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Baldur’s Gate 3 Definitive Act One Guide BG3: Complete Act One Guide
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Definitive Act One Guide

Liz Stone December 22, 2025 0
Act One of Baldur’s Gate 3 is a masterclass in controlled chaos. It throws systems, characters, moral...
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Aethelred “the Unready” Æthelred II (Æþelræd) Aethelred II "The Unready"
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Aethelred “the Unready” Æthelred II (Æþelræd)

Jayne Ellis December 22, 2025 0
Aethelred II remains one of the most contested figures in English history. His nickname has become a...
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Every Villain in Spartacus, Ranked From Worst to Best Spartacus Villains
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Every Villain in Spartacus, Ranked From Worst to Best

Liz Stone December 21, 2025 0
The Spartacus series never lacked enemies. Some were monsters you loved to hate. Others were walking bad...
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Why Pagan Warlords Feel So Right in Crusader Kings III Pagan Warlord in CK3
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Why Pagan Warlords Feel So Right in Crusader Kings III

Liz Stone December 21, 2025 0
There is something wonderfully unhinged about starting as a pagan warlord in CK3. You are poor, violent,...
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Battle of Cedynia (972) A measured Polish victory on a border that rarely stayed quiet Battle of Cedynia
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Battle of Cedynia (972) A measured Polish victory on a border that rarely stayed quiet

Jayne Ellis December 21, 2025 0
Cedynia sits on a bend of the Oder where borders blur and tempers rise. In 972, that...
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British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Sword British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Sword
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British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Sword

Matt Tait December 21, 2025 0
The British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Sword marks a turning point in Victorian military thinking. It reflects a...
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Catherine Howard, The Fifth Queen Who Never Stood a Chance Catherine Howard
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Catherine Howard, The Fifth Queen Who Never Stood a Chance

Jayne Ellis December 21, 2025 0
Catherine Howard is often remembered as the reckless teenage queen who lost her head, literally and reputationally....
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Bolesław I of Poland, called the Brave Bolesław the Brave
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Bolesław I of Poland, called the Brave

Jayne Ellis December 21, 2025 0
Bolesław I Chrobry stands at the point where early Poland stops being a regional experiment and starts...
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French Old Guard: Grenadiers and Chasseurs French Old Guard
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French Old Guard: Grenadiers and Chasseurs

Jayne Ellis December 21, 2025 0
Among the many units that marched under the tricolour, none carried the weight of expectation like the...
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The Tower of London | History, Myths, Prisoners, Crown Jewels and Power The Tower of London
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The Tower of London | History, Myths, Prisoners, Crown Jewels and Power

Jayne Ellis December 20, 2025 0
Few buildings in Britain carry the same weight as the Tower of London. It has been fortress,...
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction
    by Matt Tait on September 29, 2026 at 1:55 pm

    Some swords are expensive because of their materials. Others are valuable because a famous hand once held them. The post The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One
    by Jayne Ellis on September 22, 2026 at 5:37 pm

    A HEMA sparring sword has a difficult role. It must resemble a historical weapon closely enough to teach The post HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors
    by Jayne Ellis on August 27, 2026 at 11:07 am

    Buying an antique sword without first buying a few good books is an impressively expensive way to learn. The post Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building
    by Jayne Ellis on August 23, 2026 at 3:59 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts has a rather unusual relationship with books. In most combat sports, reading is supplementary. The post Essential HEMA Books: The Historical Fencing Library Worth Building appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice
    by Matt Tait on August 12, 2026 at 11:31 am

    Buying an original Napoleonic sword is one of those collecting decisions where enthusiasm can become expensive remarkably quickly. The post Napoleonic Sword Auction Guide: Prices, Identification and Buying Advice appeared first on Seven Swords.

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