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Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington: Soldier, Statesman and the Making of the Iron Duke Duke of Wellington Profile
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Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington: Soldier, Statesman and the Making of the Iron Duke

Jayne Ellis September 7, 2026 0
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is usually reduced to one wet field in Belgium and one...
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Seven Macabre Sword Deaths From History Macabre Sword Deaths From History
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Seven Macabre Sword Deaths From History

Jayne Ellis September 6, 2026 0
From Thomas Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral to Sir Arthur Aston’s notorious wooden leg, these are seven...
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Battle of Cheriton 1644: The Parliamentarian Victory That Changed the Civil War Battle of Cheriton, 1644
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Battle of Cheriton 1644: The Parliamentarian Victory That Changed the Civil War

Jayne Ellis September 6, 2026 0
The Battle of Cheriton was a crucial Parliamentarian victory fought in Hampshire on 29 March 1644. Discover...
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Marrying Into Power in Crusader Kings 3: A Complete Dynastic Strategy Guide Marrying Into Power in Crusader Kings 3: Complete Marriage Guide
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Marrying Into Power in Crusader Kings 3: A Complete Dynastic Strategy Guide

Liz Stone September 6, 2026 0
Marriage is one of the most powerful tools in Crusader Kings 3. This guide explains how to...
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Ottoman Pala Sword: History, Design and Collector’s Guide Ottoman Pala Sword
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Ottoman Pala Sword: History, Design and Collector’s Guide

Matt Tait September 6, 2026 0
The Ottoman pala was a broad, deeply curved form of kilij built for powerful cutting. Explore its...
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Sipahis: The Cavalrymen Who Carried the Ottoman Empire to War Ottoman sipahi cavalry
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Sipahis: The Cavalrymen Who Carried the Ottoman Empire to War

Jayne Ellis September 6, 2026 0
Sipahis were the mounted soldiers of the Ottoman Empire, serving as provincial timar holders or members of...
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American Sword Types: History, Designs and Collectors’ Guide American Sword Types History
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American Sword Types: History, Designs and Collectors’ Guide

Matt Tait September 5, 2026 0
American sword history is less a single family tree than a crowded meeting place. Indigenous edged weapons,...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Review: Freedom, Chaos and One Very Persistent Tadpole Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Review: Freedom, Chaos and One Very Persistent Tadpole

Liz Stone September 5, 2026 0
Baldur’s Gate 3 gives its players a rare amount of freedom, backed by excellent companions and gloriously...
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune: Warrior, Fugitive and Tragic Hero of Medieval Japan Yoshitsune Above the Genpei Battlefield
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune: Warrior, Fugitive and Tragic Hero of Medieval Japan

Jayne Ellis September 5, 2026 0
Minamoto no Yoshitsune was a genuine military commander whose victories helped destroy the Taira clan, yet much...
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Battle of the Nile 1798: Nelson’s Destruction of the French Fleet at Aboukir Bay Battle of the Nile - 1798
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Battle of the Nile 1798: Nelson’s Destruction of the French Fleet at Aboukir Bay

Jayne Ellis September 5, 2026 0
The Battle of the Nile was one of Horatio Nelson’s greatest victories. Discover how the British fleet...
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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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