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Tariq ibn Ziyad: The General Who Opened Iberia Tariq ibn Ziyad
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Tariq ibn Ziyad: The General Who Opened Iberia

Jayne Ellis April 8, 2026 0
There are figures in history who arrive with a quiet certainty and then leave with a continent...
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The 22 Biggest Viking Battles and Raids, Ranked Biggest Viking Battles and Raids
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The 22 Biggest Viking Battles and Raids, Ranked

Jayne Ellis April 7, 2026 0
The Vikings had a talent for turning up unexpectedly, causing chaos, winning fortunes and occasionally leaving an...
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Every Sharpe Episode Ranked from Worst to Best Best Sharpe Episodes Ranked
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Every Sharpe Episode Ranked from Worst to Best

Liz Stone April 7, 2026 0
Let’s be honest, ranking episodes of Sharpe feels a bit like judging your favourite pint. Even the...
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Sekiro’s Story Explained: Every Major Character, Ending and Twist The Sekiro Story
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Sekiro’s Story Explained: Every Major Character, Ending and Twist

Liz Stone April 7, 2026 0
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice throws you into a world full of giant snakes, immortal monks, angry grandpas...
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Were Viking Berserkers Real? What We Actually Know Viking Berserker
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Were Viking Berserkers Real? What We Actually Know

Jayne Ellis April 7, 2026 0
The Short Answer Yes, Viking berserkers were probably real, though not quite in the way films, television...
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Siege of Acre (1291): The Last Stand of the Crusader Kingdom Siege of Acre (1291)
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Siege of Acre (1291): The Last Stand of the Crusader Kingdom

Jayne Ellis April 7, 2026 0
The Siege of Acre in 1291 was the end of nearly two centuries of Crusader rule in...
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Aethelwulf of Wessex: The King Who Held the Line Against the Vikings Aethelwulf
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Aethelwulf of Wessex: The King Who Held the Line Against the Vikings

Jayne Ellis April 7, 2026 0
Who Was Aethelwulf? Aethelwulf, King of Wessex, ruled from 839 to 858. He is often remembered simply...
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Spartacus Cast Then and Now: Where the Gladiators of TV Ended Up Spartacus
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Spartacus Cast Then and Now: Where the Gladiators of TV Ended Up

Liz Stone April 6, 2026 0
When Spartacus first landed in 2010, it felt like somebody had taken a history textbook, thrown it...
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Real Medieval Warrior Priests: What We Know Warrior Priest
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Real Medieval Warrior Priests: What We Know

Jayne Ellis April 6, 2026 0
Medieval Europe liked to imagine the Church as a place of prayer, incense and solemn men quietly...
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Battle of Pontvallain (1370): The French Victory That Changed the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Pontvallain
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Battle of Pontvallain (1370): The French Victory That Changed the Hundred Years’ War

Jayne Ellis April 6, 2026 0
The Battle of Pontvallain, fought on 4 December 1370, rarely receives the same attention as Crécy, Poitiers...
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • 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.

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