Alexander III of Macedon (356 BCE – 323 BCE), known as Alexander the Great, was a king,...
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 Dig is a 2021 British historical drama directed by Simon Stone, adapted from John Preston’s 2007 novel...
Step onto the battlefield where steel clashes, arrows whistle through the air, and every swing of your...
When the spear shattered and the phalanx broke, when the battle descended into the brutal crush of...
Sir Henry Percy, better known as “Hotspur”, was one of medieval England’s most formidable knights, a man whose reckless bravery,...
A hanger sword is a short, single-edged blade with a slight curve, typically measuring 24–30 inches (60–76 cm)...
Marco Polo is a Netflix Original series that premiered in 2014, inspired by the travels of the Venetian...
Braveheart is a 1995 epic historical drama directed by and starring Mel Gibson. The film depicts the life...
Introduction to Sword Maker Marks Sword maker marks serve as crucial identifiers of a blade’s origin, craftsmanship,...
The wakizashi, Japan’s iconic short sword, was far more than just a smaller counterpart to the katana....