Mythical Swords

Mythical swords are often featured in legends, myths, and stories, endowed with extraordinary powers and often wielded by legendary heroes or gods.

The Seven Swords in Myth, Film and Tarot explained

Matt Tait January 21, 2025

The motif of seven swords has appeared in various forms in film, TV, and myth, often symbolizing...

Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.
Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm
From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.
Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.
Most popular swords sold at auction (ranked)
by Matt Tait on July 1, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Not every sword sold at auction is a priceless relic carried by a king or legendary general. In The post Most popular swords sold at auction (ranked) appeared first on Seven Swords.
How Deep Are Archaeological Remains Buried?
by Jayne Ellis on June 28, 2026 at 6:48 pm
One of the questions I hear most often is surprisingly simple: how deep do archaeologists actually have to The post How Deep Are Archaeological Remains Buried? appeared first on Seven Swords.