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How the Medieval Arms Race Shaped the Evolution of European Weapons and Armour Medieval Arms and Armour
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How the Medieval Arms Race Shaped the Evolution of European Weapons and Armour

Matt Tait May 13, 2025 0
The relationship between weaponry and armour in medieval Europe was not one of dominance by either side,...
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Takouba: The African straight blade Takouba
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Takouba: The African straight blade

Matt Tait May 13, 2025 0
The Takouba is a traditional straight-bladed sword associated with the nomadic and semi-nomadic warrior cultures of the...
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How to Get Started in Historical Re-enactment: Gear, Groups, and Events Battle of Barnet re-enactment
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How to Get Started in Historical Re-enactment: Gear, Groups, and Events

Matt Tait May 13, 2025 0
Historical re-enactment offers a direct, immersive way to experience the past. It is not about theatrical spectacle...
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The Battle of Bannockburn: What We Now Know Bannockburn battle
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The Battle of Bannockburn: What We Now Know

Matt Tait May 13, 2025 0
The Battle of Bannockburn, fought on 23 and 24 June 1314, stands as one of the most...
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The Rings of Power vs House of the Dragon: Who Wins the New Fantasy War? Rings of Power vs House of the Dragon
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The Rings of Power vs House of the Dragon: Who Wins the New Fantasy War?

Matt Tait May 12, 2025 0
Two of the most ambitious fantasy series in recent memory arrived within weeks of each other in...
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Best Open-World Fantasy Games You Can Still Get Lost In skyrim-elder-scrolls-v-lanndscape-1024x512.jpg
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Best Open-World Fantasy Games You Can Still Get Lost In

Matt Tait May 12, 2025 0
Some fantasy games manage more than spectacle. They offer a sense of place, drawing players into living,...
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The Outlaw King (2018) – Film Review Outlaw King - Netflix
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The Outlaw King (2018) – Film Review

Matt Tait May 12, 2025 0
The Outlaw King, directed by David Mackenzie, is a historical drama that follows Robert the Bruce in...
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Liuyedao Sword – The willow leaf saber Liuyedao - Willow Leaf Sabre
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Liuyedao Sword – The willow leaf saber

Matt Tait May 12, 2025 0
The Liuyedao (literally “willow leaf saber”) emerged as a defining single-edged blade in late imperial China, widely...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – A Mythic Expansion of Middle-earth Rings of Power
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – A Mythic Expansion of Middle-earth

Matt Tait May 12, 2025 0
Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power represents one of the most ambitious television...
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Who Was Aethelstan? England’s First King Æthelstan
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Who Was Aethelstan? England’s First King

Matt Tait May 11, 2025 0
Aethelstan or Æthelstan (c. 894–939), grandson of Alfred the Great, was the first king to rule over...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

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