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Can You Become Overpowered in Sekiro?

Sekiro Overpowered

Can You Become Overpowered in Sekiro?

Liz Stone May 31, 2026

If you’re coming to Sekiro from Elden Ring, Dark Souls or just about any other action RPG,...

The Complete History of the Night King: From First White Walker to the Fall of Winter

Night King

The Complete History of the Night King: From First White Walker to the Fall of Winter

Liz Stone May 31, 2026

The Night King is one of the most fascinating figures in Game of Thrones, despite speaking exactly...

Richard the Lionheart: Warrior King, Crusader Legend, and the Man Behind the Myth

Richard the Lionheart

Richard the Lionheart: Warrior King, Crusader Legend, and the Man Behind the Myth

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026

Few medieval kings have enjoyed a reputation quite like Richard I of England. To generations he has...

Turkish Ghazi Cavalry: The Frontier Horsemen Who Helped Build the Ottoman Empire

Turkish ghazi cavalry

Turkish Ghazi Cavalry: The Frontier Horsemen Who Helped Build the Ottoman Empire

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026

The Turkish ghazi cavalry were among the most influential mounted warriors of the medieval Islamic world. They...

The Maurya Dynasty (322 to 185 BCE): Everything We Know About Ancient India’s First Great Empire

Maurya Dynasty

The Maurya Dynasty (322 to 185 BCE): Everything We Know About Ancient India’s First Great Empire

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026

The Maurya Dynasty stands as one of the great turning points in world history. Before its rise,...

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Richard III Explained: Shakespeare’s Villain Reimagined

Benedict Cumberbatch - Richard III

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Richard III Explained: Shakespeare’s Villain Reimagined

Liz Stone May 30, 2026

There is something oddly magnetic about Richard III. He is manipulative, ruthless, and responsible for some of...

CK3: The Best Lifestyles for Every Playstyle

CK3: Best Lefestyles to match your playstyle

CK3: The Best Lifestyles for Every Playstyle

Liz Stone May 30, 2026

One of the smartest things Crusader Kings 3 does is let you decide what kind of ruler...

Harold Harefoot: The Overlooked Viking King of England

Harold Harefoot

Harold Harefoot: The Overlooked Viking King of England

Jayne Ellis May 30, 2026

Harold I, better known as Harold Harefoot, remains one of the most overlooked kings in English history....

Battle of Kosovo: Last stand of Christian resistance

Battle of Kosovo

Battle of Kosovo: Last stand of Christian resistance

Jayne Ellis May 29, 2026

The Battle of Kosovo, fought on 15 June 1389 (28 June in the modern calendar), stands among...

Ivar the Boneless: The Most Feared Viking of the Age

Ivar the Boneless

Ivar the Boneless: The Most Feared Viking of the Age

Jayne Ellis May 29, 2026

Few figures from the Viking Age occupy the strange space between history and legend quite like Ivar...

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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.