The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from 1 to 3 July 1863, was the largest engagement of the...
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.
Leif Eriksson’s sword in Vikings: Valhalla is more than a weapon. It reflects his Norse heritage, the...
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This engagement marked the decisive close to the Second English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army...
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The Han Jian is a double-edged straight sword associated with the Han dynasty of China, which lasted...
Guy of Lusignan remains one of the most contentious figures of the late 12th century. A Frankish...
The last stand of Spartacus in 71 BC remains one of the most famous clashes of the...
The Battle of Blore Heath, fought on 23 September 1459, was one of the early engagements of...
The Sardinian leppa is a traditional blade from the Italian island of Sardinia, historically used both as...