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A very special opportunity for my Patrons!

  

As many of you know I’m a writer and after many years of study and practice I have a book that’s good enough to see publication (I’ll be self publishing). I’m currently trudging through the editing phase of the book and this is the ripe and ready time to get feedback from Beta...

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Let the review continue, PART 2 of Robin Hood!

Part 2 or a crazy and nitpicky review of Robin Hood Prince of thieves! And to let you know the video was both flagged for copyright AND demonetized so thank you to all my Patrons for your wonderful support.

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Can fairies use lethal weapons? Yes, yes they can

What medieval weapons could a fantasy fairy use effectively? This one's a fun one.

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Part 1 of a MIGHTY review, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

So this one got flagged for using copyrighted material right out of the gate, even though my use of the material is as fair use as you can get. So I just want to thank all my patrons for your generous and wonderful support as it helps me make a living even when I don't make any ad revenue from my vi...

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Best question about Castles answered!

The Medieval castle is one of the most iconic fortresses ever built, so how and why were they invented?

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REPLY to the Slow Mo Guys

The Slow Mo Guys' recent video where they use a katana to cut water bottles has given me the perfect opportunity to make a dedicated and comprehensive video on why edge alignment is very important to swordsmanship.

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Assassin's Creed Origins REALISM REVIEW!

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Origins is based in classical Egypt 49 BC, a time with very interesting weapons and armor, so lets see how much they got right in the first parts of the game.

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The time for Snake People have come!

The half snake half human creature, naga, is a popular medieval fantasy monster but has anyone really considered what weapons would suit them best based on their physical characteristics?

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The mysteries of folding steel revealed!

What does folding steel actually do when used in sword construction such as traditional katana craftsmanship, well in this video I'll tell you.

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It's time to talk about CONTEXT and swords

Movies and video games both shows swords defeating people in one swing but how often did that happen in real life and what does it actually take to kill someone with a sword?

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Time for a COMBAT and FIGHT REVIEW!

Looking at the chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian again but this time the combat and weapons.

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Prince Caspian CASTLE review

This one has been on the list for a while and now I've finally been able to have a look ^_^

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I've been wanting to do this one for a while

Let's have an honest look at The Great Courses Plus

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I've changed my mind

The comments on my previous video about the best medieval weapons for a Minotaur were so great and thought provoking that I've needed to make this second video to discuss them. So here is my new pick for the best medieval weapon for a Minotaur!

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Let's analyse the MINOTAUR!

I think you guys know the drill, medieval weapons. . . fantasy creature. . . let's have some fun!

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This is a special one for me

I have wanted to know what the Sword of Laban from the Book of Mormon would have truly looked like for most of my life and after much study and research I have figured it out, basing my conclusions on authentic archaeological artifacts and references.

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Replying to Scholagladiatoria about classical swords

Matt Easton from the YouTube channel Scholagladiatoria has recently made a great video where he makes a historical evaluation of wonder woman's sword but there's just a couple of comments on classical era swords and their most common sizes that I want to contextualize.

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Letting my RPG Gamer side out!

Oh man when I find such a good game as this I have to make an in depth review on it so here you go, hope you enjoy.

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Returning to SKYRIM!

This time we get to have a look at Markarth and it's defences.

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LARP is great, but it isn't perfect

Here are the problems with LARP (Live action role playing) in learning effective historical swordsmanship and HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts)

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Let's talk about the good side of LARP

The benefits of LARP in regards to learning how to swordfight!

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Mordhau Gameplay review

Let's have a look at Mordhau's gameplay, is it fun and is it historically accurate?

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Mordhau weapons and armor!

Mordhau is a highly anticipated upcoming medieval themed video game that has just gone into Alpha, so just how medieval is it?

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The oldest STEEL sword RECONSTRUCTED!

Historically, steel is the best material to make a sword out of but what is the oldest archaeological steel sword we have on record that started it all, where does it come from, how was it made, and what does it look like?

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Best weapons for Wizards and Sorcerers

What historical medieval weapons would wizards and sorcerers really use?

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Let's make a list!

I've been wanting to make a more general debunking video about medieval swords for years now, and here it is ^_^

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It's collaboration time!

Let's have a look at the castle drawn by Draw with Jazza and see how historically accurate it is.

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It's time for a REPLY video!

Just a few corrections to the YouTube channel KnowledgeHub's recent video, a brief history of swords.

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Building castles in Fallout 4

Let's see if we can make a functional castle in Fallout 4

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More important than many people realize

This topic is far more important to historical enthusiasts than you might think, especially when it comes to the language we use to refer to medieval things like knights and swords.

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