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Maurice of Nassau – Pioneer of linear tactics in early modern warfare Maurice Of Nassau
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Maurice of Nassau – Pioneer of linear tactics in early modern warfare

Jayne Ellis June 11, 2026 0
Maurice of Nassau (1567–1625), Prince of Orange from 1618, was not the most flamboyant commander of the...
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Managing Large Kingdoms In Crusader Kings 3: Power, Politics And Preventing Your Glorious Empire From Exploding CK3 - Large Kingdom Management
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Managing Large Kingdoms In Crusader Kings 3: Power, Politics And Preventing Your Glorious Empire From Exploding

Liz Stone June 11, 2026 0
Winning land in Crusader Kings 3 is often the easy part. Keeping it is where rulers discover...
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Battle of the Sabis: Caesar’s Narrow Victory Over the Nervii Battle of the Sabis
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Battle of the Sabis: Caesar’s Narrow Victory Over the Nervii

Jayne Ellis June 11, 2026 0
The Battle of the Sabis, fought in 57 BCE, was one of the most dramatic encounters of...
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Edward Low: The Pirate Even Other Pirates Feared Edward Low
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Edward Low: The Pirate Even Other Pirates Feared

Jayne Ellis June 11, 2026 0
Edward Low was one of the most infamous pirates of the early 18th century, remembered less as...
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Beowulf: From Mead Halls to Silver Screens, The Eternal Saga of Monsters and Mortals BeoWulf and Hrunting
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Beowulf: From Mead Halls to Silver Screens, The Eternal Saga of Monsters and Mortals

Jayne Ellis June 11, 2026 0
In most heroic tales, a legendary sword appears just before the impossible battle. The warrior takes the...
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The Master Sword: The Complete History Of Zelda’s Blade Of Evil’s Bane The Master Sword
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The Master Sword: The Complete History Of Zelda’s Blade Of Evil’s Bane

Liz Stone June 11, 2026 0
Few fantasy weapons have achieved the same mythical status as the Master Sword. Across The Legend of...
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Fulk Of Jerusalem: The Warrior Count Who Became Crusader King Fulk of Jerusalem
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Fulk Of Jerusalem: The Warrior Count Who Became Crusader King

Jayne Ellis June 11, 2026 0
From Anjou To The Throne Of Jerusalem Fulk of Jerusalem (c.1089 to 1143), also known as Fulk...
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Curved Blade Swords: Why Warriors Across The World Chose The Curve Curved Swords
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Curved Blade Swords: Why Warriors Across The World Chose The Curve

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
Straight swords often dominate medieval imagery, especially in Europe, where knights with cruciform longswords became the poster...
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Battle Of The Boyne (1690): Kings, Muskets And The Fight That Changed Ireland Battle of the Boyne
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Battle Of The Boyne (1690): Kings, Muskets And The Fight That Changed Ireland

Jayne Ellis June 10, 2026 0
The Battle of the Boyne, fought on 1 July 1690 (Old Style calendar) near Drogheda in Ireland,...
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The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System Oakeshott Sword Typology
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The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System

Matt Tait June 10, 2026 0
Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those...
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  • 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.

  • Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
    by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.

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