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The Raid of Jedburgh (1571): The Kerr-Tait Alliance and the Marian Struggle Reiver raiding party
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The Raid of Jedburgh (1571): The Kerr-Tait Alliance and the Marian Struggle

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
The Raid of Jedburgh in June 1571 was a pivotal clash during the Scottish Civil War, pitting...
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El Cid: The Legendary Spanish Knight El Cid
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El Cid: The Legendary Spanish Knight

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043–1099), known as El Cid (from the Arabic al-Sayyid, “The Lord”), remains Spain’s most celebrated...
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HEMA Tournaments in the UK 2025: Reigning Champions, Strategies & Skills HEMA - Albion Cup
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HEMA Tournaments in the UK 2025: Reigning Champions, Strategies & Skills

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tournaments in the UK blend rigorous martial tradition with modern competitive spirit,...
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The Everlasting Realm of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: A Legacy Forged in Dragons and Community Skyrim
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The Everlasting Realm of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: A Legacy Forged in Dragons and Community

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
In the shadowed peaks of the Throat of the World and the flickering torchlight of Blackreach, The Elder...
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300 (2006) Film Review: A Mythic Spectacle of Blood and Bronze 300
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300 (2006) Film Review: A Mythic Spectacle of Blood and Bronze

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
Director: Zack SnyderBased on: 300 (1998), a graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn VarleyGenre: Action, Historical...
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Hollywood’s Swordplay Sins: Ranking Historically Inaccurate (But Entertaining) Battle Films Robin Hood 2010
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Hollywood’s Swordplay Sins: Ranking Historically Inaccurate (But Entertaining) Battle Films

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
From clashing blades that spark like fireworks to heroes defying physics with balletic spins, Hollywood has long...
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What is a Backsword? The Backsword
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What is a Backsword?

Matt Tait March 28, 2025
Amid the roar of clashing steel and the thunder of cavalry charges, the backsword emerged as a...
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The Greatest Swordsmen in History and Modern Masters Greatest swordsman
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The Greatest Swordsmen in History and Modern Masters

Matt Tait March 27, 2025
From the duelling samurai of feudal Japan to the Olympic fencing champions of today, the art of...
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The Tait Family: Border Reivers Tait - Border Reivers
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The Tait Family: Border Reivers

Matt Tait March 27, 2025
Analysis of the family’s Territory, Alliances, Legal Battles & Feuds In the shadowy folds of the Anglo-Scottish...
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The Katana: A Timeless Blade Samurai with Katana
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The Katana: A Timeless Blade

Matt Tait March 27, 2025
Few weapons embody the fusion of artistry and lethality like the katana, the iconic sword of Japan’s samurai....
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  • What are the laws on Samurai Swords in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on January 17, 2026 at 7:36 am

    Samurai Swords and the Law in the UK Few weapons attract quite the same mixture of admiration, confusion, The post What are the laws on Samurai Swords in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The World’s Biggest LARP Event dates in 2026: A Global Guide for Adventurous Travellers
    by Matt Tait on November 14, 2025 at 2:38 pm

    Live Action Role Play (LARP) isn’t just a niche hobby tucked away in the woods, it’s a growing The post The World’s Biggest LARP Event dates in 2026: A Global Guide for Adventurous Travellers appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info
    by Matt Tait on November 11, 2025 at 3:38 pm

    If you like your history loud, smoky and slightly muddy, 2026 in the UK will keep you very The post 2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • HEMA Tournaments Explained: Rules, Scoring, and Format
    by Jayne Ellis on October 14, 2025 at 8:24 am

    Modern Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA, is one of those rare pursuits where grown adults get to The post HEMA Tournaments Explained: Rules, Scoring, and Format appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars
    by Matt Tait on September 30, 2025 at 7:15 pm

    During the Napoleonic Wars (1803 to 1815), Europe was not only reshaped by cannon fire and massed musket The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars appeared first on Seven Swords.

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