New video: Joining Napoleon's Army Delving into the Napoleonic era from the ground level, we see what it was like to join the army. This episode covers the process of recruitment & training. Future episodes look at daily life in Napoleon's Army. youtu.be/tgGYULNxCe8

A 3D Samurai Army. Explore the Sengoku era yourself in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Watch the trailer (ubi.li/1bL6W), pre-order the game (ubi.li/qF6Fe) and tune into the Ubisoft Forward event on June 10th. Sponsored by @assassinscreed #AssassinsCreedShadows

The Retiarius is shown with his characteristic weapons, the trident and net. His opponent (now missing) was almost certainly a Secutor. The retiarius is named as Velox ("Speedy") while VI(cit) "he won" is emphasized by a palm branch. Learn more: youtu.be/1oiuvpT1tBE

How did the Romans enforce border control? Watch our documentary ‘What was Watchtower Duty like on the Roman Frontier?’ to learn more. Check it out: 🔗 youtu.be/dLp62Tcc0Pk

Terracotta lamp of a charioteer holding a palm-branch, the symbol of victory, and a prize- wreath. The team parades past the spina, with its various monuments, including a structure supporting seven dolphins, which were moved individually to record the laps. About 30-70 CE.

Pottery flask decorated with scenes of combat between a Thraex and a Murmillo. On this side the Thraex confronts the heavily armed Murmillo. This flask was perhaps a souvenir of a day at the arena. Watch our video to learn more: youtu.be/1oiuvpT1tBE

Painted cartonnage mummy-mask with rosebud garland in hair. Made around 100-120 CE, in the Roman period. 🏛️ British Museum

Terracotta decorative relief showing a four-horsed chariot approaching the three columns of the turning-post. A jubilator, a rider who encourages the contestants, has already turned. A charioteer, fallen from his chariot, crouches at the base of the turning-post. 🏛️British Museum

#ICYMI New video: Rise of the Hittites, the Legions of Hatusa This documentary covers the story of the rise and fall of the Hittite Empire of the Bronze Age, covering this military's organization, equipment, training, and tactics. Watch it now! youtu.be/fiedXGMfiP0?si=hejS…

Happy Halloween! Watch our video on the importance of Samhain, a holiday commemorating the coming of Winter and a new year. We conclude by looking at how the original Celtic festival of Samhain evolved over the years into the modern Halloween of today. youtu.be/TAVAs8ljq_c?si=3xaA…

New video: Finnish Ski Troops of the Winter War This episode explores the conflict between Finland & Russia leading to the evolution of the Finnish Army. The next episode focuses on the organization, tactics, and service history of the Finnish ski troops. youtu.be/hq97DtfX1UE

Terracotta lamp with the victorious principal racehorse of a chariot team surrounded by jubilant supporters. One of the supporters carries a placard (unfortunately illegible) bearing the horse's name and number of races it has won. Made in second half of the 1st century CE

Finnish Ski Troops of the Winter War is now subtitled. Watch it now, link below! 👇

New video: youtu.be/hq97DtfX1UE While the conflict appeared one-sided at the outset, the Finnish defenders stunned their world by holding the Soviet juggernaut at bay. We explore the soldiers who made this feat of arms possible in the face of the Russian Invasion of Finland.