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

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026 0
Few figures in British history provoke debate quite like Oliver Cromwell. To some, he was the defender...
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Robert Guiscard: The Norman Adventurer Who Built a Mediterranean Empire Robert Guiscard
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Robert Guiscard: The Norman Adventurer Who Built a Mediterranean Empire

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026 0
A Norman With More Ambition Than Land Robert Guiscard began life with very little reason to expect...
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The Norman Conquest Of Sicily (1061 To 1091): The Island That Changed The Mediterranean Norman Conquest of Sicily
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The Norman Conquest Of Sicily (1061 To 1091): The Island That Changed The Mediterranean

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026 0
The conquest of Sicily between 1061 and 1091 was one of the most remarkable military campaigns of...
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How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power How to play a Vampire in CK3
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How To Create A Vampire-Like Ruler In CK3: Immortal Schemes, Dark Courts And Eternal Power

Liz Stone June 7, 2026 0
Becoming The Monster Behind The Throne Crusader Kings 3 does not officially let you become a vampire...
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The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses The White Queen
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The White Queen: A Historian’s Review Of The Series, Fact, Fiction And The Wars Of The Roses

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026 0
A Beautifully Dangerous Game Of Crowns When The White Queen arrived in 2013, it brought the Wars...
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Andrew II of Hungary: The Crusader King Who Changed Medieval Hungary Andrew II of Hungary
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Andrew II of Hungary: The Crusader King Who Changed Medieval Hungary

Jayne Ellis June 7, 2026 0
Andrew II of Hungary ruled from 1205 to 1235, a period when medieval Europe was changing rapidly....
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Dungeons & Dragons Swords (Ranked) Iconic Swords from D&D
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Dungeons & Dragons Swords (Ranked)

Liz Stone June 6, 2026 0
A sword in Dungeons & Dragons is rarely just a piece of equipment. The great ones come...
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Battle Of Chaeronea (338 BCE): The Day Macedon Changed The Greek World Forever Battle of Chaeronea
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Battle Of Chaeronea (338 BCE): The Day Macedon Changed The Greek World Forever

Jayne Ellis June 6, 2026 0
The Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE was one of the defining military moments of the ancient...
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Baldwin III Of Jerusalem: Everything We Know About The Crusader King Baldwin III
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Baldwin III Of Jerusalem: Everything We Know About The Crusader King

Jayne Ellis June 6, 2026 0
Few medieval rulers inherited a throne quite like Baldwin III of Jerusalem. Crowned as a child, challenged...
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Black Sails: Captain Flint’s Crew Ranked From Worst To Best Captain Flint Crew
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Black Sails: Captain Flint’s Crew Ranked From Worst To Best

Liz Stone June 6, 2026 0
Captain James Flint’s crew in Black Sails is not exactly a workplace where you expect a quiet...
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  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 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.

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