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The Witcher Games in Order: From Geralt’s First Hunt to The Witcher IV Witcher Wild Hunt complete
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The Witcher Games in Order: From Geralt’s First Hunt to The Witcher IV

Liz Stone August 26, 2026 0
Few role-playing series have grown as dramatically as The Witcher. The first game was an ambitious, slightly...
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Arab Camel Riders in the Early Medieval World: Warriors, Raiders and Masters of Desert Mobility Arab camel riders
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Arab Camel Riders in the Early Medieval World: Warriors, Raiders and Masters of Desert Mobility

Jayne Ellis August 26, 2026 0
The Arab camel rider is one of the most recognisable figures in popular depictions of early Islamic...
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Battle of Ulm 1805: How Napoleon Trapped an Austrian Army Without a Major Battle Battle of Ulm 1805
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Battle of Ulm 1805: How Napoleon Trapped an Austrian Army Without a Major Battle

Jayne Ellis August 26, 2026 0
The Ulm Campaign of September and October 1805 is one of those military operations that looks almost...
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Takouba Sword: History, Design and Collector’s Guide Takouba Blade
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Takouba Sword: History, Design and Collector’s Guide

Matt Tait August 26, 2026 0
The takouba is one of the most recognisable swords of the western Sahel. Its straight, double-edged blade...
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Battle of Preston 1648: Cromwell’s Decisive Victory in the Second English Civil War Battle of Preston 1648
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Battle of Preston 1648: Cromwell’s Decisive Victory in the Second English Civil War

Jayne Ellis August 25, 2026 0
The Battle of Preston, fought on 17 August 1648, was less a tidy clash between two neatly...
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Best Workshops in Bannerlord and Where to Build Them Bannerlord Best Workshops
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Best Workshops in Bannerlord and Where to Build Them

Liz Stone August 25, 2026 0
Workshops in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord promise the dream: invest a pile of denars, employ some...
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What LARP Combat Gets Wrong About Medieval Battle LARP Combat and real medieval battles
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What LARP Combat Gets Wrong About Medieval Battle

Liz Stone August 25, 2026 0
LARP combat can produce huge, colourful battles filled with shield walls, archers, healers and heroes making questionable...
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The Zweihänder: History, Design and Use of the Great German Two-Handed Sword Landsknecht wielding a Zweihänder
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The Zweihänder: History, Design and Use of the Great German Two-Handed Sword

Matt Tait August 25, 2026 0
The Zweihänder is the sort of sword that makes an ordinary longsword appear rather modest. Developed chiefly...
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Border Reiver Battles: Blood Feuds, Raids and War on the Anglo-Scottish Marches Border Riever Battles and Raids
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Border Reiver Battles: Blood Feuds, Raids and War on the Anglo-Scottish Marches

Matt Tait August 25, 2026 0
The Border Reiver era was not one long, untidy battle between England and Scotland. It was more...
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Harald Fairhair: Warrior King, Unifier and the Man Behind Norway’s Founding Legend Harald Fairhair
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Harald Fairhair: Warrior King, Unifier and the Man Behind Norway’s Founding Legend

Jayne Ellis August 25, 2026 0
Harald Fairhair is traditionally remembered as the first king to unite Norway, he is credited with defeating...
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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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