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Best Death March Build in The Witcher 3: Survive Anything the Continent Throws at You

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Best Death March Build in The Witcher 3: Survive Anything the Continent Throws at You

Liz Stone June 26, 2026

Death March difficulty in The Witcher 3 is where Geralt stops feeling like an unstoppable monster hunter...

Full House of the Dragon Family Tree Chart: Targaryens Explained

House of the Dragon - Targaryen Family Tree

Full House of the Dragon Family Tree Chart: Targaryens Explained

Matt Tait June 25, 2026

Explore the tangled bloodlines behind HBO’s Targaryen saga The Targaryen family tree is less of a neat...

Battle of Cuarte (1094): El Cid’s Gamble That Saved Valencia

Battle of Cuarte

Battle of Cuarte (1094): El Cid’s Gamble That Saved Valencia

Jayne Ellis June 25, 2026

The Battle of Cuarte, fought in October 1094 near Valencia, was one of the defining victories of...

El Cid: The Warrior, Mercenary and Legend Who Shaped Medieval Spain

El Cid - Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar,

El Cid: The Warrior, Mercenary and Legend Who Shaped Medieval Spain

Jayne Ellis June 25, 2026

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as El Cid, remains one of the most fascinating and complicated...

How to Handle Succession in Crusader Kings 3 Without Your Kingdom Exploding

CK3 Succession Guide

How to Handle Succession in Crusader Kings 3 Without Your Kingdom Exploding

Liz Stone June 25, 2026

Succession in Crusader Kings 3 is where every confident ruler eventually meets their greatest enemy. Not a...

The Crucible from Doom: The Slayer’s Demonic Blade Explained

The Crucible Sword from Doom

The Crucible from Doom: The Slayer’s Demonic Blade Explained

Liz Stone June 25, 2026

Few weapons in gaming announce themselves quite like the Crucible. The moment the Doom Slayer draws this...

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

Battle of Ancrum Moor 1545

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...

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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.