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Elizabeth (1998) Explained, Themes, Accuracy and Legacy Elizabeth 1998
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Elizabeth (1998) Explained, Themes, Accuracy and Legacy

Liz Stone March 23, 2026 0
Elizabeth (1998), directed by Shekhar Kapur and led by a breakout performance from Cate Blanchett, the film...
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The Stuart Dynasty (1371–1714) Stuart Dynasty
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The Stuart Dynasty (1371–1714)

Jayne Ellis March 23, 2026 0
A turbulent family, a divided kingdom, and a legacy that still lingers in British identity Origins and...
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Crown, Captivity, and the Politics of Survival Mary, Queen of Scots
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Crown, Captivity, and the Politics of Survival

Jayne Ellis March 23, 2026 0
There is a tendency to treat Mary, Queen of Scots as either a romantic victim or a...
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Naue Type II Sword: The most important Bronze Age sword Naue Type II
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Naue Type II Sword: The most important Bronze Age sword

Matt Tait March 22, 2026 0
The Naue Type II sword sits at a turning point in European warfare. It is not just...
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Alfred the Great: Warrior, Reformer, and Architect of England Alfred the Great
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Alfred the Great: Warrior, Reformer, and Architect of England

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
Alfred the Great inherited a kingdom on the brink of collapse and left behind something sturdier, more...
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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide Best Sword Combat Games
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The Best Sword Combat Games 2026: A Gamer’s Guide

Liz Stone March 22, 2026 0
Sword combat in games has quietly become one of the most satisfying mechanics in modern gaming. It...
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Battle of Marathon: A pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars Marathon Battlefield
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Battle of Marathon: A pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
The Battle of Marathon is one of those battles that seems almost too neat to be true....
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them Bannerlord Best Polearms
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Bannerlord Best Polearms and Where to Get Them

Liz Stone March 22, 2026 0
Polearms in Mount and Blade II Bannerlord are not as clean as a sword, not as straightforward...
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The Reconquista (711–1492): A Long War of Faith, Power, and Survival Reconquista
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The Reconquista (711–1492): A Long War of Faith, Power, and Survival

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
The Reconquista is often presented as a single, sweeping crusade to reclaim Iberia. It was nothing of...
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French Carabiniers French Carabiniers
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French Carabiniers

Jayne Ellis March 22, 2026 0
A gleaming arm of Napoleon’s heavy cavalry, stubbornly brave and occasionally too visible for their own good...
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Sword resources Archives - 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.

  • Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts
    by Jayne Ellis on July 7, 2026 at 1:09 pm

    Historical European Martial Arts, better known as HEMA, is one of those hobbies that quietly pulls people in The post Getting Started with HEMA: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Historical European Martial Arts appeared first on Seven Swords.

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