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Sekiro New Game Plus Guide: What Changes, What Carries Over, And How To Survive NG+

Sekiro NG+ Guide

Sekiro New Game Plus Guide: What Changes, What Carries Over, And How To Survive NG+

Liz Stone June 19, 2026

Finishing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice feels like climbing a mountain, only to discover FromSoftware built another, taller...

The Battle Of Okehazama (1560): Oda Nobunaga’s Impossible Victory That Changed Japan

Battle Okehazama

The Battle Of Okehazama (1560): Oda Nobunaga’s Impossible Victory That Changed Japan

Jayne Ellis June 18, 2026

The Battle of Okehazama, fought in June 1560, is one of those rare moments where history seems...

The King Longsword Duel: How Realistic Is The Final Fight?

Timothee Chalemet in The King

The King Longsword Duel: How Realistic Is The Final Fight?

Liz Stone June 18, 2026

The final duel in The King (2019) is one of the most discussed medieval fight scenes of...

King Raedwald (Rædwald) Of East Anglia: The Warrior King Behind Sutton Hoo

king Raedwald

King Raedwald (Rædwald) Of East Anglia: The Warrior King Behind Sutton Hoo

Jayne Ellis June 18, 2026

Few rulers from early Anglo-Saxon England carry as much intrigue as King Raedwald (Old English: Rædwald) of...

CK3: Play As A Mad King: Traits, Events, And Outcomes

Crusader Kings 3 - How to play a Mad King

CK3: Play As A Mad King: Traits, Events, And Outcomes

Liz Stone June 18, 2026

Most Crusader Kings III players start with noble ambitions. Build a dynasty. Expand wisely. Keep the vassals...

Sword Of Omens: The Legendary Blade Of ThunderCats Explained

Sword Of Omens

Sword Of Omens: The Legendary Blade Of ThunderCats Explained

Liz Stone June 18, 2026

The Sword of Omens is one of the most recognisable fantasy weapons of the 1980s, a blade...

Skanderbeg, Albania’s Great Defender and the Battles That Shaped His Legend

Skanderbeg

Skanderbeg, Albania’s Great Defender and the Battles That Shaped His Legend

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026

Gjergj Kastrioti, better known as Skanderbeg, remains one of the most remarkable military figures of the 15th...

7 Common Sword Myths That History Gets Wrong

Sword Myths

7 Common Sword Myths That History Gets Wrong

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026

Swords occupy a strange place in popular imagination. They are real weapons with centuries of craftsmanship behind...

The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403): Henry IV, Hotspur And The Arrow Storm That Shaped England

The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403)

The Battle Of Shrewsbury (1403): Henry IV, Hotspur And The Arrow Storm That Shaped England

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026

The Battle of Shrewsbury, fought on 21 July 1403, was one of the most brutal clashes of...

Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England

Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy

Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy: The Fiery Knight of Medieval England

Jayne Ellis June 17, 2026

Few medieval English knights carried a reputation quite like Sir Henry Percy, better remembered by the nickname...

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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.