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Battle of Pydna – Ended Macedonian independence Battle of Pydna
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Battle of Pydna – Ended Macedonian independence

Matt Tait September 7, 2025 0
The Battle of Pydna, fought on 22 June 168 BC, marked the decisive end of the Third...
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Xerxes I: King of Persia Xerxes I in battle
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Xerxes I: King of Persia

Matt Tait September 7, 2025 0
Xerxes I, or Khshayarsha, ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 486 to 465 BCE. He inherited an immense,...
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Pirate Slang and Expressions Still Used Today Pirate Slang
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Pirate Slang and Expressions Still Used Today

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
Pirates left more than just tales of buried treasure and shipwrecks behind. Many of the words and...
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Top 50 UK Game Development Studios: Full Profiles and Key Details UK Game studios
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Top 50 UK Game Development Studios: Full Profiles and Key Details

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
The UK remains one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse video game development hubs. This article...
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Larian Studios’ RPG Design Philosophy: Baldur’s Gate 3 BG3 Design Philosophy
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Larian Studios’ RPG Design Philosophy: Baldur’s Gate 3

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
Larian Studios didn’t just revive Baldur’s Gate. They redefined how a modern RPG can function within the...
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What Powers Do the Rings Actually Have? Rings of Power - Various Elven Dwarven and Human Rings arranged around the One Ring
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What Powers Do the Rings Actually Have?

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
In Tolkien’s legendarium, the Rings of Power are more than symbolic artefacts or convenient plot devices. Each...
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Zhibeidao: Straight‑back dao Zhibeidao
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Zhibeidao: Straight‑back dao

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
The zhibeidao, or “straight‑back dao,” is one of the oldest forms of single‑edged Chinese swords. Known for...
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Philip II of Macedon: Unifier of Greece philip ii of macedon
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Philip II of Macedon: Unifier of Greece

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
Philip II (r. 359 to 336 BC) rescued a fragile Macedon, built a professional army, reshaped Greek...
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Battle of Ba’rin: Highlighted the vulnerability of the Crusader States Battle of Ba’rin
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Battle of Ba’rin: Highlighted the vulnerability of the Crusader States

Matt Tait September 6, 2025 0
The Battle of Ba’rin, also known as the Battle of Montferrand, took place in July 1137 during...
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Battle of Himera: Greek city-states repel Carthage Battle of Himera
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Battle of Himera: Greek city-states repel Carthage

Matt Tait September 5, 2025 0
The Battle of Himera in 480 BC was one of the most decisive clashes in the ancient...
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  • 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.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

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