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Battle of Ashdown (871 AD) – A decisive stand of Alfred Battle of Ashdown
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Battle of Ashdown (871 AD) – A decisive stand of Alfred

Jayne Ellis November 12, 2025 0
The Battle of Ashdown was fought in early January 871 AD, a time when Wessex faced relentless...
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2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info uk re-enactment dates
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2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info

Matt Tait November 11, 2025 0
If you like your history loud, smoky and slightly muddy, 2026 in the UK will keep you...
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The Myth, Truth and Legacy of Merlin – What We Know Merlin
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The Myth, Truth and Legacy of Merlin – What We Know

Jayne Ellis November 11, 2025 0
Few figures blur the line between myth and man quite like Merlin. He is at once the...
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Hugh of Vermandois: A noble who chased redemption in the First Crusade Hugh of Vermandois
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Hugh of Vermandois: A noble who chased redemption in the First Crusade

Jayne Ellis November 11, 2025 0
Hugh of Vermandois, sometimes called Hugues le Grand or Hugh the Great, occupies a curious place in...
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Merlin’s Dragonlord Heritage Explained Merlin TV series Dragon
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Merlin’s Dragonlord Heritage Explained

Liz Stone November 11, 2025 0
In BBC’s Merlin, the young warlock’s power often feels limitless, but its true depth is revealed when...
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Chivalry 2: How to Dominate Free-For-All Mode Chivalry 2: Dominate Free-for-all
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Chivalry 2: How to Dominate Free-For-All Mode

Liz Stone November 11, 2025 0
Free-For-All in Chivalry 2 is chaos, blood, and comedy rolled into one medieval brawl. It’s where etiquette...
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Japanese Swords You May Not Know: Forgotten Blades of Feudal Japan Japanese swords
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Japanese Swords You May Not Know: Forgotten Blades of Feudal Japan

Jayne Ellis November 11, 2025 0
Japan’s sword history isn’t just about the katana. That curved, elegant blade has monopolised pop culture so...
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Battle of Losecoat Field (1470): A Misjudged Rebellion and a Swift Royal Response Battle of Losecoat Field
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Battle of Losecoat Field (1470): A Misjudged Rebellion and a Swift Royal Response

Jayne Ellis November 11, 2025 0
The Battle of Losecoat Field, fought on 12 March 1470 near Empingham in Rutland, was one of...
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Southern Plains Sword Lance Spear – A Weapon of the Horse Nations of the Great Plains Southern Plains sword lance
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Southern Plains Sword Lance Spear – A Weapon of the Horse Nations of the Great Plains

Matt Tait November 10, 2025 0
The Southern Plains sword lance spear was a distinctive hybrid weapon used by the mounted warriors of...
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Battle of al-Babein (1167): Saladin’s First Trial by Fire Battle of al-Babein
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Battle of al-Babein (1167): Saladin’s First Trial by Fire

Jayne Ellis November 10, 2025 0
The Battle of al-Babein, fought in March 1167 near Giza, marked one of the earliest tests of...
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  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War
    by Jayne Ellis on February 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    The Napoleonic Wars did not invent the sword, but they represent its final great chapter as a primary The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition
    by Matt Tait on February 6, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    Live Action Roleplaying, or LARP, has evolved far beyond its niche origins. Across Europe and North America, thousands The post Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

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