mike loades

TONIGHT at 7pm UK time - worldwide premiere on You Tube – BOTH my films about dogs in history. FREE TO VIEW. youtu.be/MeMsiLfNiVM The films were released on History Hit’s video subscription channel last year. Now everyone can see them. #dogs #history

My new article on Substack is the story of the DOGS OF THE TITANIC loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/dogs-of-the-… The fascinating stories of the dogs are also part of the story, offering additional insights into events as well as into their role in society. #dogsoftwitter #titanic

I know - too many special offers around at this time of the year BUT that doesn't mean to say that this one isn't an absolutely amazing bargain. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/big-news NOTE: Substack ‘special offers’ work via a web browser or e-mail newsletter, not their App #history

For those interested in medieval archery -check out my latest article on Substack. I'm proposing a shift in emphasis on how we think archers were deployed - more nuance. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/did-medieval… #longbow #militaryhistory #historicalarchery #medieval

Today I have written on my SUBSTACK - Loades of History - about the story of Jack, the Airedale Terrier, who saved his battalion in WWI. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/jack-the-dog… You can read it for free - just click on the link. 7-min read. #doghistory #airdales

What type of bows are depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry? Was Harold shot in the eye? See my latest article published today on SUBSTACK loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-th… #bayeuxtapestry #historicalarchery #battleofhastings #militaryhistory

I've just published a new essay (8 min read) on my SUBSTACK loadesofhistory.substack.com/.../the-martia…... It was prompted by some thoughts I had about medieval warhorses when visiting the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon last week. Do take a look. #horses #History

Check out my new article about the Bayeux Tapestry on Substack. It has answers to questions you didn't know you wanted to ask. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/sfx-in-the-r… #battleofhastings #militaryhistory #medievaltwitter #mikeloades #medievalart #bayeuxtapestry

Have you ever wondered why the Tudors placed such emphasis on maintaining the use of the longbow, despite it falling out of use as a battlefield weapon? I unpack some new ideas in today's article on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/loadesofhi… #longbow #historicalarchery #TudorHistory

I've started a SUBSTACK. First article incorporates my passion for the natural world with my fascination for medieval history. It is FREE to subscribe . Do please take a look. open.substack.com/pub/loadesofhi… #wolves #medievalhistory

Part 2 of my series on dogs is now streaming on History Hit. It tracks canine and human history between 1760 and 1850. Access History Hit on TV, laptop or phone via their App and FREE TRIAL subscription historyhit.com/subscription/ #historical #dogsofX

The first of two films I made last year about dogs in history is now streaming on @HistoryHit DOGS OF THE TUDORS explores the canine world of the Tudor and Elizabethan worlds - it is full of surprises (and adorable dogs). #dogsofX #History #dogsofinstagram #Tudors

I have been gently provocative today in a piece on the range of medieval longbows, on my official fb page. Evidence from a 16th C book supports my view that ‘arcing arrowstorms’ were of limited value and most archery warfare was at relatively close range. facebook.com/mikeloades/

I am now also to be found on: bsky.app/profile/loades… Do please follow me there. Gladiator news this morning.

Part Two of my films about duelling is now live on History Hit. Part One covered the origins of the duel and duelling with swords. Part Two is about duelling with pistols. History Hit has great FREE TRIAL offers. Take a look. #duello #duel #Hamilton access.historyhit.com/the-story-of-d…

Now on History Hit – the first of two films I have made about duelling. This one covers duelling with swords. The second film, which we are just finishing up, takes the story forward to the age of pistol duelling. access.historyhit.com/the-story-of-d… #historyhit #duelling #duel #swords

@thehistoryguy @UkNatArchives Great podcast on this fascinating slice of history. If you'd like to know more, there is a History Hit film on the topic, which I made earlier this year. access.historyhit.com/videos/the-lon…

@ancientstristan @reeshistory I am ‘most’ irked by the fantastical, ahistorical, nonsensical chariot design and harnessing system 🙂 However i’m sure it will have something to annoy everyone.

@reeshistory Of all the things it's the Boeotian helmets on some of the infantry that most irks me haha.

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Ever wonder why gladiators wore such a variety of helmets? 🤔 Dive into the history of these fascinating armours with expert @mikeloades!

@ColMuseums Here is a snippet from a zoom interview I did with Colchester Museum's Ben Paites the other day. They have a superb exhibition about gladiators showing at the moment. The full interview can be seen on their You Tube channel.

How much do Hollywood films get right about ancient gladiatorial games? 🤔 We sat down with historical weapons expert @mikeloades to separate fact from fiction. Check out this clip from our exclusive video! 🎥🛡️ #HistoryUnveiled #ADayAtTheRomanGames