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Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator

Gladiator (2000)

Matt Tait March 11, 2025

A Timeless Epic of Revenge and Honour. Step into the dust and blood of the Colosseum, where...

Would a 15th-Century Knight Defeat a Samurai in a Duel? A Detailed Analysis

Knight vs Samurai

Would a 15th-Century Knight Defeat a Samurai in a Duel? A Detailed Analysis

Matt Tait March 10, 2025

This analysis evaluates a hypothetical duel between a 15th-century European knight and a samurai, focusing on armour,...

What Defines a Broadsword? A Historical and Cultural Analysis

Medieval Broadsword

What Defines a Broadsword? A Historical and Cultural Analysis

Matt Tait March 7, 2025

A broadsword is a European sword distinguished by its wide, double-edged blade, optimised for cutting rather than thrusting....

Seven Samurai (1954): Akira Kurosawa’s Timeless Epic of Honour and Sacrifice

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai (1954): Akira Kurosawa’s Timeless Epic of Honour and Sacrifice

Matt Tait March 6, 2025

How a 1954 Masterpiece Redefined Cinema and Continues to Captivate Audiences Release Details & Historical Context Category...

The Tradition of Naming Swords: Blades Forged in Myth and Magic

Ulfberht Swords

The Tradition of Naming Swords: Blades Forged in Myth and Magic

Matt Tait March 5, 2025

How Ancient Beliefs in Supernatural Power Shaped the Legacy of Legendary Swords Swords were not merely tools...

Ironclad (2011) – A Brutal Medieval Siege Epic

Ironclad film poster

Ironclad (2011) – A Brutal Medieval Siege Epic

Matt Tait March 5, 2025

Directed by Jonathan English | Starring James Purefoy, Paul Giamatti, Brian Cox Introduction Released in 2011, Ironclad is a...

What Would King Arthur’s Legendary Sword Look Like, And Could It Have Already Been Found?

Excalibur depiction in stone in a field

What Would King Arthur’s Legendary Sword Look Like, And Could It Have Already Been Found?

Matt Tait March 2, 2025

Excalibur Unearthed: Bridging Myth and Archaeology The sword Excalibur, eternally bound to the legend of King Arthur,...

Forging Fandom: The Booming Market for Witcher Prop Swords

The witcher replica sword fandom

Forging Fandom: The Booming Market for Witcher Prop Swords

Matt Tait March 1, 2025

From Netflix’s Armoury to Fan Workshops – How Geralt’s Blades Became Collector Gold Introduction: When Fantasy Steel...

What is the Sword of Offering?

Sword of Offering

What is the Sword of Offering?

Matt Tait March 1, 2025

The Jewelled Sword of Offering: A Crown Jewel of Ceremony and Splendour Historical Background: A Legacy Forged...

Timothée Chalamet’s most Iconic Swordplay in films

Dune Swordfight with Timothee Chalemet

Timothée Chalamet’s most Iconic Swordplay in films

Matt Tait March 1, 2025

From Medieval Brawls to Sci-Fi Duels – How Chalamet Honed His Blade-Wielding Craft In the shimmering heat...

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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.