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The Norman Conquest of England (1066–1071): What We Know

Norman Conquest of England

The Norman Conquest of England (1066–1071): What We Know

Jayne Ellis April 19, 2026

The Norman Conquest is one of those rare moments in English history where almost everything changed at...

Richard III: England’s Last Warrior King

Richard III

Richard III: England’s Last Warrior King

Matt Tait April 18, 2026

Richard III remains one of the most argued-over figures in English history. Few kings have acquired such...

The Battle of Bosworth Field (1485): A Tactical Overview

Battle of Bosworth Field

The Battle of Bosworth Field (1485): A Tactical Overview

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026

The Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on 22 August 1485, was one of those rare battles that...

Celtic Gallic Warriors (5th to 1st Centuries BC)

Celtic Gallic warrior

Celtic Gallic Warriors (5th to 1st Centuries BC)

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026

The Gallic warrior has often been flattened into a stereotype: a wild man with a moustache, a...

Cardinal Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Nearly Ruled England

Cardinal Wolsey

Cardinal Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Nearly Ruled England

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026

Cardinal Wolsey remains one of the most fascinating figures in Tudor England. He was not a king,...

The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know

Folded Steel and the Katana

The Truth About Folded Steel and the Katana: Everything We Really Know

Matt Tait April 18, 2026

There are few ideas in weapon history more romantic, or more stubborn, than the claim that the...

How to Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro Without Losing Your Mind

Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro

How to Beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro Without Losing Your Mind

Liz Stone April 18, 2026

Few bosses in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice feel as personal as Genichiro Ashina. He is fast, aggressive,...

Battle of Durbe (1260): The Defeat That Shook the Teutonic Order

Battle of Durbe

Battle of Durbe (1260): The Defeat That Shook the Teutonic Order

Jayne Ellis April 18, 2026

The Battle of Durbe, fought on 13 July 1260 near Lake Durbe in present-day Latvia, was one...

The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock and the Making of England’s Most Famous Medieval Warrior

The Black prince

The Black Prince: Edward of Woodstock and the Making of England’s Most Famous Medieval Warrior

Jayne Ellis April 17, 2026

Edward of Woodstock, better known to history as the Black Prince, remains one of the most compelling...

The 20 Most Powerful Fantasy Swords Ever, Ranked

Most Powerful Fantasy Sword

The 20 Most Powerful Fantasy Swords Ever, Ranked

Liz Stone April 17, 2026

Fantasy swords have a bad habit of being wildly impractical and completely irresistible. Give a hero a...

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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.
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.