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Bannerlord Best Smithing Recipes for Profit in 2026

Bannerlord Best Recipes

Bannerlord Best Smithing Recipes for Profit in 2026

Liz Stone February 14, 2026

If you are still ignoring smithing in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, you are basically leaving piles...

The Whitecloaks: Zealotry, Power, and Hypocrisy in The Wheel of Time

Whitecloaks: Wheel of Time

The Whitecloaks: Zealotry, Power, and Hypocrisy in The Wheel of Time

Liz Stone February 14, 2026

If you have spent any time in the world of The Wheel of Time or its television...

Sundiata Keita: Lion of Mali and Founder of an Empire

Sundiata Keita

Sundiata Keita: Lion of Mali and Founder of an Empire

Jayne Ellis February 14, 2026

Few figures in medieval history loom as large as Sundiata Keita. He was the founder of the...

Battle of Notium 406 BC – A Costly Athenian Misstep

Battle of Notium

Battle of Notium 406 BC – A Costly Athenian Misstep

Jayne Ellis February 14, 2026

The Battle of Notium in 406 BC was not the largest clash of the Peloponnesian War, nor...

Nioh 2 Best Builds 2026 Guide – Top Weapon Builds for Every Playstyle

Best Nioh Builds for every weapon

Nioh 2 Best Builds 2026 Guide – Top Weapon Builds for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone February 13, 2026

Why Builds Still Matter in 2026 Nioh 2 is not new, but it refuses to age quietly....

Mamluk Cavalry: Elite Horsemen of the Islamic World

Mamluk Cavalry

Mamluk Cavalry: Elite Horsemen of the Islamic World

Jayne Ellis February 13, 2026

Few mounted forces in medieval history earned such consistent respect as the cavalry of the Mamluk Sultanate....

The Women of HBO’s Rome: Power, Desire, and Survival in the Late Republic

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The Women of HBO’s Rome: Power, Desire, and Survival in the Late Republic

Liz Stone February 13, 2026

The men of HBO’s Rome march, conquer, betray and declaim. They shout in the Senate and bleed...

Edward England: The Pirate Who Refused to Be Cruel

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Edward England: The Pirate Who Refused to Be Cruel

Jayne Ellis February 13, 2026

I have spent years reading about kings, rebels and reformers. Pirates are rarely afforded such seriousness. Edward...

The Battle of Nicotera

Battle of Nicotera

The Battle of Nicotera

Jayne Ellis February 13, 2026

Norman Ambition and Southern Italian Resistance The Battle of Nicotera was one of the lesser discussed yet...

Flamberge Sword: The Wavy Blade of the Landsknechts

Flamberge

Flamberge Sword: The Wavy Blade of the Landsknechts

Matt Tait February 12, 2026

The flamberge is one of the most visually striking swords of the Renaissance. Its blade undulates in...

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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.
Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.
Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm
From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.
Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.