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Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline Medieval Sword Guide
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Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline

Jayne Ellis July 10, 2026 0
From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced...
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Raid on Hamburg (845): The Viking Attack That Shook the Frankish Frontier Raid on Hamburg
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Raid on Hamburg (845): The Viking Attack That Shook the Frankish Frontier

Jayne Ellis July 10, 2026 0
The Viking raid on Hamburg in 845 rarely enjoys the same fame as the sack of Paris...
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Ashurbanipal: The Scholar King Who Forged Assyria’s Greatest Empire Ashurbanipal
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Ashurbanipal: The Scholar King Who Forged Assyria’s Greatest Empire

Jayne Ellis July 10, 2026 0
Few rulers from the ancient world leave behind such a contradictory legacy as Ashurbanipal. He was one...
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Sword of Kas, The Legendary Blade That Turned on Vecna Sword of Kas
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Sword of Kas, The Legendary Blade That Turned on Vecna

Liz Stone July 10, 2026 0
Some fantasy swords become legendary because they save kingdoms. Others earn their reputation by ending them. The...
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Baldwin II of Jerusalem: The Forgotten King Who Held the Crusader Kingdom Together Baldwin II - Crusader King
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Baldwin II of Jerusalem: The Forgotten King Who Held the Crusader Kingdom Together

Jayne Ellis July 9, 2026 0
Few rulers have been as important to the survival of the Kingdom of Jerusalem while remaining so...
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The Saxon Wars (772 to 804): Charlemagne’s Longest Struggle The Saxon Wars
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The Saxon Wars (772 to 804): Charlemagne’s Longest Struggle

Jayne Ellis July 9, 2026 0
The Saxon Wars were not a single campaign but more than three decades of relentless warfare between...
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Military Units List by Era: Ancient to Napoleonic Military Unit List
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Military Units List by Era: Ancient to Napoleonic

Jayne Ellis July 9, 2026 0
Military history is often remembered through great commanders and famous battles, yet armies were built from the...
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The Most Broken Mechanics in Crusader Kings 3 That Can Turn You Into an Unstoppable Ruler Crusaker kings 3 - Broken mechanics
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The Most Broken Mechanics in Crusader Kings 3 That Can Turn You Into an Unstoppable Ruler

Liz Stone July 9, 2026 0
Crusader Kings 3 is a grand strategy game where almost everything has a counter. Almost. Every update...
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Fang of the North from the Saga of the Volsungs, The Legendary Sword Explained Fang of the North
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Fang of the North from the Saga of the Volsungs, The Legendary Sword Explained

Liz Stone July 9, 2026 0
The Saga of the Volsungs is packed with dragons, doomed heroes, ancient curses and enough family drama...
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Conwy Castle, Wales Conwy Castle
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Conwy Castle, Wales

Jayne Ellis July 8, 2026 0
Perched above the broad estuary of the River Conwy, Conwy Castle is one of the finest surviving...
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction
    by Matt Tait on September 29, 2026 at 1:55 pm

    Some swords are expensive because of their materials. Others are valuable because a famous hand once held them. The post The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One
    by Jayne Ellis on September 22, 2026 at 5:37 pm

    A HEMA sparring sword has a difficult role. It must resemble a historical weapon closely enough to teach The post HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors
    by Jayne Ellis on August 27, 2026 at 11:07 am

    Buying an antique sword without first buying a few good books is an impressively expensive way to learn. The post Essential Antique Sword Books: The Best Reference Guides for Collectors appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 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.

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