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Units of Middle Earth - The Fountain Guards

NEW VIDEO.In this lore documentary, we take a close look at the Fountain Guard of Gondor. They have a long history, dating back to the founding of Numenor. In these early days of the second age, the high men which forged a realm atop the Isle of Elena were led by a line of Kings. Such rulers had at their side not only a council to provide wisdom but also a guard to see to their safety. Part of this responsibility was extended to the White Tree of Numenor which stood as a symbol of the realm.Following the Fall of Numenor, the tradition of the Gu...

Ancient Greeks in the Arctic - The Voyage of Pytheas

New video!Very little was known of the distant north in antiquity. Most of what trickled down into the Mediterranean world were various trade goods and rumors carried by merchants. The prospects of what lay beyond, however, soon attracted explorers to seek out the riches of the mysterious beyond. Himilco of Carthage was among the first to launch an Phoenician expedition into the Atlantic which may have reached as far as Brittany. Yet, around 320 BC Pytheas of Massalia would launch his own Greek expedition which would penetrate as far as the Arc...

[Teaser] LOTR- Gondor Fountain Guard

Coming soon, Lord of the Rings: Gondor Fountain Guard, premiering later this week.Thanks again for your continued support. Join our Discord server and talk to us directly! Give us your episode/video suggestions, share anything interesting, post your memes, and give us any feedback or general comments. Of course the Patreon DM's are always an option if you have questions. :)Without further or do, here's a portion of the script!IntroThe White Tree was the physical embodiment of Gondor’s ancient Numenorean heritage. Yet while it had died...

[Teaser] Punic Sicilian War - The Rise of Dionysius

Happy Monday, Patrons!Here is a sneak peak at the script for our upcoming video, the third installment of Punic-Sicilian Wars: The Rise of Dionysius.Make sure to join our Discord server here and begin chatting away. :-)Enjoy!In the year 405 BC, the island of Sicily was a smoking ruin. The recent offensive by Carthage had created a situation in which the Punic power was the undisputed power of Sicily. Only one thing stood between Carthage and dominance: Syracuse, the city-state that had defeated the Carthaginian army on the field again and again...

[HD Art Package] War Chariots of Britannia

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Units of History: War Chariots of Britannia

In this Units of History Documentary, we turn to the isles of Britannia and their War Chariots. To the Romans, these represented an exotic and ancient way of fighting dated back to the Bronze Age and stories of the Trojan War. In this video, we seek to shed light on their history.Watch it now! Thank you for your support. HD Art package will go up tomorrow afternoon. :-)The documentary begins with a discussion of the origins of the War Chariots of Brittania. This had its roots in the spread of chariots across the Celtic world. Yet while this tre...

[Discord] Join us on Discord and begin chatting!

Here is the link for the Discord server, JOIN HERE.Apologies for the expired link in your Patreon welcome messages, I've fixed the issue now.

Livestream today!

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[HD Art] Roman Inflation

Here's the art package for the newest video release. Enjoy!

Inflation and the Fall of Rome: Economic History

Here it is, Roman inflation! We begin with a definition of inflation and the ways in which today people explain inflation. Due to a lack of detailed economic records with which to calculate precise figures, researchers are instead left to reconstruct the past by way of other indicators. One of the key pieces of data is ancient coinage. Thus, our documentary focuses on a retelling of Roman history through the story of its coinage. This gives us a fascinating new look into the rise and fall of Rome.

[Teaser] Briton War Chariots

Here's a little teaser from our latest Units of History, WAR CHARIOTS OF BRITANNIA. Coming soon to our channel. For now, enjoy!OriginsThe origins of the Briton war chariots begins with the arrival of Celtic culture in Britannia around the end of 2nd millennium BC. It was in this era that the island was gradually introduced to the two Celtic cultural influences which modern historians have designated as La Tene [Tyen] and Hallstatt [Haal-statt]. The latter of these proved more dominant by the time the Romans first arrived on the island aroun...

General update

Dear Patrons,Due to Hurricane Ian, any and all messages to the Patreon and other social media accounts won't be responded to until I have power again. Unfortunately these things are inevitable when you live in a state that's prone to hurricanes!I do encourage you all to join our Discord if you haven't already! Let's talk, share some memes, whatever you like (it's quiet, we need some chatter).In any event, Roman Inflation is set to premiere this week, so be sure to turn on notifications for our YouTube! Social media posts wil...

Do Indiana Jones Style Traps Exist?

New documentary, enjoy!This documentary explores the trope of ancient ruins that are distinguished by the following features:1 - Hidden Locations2 - Defended by Traps3 - Contain TreasureThis documentary tackles each of these in sequence. When it comes to hidden locations, we discuss the historical precedent for people hiding tombs and otherwise building secret, underground complexes. These examples range from the lost tomb of Attila the Hun to the Secret City of Kaymakli and the pirate lair of Oak Island. We then discuss the defenses of these l...

What if Caesar Survived? The Complete Series

NEW VIDEO! This docuseries explores the alternative timeline of what if Julius Caesar hadn't been assassinated.When Caesar died on the Ides of March, he closed the door on many ambitious plans which would have significantly altered the trajectory of the Roman Empire and history. In our alternate history scenario, we explore the case where Julius Caesar survived with a discussion of his Dacian Campaign, an interbellum period in Rome, a precursor invasion of Armenia, and finally a conquest of the Parthian Empire.Enjoy the video and thanks for...

[Teaser] Roman Inflation

Due to popular demand and because it's kind of relevant, I am pleased to give you all a snippet of the rough draft for our upcoming ROMAN INFLATION documentary (premiering soon). Enjoy!Before we’re able to answer the question of how the Romans dealt with inflation, it’s important to first understand the history of Rome’s currency, how metals were sourced, and the emergence of the denarius as the most significant reform to the Roman monetary system.The Romans entered the monetary system later than their Greek neighbors, only producing ...

[HD Art] Julio-Claudian Empresses

The latest art package for the Julio-Claudians is now available for download. Enjoy. :-)

Empresses of Rome: How the Julio-Claudians Wielded Power

NEW VIDEO: The Julio-Claudian Empresses. Enjoy!Our "How They Did It" series seeks to cover the everyday life of people in the past which all too often goes overlooked. In this case we explore the lives of Rome's most influential women through the lens of the Julio-Claudians. We begin with Livia, the wife of Emperor Augustus, and trace how her descendants, both male and female, would go on to shape the Roman Empire.

[Teaser] The Julio-Claudian Empresses

Here's a teaser of the script for the upcoming Julio-Claudian Empresses. Enjoy!IntroductionWhen Augustus founded the empire, he established a system centered on the rule of one man. Appian states that Augustus sought to establish “a family dynasty to succeed him and to enjoy a power similar to his own” (App. BC. 1.5), despite Augustus himself claiming to have restored the republic (RGDA 34.1). Unfortunately, he ran into a small problem: a lack of living male heirs. Blood became the essential qualification of dynastic succession, making ...

[HD Art Package] Welcome to the Second Age of Middle Earth

Here's the art package for the LOTR documentary. Enjoy!

Live Stream -- today

Join us today at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time/ 2:00 PM Pacific Time for our Live Stream on our YouTube channel. This was the stream that was supposed to happen last week, but got canceled due to some bad omens.Come join us as we do a round table with our panel of researchers, and sharing some exciting new documentaries and series coming soon to the channel.See you there!

Welcome to the Second Age of Middle Earth

This video explores the lore of Tolkien which eventually gives rise to the Second Age of Middle-Earth. Just in time for the new Prime show!We begin with a look at the creation story of the Ainulindalë, where Eru Iluvatar and the Ainur sang the world into being. We then cover the formation of the world of Arda and the great struggles between the Valar and Melkor. We discuss the Years of the Trees of Valinor. In this period, the First Age begins with the awakening of the Elves in Cuiviénen. The documentary then explores how they traveled to Ama...

Live History: Learn to Play Ancient Roman Games

Like us, the Romans looked for ways to make the most of their free time. This often involved playing all kinds of games involving luck, skill, and physical ability. Some will be familiar, like tic tac toe, chess, and bocce ball. In this live history documentary, we explore this fascinating topic by looking at what sort of items they used, from dice, to towers, and gaming boards. We then explore what sorts of games were played.Enjoy!

What if Caesar Survived? The Battle of Ctesiphon (42 BC)

Here's the art package for the final installment of What If Caesar Survived. Enjoy!

Monthly Live Stream event! POSTPONED

Apologies for the last minute cancellation, but poor omens have forced us to move our stream to next Friday.Join us NEXT Friday (September 2) at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time/ 2:00 PM Pacific Time for our Live Stream event on our YouTube channel.We will be doing a round table with our panel of researchers and sharing some exciting new documentaries and series debuting soon on the channel.See you there!

What if Caesar Survived? The Battle of Ctesiphon (42 BC)

The final installment of our What if Caesar Survived series concludes with the epic assault upon the Parthian Empire.When Caesar died on the Ides of March, he closed the door on many ambitious plans which would have significantly altered the trajectory of the Roman Empire.Thus far in our alternate history scenario, we have sought to explore the case where Julius Caesar survived with a discussion of his campaign of Dacia, an interbellum period in Rome, a precursor invasion of Armenia, and now the final climactic assault upon the Parthian Empire....

[Teaser] Welcome to the Second Age

Coming soon to our channel, Middle Earth: Welcome to the Second Age!We couldn't resist teasing this map with a few closeups for the launch of the new LOTR series on our channel and Prime show. How much are you able to identify from these screenshots?Gondor Fountain Guard will premiere afterward!

New Series Announcement: "True Size"

We are excited to announce a new project where we aim to bring the "True Size" of the past to life using Unreal Engine 5.What is it?All too often, when watching movies and shows, we get excited about the scale of blockbuster scenes but ultimately come out disappointed because of all the historical inaccuracies. We wanted to do something about this.The goal of the "True Size" series will be to produce a more accurate and interactive recreation of the past by leveraging the latest that technology has to offer.Progress so far?The m...

[HD Art Package] Punic-Sicilian Wars: Hannibal's Revenge

Here's the art for Punic-Sicilian Wars part II. Enjoy!

Punic-Sicilian Wars: Hannibal's Revenge (410 BCE) Documentary

Happy Friday, enjoy the latest installment of Punic-Sicilian Wars!Long before Carthage and Rome faced off in the climactic Punic Wars for control of the Mediterranean, the island of Sicily played host to a series of 7 great wars between the Carthaginians and the Greeks.The First Punic Sicilian War would eventually break out when the Dorian Greek tyrants, Theron and Gelon, threatened to lay claim to the island of Sicily. In response, Ionian Greeks called upon Carthage for help. The Punic Senate happily obliged and sent a massive invasion force u...

Magazine promotion

We offer subscriptions to the Ancient History, Medieval World, and Ancient Warfare magazines. Sadly, we, like the rest of the world, are constrained by shipping restraints. We'll continue to offer physical versions of the magazines to all of Europe (excluding Russia), the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, and South Africa. We are only able to offer digital subscriptions elsewhere as requested by our partners at Karwansaray Publishing.Karwansaray Publishers specialize in history books and magaz...