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Battle of Cadsand (1337): England’s Sharp Opening Move Battle of Cadsand
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Battle of Cadsand (1337): England’s Sharp Opening Move

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
The Battle of Cadsand, fought in late 1337 on the island of Cadsand off the coast of...
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration Lagertha
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Lagertha: Warrior, Queen, and Historical Inspiration

Liz Stone February 11, 2026 0
Lagertha sits in that sweet spot between legend and longing. She is fierce, clever, and inconveniently hard...
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Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher: The Relentless Prussian Who Broke Napoleon Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher
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Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher: The Relentless Prussian Who Broke Napoleon

Jayne Ellis February 11, 2026 0
Few generals earn a nickname that sticks for two centuries. Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher did exactly that....
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The Macuahuitl: Aztec battle sword macuahuitl
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The Macuahuitl: Aztec battle sword

Matt Tait February 10, 2026 0
The Obsidian Sword That Terrified the Conquistadors The macuahuitl is one of those weapons that sounds exaggerated...
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Achille Marozzo, The Man Who Taught Renaissance Italy How to Fight Properly Achille Marozzo
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Achille Marozzo, The Man Who Taught Renaissance Italy How to Fight Properly

Jayne Ellis February 10, 2026 0
Achille Marozzo is one of those historical figures who quietly shaped an entire discipline, then spent the...
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Battle of Amurru Battle of Amurru
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Battle of Amurru

Jayne Ellis February 10, 2026 0
The Battle of Amurru sits in that frustrating category of ancient warfare where the consequences are clear...
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Rhaenyra Targaryen, Fire, Inheritance, and the Cost of Being First Rhaenyra Targaryen
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Rhaenyra Targaryen, Fire, Inheritance, and the Cost of Being First

Liz Stone February 10, 2026 0
Rhaenyra Targaryen is one of those characters who feels inevitable and impossible at the same time. Named...
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Hofund: The Sword That Keeps the Door Shut Hofund
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Hofund: The Sword That Keeps the Door Shut

Jayne Ellis February 10, 2026 0
Hofund is not a subtle weapon. It does not whisper menace or hint at danger. It announces...
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How to Command Armies Like a Pro in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Bannerlord - Command an Army guide
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How to Command Armies Like a Pro in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Liz Stone February 10, 2026 0
Commanding armies in Bannerlord looks simple until your elite cavalry charge into a forest and your archers...
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House of Flying Daggers (2004): A Cinematic Masterpiece House of Flying Daggers
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House of Flying Daggers (2004): A Cinematic Masterpiece

Matt Tait February 9, 2026 0
Few films from the early 2000s feel as carefully constructed, or as quietly confident, as House of...
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  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond
    by Jayne Ellis on March 16, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure fragment The post A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK?
    by Matt Tait on March 14, 2026 at 3:32 pm

    People often claim curved swords are simply illegal in the UK. They are not. The real position is The post Why Are Curved Swords Considered More Dangerous in the UK? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War
    by Jayne Ellis on February 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    The Napoleonic Wars did not invent the sword, but they represent its final great chapter as a primary The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition
    by Matt Tait on February 6, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    Live Action Roleplaying, or LARP, has evolved far beyond its niche origins. Across Europe and North America, thousands The post Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition appeared first on Seven Swords.

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