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The Battle of Megiddo (c. 1457 BCE) Battle of Megiddo
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The Battle of Megiddo (c. 1457 BCE)

Jayne Ellis May 6, 2026 0
There are battles that feel half remembered, hazy at the edges, and then there is Megiddo. Here,...
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Wheel of Time and Norse Mythology: Surprising Parallels Wheel of Time and Norse Mythology
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Wheel of Time and Norse Mythology: Surprising Parallels

Liz Stone May 6, 2026 0
There is a moment, usually somewhere around the middle of The Wheel of Time, when it clicks....
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The Oldest Recorded Battles in History Oldest Battle in history
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The Oldest Recorded Battles in History

Jayne Ellis May 6, 2026 0
A historian’s attempt to untangle the first moments we can truly call “war” There is something faintly...
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Battle of Newbury (First) (20 September 1643) First Battle of Newbury
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Battle of Newbury (First) (20 September 1643)

Jayne Ellis May 5, 2026 0
The First Battle of Newbury sits in that category of engagements that neither side could afford, yet...
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CK3: Raiding for Profit and Power Crusader Kings 3 - Raiding Profit and Power
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CK3: Raiding for Profit and Power

Liz Stone May 5, 2026 0
Raiding in Crusader Kings III feels a bit like getting away with something you absolutely should not...
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10 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Vikings Viking Raid
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10 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Vikings

Jayne Ellis May 5, 2026 0
There is something oddly persistent about the Viking image. Horned helmets, wild screaming charges, a sort of...
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Egyptian New Kingdom Infantry (16th–11th centuries BCE) Egyptian New Kingdom Infantry
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Egyptian New Kingdom Infantry (16th–11th centuries BCE)

Jayne Ellis May 5, 2026 0
There is a tendency to picture ancient Egyptian warfare as something ornamental, all painted chariots and heroic...
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Sir Thomas Fairfax: The Reluctant General Who Won a War Sir Thomas Fairfax
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Sir Thomas Fairfax: The Reluctant General Who Won a War

Jayne Ellis May 5, 2026 0
Sir Thomas Fairfax has always struck me as one of those figures who seems slightly out of...
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Seven Swordsmen (2006) TV Series, A Wuxia Epic Worth Revisiting Seven Swordsmen 2005
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Seven Swordsmen (2006) TV Series, A Wuxia Epic Worth Revisiting

Liz Stone May 4, 2026 0
The 2006 adaptation of Seven Swordsmen sits in that space between sweeping historical drama and full-blown wuxia...
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Famous Pirate Mutinies: Power, Betrayal, and the Thin Line Between Order and Chaos Pirate Mutiny
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Famous Pirate Mutinies: Power, Betrayal, and the Thin Line Between Order and Chaos

Jayne Ellis May 4, 2026 0
Mutiny sits at the heart of pirate mythology, though the reality is less romantic and far more...
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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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