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Who was the last Samurai? Saigo Takamori
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Who was the last Samurai?

Matt Tait February 22, 2025 0
Saigo Takamori: The Last Samurai’s Legacy of Honour, Rebellion, and Myth Saigo Takamori (1828–1877), often revered as “The...
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Re-enactment group directory (UK) Roman UK re-enactors
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Re-enactment group directory (UK)

Matt Tait February 22, 2025 0
Compiling an exhaustive list of every UK re-enactment group is challenging due to their sheer number and...
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Seven of Swords Tarot Card: Meaning & History seven of swords tarot
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Seven of Swords Tarot Card: Meaning & History

Matt Tait February 22, 2025 0
The Seven of Swords Unveiled: Secrets, Strategy, and Symbolism Through History Core InterpretationsThe Seven of Swords is...
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The Evolution of Swords: Archaeological Highlights & Museum Guide Raedwald - Sutton Hoo
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The Evolution of Swords: Archaeological Highlights & Museum Guide

Matt Tait February 21, 2025 0
Explore key swords through history, with a focus on UK-held artefacts and global treasures. Bronze Age (c....
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The Fall of the Samurai: How Modernisation Sealed the Fate of Japan’s Warrior Elite A Samurai in armour
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The Fall of the Samurai: How Modernisation Sealed the Fate of Japan’s Warrior Elite

Matt Tait February 21, 2025 0
From Feudal Lords to Relics of the Past – The Meiji Restoration and the End of a...
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Vikings 2013-2020: Review Vikings TV show
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Vikings 2013-2020: Review

Matt Tait February 21, 2025 0
From Ceremonial Royalty to Frankish Steel – How Weapons Forged Power in the Hit ‘Vikings’ Series. Series...
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The Rapier vs. the Broadsword: A Clash of Purpose and Design Rapier vs Broadsword battle
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The Rapier vs. the Broadsword: A Clash of Purpose and Design

Matt Tait February 21, 2025 0
How the Rapier’s Elegance Faltered on the Battlefield Design and Purpose The rapier, characterised by its slender,...
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Blades of Legend: The Mythic Swords That Shaped Heroes, Kingdoms, and Destiny Beowulf wielding Hrunting
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Blades of Legend: The Mythic Swords That Shaped Heroes, Kingdoms, and Destiny

Matt Tait February 21, 2025 0
 From Excalibur to Zulfiqar: How Legendary Swords Forged the Fate of Their Wielders, and the World Throughout history,...
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Imperial Swords of the Classical Era: Weapons That Shaped Empires Roman soldiers with gladius
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Imperial Swords of the Classical Era: Weapons That Shaped Empires

Matt Tait February 17, 2025 0
The classical era (roughly 800 BCE to 600 CE) saw the rise and fall of great empires,...
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Museum Collections: Classical Swords in the UK and USA The British Museum
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Museum Collections: Classical Swords in the UK and USA

Matt Tait February 17, 2025 0
A guide to museums with fine examples of classical swords. United Kingdom Collections The British Museum, London...
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  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on 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.

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