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Battle of Cannae: Rome’s bloodiest day Battle of Cannae
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Battle of Cannae: Rome’s bloodiest day

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
Cannae is the battle that every military historian eventually circles back to. Fought in 216 BC during...
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What Is LARP? What is Live Action Role Play (LARP)?
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What Is LARP?

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
Live Action Role Playing, usually shortened to LARP, is what happens when storytelling stops being theoretical and...
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The Witcher 3: Best Choices and Consequences Witcher 3: Best Choices and the consequences
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The Witcher 3: Best Choices and Consequences

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
There are games that pretend your choices matter, and then there is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,...
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Battle of Cadsand (1337): England’s Sharp Opening Move Battle of Cadsand
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Battle of Cadsand (1337): England’s Sharp Opening Move

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
The Battle of Cadsand, fought in late 1337 on the island of Cadsand off the coast of...
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration Lagertha
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
Lagertha sits in that sweet spot between legend and longing. She is fierce, clever, and inconveniently hard...
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Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher: The Relentless Prussian Who Broke Napoleon Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
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Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher: The Relentless Prussian Who Broke Napoleon

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
Few generals earn a nickname that sticks for two centuries. Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher did exactly that....
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The Macuahuitl: Aztec battle sword macuahuitl
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The Macuahuitl: Aztec battle sword

Matt Tait February 10, 2026 0
The Obsidian Sword That Terrified the Conquistadors The macuahuitl is one of those weapons that sounds exaggerated...
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Achille Marozzo, The Man Who Taught Renaissance Italy How to Fight Properly Achille Marozzo
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Achille Marozzo, The Man Who Taught Renaissance Italy How to Fight Properly

Jayne Ellis February 10, 2026 0
Achille Marozzo is one of those historical figures who quietly shaped an entire discipline, then spent the...
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Battle of Amurru Battle of Amurru
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Battle of Amurru

Jayne Ellis February 10, 2026 0
The Battle of Amurru sits in that frustrating category of ancient warfare where the consequences are clear...
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Rhaenyra Targaryen, Fire, Inheritance, and the Cost of Being First Rhaenyra Targaryen
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Rhaenyra Targaryen, Fire, Inheritance, and the Cost of Being First

Liz Stone February 10, 2026 0
Rhaenyra Targaryen is one of those characters who feels inevitable and impossible at the same time. Named...
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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.

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