When HBO’s Rome premiered in 2005, it offered something few shows dared to attempt at the time:...
Matt Tait
A graduate of the University of Surrey, Matt is a multi-talented content creator, SEO, UX specialist and web developer who has worked in TV production for formats as diverse as Question Time and Robot Wars for the BBC.
Matt has a passion for history and swords that have come to symbolise power, honour, and the art of combat. Some of the most famous swords are not just tools of war, but have become legendary artifacts, carrying with them stories of heroism, conquest, and myth. From the ancient to the medieval, these blades have transcended their practical uses, becoming icons of cultural identity and national pride.
Winner of the NESTA Design & Innovation award and a BBC Techno Games gold medalist. Matt is a passionate content creator, website and Social Media developer.
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