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Benito de Soto, the Atlantic Pirate Who Made Even Other Sailors Nervous Benito de Soto
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Benito de Soto, the Atlantic Pirate Who Made Even Other Sailors Nervous

Jayne Ellis March 17, 2026 0
Benito de Soto was not a romantic rogue, nor a charming rogue, nor really any sort of...
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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond Archeology Volunteering
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A Guide to Volunteering for Archaeological Excavations in the UK and Beyond

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 2
If you have ever fancied spending your time uncovering Roman pottery, medieval foundations, or some gloriously obscure...
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters Nioh 3: Story and Lore
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Nioh 3 Lore Explained: Full Story Breakdown and Characters

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
Nioh 3 takes the series into a new stretch of Japanese history, but the basic recipe is...
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel The Pillars of the Earth
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How Accurate Is The Pillars of the Earth? The Real Medieval History Behind the Novel

Liz Stone March 16, 2026 0
How much of Ken Follett’s medieval epic was based on real history? Quite a lot, actually, though...
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors Macuahuitl - Spanish War Club
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Why the Macuahuitl Terrified Spanish Conquistadors

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
The macuahuitl has a habit of being called an Aztec sword, which is useful shorthand but a...
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders Vikig Wars of Europe
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The Viking Wars in Europe: Key Battles and Leaders

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
The Viking wars in Europe were not one neat conflict with a clear beginning, middle and end....
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Trần Hưng Đạo, Everything We Know About the General Who Stopped the Mongols Trần Hưng Đạo
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Trần Hưng Đạo, Everything We Know About the General Who Stopped the Mongols

Jayne Ellis March 16, 2026 0
Trần Hưng Đạo is one of those rare medieval figures whose reputation does not shrink under scrutiny....
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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated) Best Skyrim Weapons
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The Best Weapons in Skyrim and How to Obtain Them (Updated)

Liz Stone March 15, 2026 0
Skyrim is the kind of game that lets you save the world with an ancient legendary blade,...
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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia Viking Settlement
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Beyond the Fjords: The Most Important Viking Settlements Outside Scandinavia

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
The Vikings did not just raid, burn and disappear into the mist like badly behaved ghosts with...
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Edinburgh Castle, Everything We Know Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Castle, Everything We Know

Jayne Ellis March 15, 2026 0
Edinburgh Castle is one of those rare places that looks exactly as important as it is. Perched...
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  • 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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