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The Black Sword From Conan The Barbarian: A Brutal Blade Forged For A Legend

The Black Sword from Conan the Barbarian

The Black Sword From Conan The Barbarian: A Brutal Blade Forged For A Legend

Liz Stone June 8, 2026

Fantasy has no shortage of legendary blades. Some glow with magic, some carry ancient names, and some...

Dawn: The Legendary Sword of House Dayne in A Song of Ice and Fire

Arthur Dayne - Wielding Dawn

Dawn: The Legendary Sword of House Dayne in A Song of Ice and Fire

Liz Stone June 7, 2026

In a world overflowing with ancient blades, lost magic, and family heirlooms people are worryingly willing to...

Oliver Cromwell: Soldier, Statesman and One of Britain’s Most Divisive Figures

Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell: Soldier, Statesman and One of Britain’s Most Divisive Figures

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026

Few figures in British history provoke debate quite like Oliver Cromwell. To some, he was the defender...

Robert Guiscard: The Norman Adventurer Who Built a Mediterranean Empire

Robert Guiscard

Robert Guiscard: The Norman Adventurer Who Built a Mediterranean Empire

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026

A Norman With More Ambition Than Land Robert Guiscard began life with very little reason to expect...

The Norman Conquest Of Sicily (1061 To 1091): The Island That Changed The Mediterranean

Norman Conquest of Sicily

The Norman Conquest Of Sicily (1061 To 1091): The Island That Changed The Mediterranean

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026

The conquest of Sicily between 1061 and 1091 was one of the most remarkable military campaigns of...

How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power

How to play a Vampire in CK3

How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power

Liz Stone June 7, 2026

Becoming The Monster Behind The Throne Crusader Kings 3 does not officially let you become a vampire...

The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses

The White Queen

The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026

A Beautifully Dangerous Game Of Crowns When The White Queen arrived in 2013, it brought the Wars...

Andrew II of Hungary: The Crusader King Who Changed Medieval Hungary

Andrew II of Hungary

Andrew II of Hungary: The Crusader King Who Changed Medieval Hungary

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026

Andrew II of Hungary ruled from 1205 to 1235, a period when medieval Europe was changing rapidly....

Dungeons & Dragons Swords (Ranked)

Iconic Swords from D&D

Dungeons & Dragons Swords (Ranked)

Liz Stone June 6, 2026

A sword in Dungeons & Dragons is rarely just a piece of equipment. The great ones come...

Battle Of Chaeronea (338 BCE): The Day Macedon Changed The Greek World Forever

Battle of Chaeronea

Battle Of Chaeronea (338 BCE): The Day Macedon Changed The Greek World Forever

Jayne Ellis June 6, 2026

The Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE was one of the defining military moments of the ancient...

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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.