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Kodachi – The small Tachi Kodachi
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Kodachi – The small Tachi

Matt Tait June 10, 2025 0
The Kodachi is a short Japanese sword traditionally associated with the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Literally meaning “small...
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Battle of Tettenhall – A critical Viking and Anglo-Saxon battle Battle of Tettenhall
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Battle of Tettenhall – A critical Viking and Anglo-Saxon battle

Matt Tait June 10, 2025 0
The Battle of Tettenhall, fought on 5 August 910, was one of the most decisive victories for...
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Crusader Kings 3 Crusader Kings 3 Map
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Crusader Kings 3

Matt Tait June 9, 2025 0
Crusader Kings 3 is not a game you can bluff your way through. It punishes indecision, rewards...
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Johannes Liechtenauer – Developer of the Longsword tradition Johannes Liechtenauer
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Johannes Liechtenauer – Developer of the Longsword tradition

Matt Tait June 9, 2025 0
Johannes Liechtenauer is the most influential figure in the German school of swordsmanship during the late medieval...
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Battle of the Allia: A deeply traumatic battle for the early Roman Republic Battle of Allia
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Battle of the Allia: A deeply traumatic battle for the early Roman Republic

Matt Tait June 9, 2025 0
The Battle of the Allia, fought in 390 BC (or possibly 387 BC, depending on the source),...
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Italian Cinquedea – Everything We Know Cinquedea
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Italian Cinquedea – Everything We Know

Matt Tait June 9, 2025 0
The Cinquedea was a distinct short sword or large dagger popular in Northern Italy during the 15th...
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Robin of Sherwood and the Pagan Revival in 1980s British TV Herne the Hunter
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Robin of Sherwood and the Pagan Revival in 1980s British TV

Matt Tait June 8, 2025 0
Reimagining a Folk Legend When Robin of Sherwood aired on ITV in 1984, it stood apart from...
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Modern vs Medieval Swordsmithing: What’s Really Changed? Modern and medieval forge
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Modern vs Medieval Swordsmithing: What’s Really Changed?

Matt Tait June 8, 2025 0
Swordsmithing is one of the few crafts where tradition still walks hand in hand with innovation. The...
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Guthrum the Old – King of East Anglia Guthrum
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Guthrum the Old – King of East Anglia

Matt Tait June 8, 2025 0
Guthrum, also known as Guðrum or Guthorm, was a prominent Danish Viking leader who played a central...
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Battle of Tara – A pivotal battle in Irish history Battle of Tara
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Battle of Tara – A pivotal battle in Irish history

Matt Tait June 8, 2025 0
The Battle of Tara, fought in 980 AD, was a pivotal moment in early Irish history. It...
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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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