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The Arming Sword: A Knightly Weapon of the Medieval Age Arming Sword
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The Arming Sword: A Knightly Weapon of the Medieval Age

Matt Tait May 3, 2026 0
The arming sword sits at the centre of medieval European warfare. It is the weapon most people...
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Charles V of France, The King Who Rebuilt a Broken Crown Charles V of France
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Charles V of France, The King Who Rebuilt a Broken Crown

Jayne Ellis May 3, 2026 0
Charles V of France, known as Charles the Wise, did not win his reputation through spectacle. He...
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What Happened to the Children of Henry VIII? Henry VIII Children
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What Happened to the Children of Henry VIII?

Jayne Ellis May 3, 2026 0
Henry VIII spent much of his reign worrying about succession, yet the fates of his children feel...
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Siege of Carthage (149–146 BC) Siege of Carthage
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Siege of Carthage (149–146 BC)

Jayne Ellis May 3, 2026 0
There are few endings in ancient history as final as Carthage’s. By 146 BC, a city that...
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Carrhae, 53 BCE: Rome’s Humbling in the East Battle of Carrhae
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Carrhae, 53 BCE: Rome’s Humbling in the East

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
Few defeats in Roman history feel as uncomfortable as Carrhae. It is not just that a Roman...
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Narses, The Eunuch Who Broke Kingdoms narses byzantine general
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Narses, The Eunuch Who Broke Kingdoms

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
There are figures in history who slip through the cracks because they do not fit the expected...
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Greatest One-Liners in Spartacus Spartacus
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Greatest One-Liners in Spartacus

Liz Stone May 2, 2026 0
There is a certain kind of confidence in Spartacus dialogue that feels almost reckless. Characters do not...
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The Pirate Hunters of the Royal Navy Pirate Hunters of the Royal Navy
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The Pirate Hunters of the Royal Navy

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
There is a particular satisfaction in studying the Royal Navy’s long war against piracy. Not because it...
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Siege of Haarlem (1572–1573) Siege of Haarlem
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Siege of Haarlem (1572–1573)

Jayne Ellis May 2, 2026 0
The Siege of Haarlem sits in that corner of history where courage and catastrophe share the same...
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KCD2: Who Are the Cumans? A Historical Look at the Game’s Raiders Kingdom Come - Cumans history
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KCD2: Who Are the Cumans? A Historical Look at the Game’s Raiders

Liz Stone May 2, 2026 0
The Cumans from KCD2 were a Turkic-speaking nomadic people from the Eurasian steppe. Before they appeared on...
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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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