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Game of Thrones

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• Swords from TV

Game of Thrones

Matt Tait March 7, 2025

How Westeros’ Iconic Weapons Mirror Real Medieval Warfare and Craftsmanship Game of Thrones captivated audiences not just with...

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Getting Started with HEMA: A Practical Guide

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• Martial Arts

Getting Started with HEMA: A Practical Guide

Matt Tait March 7, 2025

Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) combines historical study with physical training, focusing on combat techniques from medieval...

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History’s Most Bizarre and Unique Swords: Seven Unconventional Blades

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History’s Most Bizarre and Unique Swords: Seven Unconventional Blades

Matt Tait March 7, 2025

From ritualistic symbols to experimental battlefield tools, swords have taken countless forms across cultures. Below, we explore...

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What Defines a Broadsword? A Historical and Cultural Analysis

• Arming Sword
• Broadsword
• Claymore
• European Swords
• Sword History
• Types of Swords

What Defines a Broadsword? A Historical and Cultural Analysis

Matt Tait March 7, 2025

A broadsword is a European sword distinguished by its wide, double-edged blade, optimised for cutting rather than thrusting....

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The Deadliest Sword in History

• Asian Swords
• Classical Swords
• Katana
• Medieval Swords
• Sword History

The Deadliest Sword in History

Matt Tait March 6, 2025

How Japan’s Iconic Blade Dominated Battlefields and History Why the Katana? A Legacy of Lethality The katana’s...

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Seven Samurai (1954): Akira Kurosawa’s Timeless Epic of Honour and Sacrifice

• Asian Swords
• Katana
• Martial Arts
• Medieval Swords
• Movie Swords
• Seven Swords

Seven Samurai (1954): Akira Kurosawa’s Timeless Epic of Honour and Sacrifice

Matt Tait March 6, 2025

How a 1954 Masterpiece Redefined Cinema and Continues to Captivate Audiences Release Details & Historical Context Category...

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The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy

• Asian Swords
• Katana
• Sword History
• Types of Swords

The Katana: History, Development, and Modern Legacy

Matt Tait March 6, 2025

The katana is one of the most recognisable and revered swords in history, embodying the skill, discipline,...

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Seven Macabre (and Unfortunate) Deaths Involving (Mostly) Swords Throughout History

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• Sword History

Seven Macabre (and Unfortunate) Deaths Involving (Mostly) Swords Throughout History

Matt Tait March 5, 2025

From irony to absurdity, these tales prove fate has a dark sense of humour. 1. Emperor Julian...

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The Tradition of Naming Swords: Blades Forged in Myth and Magic

• Excalibur
• Legendary Swords
• Sword History
• Ulfberht Sword

The Tradition of Naming Swords: Blades Forged in Myth and Magic

Matt Tait March 5, 2025

How Ancient Beliefs in Supernatural Power Shaped the Legacy of Legendary Swords Swords were not merely tools...

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Ironclad (2011) – A Brutal Medieval Siege Epic

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• European Swords
• Falchion
• Medieval Swords
• Movie Swords
• Zweihander

Ironclad (2011) – A Brutal Medieval Siege Epic

Matt Tait March 5, 2025

Directed by Jonathan English | Starring James Purefoy, Paul Giamatti, Brian Cox Introduction Released in 2011, Ironclad is a...

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