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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 0
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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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 0
In the shadowed peaks of the Throat of the World and the flickering torchlight of Blackreach, The Elder...
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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 0
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 0
Amid the roar of clashing steel and the thunder of cavalry charges, the backsword emerged as a...
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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 0
Few weapons embody the fusion of artistry and lethality like the katana, the iconic sword of Japan’s samurai....
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The Border Reivers: Raiders of the Anglo-Scottish Frontier Border Reiver
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The Border Reivers: Raiders of the Anglo-Scottish Frontier

Matt Tait March 27, 2025 0
Imagine a land where loyalty is etched in blood, where moonlit raids blur the line between legend...
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21 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (ranked) Battle of Hastings dpicted on Bayeux Tapestry
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21 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (ranked)

Matt Tait March 26, 2025 0
Below is a curated list of the 21 of the largest and most consequential medieval battles (5th–15th centuries), ranked...
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The King (2019) The King
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The King (2019)

Matt Tait March 25, 2025 0
Directed by David Michôd and starring Timothée Chalamet, The King (2019) reimagines Shakespeare’s Henriad through a lens of visceral medieval realism....
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Celestial Steel: Decoding the Cosmic Origins of Ancient Swords Meteorite Iron
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Celestial Steel: Decoding the Cosmic Origins of Ancient Swords

Matt Tait March 24, 2025 0
Beneath the patina of millennia, some swords hide a secret written in the stars. Forged from meteorites...
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From Seax to Longsword: The Evolution of the Medieval Blade shield wall swords
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From Seax to Longsword: The Evolution of the Medieval Blade

Matt Tait March 24, 2025 0
Beneath the clash of shields and the roar of battle, the Viking sword emerged as a symbol...
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  • 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.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

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