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The Last Samurai (2003): a stirring epic with history in the background The Last Samurai
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The Last Samurai (2003): a stirring epic with history in the background

Liz Stone October 12, 2026 0
Edward Zwick’s The Last Samurai is a lavish historical drama about Nathan Algren, an American army officer...
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Biggest Wars of the Middle Ages: 20 Major Conflicts Biggest Medieval Wars
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Biggest Wars of the Middle Ages: 20 Major Conflicts

Matt Tait October 11, 2026 0
The Middle Ages were not one long war, though some maps from the period can make them...
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Timeline of Events in the Baldur’s Gate Universe A lone adventurer looks towards Baldur’s Gate as a nautiloid ship crosses a stormy sky, with “BG3 Timeline” in shattered-glass lettering
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Timeline of Events in the Baldur’s Gate Universe

Liz Stone October 11, 2026 0
Baldur’s Gate timeline: the short version The Baldur’s Gate games cover more than a century of Forgotten...
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Sica Sword: A gladiatorial favourite Gladiator with a Sica shortsword
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Sica Sword: A gladiatorial favourite

Matt Tait October 11, 2026 0
The sica was a short, single-edged weapon with a curve that turns towards the blade’s cutting edge....
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Battle of Jena and Auerstedt, 1806 French and Prussian-Saxon troops fight through morning fog at the Battle of Jena and Auerstedt in 1806.
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Battle of Jena and Auerstedt, 1806

Jayne Ellis October 11, 2026 0
On 14 October 1806, two battles unfolded about 25 kilometres apart. Napoleon won at Jena. Marshal Louis-Nicolas...
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13 Assassins (2010) Review: Takashi Miike’s Samurai Epic 14 Assassins
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13 Assassins (2010) Review: Takashi Miike’s Samurai Epic

Liz Stone October 11, 2026 0
A samurai film that takes its time Takashi Miike’s 13 Assassins begins with a political problem and...
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Gods of the Forge: Divine Smiths, Makers and Craft Spirits Gods of the Forge
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Gods of the Forge: Divine Smiths, Makers and Craft Spirits

Matt Tait October 11, 2026 0
A forge is a useful place to imagine the divine. Fire changes stone and ore into tools,...
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Ultimate list of miliary leaders by era An armoured commander overlooks a vast battlefield, with troops from different historical eras.
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Ultimate list of miliary leaders by era

Matt Tait October 10, 2026 0
Military history is often told through battles, borders and casualty figures. Behind those events were leaders making...
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The Medieval European Arms Race: How Weapons and Armour Changed Late medieval men-at-arms, archers and a bombard before a besieged castle beneath a stormy sky
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The Medieval European Arms Race: How Weapons and Armour Changed

Jayne Ellis October 10, 2026 0
The medieval arms race was not a neat contest in which every new weapon immediately produced a...
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Combat Guide: How to Fight, Parry and Win King Come: Deliverence II combat
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Combat Guide: How to Fight, Parry and Win

Liz Stone October 10, 2026 0
Combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has a way of making you feel underqualified for your own...
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  • 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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