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BBC’s Merlin vs. Arthurian Legend: What’s Accurate? Merlin - Arthurian Legend
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BBC’s Merlin vs. Arthurian Legend: What’s Accurate?

Matt Tait September 5, 2025 0
How the show compares to the myths and what it changes for television BBC’s Merlin reimagines the...
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25 of the Largest and Most Consequential Ancient Greek Battles Biggest battles of ancient Greece
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25 of the Largest and Most Consequential Ancient Greek Battles

Matt Tait September 4, 2025 0
Ancient Greece was shaped not just by philosophy and art but by conflict. From the shores of...
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How King & Conqueror Compares to Other Historical TV Dramas for Accuracy King & Conquerer: William the Conquerer
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How King & Conqueror Compares to Other Historical TV Dramas for Accuracy

Matt Tait September 4, 2025 0
Is the Criticism of King & Conqueror Fair? King & Conqueror focuses on the Norman Conquest of...
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Beja Dagger: Hadendoa knife Beja Dagger
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Beja Dagger: Hadendoa knife

Matt Tait September 4, 2025 0
The Beja dagger, often referred to as the Hadendoa knife, is a traditional weapon associated with the...
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Philip the Good: Built the most sophisticated and wealthy court in Europe Philip the Good
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Philip the Good: Built the most sophisticated and wealthy court in Europe

Matt Tait September 4, 2025 0
Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy from 1419 to 1467, was one of the most powerful rulers...
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100 Types of Swords from Korea by Era Types of Swords from Korea
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100 Types of Swords from Korea by Era

Matt Tait September 3, 2025 0
Korea’s sword-making tradition stretches back millennia, shaped by evolving warfare, metallurgy, and cultural exchange with neighbouring China...
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Sekiro: The Mystery Behind Kuro’s Blood Sekiro: Kuro's Blood
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Sekiro: The Mystery Behind Kuro’s Blood

Matt Tait September 3, 2025 0
Why the Divine Heir’s gift is both a blessing and a curse At the centre of Sekiro:...
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Sir John Chandos: Hero of the Black Prince Sir John Chandos
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Sir John Chandos: Hero of the Black Prince

Matt Tait September 3, 2025 0
Sir John Chandos (c. 1320–31 December 1369) emerged from modest landed gentry at Radbourne Hall in Derbyshire. Although...
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Comparing the Shieldmaidens of Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla Vikings Shield Maidens
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Comparing the Shieldmaidens of Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla

Matt Tait September 3, 2025 0
The idea of the Viking shieldmaiden has always been a potent symbol in both legend and modern...
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Battle of Ilipa Battle of Ilipa
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Battle of Ilipa

Matt Tait September 3, 2025 0
The Battle of Ilipa in 206 BC was a decisive confrontation of the Second Punic War fought...
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  • 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.

  • 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.

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