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Battle of Lansdowne, 5 July 1643: The Bloody Hill That Nearly Changed the English Civil War Battle of Lansdowne
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Battle of Lansdowne, 5 July 1643: The Bloody Hill That Nearly Changed the English Civil War

Jayne Ellis April 3, 2026 0
The Battle of Lansdowne, fought on 5 July 1643 near Bath, was one of the most vicious...
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Common Sayings About Swords and Where They Really Come From Sword Sayings
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Common Sayings About Swords and Where They Really Come From

Jayne Ellis April 2, 2026 0
Few objects have carved themselves into language quite like the sword. Kings waved them, soldiers relied on...
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Gladiator Weapons and Combat Styles: Everything We Know About Rome’s Arena Fighters Glasiator Combat
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Gladiator Weapons and Combat Styles: Everything We Know About Rome’s Arena Fighters

Jayne Ellis April 2, 2026 0
Roman gladiators are often remembered as a blur of helmets, shouting crowds and Russell Crowe looking understandably...
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Elden Ring Weapons With the Best Move Sets Elden Ring weapons with the best move sets
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Elden Ring Weapons With the Best Move Sets

Liz Stone April 2, 2026 0
There are powerful weapons in Elden Ring, and then there are weapons that simply feel right. You...
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Bran Castle, Romania: What We Know About the So-Called Dracula Castle Bran Castle
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Bran Castle, Romania: What We Know About the So-Called Dracula Castle

Jayne Ellis April 2, 2026 0
Bran Castle sits above a narrow mountain pass in Transylvania like an old customs officer who has...
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David I of Scotland: The King Who Made Medieval Scotland David I of Scotland
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David I of Scotland: The King Who Made Medieval Scotland

Jayne Ellis April 2, 2026 0
David I of Scotland ruled from 1124 to 1153, and few kings left such a large footprint...
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Samurai Weapons in The Last Samurai: Katana, Naginata, and More The Last Samurai = Weapons
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Samurai Weapons in The Last Samurai: Katana, Naginata, and More

Liz Stone April 1, 2026 0
The 2003 film The Last Samurai has plenty of dramatic slow-motion charges, enough rain-soaked sword fights to...
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Achaemenid Persian Cavalry Achaemenid Persian Cavalry
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Achaemenid Persian Cavalry

Jayne Ellis April 1, 2026 0
The Horsemen Who Held an Empire Together The Achaemenid Persian Empire stretched from the Aegean to the...
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The Mongol Invasions of Europe in the 13th Century Mongol Invasions of Europe
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The Mongol Invasions of Europe in the 13th Century

Jayne Ellis April 1, 2026 0
The Mongol invasions of Europe remain one of the great historical what-ifs. In little more than two...
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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles Best Bannerlord Captain's Perks
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Best Bannerlord Captain Perks in 2026: The Skills That Actually Win Battles

Liz Stone April 1, 2026 0
If you have ever looked at Bannerlord’s captain perks and thought, “Surely one extra hit point cannot...
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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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