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The Complete History of the Night King: From First White Walker to the Fall of Winter Night King
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The Complete History of the Night King: From First White Walker to the Fall of Winter

Liz Stone May 31, 2026 0
The Night King is one of the most fascinating figures in Game of Thrones, despite speaking exactly...
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Richard the Lionheart: Warrior King, Crusader Legend, and the Man Behind the Myth Richard the Lionheart
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Richard the Lionheart: Warrior King, Crusader Legend, and the Man Behind the Myth

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026 0
Few medieval kings have enjoyed a reputation quite like Richard I of England. To generations he has...
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Turkish Ghazi Cavalry: The Frontier Horsemen Who Helped Build the Ottoman Empire Turkish ghazi cavalry
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Turkish Ghazi Cavalry: The Frontier Horsemen Who Helped Build the Ottoman Empire

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026 0
The Turkish ghazi cavalry were among the most influential mounted warriors of the medieval Islamic world. They...
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The Maurya Dynasty (322 to 185 BCE): Everything We Know About Ancient India’s First Great Empire Maurya Dynasty
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The Maurya Dynasty (322 to 185 BCE): Everything We Know About Ancient India’s First Great Empire

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026 0
The Maurya Dynasty stands as one of the great turning points in world history. Before its rise,...
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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Richard III Explained: Shakespeare’s Villain Reimagined Benedict Cumberbatch - Richard III
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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Richard III Explained: Shakespeare’s Villain Reimagined

Liz Stone May 30, 2026 0
There is something oddly magnetic about Richard III. He is manipulative, ruthless, and responsible for some of...
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CK3: The Best Lifestyles for Every Playstyle CK3: Best Lefestyles to match your playstyle
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CK3: The Best Lifestyles for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone May 30, 2026 0
One of the smartest things Crusader Kings 3 does is let you decide what kind of ruler...
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Harold Harefoot: The Overlooked Viking King of England Harold Harefoot
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Harold Harefoot: The Overlooked Viking King of England

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026 0
Harold I, better known as Harold Harefoot, remains one of the most overlooked kings in English history....
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Battle of Kosovo: Last stand of Christian resistance Battle of Kosovo
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Battle of Kosovo: Last stand of Christian resistance

Jayne Ellis May 29, 2026 0
The Battle of Kosovo, fought on 15 June 1389 (28 June in the modern calendar), stands among...
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Ivar the Boneless: The Most Feared Viking of the Age Ivar the Boneless
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Ivar the Boneless: The Most Feared Viking of the Age

Jayne Ellis May 29, 2026 0
Few figures from the Viking Age occupy the strange space between history and legend quite like Ivar...
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What Is the Most Famous Fictional Sword Ever Created? lightsaber-blue
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What Is the Most Famous Fictional Sword Ever Created?

Liz Stone May 29, 2026 0
Ask a hundred fantasy fans this question and you’ll probably get a hundred passionate answers, followed by...
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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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