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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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