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Why The Northman Divided Audiences but Won Historians The Northman
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Why The Northman Divided Audiences but Won Historians

Liz Stone November 9, 2025 0
When The Northman hit cinemas in 2022, it was supposed to be the Viking epic that would...
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Oakeshott Type XIV Sword – A Transitional Knightly Sword of the Early 14th Century Oakeshott Type XIV Sword
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Oakeshott Type XIV Sword – A Transitional Knightly Sword of the Early 14th Century

Matt Tait November 9, 2025 0
The Oakeshott Type XIV represents a fascinating period of transition in medieval European sword design. Emerging around...
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About the Tudors The Tudors
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About the Tudors

Jayne Ellis November 9, 2025 0
The Tudor dynasty remains one of the most fascinating and misunderstood periods in English history. Between 1485...
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Battle of Marciano (1554): The Fall of the Florentine Republic Battle of Marciano
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Battle of Marciano (1554): The Fall of the Florentine Republic

Jayne Ellis November 9, 2025 0
Few battles marked the end of a republic so emphatically as the Battle of Marciano, also known...
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Weapons of the Tudor Era: From Longbows to Gunpowder Tudor Weapons
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Weapons of the Tudor Era: From Longbows to Gunpowder

Matt Tait November 8, 2025 0
The Tudor era (1485–1603) marked a turning point in English warfare. Medieval chivalry and hand-to-hand combat were...
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Battle of Maserfield (642 AD) Battle of Maserfield
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Battle of Maserfield (642 AD)

Jayne Ellis November 8, 2025 0
A clash soaked in ambition, vengeance, and blood, the Battle of Maserfield was a defining moment of...
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Elizabeth I – Queen of a “Golden Age” Queen Elizabeth I
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Elizabeth I – Queen of a “Golden Age”

Jayne Ellis November 8, 2025 0
Few figures in English history have commanded as much fascination as Elizabeth I. The last Tudor monarch...
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OFMD: Every Episode Ranked from Worst to Best OFMD
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OFMD: Every Episode Ranked from Worst to Best

Liz Stone November 8, 2025 0
Our Flag Means Death isn’t your typical pirate comedy. It’s part absurd workplace sitcom, part tender queer...
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Confederate D-Guard Bowie Sword – A raw, visceral artefact of Civil War history Confederate D-guard bowie sword
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Confederate D-Guard Bowie Sword – A raw, visceral artefact of Civil War history

Matt Tait November 8, 2025 0
The Confederate D-guard Bowie sword is one of the most recognisable weapons of the American Civil War....
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About Napoleon Bonaparte

Jayne Ellis November 8, 2025 0
Few figures in history are as endlessly debated as Napoleon Bonaparte. Depending on who you ask, he...
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  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond
    by Jayne Ellis on March 16, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure fragment The post A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on March 14, 2026 at 3:32 pm

    People often claim curved swords are simply illegal in the UK. They are not. The real position is The post Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War
    by Jayne Ellis on February 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    The Napoleonic Wars did not invent the sword, but they represent its final great chapter as a primary The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition
    by Matt Tait on February 6, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    Live Action Roleplaying, or LARP, has evolved far beyond its niche origins. Across Europe and North America, thousands The post Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition appeared first on Seven Swords.

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