The Hollow Crown stands as one of the most critically acclaimed British television adaptations of William Shakespeare’s history...
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.
Sword-fighting has long been a cornerstone of epic storytelling, from historical dramas to fantasy sagas. The clash...
The Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on August 22, 1485, was the climactic clash of the Wars...
The Enduring Fandom Nearly three decades after its premiere, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys maintains a dedicated fanbase. The show’s...
Few weapons evoke the image of a medieval knight as powerfully as the arming sword, the quintessential one-handed...
Few rulers in history have dominated their age as completely as Ramesses II, the warrior-king who transformed Egypt...
Before the Tarnished rose from obscurity, before the Erdtree’s golden boughs cast their glow across the land,...
Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, stands apart from the other Olympians as a...
Early Life and Background Born on 2 October 1452 at Fotheringhay Castle, Richard III was the youngest...
The Messer (German for “knife”) is a distinctive single-edged sword that originated in Central Europe, particularly in...