat, some...
Explore key swords through history, with a focus on UK-held artefacts and global treasures. Bronze Age (c....
From Feudal Lords to Relics of the Past – The Meiji Restoration and the End of a...
From Ceremonial Royalty to Frankish Steel – How Weapons Forged Power in the Hit ‘Vikings’ Series. Series...
How Rob Reiner’s 1987 Cult Classic Redefined Fantasy Storytelling A Cinematic Triumph: From Page to Screen Directed...
How the Rapier’s Elegance Faltered on the Battlefield Design and Purpose The rapier, characterised by its slender,...
From Excalibur to Zulfiqar: How Legendary Swords Forged the Fate of Their Wielders, and the World Throughout history,...
The classical era (roughly 800 BCE to 600 CE) saw the rise and fall of great empires,...