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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...

Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin

Magical Creatures in Merlin

Top 10 Magical Creatures in Merlin

Liz Stone February 12, 2026

The world of Camelot in Merlin is not just swords, destiny and suspiciously dramatic torch lighting. It...

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The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction
by Matt Tait on September 29, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Some swords are expensive because of their materials. Others are valuable because a famous hand once held them. The post The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Seven Swords.
HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One
by Jayne Ellis on September 22, 2026 at 5:37 pm
A HEMA sparring sword has a difficult role. It must resemble a historical weapon closely enough to teach The post HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One appeared first on Seven Swords.
Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors
by Jayne Ellis on August 27, 2026 at 11:07 am
Buying an antique sword without first buying a few good books is an impressively expensive way to learn. The post Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors appeared first on Seven Swords.
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.