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Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion of the North Who Changed Warfare Forever

Gustavus Adolphus

Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion of the North Who Changed Warfare Forever

Jayne Ellis July 21, 2026

Few rulers have altered the course of military history quite like Gustavus Adolphus. Admired by allies and...

Best Early Game Tips for Nioh 3

Nioh 3 Best Early Game Tips

Best Early Game Tips for Nioh 3

Liz Stone July 21, 2026

The opening hours of Nioh 3 can feel like walking into a samurai film where everyone except...

Sword of Gryffindor Explained

Sword of Gryffindor from Harry Potter

Sword of Gryffindor Explained

Liz Stone July 21, 2026

Some fantasy swords are famous because they conquer kingdoms. Others because they are impossibly beautiful. The Sword...

Magyar Horse Archers

Magyar horse archers

Magyar Horse Archers

Jayne Ellis July 20, 2026

The Magyar horse archers were among the most feared warriors of early medieval Europe. Fast, disciplined and...

The Ebony Blade Explained: The Darkest Sword in The Elder Scrolls?

The Ebony Blade

The Ebony Blade Explained: The Darkest Sword in The Elder Scrolls?

Liz Stone July 20, 2026

Some fantasy swords are famous because they were carried by legendary heroes. Others become iconic because they...

KCD2 Best Early Game Equipment Guide: Gear That Gives You the Biggest Advantage Fast

KCD2 Best Early Game Equipment Guide

KCD2 Best Early Game Equipment Guide: Gear That Gives You the Biggest Advantage Fast

Liz Stone July 20, 2026

The opening hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can feel brutally unfair. Henry starts with little money,...

The Viking Raid on Seville (844): When the Norse Reached the Heart of Al-Andalus

The Viking Raid on Seville

The Viking Raid on Seville (844): When the Norse Reached the Heart of Al-Andalus

Jayne Ellis July 20, 2026

The Viking Raid on Seville in 844 remains one of the most remarkable episodes of the Viking...

Alfonso V of Aragon: The Magnanimous King Who Forged a Mediterranean Empire

Alfonso V of Aragon

Alfonso V of Aragon: The Magnanimous King Who Forged a Mediterranean Empire

Jayne Ellis July 20, 2026

Alfonso V of Aragon at a Glance Detail Information Full Name Alfonso V of Aragon Also Known...

Battle of Baecula (208BCE): Scipio’s Bold Strike That Changed the Second Punic War

Battle of Baecula

Battle of Baecula (208BCE): Scipio’s Bold Strike That Changed the Second Punic War

Jayne Ellis July 19, 2026

The Battle of Baecula, fought in 208 BCE during the Second Punic War, was one of those...

Hasdrubal Barca: The Forgotten General Who Almost Changed the Course of Rome

Hasdrubal Barca

Hasdrubal Barca: The Forgotten General Who Almost Changed the Course of Rome

Jayne Ellis July 19, 2026

Hasdrubal Barca is one of history’s great “what if” figures. Overshadowed by his older brother Hannibal, he...

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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.
Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.
Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm
From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.
Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.