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Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America

Leif Erikson

Leif Erikson: The real first European in North America

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026

Leif Erikson remains one of the most fascinating figures of the Viking Age, partly because the line...

Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power

Bertrand du Guesclin

Bertrand du Guesclin: The Unlikely Warrior Who Rebuilt French Power

Jayne Ellis June 16, 2026

Bertrand du Guesclin (c.1320 to 1380) was one of the most important French commanders of the Hundred...

Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow

Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide

Nioh 2 Ninja Build Guide: How To Become A Yokai Slaying Shadow

Liz Stone June 16, 2026

A good ninja build in Nioh 2 feels slightly unfair, which is exactly why people love it....

Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): The Day Rome Broke the Seleucid War Machine

Battle of Magnesia

Battle of Magnesia (190 BCE): The Day Rome Broke the Seleucid War Machine

Jayne Ellis June 15, 2026

The Battle of Magnesia, fought in 190 BCE near Magnesia ad Sipylum in western Anatolia, was one...

Wayland The Smith: The Legendary Sword Maker Of Germanic Myth

Wayland the Smith

Wayland The Smith: The Legendary Sword Maker Of Germanic Myth

Jayne Ellis June 15, 2026

Few figures from early European legend carry the strange magnetism of Wayland the Smith. He is not...

How To Win More Battles In Age Of Empires IV: Strategy, Tactics And Clever Tricks That Actually Work

How To Win More Battles In Age of Empires IV

How To Win More Battles In Age Of Empires IV: Strategy, Tactics And Clever Tricks That Actually Work

Liz Stone June 15, 2026

Winning battles in Age of Empires IV feels amazing. Losing an entire army because you forgot your...

The Sword Of Shannara: The Legendary Blade That Reveals Truth Rather Than Takes Lives

The Sword Of Shannara

The Sword Of Shannara: The Legendary Blade That Reveals Truth Rather Than Takes Lives

Liz Stone June 15, 2026

Fantasy loves a terrifying sword. A glowing sword. A sword with a name that sounds like it...

Louis VII of France: The Crusader King Who Lost an Empire but Strengthened a Crown

Louis VII of France

Louis VII of France: The Crusader King Who Lost an Empire but Strengthened a Crown

Jayne Ellis June 15, 2026

Louis VII of France (1120 to 1180), often called Louis the Young, ruled from 1137 until his...

Unearthing History: The Sutton Hoo Sword and Its Secrets from the Anglo-Saxon Depths

The Sutton Hoo Sword

Unearthing History: The Sutton Hoo Sword and Its Secrets from the Anglo-Saxon Depths

Jayne Ellis June 14, 2026

The Sutton Hoo sword is one of the most important weapons ever discovered in Britain. Unearthed in...

Battle Of Flodden (1513): Scotland’s Catastrophic Clash With Tudor England

Battle of Flodden

Battle Of Flodden (1513): Scotland’s Catastrophic Clash With Tudor England

Jayne Ellis June 14, 2026

The Battle of Flodden, fought on 9 September 1513, was one of the bloodiest battles ever fought...

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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.