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Sargon of Akkad: the first true empire-builder Sargon-of-Akkad
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Sargon of Akkad: the first true empire-builder

Jayne Ellis October 25, 2025 0
Few figures in ancient history loom larger than Sargon of Akkad, the man who carved out what...
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Confederate “Palmetto” Officer’s Sword – An American Civil War Blade of Symbolism and Scarcity Confederate “Palmetto” officer’s sword
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Confederate “Palmetto” Officer’s Sword – An American Civil War Blade of Symbolism and Scarcity

Matt Tait October 25, 2025 0
Among the array of blades carried during the American Civil War, few capture the regional pride of...
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Battle of Aspern-Essling (1809): Napoleon’s First Major Defeat Battle of Aspern-Essling
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Battle of Aspern-Essling (1809): Napoleon’s First Major Defeat

Jayne Ellis October 25, 2025 0
The Battle of Aspern-Essling, fought on 21–22 May 1809, was Napoleon’s first serious check in the field....
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Every Anglo-Saxon King and Queen in Order Anglo Saxon Kings and Queens in order
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Every Anglo-Saxon King and Queen in Order

Jayne Ellis October 24, 2025 0
Before England became a single kingdom, it was a shifting network of rival realms and bloodlines. Kings...
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How Magic Works in House of the Dragon: The Subtle Sorcery of Westeros Magic in Westeros
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How Magic Works in House of the Dragon: The Subtle Sorcery of Westeros

Liz Stone October 24, 2025 0
If you’re coming to House of the Dragon expecting fireballs, wands, or shadowy necromancers flinging curses around...
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Most Powerful Racial Abilities in Baldur’s Gate 3 BG3 best Racial abilities
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Most Powerful Racial Abilities in Baldur’s Gate 3

Matt Tait October 24, 2025 0
Discovering the strongest passives and actives tied to race selection. In Baldur’s Gate 3, your race choice...
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Battle of Mycale (479 BC) – When the Persians Met Their Match on the Shores of Ionia Battle of Mycale
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Battle of Mycale (479 BC) – When the Persians Met Their Match on the Shores of Ionia

Jayne Ellis October 24, 2025 0
The Battle of Mycale was fought in 479 BC on the coast of Ionia, near Mount Mycale...
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Marco Polo: The Venetian Who Rewrote the World Map Marco Polo
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Marco Polo: The Venetian Who Rewrote the World Map

Jayne Ellis October 24, 2025 0
Marco Polo has been called many things over the centuries: explorer, merchant, storyteller, and sometimes, a liar....
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Evolution of Every Type of Samurai Sword Samurai Sword Types and evolution
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Evolution of Every Type of Samurai Sword

Matt Tait October 24, 2025 0
Few weapons in history command the same reverence as the Japanese samurai sword. To the outsider it...
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Oakeshott Type XIII: Everything We Know Oakshott-type-xiii
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Oakeshott Type XIII: Everything We Know

Matt Tait October 23, 2025 0
The Oakeshott Type XIII is a defining example of the high medieval knightly sword, emerging in the...
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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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