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The Byzantine–Seljuk Wars The Byzantine–Seljuk Wars
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The Byzantine–Seljuk Wars

Jayne Ellis May 16, 2026 0
What We Know About the Struggle That Changed the Medieval East The Byzantine–Seljuk Wars were not a...
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Anne Bonny: The Real Pirate Queen of the Caribbean Anne Bonny
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Anne Bonny: The Real Pirate Queen of the Caribbean

Jayne Ellis May 15, 2026 0
There are pirate names that drift quietly through history, and then there is Anne Bonny. Even now,...
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Knightfall: A Critical Review of the Templar Drama Knightfall
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Knightfall: A Critical Review of the Templar Drama

Liz Stone May 15, 2026 0
There is something inherently funny about a TV series trying to make medieval monks look cool. Not...
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CK3: Become the Pope Challenge CK3: Become the Pope Challenge
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CK3: Become the Pope Challenge

Liz Stone May 15, 2026 0
There comes a point in every Crusader Kings 3 campaign where conquering kingdoms stops feeling impressive. You...
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What Were the Crusader States? The Crusader States
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What Were the Crusader States?

Jayne Ellis May 15, 2026 0
The Crusader States were among the strangest political experiments of the medieval world. A scattering of Latin...
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Battle of Ankara (1402): The Day Timur Crushed the Ottoman Empire Battle of Ankara
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Battle of Ankara (1402): The Day Timur Crushed the Ottoman Empire

Jayne Ellis May 15, 2026 0
Fought on 28 July 1402 between the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I and the Central Asian conqueror Timur,...
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Hugues de Payens, First Grand Master of the Knights Templar Hugues de Payens
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Hugues de Payens, First Grand Master of the Knights Templar

Jayne Ellis May 15, 2026 0
The Man Behind the Templars Hugues de Payens helped create one of the most famous military orders...
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The Battle of Cynoscephalae (197 BCE), The Battle That Broke the Macedonian Phalanx Battle of Cynoscephalae
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The Battle of Cynoscephalae (197 BCE), The Battle That Broke the Macedonian Phalanx

Jayne Ellis May 14, 2026 0
The Battle of Cynoscephalae was one of those moments in military history where an entire way of...
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The Complete History of Xena Explained Xena and Callisto
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The Complete History of Xena Explained

Liz Stone May 14, 2026 0
There are fantasy heroes, there are cult TV icons, and then there is Xena. Somewhere between ancient...
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The Knights Hospitaller, Everything We Know Knights Hospitaller
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The Knights Hospitaller, Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis May 14, 2026 0
The Knights Hospitaller are often treated as the quieter cousins of the Knights Templar. Less myth, fewer...
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction
    by Matt Tait on September 29, 2026 at 1:55 pm

    Some swords are expensive because of their materials. Others are valuable because a famous hand once held them. The post The Most Expensive Swords Ever Sold at Auction appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One
    by Jayne Ellis on September 22, 2026 at 5:37 pm

    A HEMA sparring sword has a difficult role. It must resemble a historical weapon closely enough to teach The post HEMA Sparring Swords: Types, Prices and How to Choose the Right One appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 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.

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