mike loades

Writer, broadcaster, director

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Mike Loades investigates the Bayeux Tapestry’s climactic battle sequence in a quest to unpick what this iconic embroidery tells us about the Battle of Hastings in today's release on History Hit! https://t.co/xQAN3jA8EK via @FacebookWatch

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Trailer for my new film ‘The Bayeux Tapestry - Portrait of a Battle’, released on History Hit tomorrow (Thurs, Sept 17th).

I will share the link to view it tomorrow; also to a companion article I will be publishing on my Substack (Loades of History)

#bayeuxtapestry #historyhit

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After a Substack pause - busy with a couple of films - I return with this piece of historical conjecture, which I hope you will find as intriguing as I do.

FREE on Substack - Loades of History
Chip in and have fun with it.
https://t.co/lJ0oAjeb36
#Trojanhorse #Odyssey #Troy

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TONIGHT at 7pm UK time - worldwide premiere on You Tube – BOTH my films about dogs in history. FREE TO VIEW. https://t.co/WkYNCsdm6K

The films were released on History Hit’s video subscription channel last year. Now everyone can see them.
#dogs #history

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My new article on Substack is the story of the DOGS OF THE TITANIC https://t.co/71sY53ggaf
The fascinating stories of the dogs are also part of the story, offering additional insights into events as well as into their role in society.
#dogsoftwitter #titanic

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I know - too many special offers around at this time of the year BUT that doesn't mean to say that this one isn't an absolutely amazing bargain. https://t.co/INyFYczjBh

NOTE: Substack ‘special offers’ work via a web browser or e-mail newsletter, not their App
#history

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For those interested in medieval archery -check out my latest article on Substack. I'm proposing a shift in emphasis on how we think archers were deployed - more nuance. https://t.co/s6kCvkF3UE
#longbow #militaryhistory #historicalarchery #medieval

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Today I have written on my SUBSTACK - Loades of History - about the story of Jack, the Airedale Terrier, who saved his battalion in WWI. https://t.co/FFkL1YDVyj
You can read it for free - just click on the link. 7-min read.
#doghistory #airdales

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What type of bows are depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry? Was Harold shot in the eye?

See my latest article published today on SUBSTACK

https://t.co/W4jzpBGT93

#bayeuxtapestry #historicalarchery #battleofhastings #militaryhistory

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I've just published a new essay (8 min read) on my SUBSTACK
https://t.co/9O8Q4LX3mw...
It was prompted by some thoughts I had about medieval warhorses when visiting the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon last week.
Do take a look.
#horses #History

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Check out my new article about the Bayeux Tapestry on Substack. It has answers to questions you didn't know you wanted to ask.
https://t.co/yq80EMM7E6
#battleofhastings #militaryhistory #medievaltwitter #mikeloades #medievalart #bayeuxtapestry

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Have you ever wondered why the Tudors placed such emphasis on maintaining the use of the longbow, despite it falling out of use as a battlefield weapon?
I unpack some new ideas in today's article on Substack.
https://t.co/TbdLoT71r8
#longbow #historicalarchery #TudorHistory

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I've started a SUBSTACK.

First article incorporates my passion for the natural world with my fascination for medieval history.
It is FREE to subscribe . Do please take a look.

https://t.co/KZ4mPdlFm0

#wolves #medievalhistory

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Part 2 of my series on dogs is now streaming on History Hit.

It tracks canine and human history between 1760 and 1850.

Access History Hit on TV, laptop or phone via their App and FREE TRIAL subscription

https://t.co/obp654DSCw

#historical #dogsofX

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The first of two films I made last year about dogs in history is now streaming on @HistoryHit

DOGS OF THE TUDORS explores the canine world of the Tudor and Elizabethan worlds - it is full of surprises (and adorable dogs).

#dogsofX #History #dogsofinstagram #Tudors

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I have been gently provocative today in a piece on the range of medieval longbows, on my official fb page. Evidence from a 16th C book supports my view that ‘arcing arrowstorms’ were of limited value and most archery warfare was at relatively close range.

https://t.co/shUIpgrXni

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I am now also to be found on:
https://t.co/KVxjzoCMzH
Do please follow me there. Gladiator news this morning.

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Part Two of my films about duelling is now live on History Hit. Part One covered the origins of the duel and duelling with swords. Part Two is about duelling with pistols. History Hit has great FREE TRIAL offers. Take a look.
#duello #duel #Hamilton
https://t.co/6BCag5T6T2

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Now on History Hit – the first of two films I have made about duelling. This one covers duelling with swords. The second film, which we are just finishing up, takes the story forward to the age of pistol duelling.
https://t.co/YBcKrpk12g
#historyhit #duelling #duel #swords

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@thehistoryguy @UkNatArchives Great podcast on this fascinating slice of history. If you'd like to know more, there is a History Hit film on the topic, which I made earlier this year. https://t.co/eNdHR9crjI