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The Best Samurai TV Series Ranked

Best Samurai TV Shows

The Best Samurai TV Series Ranked

Liz Stone April 16, 2026

If you have ever watched a samurai stride slowly through a village while everyone else suddenly remembers...

Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class

Who were the Samurai

Who Were the Samurai? The Real Story Behind Japan’s Warrior Class

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

There is something about the samurai that feels almost unfairly cool. They had the armour, the swords,...

How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation

Viking England

How the Vikings Changed England Forever: Raids, Kings and the Making of a New Nation

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

The Vikings arrived in England as raiders. They stayed as settlers, merchants, rulers and, in more than...

Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked

Every Chivalry 2 Class Ranked and Explained

Liz Stone April 15, 2026

If you have spent more than ten minutes in Chivalry 2, you already know one thing. Every...

The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

Philippi HBO Rome - Best episodes

The Best Episodes of HBO’s Rome, Ranked

Liz Stone April 15, 2026

HBO’s Rome only lasted two seasons, which still feels faintly criminal. This was a show with gladiators,...

King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War

Charles VIII of France

King Charles VIII of France: The Ambitious Young King Who Opened the Gates to Renaissance War

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

Charles VIII of France remains one of those monarchs who seems to stride into history with immense...

Battle of Fornovo (1495)

Battle of Fornovo

Battle of Fornovo (1495)

Jayne Ellis April 15, 2026

The Battle of Fornovo, fought on 6 July 1495 near the village of Fornovo di Taro in...

Battle of Adrianople (378): The Day Rome Learned It Could Bleed

Battle of Adrianople 378

Battle of Adrianople (378): The Day Rome Learned It Could Bleed

Jayne Ellis April 14, 2026

The Battle of Adrianople, fought on 9 August 378 near modern Edirne in Turkey, was one of...

How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom

Bannerlord - Taxes Guide

How to Handle Taxes in Bannerlord Without Accidentally Bankrupting Your Kingdom

Liz Stone April 14, 2026

If there is one thing Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord does surprisingly well, it is making you...

The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

The White Queen

The White Queen and Its Sequels, How It Connects to The White Princess and The Spanish Princess

Liz Stone April 14, 2026

If you watched The White Queen and immediately thought, “Wait, who is related to who, why is...

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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.