Outlander is a rare series that manages to blend historical drama, romance, time travel, and political intrigue...
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 espadon, sometimes referred to as a two-handed or great sword, was a weapon of formidable presence...
Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most legendary figures in Japanese history, known both for his unparalleled...
Amazon’s The Rings of Power wasn’t just another addition to the fantasy genre. It was a high-stakes...
The Chokutō (直刀), or “straight sword,” is one of Japan’s earliest known sword forms, predating the curved...
Boudicca, the Iceni queen who led a major uprising against Roman occupation in Britain around AD 60–61,...
The Baldur’s Gate series is set within the Forgotten Realms, one of the most expansive and enduring...
The market for antique swords is a blend of genuine craftsmanship and opportunistic forgery. With demand increasing...
Far from being a simple visual flourish, the fuller is one of the most misunderstood yet functionally...
The Huoshuijian (火水劍), translating roughly as “fire-water sword”, is a lesser-known but intriguing Chinese straight sword associated...
