The Buffed Historian

In May 2024, I was approached by Chris Parkinson of Redcoat History with an offer to collaborate as a Research Historian and Script Writer. This is not in any way replacing my book writing. Rather, it is another chance to broaden my horizons as a lover of history. Chris releases new videos every week. I am but one of several contributors. Currently, the channel has around 85,800 subscribers, and is steadily growing. This blog post compiles every project I research and co-write for the channel, so please do check back for updates! Watch via the YouTube links below, and feel free to share a comment with your thoughts. Also, if there are topics you would like to see us cover, please let us know. 13 Sept 2024 The Forlorn Hope - The Most Dangerous Job in History The Forlorn Hope. Brave lads who volunteered for near-suicidal missions, such as first into the breach of a siege. Their name is  mainly synonymous with the Napoleonic Wars. But what is the history of the Forlorn Hope? Who were the

It's hard to believe I'm already reaching the tail end of Emperor Trajan's reign (98 - 117 A.D.). Soldier of Rome: The Road to Mesopotamia (Book Nine of the Artorian Dynasty) released on 21 June 2024. Beginning five years after the end of Soldier of Rome: Traiana Victrix , it follows the opening stages of Trajan's invasion of Armenia and War with Parthia: During the five decades since the Treaty of Rhandeia ended the War of Armenian Succession, an uneasy peace has existed between the Roman and Parthian Empires. The treaty’s terms dictated the King of Armenia must come from Parthia’s ruling Arsacid Dynasty but can only be lawfully crowned by the Emperor of Rome. Following the passing of King Sanatruk in 110 A.D., King Osroes of Parthia appoints a new Armenian sovereign with neither consultation nor consent of Emperor Trajan. Three years later, he forcibly removes the king and installs another, again without the knowledge or permission from Rome. Trajan sees this grievou