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Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class

Who were the Samurai

Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

There is something about the samurai that feels almost unfairly cool. They had the armour, the swords,...

How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation

Viking England

How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

The Vikings arrived in England as raiders. They stayed as settlers, merchants, rulers and, in more than...

Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked

Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

Liz Stone April 15, 2026

If you have spent more than ten minutes in Chivalry 2, you already know one thing. Every...

The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

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The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

Liz Stone April 15, 2026

HBO’s Rome only lasted two seasons, which still feels faintly criminal. This was a show with gladiators,...

King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War

Charles VIII of France

King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

Charles VIII of France remains one of those monarchs who seems to stride into history with immense...

Battle of Fornovo (1495)

Battle of Fornovo

Battle of Fornovo (1495)

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

The Battle of Fornovo, fought on 6 July 1495 near the village of Fornovo di Taro in...

Battle of Adrianople (378): The Day Rome Learned It Could Bleed

Battle of Adrianople 378

Battle of Adrianople (378): The Day Rome Learned It Could Bleed

Jayne Ellis April 14, 2026

The Battle of Adrianople, fought on 9 August 378 near modern Edirne in Turkey, was one of...

How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom

Bannerlord - Taxes Guide

How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom

Liz Stone April 14, 2026

If there is one thing Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord does surprisingly well, it is making you...

The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

The White Queen

The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

Liz Stone April 14, 2026

If you watched The White Queen and immediately thought, “Wait, who is related to who, why is...

Battle of the Crimissus (339 BCE): Timoleon’s Great Victory in Sicily

Battle of the Crimissus

Battle of the Crimissus (339 BCE): Timoleon’s Great Victory in Sicily

Jayne Ellis April 14, 2026

The Battle of the Crimissus, fought in 339 BC in western Sicily, was one of the most...

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The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction
by Matt Tait on September 29, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Some swords are expensive because of their materials. Others are valuable because a famous hand once held them. The post The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Seven Swords.
HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One
by Jayne Ellis on September 22, 2026 at 5:37 pm
A HEMA sparring sword has a difficult role. It must resemble a historical weapon closely enough to teach The post HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One appeared first on Seven Swords.
Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors
by Jayne Ellis on August 27, 2026 at 11:07 am
Buying an antique sword without first buying a few good books is an impressively expensive way to learn. The post Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors appeared first on Seven Swords.
Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building
by Jayne Ellis on August 23, 2026 at 3:59 pm
Historical European Martial Arts has a rather unusual relationship with books. In most combat sports, reading is supplementary. The post Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building appeared first on Seven Swords.
Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice
by Matt Tait on August 12, 2026 at 11:31 am
Buying an original Napoleonic sword is one of those collecting decisions where enthusiasm can become expensive remarkably quickly. The post Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice appeared first on Seven Swords.