History & Fantasy

The Flag That Lived a Thousand Years. Sorta.

Louis's Oriflamme, Constantine's Labarum, and Leo's Dining Room.

Feb 11 •

Weird Weapons, Cringe Combat

Weapons, tactics, fantasy, and history. Part 2.

Sep 17, 2024 •

Why Warriors Wield the Weapons They Wield

Weapons, tactics, fantasy, and history. Part 1.

Sep 3, 2024 •

Which Came First: the Kingdom or the King?

The origins of kingdoms in history and fantasy

Aug 20, 2024 •

Violence, Power, and Legitimacy: How It Worked

Real Historical Foundations for Fantasy Rulers

Jul 9, 2024 •

How “Real” Should Fantasy Be?

Using history to build realistically unreal worlds.

May 31, 2024 •

The Moment I Learned To Love Fantasy

... and love myself a little bit too.

May 17, 2024 •

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