The Golden Age of Piracy (1650–1730) was a period of maritime lawlessness when fearsome pirates roamed the...
Matt Tait
A graduate of the University of Surrey, Matt is a multi-talented content creator, SEO, UX specialist and web developer who has worked in TV production for formats as diverse as Question Time and Robot Wars for the BBC.
Matt has a passion for history and swords that have come to symbolise power, honour, and the art of combat. Some of the most famous swords are not just tools of war, but have become legendary artifacts, carrying with them stories of heroism, conquest, and myth. From the ancient to the medieval, these blades have transcended their practical uses, becoming icons of cultural identity and national pride.
Winner of the NESTA Design & Innovation award and a BBC Techno Games gold medalist. Matt is a passionate content creator, website and Social Media developer.
During the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815), various swords were used by military units, including cavalry, infantry, and naval...
The UK has a rich tradition of battle re-enactments, bringing history to life through immersive displays of...
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Excalibur Unearthed: Bridging Myth and Archaeology The sword Excalibur, eternally bound to the legend of King Arthur,...
Blending Myth and Rebellion Robin of Sherwood (1984–1986) redefined the Robin Hood legend by weaving pagan mysticism, Arthurian...
The legend of Wayland the Smith, a master blacksmith shrouded in Germanic and Norse mythology, has captivated imaginations for centuries....
Slashing Through Fiction: 7 Sword Myths Debunked by History Swords have long danced through our imaginations, immortalised...
Unearthing the First Weapons of War and Prestige The sword stands as one of humanity’s most iconic...
From Netflix’s Armoury to Fan Workshops – How Geralt’s Blades Became Collector Gold Introduction: When Fantasy Steel...