Ovid tells us that the Scythians used to cover their arrow heads with 'Scythicon' - a toxic concoction centred around extremely-lethal viper venom Horse Archery, with mike loades 🎧 podfollow.com/the-ancients/e…

My new film about the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance (650 years, this year - longest in history) has just been released on the History Hit channel. Castles, 100 yrs war, longbows, tea, Port wine, Napoleon and Churchill - all in one film. access.historyhit.com/videos/history…

It can be a tough job at times. For ‘The Longest Alliance: England – Portugal 650’ - I was required to sample several very fine vintage ports at 08.00 in the morning! Why not pour yourself a glass this weekend and sit down to watch the film. historyhit.co

Another Podcast has dropped on Loades of History! Dr Tobias Capwell is back talking about the budget end of the 15th C armour market. It might just change the way you think about late medieval armies. #loadesofhistory #platearmour #medievalarmour patreon.com/posts/off-peg-…

To mark the 650th anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance this year (2023), Taylor’s have collaborated with History Hit to produce a film that tells this remarkable story. Watch the full film on Taylor's Port Youtube Channel - youtu.be/JcjqL5yAUnQ

Watch the full version of my recent film for History Hit FOR FREE! It is about the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance and includes castles, battles and booze. Tomorrow marks the 650 year anniversary of its signing. youtube.com/watch?v=JcjqL5…

Another episode had dropped on the Loades of History Podcast. It is about 15th C plate armour and if you have even the slightest interest in the topic you will want to hear this. There are pearls of knowledge you will not find elsewhere. patreon.com/posts/off-peg-…

History Hit You Tube Channel have released a trailer of my film about the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance. It is an extended teaser of a longer 41-minute film, available on the History Hit Channel (FREE TRIAL offers available check it out). youtube.com/watch?v=Hf4D4z…

Explore the world of Gladiatorial combat in Roman Britain with experts mike loades & @BenPaites. Learn about the Gladiators exhibition at Colchester Castle. Uncover the secrets of arena combat from ages past. ⚔️ 🔗 Info for this FREE event: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/mikeloa…

Talk on 31st Aug! Explore the world of Gladiator combat in Roman Britain with experts mike loades & @BenPaites. Learn about the Gladiators exhibition at Colchester Castle. Uncover the secrets of arena combat from ages past. ⚔️ 🔗 Info for this FREE event: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/mikeloa…

⚔️ONLINE TONIGHT AT 7PM: Explore the world of Gladiatorial combat in Roman Britain with experts mike loades & @BenPaites. Learn about the Gladiators exhibition at Colchester Castle. Uncover the secrets of arena combat from ages past. ⚔️ YouTube Live link: loom.ly/CdedXS8

The live chat that I had yesterday with Ben Paites at Colchester Museums about their Gladiators exhibition is now available on their You Tube channel to view at any time. #newthoughtsongladiatorarmour youtube.com/watch?v=OWt6Ii…

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

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

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

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…

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

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/

The first of two films I made last year about dogs in history is now streaming on History Hit💥 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

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