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Yagyū Munenori and the Art of the Unused Sword Yagyū Munenori
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Yagyū Munenori and the Art of the Unused Sword

Jayne Ellis February 2, 2026 0
Yagyū Munenori was a man who knew exactly how to cut someone down, then spent the rest...
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Battle of Iconium (1190) Battle of Iconium
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Battle of Iconium (1190)

Jayne Ellis February 2, 2026 0
The Battle of Iconium was fought during the Third Crusade, it was less a neat, ceremonial clash...
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The Achaemenid Dynasty Achaemenid Dynasty
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The Achaemenid Dynasty

Jayne Ellis February 2, 2026 0
The Achaemenid dynasty ruled a realm so vast that even modern logistics would wince. From the Aegean...
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French Renaissance Duel Sword French Renaissance duel sword
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French Renaissance Duel Sword

Matt Tait February 1, 2026 0
The French Renaissance duel sword sits at the point where medieval cutting traditions gave way to a...
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The Tait Family: Border Reivers Tait Family
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The Tait Family: Border Reivers

Matt Tait February 1, 2026 0
Analysis of the family’s Territory, Alliances, Legal Battles & Feuds In the shadowy folds of the Anglo-Scottish...
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Strongest Melee Builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 (2026) Baldur's Gate 3 - Best Melee Build
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Strongest Melee Builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 (2026)

Liz Stone February 1, 2026 0
Melee builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 have aged beautifully. Even after balance passes, patch tweaks, and Honour...
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Battle of Yamen (1279) Battle of Yamen
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Battle of Yamen (1279)

Jayne Ellis February 1, 2026 0
The Battle of Yamen closed the book on the Song dynasty with an ending that still feels...
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English and French Knights English & French Knights
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English and French Knights

Jayne Ellis February 1, 2026 0
Set an English knight and a French knight side by side in the fourteenth or fifteenth century...
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Belisarius: The Last Roman General Who Nearly Put the Empire Back Together Belisarius
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Belisarius: The Last Roman General Who Nearly Put the Empire Back Together

Jayne Ellis February 1, 2026 0
Few commanders loom as large over Late Antiquity as Belisarius. Serving Emperor Justinian I in the sixth...
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300 (2006) Film Review: A Mythic Spectacle of Blood and Bronze 300
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300 (2006) Film Review: A Mythic Spectacle of Blood and Bronze

Liz Stone January 31, 2026 0
Director: Zack SnyderBased on: 300 (1998), a graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn VarleyGenre: Action, Historical...
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  • The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System
    by Matt Tait on June 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Medieval swords are often grouped together under broad labels like “knightly sword”, “longsword” or “broadsword”, but those terms The post The Oakeshott Sword Typology Explained: The Medieval Blade Classification System appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide
    by Jayne Ellis on June 8, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    Rediscovering Europe’s Martial Past Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is the study and practice of The post Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA): A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • What are the sword martial arts?
    by Matt Tait on June 1, 2026 at 1:07 pm

    Sword fighting is one of humanity’s oldest martial traditions. Long before the sword became a symbol hanging above The post What are the sword martial arts? appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked
    by Matt Tait on April 9, 2026 at 1:03 pm

    The British calendar has a habit of filling itself with historical re-enactments in much the same way medieval The post The Best Historical Re-enactment Events in the UK, Ranked appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond
    by Jayne Ellis on March 16, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure fragment The post A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond appeared first on Seven Swords.

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