With the massive protests taking place in Hong Kong I decided to make a video on the region's history for context. As these things do tend to go with me, my context starts in the Neolithic period. ...
2019-07-10 17:10:09 +0000 UTC View Post
I've attached the fabulous set of art put together by Beverly Johnson. Love the style and how Ching Shih ended up looking like a historical Azula! Enjoy
2019-07-10 17:09:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I continue down the rabbit hole of ancient cartography to explore the first true battle maps. In this episode we talk about Kriegsspiel and the birth of wargaming. This has been absolutely fascinat...
2019-06-29 00:46:37 +0000 UTC View Post
I've attached the digital art download for the latest set of art used in our videos on ancient battle maps. The artwork was created by Gabriel Cassata who has proved capable of making fantastic pie...
2019-06-29 00:44:32 +0000 UTC View Post
In our last episode we talked a lot about ancient battle maps. While we concluded that the maps as depicted in Hollywood did not really exist, many of you were quick to point out that rudimen...
2019-06-18 18:15:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Its very common to see battlefield commanders huddled around a map in modern media. However in this video we question this Hollywood trope to find out if its more fact or fiction.
2019-06-14 16:33:23 +0000 UTC View Post
I've uploaded an example of an army's march route for context on how people in antiquity described navigation. This was much more like a metro map than a modern bird's eye view map as people were m...
2019-06-13 18:25:32 +0000 UTC View Post
As some of you may know, I currently work full time as an engineer working on utility scale solar power plants. I just got back from a trip to Vietnam where we have finally completed a project I've...
2019-06-12 22:37:53 +0000 UTC View Post
You may have noticed that in the last couple weeks I've allowed myself to make some videos about Game of Thrones where I apply history to critique the events of the shot. A lot of the time is spent...
2019-05-19 23:36:34 +0000 UTC View Post
I've attached the HD art download for the latest video on Cao Cao! Please enjoy as these were all possible thanks to Creative Assembly's sponsorship without having to draw on any Patreon charges. 2019-05-19 23:29:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I've attached the artwork for the latest Cao Cao documentary we put out. Robbie McSweeney is once again the master behind the art but as you can see he has been changing the style up. I actually li...
2019-05-12 19:01:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Just released the next video on the warlords of the Three Kingdoms. This time we cover my favorite character, the Machiavellian Cao Cao! John Zhu once again takes on the narration and gives us the ...
2019-05-11 15:41:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Artwork for the latest episode on the tyrant warlord Dong Zhuo from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Artwork by Robbie McSweeney but in a slightly different style than usual.
2019-05-05 16:46:26 +0000 UTC View Post
My first episode ever covering ancient chinese history! I'm pleased to have been able to partner with John Zhu of the Three Kingdoms Podcast for both research and narration as he is extremely knowl...
2019-05-05 16:46:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Attached you will find the artwork from our latest episode on Roman time telling. Again a huge thanks to Beverly Johnson for the truly engaging illustrations.
2019-04-28 21:27:26 +0000 UTC View Post
I was inspired to make this documentary while trying to estimate the time using the sun while out on a hike. This got me thinking about what tools someone in the past would have had at their dispos...
2019-04-28 20:44:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Just this week the a fire broke out at the Notre Dame in Paris. In response I created a video to highlight the history which is at stake. I've received some comments asking for more documentaries o...
2019-04-18 22:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Attached you will find the artwork for our latest episode on Mithridates. Once again we can thank Robbie McSweeney for his amazing illustrations. For those of you interested in following him, he ac...
2019-03-18 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Mithridates is one of the most fascinating kings of antiquity. In this video we explore his legacy in the field of toxicology which culminated in his supposed creation of a universal antidote calle...
2019-03-17 16:52:49 +0000 UTC View Post
A new Italian film was just released which covers the legendary founding of Rome. In this quick episode I discuss the myth, its origins, and the history behind it.
2019-03-02 17:30:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Attached you will find all the custom art that was created by Beverly Johnson for our latest episode on "Growing Up Aztec". I love her art style and think its a perfect fit for conveying the everyd...
2019-02-09 17:12:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Kids almost never show up in traditional history and so it's with great joy that I bring you this video on what it was like to grow up in the Aztec world. The charming artwork was done by Beverly J...
2019-02-09 00:28:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I am just wrapping up editing the last few minutes of the "Growing Up Aztec" video. Next I'll do a quick quality check, overlay the audio, add music, create a thumbnail, and we are off to the races...
2019-02-04 22:32:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy to report that we have a new documentary coming out to cover what it was like to grow up Aztec. This will include birth rituals, child rearing, education, and more! Also I'm very excited to h...
2019-02-01 00:31:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Mesoamerican armies are often portrayed as disorganized bands of raiders. In this video we attempt to correct this misconception by focusing on their highly organized system of ranks. Now you will ...
2019-01-18 21:51:22 +0000 UTC View Post
I've decided to dwell on the Aztecs a bit longer and actually have several more videos on them in production. The next one will cover what it was like to grow up as an Aztec! We will discuss many a...
2018-12-28 17:38:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been quite fascinated by the Aztecs lately and decided to make another quick video. I was curious about the glyph associated with the Emperor Ahuizotl and it turns out he was named after a qui...
2018-12-22 18:10:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Tomorrow I will be sitting down for a discussion with our Aztec history researcher. I have some of my own topics for discussions but wanted to open up the floor to you all. What sorts of questions do ...
2018-12-15 19:41:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Just wanted to let everyone know why things have been a little slow lately. In my full time job I actually design solar power plants and was over in Vietnam kicking of the construction of a 50 MW proj...
2018-12-14 05:17:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I love the movie "The Road to El Dorado" and decided to make a quick video discussing the history behind the ball game depicted in one of my favorite scenes. Hope you enjoy this follow up to our intro...
2018-11-17 19:56:18 +0000 UTC View Post