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It is time for an EPIC RANT

It is time for an EPIC RANT

A much needed rant about why American Ninja Warrior has nothing to do with Ninjas or warriors.

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Medieval weapons and winged creatures!

Medieval weapons and winged creatures!

It's time to see what medieval type weapons would angels, demons, gargoyles, half dragons, and every other winged creature would use.

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Let's settle this debate!

Let's settle this debate!

Why Gambeson is way better than leather armor

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Is Casterly Rock Realistic?

Is Casterly Rock Realistic?

Is Casterly Rock, The Lannister Castle from Game of Thrones, historically accurate? Well we'll get to find out in this detailed historical analysis.

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Two videos on writing!

Two videos on writing!

It's all about writing with this post, specifically on the beginnings of novels but I get to address some very important parts about perspective, tense and sentence structure as well while I review writing submissions from my subscribers.

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Time to tackle Hogwarts!

Time to tackle Hogwarts!

It's time for a realism and historical analysis of one of the most iconic fantasy castles, HOGWARTS school of witchcraft and wizardry!

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It's collaboration time!

It's collaboration time!

A big subject for this video, Medieval warfare!

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Why do medieval buildings overhang lower floors?

Why do medieval buildings overhang lower floors?

Why do medieval buildings such as cottages and castles overhang their lower floors?

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Time to have a look at merfolk!

Time to have a look at merfolk!

What weapons would a mermaid or merman really use?

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One of my first pieces of writing, it's crap!

One of my first pieces of writing, it's crap!

Most people who start writing for the first time can't do it very well, and just to demonstrate I'll show you what my writing was like when I started out.

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What did Excalibur really look like?

What did Excalibur really look like?

If The sword of King Arthur, Excalibur, really existed, what would it have looked like?

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Something special for aspiring writers

Something special for aspiring writers

Even if you're not a writer I hope you find this video fascinating.

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Could this castle be the best one yet?

Could this castle be the best one yet?

Let's have a look at Skingrad from the Elder Scrolls Oblivion!

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The answer might not be what you think!

The answer might not be what you think!

Would fantasy giants just use clubs and rocks, or are there other historical medieval weapons better suited to them?

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The TRUTH about longswords and Bastard swords

The TRUTH about longswords and Bastard swords

What is a Longsword and Bastard sword according to historical context?

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Lest's revisit the DWARVES!

Lest's revisit the DWARVES!

This is a response video to the fellow YouTuber Skallagrim regarding the best weapons and armor for the fantasy Dwarf.

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Let's have a look at the Paladin!

Let's have a look at the Paladin!

Where did the Fantasy Paladin come from?

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Let's have a look at Novigrad from the witcher!

Let's have a look at Novigrad from the witcher!

This one has been requested a lot, my castle review of Novigrad from the Witcher 3, wild hunt.

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When did the Medieval Period really happen?

When did the Medieval Period really happen?

This question is a thing of much debate, well here's my thought on it.

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The answer might surprise you!

The answer might surprise you!

Yep, let's have a look at the best medieval weapons for Centaurs!

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They say it's a sword?!?!?!?

They say it's a sword?!?!?!?

Alright, lets all admit it, the Klingon sword or Bat'let from Star trek is monumentally stupid, Why? Well let me explain.

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The Castles Time Forgot, special video!

The Castles Time Forgot, special video!

This video is a special one for me as it addresses an important subject about castles few people know.

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Let's have a look at a classic!

Let's have a look at a classic!

Does the most iconic castle building strategy game have realistic castles designs?

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Did knights exist before the Medieval Period?

Did knights exist before the Medieval Period?

Time to clear up some misconceptions.

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What about DRAGONS!

What about DRAGONS!

Specifically what would be the best medieval weapons to use against dragons?

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It's time to start asking some serious questions!

It's time to start asking some serious questions!

Some people think vikings didn't wear padded armor / gambeson because there's no archaeological evidence for them, but I have a different opinion and I'll share it with you.

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(Not a Payed post) More videos each week!

(Not a Payed post) More videos each week!

This is an important update for my Patrons in regards to my regular uploads with a special thank you to you all.

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This one is for the Little Guys

This one is for the Little Guys

Specifically Hobbits / Halflings, Gnomes and Goblins and I'll analyse their physical characteristics to see what historical medieval weapons would best suit them.

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Here we go. . .

Here we go. . .

Constructive conversation should never be a bad thing and I believe some of the comments to my recent video, Can Barbarians / Bikini Armor be Realistic, deserve to be discussed. 

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Yes that's right, bikini armor. . .

Yes that's right, bikini armor. . .

The classic barbarian with their loin cloths and fur bikinis are a staple in medieval fantasy, but with their lack of armor could they actually be competent warriors and is there any historical president for them?

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