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Amerigo Vespucci: The Man Who Gave America Its Name Amerigo Vespucci
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Amerigo Vespucci: The Man Who Gave America Its Name

Jayne Ellis February 26, 2026 0
Few historical figures have had the audacity to lend their name to two continents. Yet that is...
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How to Found, Control and Exploit Holy Orders Like a Medieval Power Broker CK3 Holy Orders Guide
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How to Found, Control and Exploit Holy Orders Like a Medieval Power Broker

Liz Stone February 25, 2026 0
What Are Holy Orders in Crusader Kings 3? In Crusader Kings III, Holy Orders are faith-based military...
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Bannerlord’s Best Trading Routes Best Trade Routes in Bannerlord
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Bannerlord’s Best Trading Routes

Liz Stone February 25, 2026 0
If you are still grinding bandits for pocket change in 2026, we need to talk. Trading in...
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Defences Against Vampires: Folklore Protections from History Vampire Folklore Protection
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Defences Against Vampires: Folklore Protections from History

Jayne Ellis February 25, 2026 0
Belief in vampires did not begin with capes and candlelit castles. It began in villages, in sickrooms,...
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Battle of Vítkov Hill (1420) Battle of Vítkov Hill
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Battle of Vítkov Hill (1420)

Jayne Ellis February 25, 2026 0
The Battle of Vítkov Hill, fought on 14 July 1420, was a defining moment in the early...
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Mehmed II: The Conqueror Who Remade an Empire Mehmed II
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Mehmed II: The Conqueror Who Remade an Empire

Jayne Ellis February 25, 2026 0
Mehmed II, known to history as Mehmed the Conqueror, was not merely the man who took Constantinople....
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Most Useless Items in Skyrim That Somehow Still End Up in Your Inventory Skyrim Useless Items
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Most Useless Items in Skyrim That Somehow Still End Up in Your Inventory

Liz Stone February 25, 2026 0
You start a new playthrough of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with good intentions. This time, you...
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Has A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Saved the Game of Thrones Franchise Has A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Saved the Game of Thrones Franchise
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Has A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Saved the Game of Thrones Franchise

Liz Stone February 25, 2026 0
It feels slightly dramatic to talk about “saving” a franchise that once dominated global television. But let’s...
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Ivar the Boneless Explained: History vs TV Version Ivar the Boneless
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Ivar the Boneless Explained: History vs TV Version

Jayne Ellis February 25, 2026 0
Few historical figures have had such a dramatic second life on television as Ivar the Boneless. In...
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What Is a Hanger Sword? Hanger Sword
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What Is a Hanger Sword?

Jayne Ellis February 24, 2026 0
The Short Cutlass of Soldiers, Sailors and Gentlemen The hanger sword is one of those weapons that...
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  • How Safe Are Historical Re-enactment Battles? Everything You Need to Know
    by Jayne Ellis on June 26, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Smoke, Steel and an Extraordinary Amount of Planning Stand beside a line of musketeers as they unleash a The post How Safe Are Historical Re-enactment Battles? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on Seven Swords.

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