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The 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword: Britain’s Brutal Napoleonic Cavalry Blade

1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword

The 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword: Britain’s Brutal Napoleonic Cavalry Blade

Matt Tait June 24, 2026

The Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword was one of the most recognisable British cavalry weapons of the...

Boudicca: Facts, Myths and Everything We Know About Britain’s Warrior Queen

Boudicca: Facts, Myths

Boudicca: Facts, Myths and Everything We Know About Britain’s Warrior Queen

Jayne Ellis June 24, 2026

Few figures from ancient Britain stand as tall as Boudicca, the warrior queen who led one of...

The Battle of Ancrum Moor (1545): Scotland’s Ambush That Shattered an English Invasion

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The Battle of Ancrum Moor (1545): Scotland’s Ambush That Shattered an English Invasion

Jayne Ellis June 24, 2026

The Battle of Ancrum Moor, fought on 27 February 1545 near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, was...

Moonlight Greatsword: FromSoftware’s Most Legendary Weapon Explained

Moonlight Greatsword

Moonlight Greatsword: FromSoftware’s Most Legendary Weapon Explained

Liz Stone June 24, 2026

Most studios have mascots. FromSoftware apparently decided theirs would be a glowing magical sword that keeps appearing...

Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Two Handed Weapon Builds: Maximum Damage, Big Hits and Absolute Chaos

BG3 - Best two-handed weapons guide

Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Two Handed Weapon Builds: Maximum Damage, Big Hits and Absolute Chaos

Liz Stone June 24, 2026

There is something deeply satisfying about solving problems in Baldur’s Gate 3 with a sword roughly the...

Jean Lafitte: Pirate, Privateer and the Shadow King of Barataria

Jean Lafitte

Jean Lafitte: Pirate, Privateer and the Shadow King of Barataria

Jayne Ellis June 23, 2026

Jean Lafitte remains one of the most fascinating figures from the final years of the Golden Age...

Battle of Kamakura (1333): The Fall of the Hōjō and the End of the Kamakura Shogunate

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Battle of Kamakura (1333): The Fall of the Hōjō and the End of the Kamakura Shogunate

Jayne Ellis June 23, 2026

The Battle That Ended Japan’s First Samurai Government The Battle of Kamakura in 1333 was not simply...

House of the Dragon Season 3 First Impressions: Fire, Blood and the War We Have Been Waiting For

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House of the Dragon Season 3 First Impressions: Fire, Blood and the War We Have Been Waiting For

Liz Stone June 23, 2026

House of the Dragon Season 3 arrives with a slightly unusual problem. It has almost everything a...

The Best Battle Formations in Bannerlord: How to Stop Turning Your Army Into Expensive Cannon Fodder

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The Best Battle Formations in Bannerlord: How to Stop Turning Your Army Into Expensive Cannon Fodder

Liz Stone June 23, 2026

Winning battles in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is not just about having the biggest army. Anyone...

Buster Sword From Final Fantasy: The Most Impractical Icon In Gaming History?

Buster Sword from Final Fantasy

Buster Sword From Final Fantasy: The Most Impractical Icon In Gaming History?

Liz Stone June 23, 2026

Few fantasy weapons make a first impression quite like the Buster Sword. When Cloud Strife stepped into...

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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.