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Battle of Barnet (1471): A Turning Point in the Wars of the Roses Battle of Barnet
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Battle of Barnet (1471): A Turning Point in the Wars of the Roses

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
The Battle of Barnet, fought on 14 April 1471, was one of the most decisive and dramatic...
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The Republic of Pirates: Fact vs Fiction Nassah - Pirate Republic
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The Republic of Pirates: Fact vs Fiction

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
The so-called Republic of Pirates, based in Nassau, Bahamas, has captured the imagination of writers, historians, and...
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Debunking Common Myths About Medieval Sword Fighting battle las navas de tolosa
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Debunking Common Myths About Medieval Sword Fighting

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
Medieval sword fighting has long been romanticised in films, novels, and games, often losing its historical grounding...
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Khyber Knife – Fighting blade of the Khyber Pass Khyber Knife
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Khyber Knife – Fighting blade of the Khyber Pass

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
The Khyber knife is a traditional tribal weapon originating from the regions surrounding the Khyber Pass, a...
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Edward IV: The charismatic Yorkist King from the Wars of the Roses Edward IV
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Edward IV: The charismatic Yorkist King from the Wars of the Roses

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
Edward IV was one of the most charismatic and militarily capable monarchs of late medieval England. A...
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The Hobbit Trilogy (2012–2014) Review The Hobbit
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The Hobbit Trilogy (2012–2014) Review

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel The Hobbit, sought to recapture the...
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How the Reivers Changed Warfare in the Borders border reiver combat
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How the Reivers Changed Warfare in the Borders

Matt Tait July 26, 2025
The Border Reivers were not conventional soldiers, nor were they simply lawless brigands. They were a product...
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The Best Game of Thrones Quotes Tyrion Lannister
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The Best Game of Thrones Quotes

Matt Tait July 25, 2025
HBO’s Game of Thrones offered no shortage of unforgettable lines—sharp, poetic, cruel, and often layered with deeper...
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Oakeshott Type X: The iconic early knightly sword Oakeshott Type X
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Oakeshott Type X: The iconic early knightly sword

Matt Tait July 25, 2025
The Oakeshott Type X is one of the earliest and most iconic forms of the medieval European...
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Dune (2021): What Denis Villeneuve Got Right dune sand worm
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Dune (2021): What Denis Villeneuve Got Right

Matt Tait July 25, 2025
Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Dune was met with intense scrutiny from both die-hard fans of Frank Herbert’s...
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  • The World’s Biggest LARP Event dates in 2026: A Global Guide for Adventurous Travellers
    by Matt Tait on November 14, 2025 at 2:38 pm

    Live Action Role Play (LARP) isn’t just a niche hobby tucked away in the woods, it’s a growing The post The World’s Biggest LARP Event dates in 2026: A Global Guide for Adventurous Travellers appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • 2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info
    by Matt Tait on November 11, 2025 at 3:38 pm

    If you like your history loud, smoky and slightly muddy, 2026 in the UK will keep you very The post 2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • HEMA Tournaments Explained: Rules, Scoring, and Format
    by Jayne Ellis on October 14, 2025 at 8:24 am

    Modern Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA, is one of those rare pursuits where grown adults get to The post HEMA Tournaments Explained: Rules, Scoring, and Format appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars
    by Matt Tait on September 30, 2025 at 7:15 pm

    During the Napoleonic Wars (1803 to 1815), Europe was not only reshaped by cannon fire and massed musket The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Top 50 UK Game Development Studios: Full Profiles and Key Details
    by Matt Tait on September 6, 2025 at 12:49 pm

    The UK remains one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse video game development hubs. This article provides The post Top 50 UK Game Development Studios: Full Profiles and Key Details appeared first on Seven Swords.

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