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History’s Unsung Hero II: Pertinax, Rome’s Slave Emperor

When we think of ancient Rome, we think of Caesar, Aeneas and Augustus. Today, we’re giving long overdue attention to Pertinax, the slave who became the emperor of Rome. Here, Simon Elliot, author of the upcoming Old Testament Warriors, explains how his three month stint on the throne changed the face of the empire forever.… Read More »History’s Unsung Hero II: Pertinax, Rome’s Slave Emperor

Earning the Green Beret: Lessons from The Royal Marines Commandos

The Royal Marines Commandos are headed towards a brand new era: The Future Commando Force (FCF). Here, and in his forthcoming book First In Last Out, esteemed military historian Dr. Paul Winter draws lessons from a previously unpublished, seminal piece of Royal Marines Commandos doctrine to guide us into this uncertain future. Intrigued? Scroll down… Read More »Earning the Green Beret: Lessons from The Royal Marines Commandos

The Myths of the Battle of Towton

Today, 560 years ago, the Battle of Towton – the bloodiest fought on British soil and the most notorious of the Wars of the Roses – was fought. Here, author and historian Tom Lewis debunks the myths and mysteries surrounding what is considered one of the most pivotal events in British history. Medieval Military Combat: Battle… Read More »The Myths of the Battle of Towton