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Petersen Type S: Viking Age Sword Petersen Type S Viking Sword
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Petersen Type S: Viking Age Sword

Matt Tait August 23, 2025 0
The Petersen Type S sword is a notable variant of the Viking Age sword, classified in Jan...
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The Leper King: Fact vs Film King Baldwin IV
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The Leper King: Fact vs Film

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
How Baldwin IV of Jerusalem is portrayed in cinema compared to historical reality Baldwin IV of Jerusalem,...
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Samurai Culture Shown in The Last Samurai: Fact and Fiction The Last Samurai - Culture depiction
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Samurai Culture Shown in The Last Samurai: Fact and Fiction

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
The Last Samurai (2003), starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe, presents a cinematic version of the end...
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What Is the Black Dread? The Legacy of Balerion The Black Dread - Balerion
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What Is the Black Dread? The Legacy of Balerion

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
Balerion the Black Dread stands as the most iconic and feared dragon in Westerosi history. A symbol...
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Famous Pirate Quotes and Their Origins Pirate Quotes
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Famous Pirate Quotes and Their Origins

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
Pirates have long occupied a strange place in popular imagination, part brutal criminal, part folk hero. Their...
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25 Largest and Most Consequential Roman Battles (Ranked) Biggest Roman Battles
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25 Largest and Most Consequential Roman Battles (Ranked)

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
This article explores 25 of the most significant battles fought by the Roman Republic and Empire, tracing...
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Hausa Kaskara: The straight sword from West Africa Hausa-Kaskara
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Hausa Kaskara: The straight sword from West Africa

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
The Hausa Kaskara is a double-edged straight sword traditionally used in West Africa, especially among the Hausa,...
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Offa of Mercia Offa of Mercia
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Offa of Mercia

Matt Tait August 22, 2025 0
Offa (c. 730 – 29 July 796) ruled Mercia from 757 until his death. He followed a brief...
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Robin of Sherwood’s Lasting Impact on Robin Hood Lore robin-of-sherwood
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Robin of Sherwood’s Lasting Impact on Robin Hood Lore

Matt Tait August 21, 2025 0
Robin of Sherwood, the 1980s television series created by Richard Carpenter, reshaped the popular image of the...
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Battle of Cheriton (1644) Battle of Cheriton
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Battle of Cheriton (1644)

Matt Tait August 21, 2025 0
The Battle of Cheriton, fought on 29 March 1644 in Hampshire, was a turning point in the...
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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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