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The Battle of Stiklestad. The Fall of a King and the Making of a Legend Battle of Stiklestad
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The Battle of Stiklestad. The Fall of a King and the Making of a Legend

Jayne Ellis December 9, 2025 0
The Battle of Stiklestad in July 1030 sits at an awkward crossroads in Scandinavian history. It was...
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Battle of Sphacteria: Athens Traps Sparta at Sea and on Shore Battle of Sphacteria
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Battle of Sphacteria: Athens Traps Sparta at Sea and on Shore

Jayne Ellis December 8, 2025 0
The Battle of Sphacteria in 425 BC sits at a curious crossroads in the Peloponnesian War. It...
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Taíno Macana Taíno Macana
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Taíno Macana

Matt Tait December 8, 2025 0
A Complete Guide to the Caribbean’s Iconic Wooden Sword The Taíno macana carries the weight of a...
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Edward the Confessor: The Anglo-Saxon Saint Edward the Confessor
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Edward the Confessor: The Anglo-Saxon Saint

Jayne Ellis December 8, 2025 0
Edward the Confessor sits at the threshold between early medieval England and the incoming Norman age, and...
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7 Facts and 7 Myths about Henry V Henry V Facts
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7 Facts and 7 Myths about Henry V

Jayne Ellis December 8, 2025 0
Henry V sits in that curious pocket of English memory where schoolroom tales, Shakespearean theatre and the...
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OFMD: The Show’s Place in LGBTQ+ TV History OFMD LGBTQ+
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OFMD: The Show’s Place in LGBTQ+ TV History

Liz Stone December 8, 2025 0
When Our Flag Means Death first sailed onto HBO Max in 2022, few expected a pirate comedy...
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Crusader Kings 3 Best Traits to Have Crusader Kings 3: Best Traits
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Crusader Kings 3 Best Traits to Have

Liz Stone December 8, 2025 0
Sometimes CK3 feels like a medieval personality test that can accidentally end with your heir face down...
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Henry VIII’s Six Wives in Order Henry Viii 6 Wives
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Henry VIII’s Six Wives in Order

Jayne Ellis December 7, 2025 0
A historian gets used to certain questions. This one rarely leaves the top three. The six wives...
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Hungarian Hussars: Europe’s Most Daring Light Cavalry Hungarian Hussar
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Hungarian Hussars: Europe’s Most Daring Light Cavalry

Jayne Ellis December 7, 2025 0
There is something rather satisfying about writing on the Hungarian Hussars. They were never the most heavily...
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Every Knight of the Camelot Round Table Knights of the Round Table
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Every Knight of the Camelot Round Table

Jayne Ellis December 7, 2025 0
Arthur’s Round Table did not begin as the enormous roster modern authors love to parade. Early texts...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

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