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The Medieval Christmas #christmas #history
The Medieval Christmas - Seven Swords
Few seasons in the medieval calendar carried the same mixture of anticipation, religion and mischief as Christmas. It
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December 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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The real Pirates of the Caribbean #pirates #history
Every Pirate of the Caribbean - Seven Swords
Piracy in the Caribbean was never a single era or a neat collection of names. It was a
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December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Spartacus: House of Asher, Release Date, Trailers and Updates #spartacus
Spartacus: House of Asher, Release Date, Trailers
A full guide to Spartacus: House of Asher covering the release date, cast, plot details, trailers and production updates.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Best Perks and Builds for Different Playstyles in Kingdom Come II #gaming #kCD2
Best Perks and Builds in Kingdom Come II for Every Playstyle
best perks and builds in Kingdom Come II. Covers melee, archery, stealth, mounted combat, trader builds and hybrid loadouts
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November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Elden Ring: Best Dragon Incantations to Use #gaming #eldenring
Best Dragon Incantations in Elden Ring | Ultimate Dragon Communion Guide
Discover the best Dragon Incantations in Elden Ring for maximum damage and spectacle. From Rotten Breath to Placidusax’s Ruin, here’s how to master the dragon build.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The Legend of Zelda, Every Game Ranked #gaming
The Legend of Zelda Games Ranked, Every Main Entry from Worst to Best
A full ranked guide to every Legend of Zelda game, from the rough early experiments to the masterpieces that shaped gaming.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Cú Chulainn – The mythic Iron Age champion
Cú Chulainn, Origins, Weapons, Battles and the Legend Explained
A clear, detailed look at Cú Chulainn. Explore his origins, arms and armour, battles and military style, along with the historical context behind Ireland’s most iconic hero.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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How to Use Cavalry Charges Effectively in Bannerlord #gaming #bannerlord
How to Use Cavalry Charges Effectively in Bannerlord
Learn how to pull off powerful cavalry charges in Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord with positioning tips, troop choices, timing advice and practical tactics that actually work.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Barbarians Explained, What Really Happened in the Teutoburg Forest #barbarians #history
Barbarians Explained, What Really Happened in the Teutoburg Forest
A clear and engaging breakdown of the real events behind the Teutoburg Forest disaster, how the show Barbarians adapts it, and why the battle still grips modern audiences.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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The Real History Behind Kingdom Come II’s Setting #gaming #history #bohemia
The Real History Behind Kingdom Come II’s Setting | Medieval Bohemia Explained
Discover the true medieval history that inspired Kingdom Come II. Explore the politics, wars, and legends behind its Bohemian setting and why it feels so authentic.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Aethelbert (Æthelberht) of Kent – Bretwalda #history
Aethelbert (Æthelberht) of Kent – Arms, Battles, and Legacy of England’s First Christian King
Explore Æthelberht of Kent’s life, military power, and political vision. Learn about his arms and armour, law code, Christian legacy, and the archaeological finds that illuminate his reign.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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The Real History Behind Kingdom Come II’s Setting #gaming #history
The Real History Behind Kingdom Come II’s Setting | Medieval Bohemia Explained
Discover the true medieval history that inspired Kingdom Come II. Explore the politics, wars, and legends behind its Bohemian setting and why it feels so authentic.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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2026 UK Battle Re-enactments dates and ticket info #history #reenactment #savethedate
UK Battle Re-enactments and Living History Events 2026
A guide to UK battle re-enactments events in 2026, from Viking clashes in York to medieval battles at Tewkesbury, Bosworth and Evesham, plus major multi-period and World War II weekends.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The Myth, Truth and Legacy of Merlin #merlin #history
The Myth, Truth and Legacy of Merlin | History, Legend and Legacy Explained
Explore the historical roots, myths, weapons, and legacy of Merlin, Britain’s most enigmatic figure. Separate fact from fantasy with insights into his battles, treasures, and fate.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Elden Ring: Best Talismans for Maximum Damage Boosts #gaming #eldenring
Best Elden Ring Talismans for Damage | Top Picks for Maximum Power
Discover the best Elden Ring talismans to boost damage for melee, magic, and hybrid builds. Learn which talismans stack, how they work, and which are worth a slot in your loadout.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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7 Facts and 7 Myths About Napoleon Bonaparte #napoleon #history
7 Facts and 7 Myths About Napoleon Bonaparte
Discover the truth behind Napoleon Bonaparte with seven verified facts and seven enduring myths. Separate legend from reality in this balanced historical breakdown.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Ancient Pagan Magic: How the Greeks Spoke to Their Gods #history #magic
Ancient Pagan Magic: How the Greeks Spoke to Their Gods - Seven Swords
Discover how the ancient Greeks communicated with their gods through rituals, spells, and oracles. Explore the mystery of ancient pagan magic with a historian’s insight and dry wit.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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CK3: Byzantium – How to Reclaim the Roman Empire #gaming #ck3
CK3 Byzantium Guide: How to Restore the Roman Empire
Learn how to restore the Roman Empire in Crusader Kings 3 as the Byzantine Emperor. From conquering key regions to managing vassals and reforms, here’s the ultimate guide to ruling like Caesar.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Elden Ring: Best Daggers for Critical Damage #gaming #eldenring
Elden Ring: Best Daggers for Critical Damage - Seven Swords
Discover the best daggers in Elden Ring for critical damage. Learn which blades hit hardest, how to boost crit potential, and why some tiny knives can outshine greatswords.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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The Pagan Gods That Inspired Fantasy and Video Games #gaming #pagan
The Pagan Gods That Inspired Fantasy and Video Games
From Norse thunder gods to Celtic tricksters, discover how ancient pagan deities inspired the worlds, stories, and characters of modern fantasy and video games.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Benjamin Hornigold: The Pirate Who Made and Betrayed Blackbeard #pirate #history
Benjamin Hornigold: The Pirate Who Made and Betrayed Blackbeard
Explore the life and legacy of Benjamin Hornigold, the privateer-turned-pirate who trained Blackbeard, raided the Caribbean, and later turned king’s man. Includes his ships, weapons, battles, treasure...
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November 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The Tepanec War: The Struggle for the Valley of Mexico #aztec #history
The Tepanec War: How the Aztec Empire Was Forged in Battle
Explore the Tepanec War (1426–1428), the conflict that birthed the Aztec Triple Alliance. Includes leaders, forces, weapons, timeline, and archaeological findings in one comprehensive historical guide...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Nassau in History vs Black Sails #pirates #blacksails
Nassau in History vs Black Sails - Seven Swords
Discover how the real pirate republic of Nassau compares to its gritty on-screen version in Black Sails. Explore the real history, power struggles, and wild truth behind the show’s chaos.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Elden Ring Best PvP Builds and Strategies #eldenring #gaming
Elden Ring Best PvP Builds and Strategies for 2025
Discover the best Elden Ring PvP builds and strategies for 2025. From bleed-heavy monsters to faith-based nukers, learn how to dominate duels and invasions with style.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Cross staff - Also known as a Jacob’s staff, fore-staff, or ballastella, this device was the more basic predecessor of the backstaff used to determine latitude.
#maritimehistory #AgeOfSail #history
October 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM