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Shona “Bakatwa”: Everything We Know Shona Bakatwa
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Shona “Bakatwa”: Everything We Know

Matt Tait September 30, 2025 0
The bakatwa is the ceremonial double-edged dagger or short sword of the Shona peoples of Zimbabwe. It...
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Classes Ranked Baldur's Gate 3 - Best Classes
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Classes Ranked

Liz Stone September 30, 2025 0
Baldur’s Gate 3 throws you into the Forgotten Realms with a parasite in your skull and a...
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How Black Sails Explored the Golden Age of Piracy Black Sails - Golden Age of Pirates
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How Black Sails Explored the Golden Age of Piracy

Liz Stone September 30, 2025 0
When Black Sails first arrived on screen, it promised a pirate drama that could stand alongside the...
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The Battle of Civitate: The ‘Hastings’ of Southern Europe Battle of Civitate
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The Battle of Civitate: The ‘Hastings’ of Southern Europe

Jayne Ellis September 30, 2025 0
The Battle of Civitate was fought on 18 June 1053 between the Norman adventurers who had carved...
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Pausanias of Sparta: Triumph and Scandal Pausanias of Sparta
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Pausanias of Sparta: Triumph and Scandal

Jayne Ellis September 30, 2025 0
Pausanias, son of Cleombrotus and member of Sparta’s Agiad dynasty, is remembered as the regent who led...
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Emperor Commodus: Gladiator Emperor Emperor Commodus
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Emperor Commodus: Gladiator Emperor

Jayne Ellis September 29, 2025 0
Commodus (AD 161 to 192) was the son of Marcus Aurelius, the great philosopher-emperor. His father gave...
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Bannerlord Best Two-Handed Weapons Ranked Bannerlord: Best Two-handed weapons
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Bannerlord Best Two-Handed Weapons Ranked

Liz Stone September 29, 2025 0
Two-handed weapons in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord are the showstoppers of the battlefield. They are heavy,...
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US Model 1799 Dragoon Sabre US Model 1799 dragoon sabre
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US Model 1799 Dragoon Sabre

Matt Tait September 29, 2025 0
The US Model 1799 dragoon sabre stands at the foundation of American cavalry standardisation. Produced under a...
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Claire Fraser’s Journey Through Time Explained Claire Fraser Outlander
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Claire Fraser’s Journey Through Time Explained

Liz Stone September 29, 2025 0
Claire Fraser is not the sort of character who settles quietly into history. She is a war...
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The Battle of Pavia (1525) Battle of Pavia
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The Battle of Pavia (1525)

Jayne Ellis September 29, 2025 0
The Battle of Pavia, fought on 24 February 1525, marked one of the defining clashes of the...
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Sword resources Archives - Seven Swords

  • Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War
    by Jayne Ellis on February 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    The Napoleonic Wars did not invent the sword, but they represent its final great chapter as a primary The post Swords of the Napoleonic Wars – Steel, Status and Survival in an Age of Mass War appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition
    by Matt Tait on February 6, 2026 at 1:37 pm

    Live Action Roleplaying, or LARP, has evolved far beyond its niche origins. Across Europe and North America, thousands The post Best LARP Events in Europe and North America: 2026 Edition appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters
    by Matt Tait on January 28, 2026 at 9:30 am

    Swords look simple until you start paying attention. Then you realise every curve, ridge, and lump of metal The post Parts of a Sword Explained: Anatomy, Function, and Why It Matters appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule
    by Matt Tait on January 24, 2026 at 5:22 pm

    Discover historical battles, artisan crafts, and immersive experiences at these upcoming events.Please note: Dates, locations, and ticket details The post Medieval Re-Enactment Fayres in the UK: 2026 Schedule appeared first on Seven Swords.

  • Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries
    by Jayne Ellis on January 23, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    What you can legally own, buy, sell, and display Antique swords are weapons by definition, artefacts by intent, The post Antique Swords and UK Law: Navigating History, Heritage, and Legal Boundaries appeared first on Seven Swords.

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