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Frederick Barbarossa: Emperor, Crusader, and Statesman Frederick Barbarossa
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Frederick Barbarossa: Emperor, Crusader, and Statesman

Jayne Ellis June 5, 2026 0
Few medieval rulers carried the weight of an idea quite like Frederick Barbarossa. To his supporters he...
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The Dark Fantasy Connection Behind Daemon Targaryen Daemon Targaryen
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The Dark Fantasy Connection Behind Daemon Targaryen

Liz Stone June 5, 2026 0
Dragons, Silver Hair and Dangerous Royal Families Fantasy has a long tradition of beautiful people with magical...
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The Sword of the Rivan King: The Legendary Blade of The Belgariad Explained Sword of the Rivan King wielded by Garion
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The Sword of the Rivan King: The Legendary Blade of The Belgariad Explained

Liz Stone June 5, 2026 0
A Sword That Carries the Weight of Prophecy Fantasy has no shortage of dramatic swords. Some glow,...
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Every Crusader King Ranked: The Greatest and Most Infamous Rulers of the Crusader Era Crusader Kings
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Every Crusader King Ranked: The Greatest and Most Infamous Rulers of the Crusader Era

Jayne Ellis June 5, 2026 0
The Crusades created some of the most fascinating, brilliant, stubborn and occasionally disastrous monarchs of the medieval...
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How to Defeat Larger Armies in Bannerlord: Strategy, Tactics and Survival Guide How to beat bigger armies in Bannerlord
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How to Defeat Larger Armies in Bannerlord: Strategy, Tactics and Survival Guide

Liz Stone June 5, 2026 0
There is a special kind of panic in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord when you proudly march...
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Macedonian Dynasty, Byzantium (867 to 1056): The Golden Age of the Medieval Roman Empire Macedonian Dynasty, Byzantium
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Macedonian Dynasty, Byzantium (867 to 1056): The Golden Age of the Medieval Roman Empire

Jayne Ellis June 5, 2026 0
The Macedonian Dynasty ruled the Byzantine Empire during one of the most remarkable periods in medieval history....
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The 20 Most Famous Video Game Swords Ever Created Most Famous Game Swords
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The 20 Most Famous Video Game Swords Ever Created

Liz Stone June 4, 2026 0
A great video game sword does something unusual. It somehow convinces millions of players that a collection...
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Harald Hardrada: The Last Great Viking Warlord Who Fought From Byzantium To England harald-hardrada
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Harald Hardrada: The Last Great Viking Warlord Who Fought From Byzantium To England

Matt Tait June 4, 2026 0
The Viking Who Refused A Quiet Life Harald Sigurdsson, remembered by history as Harald Hardrada, lived the...
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Saxa Explained: Spartacus’ Fiercest Female Fighter Saxa
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Saxa Explained: Spartacus’ Fiercest Female Fighter

Liz Stone June 4, 2026 0
Among the many warriors who carved their names into the chaos of Spartacus, Saxa stands apart. She...
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Qing Dynasty, China (1644 to 1912): The Last Imperial Dynasty The Qing Dynasty
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Qing Dynasty, China (1644 to 1912): The Last Imperial Dynasty

Jayne Ellis June 4, 2026 0
The Empire That Bridged Ancient and Modern China The Qing Dynasty was the final chapter of imperial...
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  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond
    by Jayne Ellis on March 16, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure fragment The post A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond appeared first on Seven Swords.

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