Skip to content
Seven Swords

Seven Swords

Primary Menu
  • Sword History
    • Battles
    • Profiles
    • Re-Enactment
    • Pirates
    • Vikings
    • Resources
  • Types of Swords
  • Movies
  • TV
  • Gaming
    • RPG
  • HEMA
  • Shop
Aethelred I (Aethelred I): The Overlooked King Who Held the Line Against the Vikings Aethelred I
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

Aethelred I (Aethelred I): The Overlooked King Who Held the Line Against the Vikings

Jayne Ellis March 29, 2026 0
Aethelred I of Wessex has the slightly unfortunate habit of being remembered as “Alfred the Great’s older...
Read More Read more about Aethelred I (Aethelred I): The Overlooked King Who Held the Line Against the Vikings
Top HEMA Techniques Every Historical Fencer Should Know Top HEMA techniques
  • HEMA

Top HEMA Techniques Every Historical Fencer Should Know

Matt Tait March 28, 2026 0
Historical European Martial Arts has a curious habit of making everyone feel like they have just stepped...
Read More Read more about Top HEMA Techniques Every Historical Fencer Should Know
The Most Powerful Characters in The Witcher (Ranked) most-powerful-The-Witcher-characters
  • Swords from TV
  • The Witcher
  • The Witcher TV
  • Video Game Swords

The Most Powerful Characters in The Witcher (Ranked)

Liz Stone March 28, 2026 0
The Witcher universe has a slightly unfair relationship with power. Some characters can cut through armies. Some...
Read More Read more about The Most Powerful Characters in The Witcher (Ranked)
The Battle of Tewkesbury (1471): A brutal chapter in Wars of the Roses Battle of Tewkesbury
  • Battles
  • Medieval Battles
  • Sword History

The Battle of Tewkesbury (1471): A brutal chapter in Wars of the Roses

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
The Battle of Tewkesbury, fought on 4 May 1471, was one of the most important and brutal...
Read More Read more about The Battle of Tewkesbury (1471): A brutal chapter in Wars of the Roses
Could Kingdom of Heaven Be Hiding More Than We Thought? Kingdom of Heaven Fan Theories
  • Movie Swords
  • Sword History

Could Kingdom of Heaven Be Hiding More Than We Thought?

Liz Stone March 28, 2026 0
If there is one thing that has kept Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven alive long after its...
Read More Read more about Could Kingdom of Heaven Be Hiding More Than We Thought?
Why Viking Longships Were So Far Ahead of Their Time Viking Longships
  • Sword History
  • Vikings

Why Viking Longships Were So Far Ahead of Their Time

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
Viking longships have a habit of making every other early medieval vessel look rather unfortunate. Put a...
Read More Read more about Why Viking Longships Were So Far Ahead of Their Time
Safavid Dynasty, Persia (1501 to 1736) Safavid dynasty
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

Safavid Dynasty, Persia (1501 to 1736)

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
The Safavid dynasty ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736 and, in many ways, created the Iran that...
Read More Read more about Safavid Dynasty, Persia (1501 to 1736)
CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained: How Elite Armies Really Work
  • Crusader Kings
  • Video Game Swords

CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained

Liz Stone March 28, 2026 0
If you have ever looked at your Crusader Kings 3 army and thought, “Why did my supposedly...
Read More Read more about CK3 Retinues, Knights, and Men-at-Arms Explained
Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I: Who Had the Stronger Claim? Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I
  • Sword History

Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I: Who Had the Stronger Claim?

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
Lady Jane Grey is often remembered as the tragic girl queen, intelligent, pious and disastrously surrounded by...
Read More Read more about Lady Jane Grey vs Mary I: Who Had the Stronger Claim?
The Sacred Band of Thebes Sacred Band of Thebes
  • Profiles
  • Sword History

The Sacred Band of Thebes

Jayne Ellis March 28, 2026 0
The Sacred Band of Thebes has attracted fascination for more than two thousand years. Ancient writers described...
Read More Read more about The Sacred Band of Thebes

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 … 229 Next

Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on March 14, 2026 at 3:32 pm

    People often claim curved swords are simply illegal in the UK. They are not. The real position is The post Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 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.

Sevenswords.uk is part of the Ultimate network | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 All rights reserved.