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Changdao: The Long Saber of Ming China Changdao
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Changdao: The Long Saber of Ming China

Matt Tait August 3, 2025 0
The Changdao (長刀), or “long saber”, was a Chinese two-handed sword prominent during the Ming dynasty. Designed...
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The Fight by the Lake: Wuxia as Ballet Hero - Fight by the Lake
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The Fight by the Lake: Wuxia as Ballet

Matt Tait August 3, 2025 0
One of the most visually striking scenes in Hero (2002) takes place beside a still, silver lake....
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Battle of the Sabis: Caesar’s Narrow Victory Over the Nervii Battle of Sabis
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Battle of the Sabis: Caesar’s Narrow Victory Over the Nervii

Matt Tait August 3, 2025 0
The Battle of the Sabis, fought in 57 BC near a river now identified as either the...
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Top European Swords Ranked by Performance and Craftsmanship best european swords
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Top European Swords Ranked by Performance and Craftsmanship

Matt Tait August 2, 2025 0
Europe has produced a wide range of sword designs, each shaped by the needs of its time...
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Battle of Mortimer’s Cross (2 February 1461) battle mortimers cross
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Battle of Mortimer’s Cross (2 February 1461)

Matt Tait August 2, 2025 0
The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross took place near Wigmore in Herefordshire on 2 February 1461, during a...
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King Stephen: The King of Anarchy King Stephen
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King Stephen: The King of Anarchy

Matt Tait August 2, 2025 0
King Stephen of Blois reigned over England from 1135 to 1154, a period marked by near-constant civil...
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Scottish Dirk – The Highland warrior blade Scottish Dirk
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Scottish Dirk – The Highland warrior blade

Matt Tait August 2, 2025 0
The Scottish dirk is a long-bladed thrusting dagger traditionally associated with Highland warriors. Far more than a...
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Nioh 2 Weapon Tier List: From Katana to Switchglaive nioh weapon tier list
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Nioh 2 Weapon Tier List: From Katana to Switchglaive

Matt Tait August 2, 2025 0
Nioh 2 offers a broad selection of melee weapons, each with distinct scaling, movesets, and synergy with...
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Sharpe Collectibles: Props, Uniforms, and Memorabilia Obadiah Hakeswill
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Sharpe Collectibles: Props, Uniforms, and Memorabilia

Matt Tait August 2, 2025 0
The Sharpe television series has long held a special place in the hearts of military history enthusiasts,...
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Top 10 Types of Swords to Collect Best Sword to collect
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Top 10 Types of Swords to Collect

Matt Tait August 1, 2025 0
Sword collecting draws interest from historians, martial artists, reenactors, and investors alike. Whether based on beauty, combat...
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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.

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