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The Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland (1169–1171), Mercenaries, Kings and the Beginning of a New Ireland Anglo Norman Invasion of Ireland
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The Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland (1169–1171), Mercenaries, Kings and the Beginning of a New Ireland

Jayne Ellis May 27, 2026 0
The Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland began almost like a political favour and ended by changing the course...
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Comparing the Wheel of Time Books to the Amazon Series The Wheel of Time Book vs TV
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Comparing the Wheel of Time Books to the Amazon Series

Liz Stone May 27, 2026 0
Amazon’s adaptation of The Wheel of Time arrived carrying one of the heaviest fantasy backpacks imaginable. Robert...
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Henry II: The Restless King Who Forged the Angevin Empire Henry II
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Henry II: The Restless King Who Forged the Angevin Empire

Jayne Ellis May 27, 2026 0
Few medieval kings seem permanently in motion quite like Henry II. Reading about him is rather exhausting....
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Bard Build Guide, The Silver-Tongued Menace BG3: Best Bard Build Guide
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Bard Build Guide, The Silver-Tongued Menace

Liz Stone May 27, 2026 0
There is something deeply satisfying about talking your way out of disaster in Baldur’s Gate 3, only...
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Battle of Ain Jalut: The battle that stopped the Mongols Battle of Ain Jalut 1260
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Battle of Ain Jalut: The battle that stopped the Mongols

Jayne Ellis May 26, 2026 0
At the Battle of Ain Jalut the stakes genuinely feel apocalyptic. Had the Mamluks failed in September...
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The Diadochi Wars (322–275 BCE), What We Know About Alexander’s Violent Successors Diadochi Wars
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The Diadochi Wars (322–275 BCE), What We Know About Alexander’s Violent Successors

Jayne Ellis May 26, 2026 0
The Diadochi Wars were not a single clean conflict. They were a rolling disaster that consumed the...
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KCD2: A Guide to Crafting, Smithing and Repairing Gear KCD2 crafting smithing repairing guide
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KCD2: A Guide to Crafting, Smithing and Repairing Gear

Liz Stone May 26, 2026 0
There is something deeply satisfying about hammering out a blade in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Not in...
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Agnes of Courtenay, Queen of Jerusalem Agnes of Courtenay jerusalem
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Agnes of Courtenay, Queen of Jerusalem

Jayne Ellis May 26, 2026 0
Agnes of Courtenay is one of those medieval women who seems to make chroniclers deeply uncomfortable simply...
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Spartacus Episodes with the Highest IMDb Ratings Spartacus Victory
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Spartacus Episodes with the Highest IMDb Ratings

Liz Stone May 26, 2026 0
Spartacus was never subtle television. This is a series where arguments regularly ended with someone being launched...
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Cutlass Sword: History, Famous Naval Patterns and Collector’s Guide The Cutlass
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Cutlass Sword: History, Famous Naval Patterns and Collector’s Guide

Matt Tait May 25, 2026 0
The cutlass is one of those weapons that somehow escaped the museum cabinet and wandered straight into...
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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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