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Cleopatra (1963): The Film That Nearly Bankrupted Hollywood Cleopatra - 1963
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Cleopatra (1963): The Film That Nearly Bankrupted Hollywood

Liz Stone November 2, 2025 0
“Nothing like it had ever been made, and nothing like it would ever be attempted again.” That’s...
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The Pagan Festivals the Church Couldn’t Erase Pagan seasonal festivals
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The Pagan Festivals the Church Couldn’t Erase

Liz Stone November 2, 2025 0
It’s easy to forget that many of the “Christian” holidays we celebrate today didn’t start that way....
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About Aztec Human Sacrifice Aztec Human Sacrifice
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About Aztec Human Sacrifice

Jayne Ellis November 2, 2025 0
An unflinching look at ritual, religion, and the realities of empire. Few subjects about the Aztec Empire...
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US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword – Union Officer prestige weapon US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword
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US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword – Union Officer prestige weapon

Matt Tait November 2, 2025 0
The US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword is one of the most recognisable blades from...
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The Massacre of Wassy (1562): The Spark That Lit France’s Wars of Religion Massacre at Wassy
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The Massacre of Wassy (1562): The Spark That Lit France’s Wars of Religion

Jayne Ellis November 2, 2025 0
The Battle of Wassy was less a battle than a massacre, but it marked the bloody ignition...
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John Hunyadi – The White Knight of Wallachia and Defender of Belgrade John Hunyadi
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John Hunyadi – The White Knight of Wallachia and Defender of Belgrade

Jayne Ellis November 2, 2025 0
Few figures of the fifteenth century embodied the collision of East and West quite like John Hunyadi....
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How Bannerlord Reflects Medieval History Bannerlord and Medieval History
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How Bannerlord Reflects Medieval History

Jayne Ellis November 2, 2025 0
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is so much more than just a strategy and combat sandbox. Beneath...
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Every Targaryen in House of the Dragon Explained House Targaryen
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Every Targaryen in House of the Dragon Explained

Liz Stone November 2, 2025 0
House of the Dragon is basically one long family argument that escalates into a civil war. Every...
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I Am Spartacus: How a Film Toppled Hollywood’s Blacklist Spartacus Film
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I Am Spartacus: How a Film Toppled Hollywood’s Blacklist

Jayne Ellis November 1, 2025 0
When Stanley Kubrick’s Spartacus hit cinemas in 1960, it was sold as a sword-and-sandal epic with Kirk...
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Benjamin Hornigold: The Pirate Who Made and Betrayed Blackbeard Benjamin Hornigold
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Benjamin Hornigold: The Pirate Who Made and Betrayed Blackbeard

Jayne Ellis November 1, 2025 0
Benjamin Hornigold is one of those figures who straddles the blurry line between pirate legend and colonial...
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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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