A Comprehensive Guide for Historians and Collectors The Oakeshott Type XX is one of the more complex...
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.
China’s dynasties were forged and broken by battle. From the bronze-age chariots of the Shang to the...
The US Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword is one of the most refined and emblematic...
The world of Vikings: Valhalla presents more than battles and voyages. At its core lies a shifting...
The Venerable Bede (c. 673–735) stands as one of the greatest intellectual figures of early medieval Europe....
The Flyssa is a distinctive blade from the Kabyle and related Berber communities of northern Algeria. In...
The Shuangshou Jian, also known as the “two-handed straight sword,” is one of the most distinctive weapons...
Harald Sigurdsson, later known as Harald Hardrada, stands as one of the last great Viking kings. His...
The US Model 1840 Foot Officer’s sword marks an important transitional step in American military arms. Introduced...
Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, better known as Ciri, is at the heart of The Witcher 3: Wild...
