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Cardiff Castle, Wales Cardiff Castle
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Cardiff Castle, Wales

Jayne Ellis April 26, 2026 0
Cardiff Castle sits at the quiet heart of a busy capital, which feels faintly unfair to everything...
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Parthian Horse Archers (3rd century BC–3rd century AD) Parthian Horse Archers
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Parthian Horse Archers (3rd century BC–3rd century AD)

Jayne Ellis April 26, 2026 0
The Parthian horse archer has a reputation that borders on myth, and in this case, the reputation...
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North Korea Strategy in Crusader Kings 3, How to Hoard Power and Break the System CK3 King on Throne
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North Korea Strategy in Crusader Kings 3, How to Hoard Power and Break the System

Liz Stone April 26, 2026 0
There is something oddly satisfying about ignoring centuries of feudal tradition and deciding that you, personally, will...
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Irish Ring-Pommel Sword Irish Ring-Pommel Sword
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Irish Ring-Pommel Sword

Matt Tait April 26, 2026 0
The Irish ring-pommel sword is one of the most distinctive weapons associated with early medieval Ireland. At...
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Vikings in Ireland, Raids, Kings, and Settlements Vikings invasion of Ireland
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Vikings in Ireland, Raids, Kings, and Settlements

Jayne Ellis April 25, 2026 0
There is a temptation to picture the Vikings arriving in Ireland as a sudden storm, all fire...
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Battle of Clontarf (1014) – What We Know Battle of Clontarf
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Battle of Clontarf (1014) – What We Know

Jayne Ellis April 25, 2026 0
There are battles that feel inevitable, and then there are battles that feel personal. Clontarf is firmly...
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The White Queen, The Women Who Drove the Story and the History The White Queen Women
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The White Queen, The Women Who Drove the Story and the History

Liz Stone April 25, 2026 0
There is a version of the Wars of the Roses where kings shout, armies clash, and crowns...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Barbarian Build Baldur's Gate 3 - Best Barbarian Builds
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Barbarian Build

Liz Stone April 25, 2026 0
There is a certain honesty to playing a Barbarian in Baldur’s Gate 3. No elaborate spell rotations,...
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The Rise and Fall of the Tudor Dynasty The Tudors
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The Rise and Fall of the Tudor Dynasty

Jayne Ellis April 25, 2026 0
A Dynasty Born from Chaos The Tudor story begins, as so many English dynasties do, with blood...
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The Dark Side of the Samurai: Honour, Power, and the Realities Behind the Myth Samurai
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The Dark Side of the Samurai: Honour, Power, and the Realities Behind the Myth

Jayne Ellis April 25, 2026 0
The samurai have long been framed as paragons of honour, discipline, and quiet nobility. It is a...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action
    by Jayne Ellis on July 13, 2026 at 6:34 pm

    Ancient battles rarely leave behind neat explanations. There are no helpful signposts declaring, “The decisive cavalry charge happened The post Reconstructing the Battle: Archaeological Methods in Action appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline
    by Jayne Ellis on July 10, 2026 at 12:54 pm

    From Viking blades and knightly arming swords to Japanese katana and Indian talwars, the medieval world produced an The post Medieval Swords: The Complete History of Their Development, Evolution and Decline appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
    by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.

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