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"Tulwar - the sabre of the Indian Mughals The tulwar (also 'talwar' and other spellings) was a type of Indian sabre. I've handled a few and they vary quite a lot in feel. Mine is a heavy slasher while others are far lighter. Some more (quite old) videos on this kind of weapon: https://youtu.be/LmWdAxolrqw https://youtu.be/apjUlMlMsoM Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More"
YouTube Link 2023-07-06T19:22Z 1.3M followers, 370K engagements
"Crap archery in Helen of Troy This film continues to be a mine of errors and there were so many on archery that I thought I could do a whole video on this one subject. On the speed of arrows I was assuming the belly of the horse to be [--] feet above the archers. The first arrow to arrive took [--] frames to get there which is 4/5 second (PAL [--] frames per second) and 5/4 of [--] is [--] so they were travelling at about [--] feet per second. On opposed landings I could give the example of the British liberation of the Falkland Islands. Even though there were not vast numbers of Argentinians on the"
YouTube Link 2014-01-09T15:02Z 1.3M followers, 2.8M engagements
"A walk around Lviv in wartime Thank you to my fixers and guides in Lviv. The people of the city carry on because what else is there to do I don't think there is an example of the spirit of a civilian population's being broken by bombardment. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 89.7K engagements
"Pounds shillings and pence: a history of English coinage Try Acorn TV free for [--] days by going to https://acorn.tv and use promo code: 'lindybeige'. I talk for a bit the history of English coinage and the problems of maintaining a good currency. Once or twice I might stray off topic but I end with an explanation of why the system worked so well. Picture credits: [--] librae weight Martinvl CC BY-SA [---] https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Sceat K series and others By Classical Numismatic Group Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com CC BY-SA 3.0"
YouTube Link 2020-12-19T04:46Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Why is there no daily deluge through the Gibraltar Strait #science #sea #world #geography The Strait of Gibraltar is tiny and the difference in sea level between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean is huge so how does it remain so calm Full video here: https://youtu.be/7hImrQPSrrk Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T07:15Z 1.3M followers, 654.3K engagements
"Gladius - the legionary's sword The gladius was the main weapon on the Roman legionary for several centuries of the republican and imperial periods. The one on camera here is a modern reproduction made in India not to the highest standards of authenticity. More on this weapon: A long recent video: https://youtu.be/N50ZBmvuIoc Some older shorter ones: https://youtu.be/t-EodSILCi0 https://youtu.be/laBWnrxrBK8 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-08T17:00Z 1.3M followers, 702K engagements
"Medieval massacre Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 In Stockholm's main history museum was an exhibition about the Battle of Visby (or Gotland) in [----]. The battle is remarkable because many of those who died in it were thrown into one of five mass graves with all their kit on and these were dug up in 1928-30. I also complain about a lack of information and labelling in museums. In response to"
YouTube Link 2015-02-19T02:25Z 1.3M followers, 614.9K engagements
"The fighting method of most soldiers: one-handed spear and shield Start protecting your internet privacy and get [--] months free: https://expressvpn.com/lindybeige. How did soldiers fight with the commonest historical weapon combination: one-handed spear and shield Nobody knows but here you see me describe one way they might have done it with the help of HEMA enthusiasts in Germany. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped out with this video and to the Tremonia Fechtschule organisers for inviting me to the event. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the"
YouTube Link 2020-04-18T13:04Z 1.3M followers, 632K engagements
"Why isn't there a tidal tsunami every day at Gibraltar The Atlantic is very wide and has a huge tidal range meaning that a great mass of water rises there twice a day. The Mediterranean is by comparison very small with very little tidal range. The two are connected by the narrow Strait of Gibraltar. One might imagine that the deluge of water would be spectacular and yet all seems fairly calm. How can this be Yes it is a bit annoying that the light in the background fluctuates. So much for its 'candle' setting. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music"
YouTube Link 2024-09-30T20:35Z 1.3M followers, 554.9K engagements
"Napoleon's greatest foe Go to http://www.audible.com/lindybeige for a free download and [--] day trial at Audible or text 'lindybeige' to 500-500. Who was Napoleon's most effective opponent Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Possibly I did too much research for this one. Trying to stay on-topic when the subject is so vast and so interesting was not easy hence the rather long video. I didn't mean to say quite so much about what an utter $%&* Napoleon was but he was so thoroughly vile that it proved impossible not to include some details about the man who won his promotion"
YouTube Link 2018-01-25T12:05Z 1.3M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Medieval transport - the beginners' guide Get your 1st audiobook and full access to the Plus Catalog for free when you try Audible for [--] days. Visit http://www.audible.com/lindybeige or text lindybeige to [---] [---] Carts Waggons Boats I drone on about land and water transport (or 'transportation' as my American cousins would say) for an hour or so. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Picture credits: Barrel image By Gerard Prins - Own work CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=14955249 Barrel sizes By Grolltech - Own work CC BY-SA 3.0"
YouTube Link 2020-11-24T17:04Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Prax Warrior My fourth film. This won the BBC Young Film Makers' Competition and was shown twice: once in the programme "Screen Test" (as featured in the recent feature film "Son of Rambow") and once in "The Multicoloured Swap Shop". It cost about [----] to make. My main costs were the film processing and a light bulb. The ground you see is a small off-cut of green shag-pile carpeting. The reason you never see more than two Action Man figures at once is that I only had one Action Man (realistic hair but no gripping hands) and my brother's Action Man had to play all the opponents. I had no"
YouTube Link 2009-01-29T23:50Z 1.3M followers, 37.6K engagements
"The Last Charge of the Calcutta Light Horse - how middle-aged amateurs defeated the German navy Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/IQ4Q30r36Gw An extraordinary tale of improvised warfare in World War Two of pluck against the odds and how the old-boy network could get things done. The Calcutta Light Horse was disbanded in [----] with Indian independence and so never saw action again hence the title. I didn't know as I recorded what the title would be. Thanks to Karan Singh Kamboj for suggesting the topic. Kingston valve image by By David Monniaux - Own work"
YouTube Link 2020-09-02T12:55Z 1.3M followers, 1M engagements
"Finders Keepers - episode one: A Gift of Gold Tales From The Writers' Room presents another improvised drama. In a sleepy northern English town an extraordinary deposit is discovered by the cleaner. The drama is completely improvised. Hardly anything has been edited out. Find out how we created the characters and situation here: https://youtu.be/fWYrikiwdLA Watch out for the two episodes to follow one each Thursday. Cast: Jake Wilson Craw Michael Curry Casey Railton Nikolas Lloyd. Cameras: Raven Hall Steven Sibley. Principal editor: Sam Stuart. Support me on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 12.7K engagements
"Cannon loading in the eighteenth century Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 In Fort Rinella. Kalkara Malta every day they put on a show of loading and firing cannons and members of the public are invited (for a fee) to fire them off. The cannon shown are eighteenth century barrels mounted on more modern carriages. The uniforms worn by the crew do not match those worn by eighteenth century"
YouTube Link 2015-09-25T03:37Z 1.3M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Infantry Companies - another natural size of unit Why do armies all around the world organise with companies as a basic unit Perhaps it is to do with the neocortex of human brains. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Erratum: a company is not as wrongly stated usually commanded by a colonel. I meant to say 'major'. Here I present my ideas of why the company of around 100-150 men works well as a functioning unit in armies. The reasons are to do with human relationships trust fellow feeling and rapport rather than to do with rifles or bullets or radios. Figures by Esci"
YouTube Link 2016-11-18T14:00Z 1.3M followers, 855.8K engagements
"TIKAL - greatest city of the Maya Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/TzQv30rNQ5z Here I take you with me on my first day at Tikal in the jungles of Guatemala. Archaeology wildlife strange sounds and a sunset. The overgrown remains of a stone-age civilisation. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Kapok image: David Mead CC0 via Wikimedia Commons Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://outloudmerch.com/collections/lindybeige More"
YouTube Link 2021-11-30T23:21Z 1.3M followers, 199.5K engagements
"The Bayeux Tapestry - all of it from start to finish A complete guide to the story as depicted on the famous Bayeux Tapestry. There is a lot more to it than just the Battle of Hastings. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Other than The Adventures of Stoke Mandeville this is the longest editing job I have ever done. It took eleven very long days of work to put this together from the opportunist footage I snatched when changing trains near the museum where it is on display. The shoot was not without its problems one of which was the fact that because the tapestry is"
YouTube Link 2017-10-18T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 639.6K engagements
"1942: [--] anti-tank guns against [---] tanks - who won Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/QOGE30noyQC Was the British [--] pdr ATG any good How did it fare when attacked by the might of the Wehrmacht's panzers In [----] both sides found out in the famous action at codename 'Snipe' during the battle of El Alamein. Disclaimer: "The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US UK and Australian market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally"
YouTube Link 2019-12-29T14:52Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Lindy hop basic footwork I have my own system for teaching the footwork. This is it. It involves breaking everything down into two types of two-beat elements. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Thanks to The Jazz Factory Helsinki for the use of the studio and to Laura Halttunen for demonstrating the follow's part for me. https://jazzfactory.fi Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here:"
YouTube Link 2017-11-23T16:09Z 1.3M followers, 689.5K engagements
"Tuck turn - a simple Lindy hop move The tuck turn explained with some notes on how to lead and follow turns in partnered dance. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More dance videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL62BE44B0EB1ADCB2 The Lindy hop is a 1930s swing dance often called the 'jitterbug'. Some people will be amazed even annoyed that I devote such little effort to teaching the footwork. This being a video you can of course copy it simply by watching what we do and then doing the same. Importantly though you should understand that it isn't terribly"
YouTube Link 2016-09-30T19:07Z 1.3M followers, 150.1K engagements
"Spears are better than swords (longer version) The longer version of the tests of spear versus other weapons. All of all [--] bouts plus extra commentary. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige The shorter version of this video is available here: https://youtu.be/uLLv8E2pWdk Thanks to all those who took part and especially Matt Easton for inviting me to the event and Alex Abdolwahabi who was the main cameraman. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour"
YouTube Link 2018-09-23T15:58Z 1.3M followers, 2.9M engagements
"The Iliad - what is it really about The Iliad - Homer's epic poem of Achilles and the Trojan War. It was the Bible of its day but what is it really about Spoilers Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL26F99D743DDB5026 Here I summarise the plot of the Iliad which may surprise and disappoint those who thought that it was the story of the Trojan War and then describe and illustrate one of its main themes: the glory and tragedy of war; and then go on to point out the crucial scene of the poem in which Priam begs for the"
YouTube Link 2016-03-05T04:38Z 1.3M followers, 1.7M engagements
"The Chimera - a real-life eternal flame Quick report from a minor geological wonder. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk chimera flames gas burning monster bellarophon turkey ancient myth pegasus natural geology chimera flames gas burning monster bellarophon turkey ancient myth pegasus natural geology"
YouTube Link 2011-06-13T20:33Z 1.3M followers, 103.3K engagements
"Why use clips when you can use magazines Why did soldiers in World War Two get issued with clips of ammunition instead of magazines The reasons are quite practical. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige My thanks to Bloke on the Range for the use of his rifles and costume. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k2WzcJ1kUMl4KIwNQwrFA Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a"
YouTube Link 2018-06-27T22:03Z 1.3M followers, 6.7M engagements
"Reflections upon 'Helen of Troy': part [--] I should have said that they did have make-up in the Mycenaean period so it is possible that Helen wore some but not the Max Factor stuff that Helen trowels on in 'Troy'. Also I was so amazed to see out-of-place-and-period Chinamen in the market scene that I failed to point out that the chicken clearly shown is out of its time too. The domesticated chicken won't appear in the Mediterranean area until about the 5th century BC. I notice that when I say 'bazaar' I swallow the first vowel in my haste and so it might be mistaken for 'bizarre'. I definitely"
YouTube Link 2013-12-23T17:08Z 1.3M followers, 342.2K engagements
"Salet armet or close helm Know your helmets My helmet had just arrived and I tell you why it is a salet and not an armet nor a close helm. Full video here: https://youtu.be/R2-UmtZY9Qk Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T20:08Z 1.3M followers, 55K engagements
"Spears are better than swords: scientific proof The spear was the most common weapon in ancient battles. There was a reason: spears work. Here we try out spears against a variety of foes. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige The longer version of this video with more commentary from Matt Easton and me and all of all [--] bouts is here: https://youtu.be/afqhBODc_8U Thanks to Matt Easton for inviting me to Fight Camp [----]. Thanks also to my cameraman Alex Abdolwahabi and to all those who participated. No one was hurt unless you count injuries to pride. Buy the music - the"
YouTube Link 2018-09-23T15:56Z 1.3M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Only the first first counts The first (of my) rants with no copyrighted music www.LloydianAspects.co.uk Lloyd rant first representation race groups competition human achievement medals halle berry oscar everest self aggrandisement awards Lloyd rant first representation race groups competition human achievement medals halle berry oscar everest self aggrandisement awards"
YouTube Link 2011-04-01T16:56Z 1.3M followers, 127.7K engagements
"Making mail armour - part one Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL26F99D743DDB5026 I made my first proper metal mail when I was fifteen or so. I wound galvanised garden fence wire around a dowel and cut it with a hacksaw. It took ages. Later in my school metalwork room I used a lathe to wind coils around a steel rod. That saved time. Here I talk of making (butted) mail with pre-made links. That link again to my website's section on making mail: http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/armour/mail/mail.html Lindybeige: a"
YouTube Link 2015-11-24T21:29Z 1.3M followers, 309.8K engagements
"Historical hats Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 There were so many types of hat in the past and yet it turns out that many of them were actually the same. Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere plus"
YouTube Link 2015-03-04T21:24Z 1.3M followers, 517.6K engagements
"Battle of Zama - did it actually happen In Search of Hannibal pre-order page: https://in-search-of-hannibal-a-graphic-novel.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders This is a monster of a video - possibly my longest ever. There is an idea that perhaps the Battle of Zama never happened and it is an interesting starting point to talk about the use of elephants in ancient battles and the tactics of the battle itself and in my usual rambling way I manage to sidetrack myself and. oh dear. With a bit more planning this could have been four or five shorter videos. The article that inspired this video:"
YouTube Link 2016-06-15T12:16Z 1.3M followers, 728.4K engagements
"Religion and War in Ancient Greece and Rome Sign up for your FREE one-month trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/iH9U308Mjjf What role did religion play in ancient warfare Why did seers sacrifice goats at the start of battles Were the ancients true believers Course featured "Ancient Greek Civilisation" taught by Prof. Jeremy McInerney Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. "The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US market. The Great Courses Plus is"
YouTube Link 2017-05-19T23:02Z 1.3M followers, 787.1K engagements
"Battle fatigue - did it affect soldiers in the ancient world We know that soldiers today suffer from the mental stresses of combat but did those of the ancient world do too Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige The mental symptoms suffered by soldiers who have been in war include depression insomnia nightmares flashbacks substance abuse being constantly hyper-alert and emotional numbness. Most soldiers do not suffer greatly and about two thirds of those who do suffer a lot recover after a while. We know that modern warfare has this effect on soldiers but did the stresses"
YouTube Link 2016-06-28T06:08Z 1.3M followers, 1.6M engagements
"How to make a staff-sling - in possibly too much detail Sign up for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/2WMJ308CLU7. Staff-slings are very easy to make. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige CORRECTION It turns out that sisal is botanically an agave and not strictly part of the cactus family. Sorry about that. I've seen them and they look very cactus-like to me. CORRECTION It has been pointed out to me that the particular model of Swiss Army knife I show in this video is the Mauser version which was not issued to Swiss troops. Apparently these are"
YouTube Link 2017-12-31T22:05Z 1.3M followers, 404.4K engagements
"Muzzle Brakes - what are they for Great Courses Plus free month offer: http://ow.ly/rPXM303M5Zp Those things on the end of some gun barrels - what do they do Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Erratum: the Churchill VIII had a 95mm gun not a 90mm gun as wrongly stated. My memory failed me again. A mystery that lasted for many years with me - what is the purpose of those strange things on the end of some but far from all gun barrels It turns out that they are called muzzle brakes and that I can ramble for rather a long time about them if I let myself get sidelined"
YouTube Link 2016-12-15T15:57Z 1.3M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Fungus rock - the great placebo treasure (and the Mujahideen) Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL26F99D743DDB5026 The things that people valued and fought over in the past were not as they are now. You might not guess the tremendous significance of one tiny island off the coast of Gozo. NEWS FLASH (March 8th 2017): the Azure Window featured in this video has collapsed into the sea. More videos from Malta to follow. Lindybeige: a"
YouTube Link 2015-06-06T02:20Z 1.3M followers, 142.8K engagements
"B.C./A.D. or C.E./B.C.E. A perfect solution Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More ranty videos here:https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL92609E6F61F4E5A4 I recall the first time I encountered the modern awfulness that is the terminology 'C.E.' and 'B.C.E.' - it was in a museum in Europe. Here I present my solution to the non-problem. I spent a day making this video and then didn't like the result. For one thing it was too long and rambling at four and a half minutes so the next day I remade it and I've now managed to cut it down to eight and"
YouTube Link 2014-10-24T23:30Z 1.3M followers, 375.5K engagements
"Bren vs Spandau - which was better The bren gun and the Spandau were rather different and each the prime infantry weapon of its army. Was one better Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 After reading the comments I shall respond with the following because the same few points were coming up again and again: [--]. The two weapons were both section"
YouTube Link 2016-05-15T11:00Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"The Katana Revered object of sacred mystery and deadly beauty or tool for hitting people - you decide. I'll help. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige For examples of pattern forging see http://www.paul-binns-swords.co.uk/Pattern_welding.htm Spanish subtitles kindly written by Pablo Monjas. More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2009-06-04T15:34Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The French Resistance - was it of any use to anyone The Great Courses Plus free offer: http://ow.ly/hebs303M5VN Who organised the French Resistance Did it ever do much Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige I had planned to say a lot more but this should be long enough. In take one which I had to ditch because my sound recorder packed in half-way through it (but I didn't notice so carried on) I talked quite a bit about Wing Commander F.F.E. Yeo-Thomas AKA 'The White Rabbit' who did a lot of organising the French Resistance and I was also planning to talk about 'R.A.F."
YouTube Link 2016-10-19T16:18Z 1.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Tank platoons What is the basic unit for tanks How big is it How does it operate How are orders conveyed All this and a bit more. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Apologies for the poor picture quality in the close-ups. Not sure what happened there. People keep asking so I'll say it here: the red artificial flower I am wearing is a remembrance poppy and it is common in Britain for these to be worn in late October and early November on the approach to Remembrance Sunday which this year is on November 13th (the nearest Sunday to the 11th November Armistice Day when"
YouTube Link 2016-11-12T04:58Z 1.3M followers, 723.1K engagements
"A point about slings It's about the long slings and short slings. For more on slings see my web-site: http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/weapons/sling.html I hope you like the new lighting rig. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk sling long short ancient weapon stone david goliath slinger battle sling long short ancient weapon stone david goliath slinger battle"
YouTube Link 2010-02-28T00:24Z 1.3M followers, 305.1K engagements
"Lindy Club - the rules Niche humour belongs on YouTube don't you think Those familiar with the swing dance scene should get the gags. The rest of you can have fun in guessing and then perhaps in joining the scene in order to find out whether you were right. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T07:15Z 1.3M followers, 19.1K engagements
"On Holiday in Country at War The first of my videos shot in Ukraine over Christmas [----]. While in Lviv I heard no air-raid sirens. I was told that they occur about once a fortnight. The damage seems to be confined to the outskirts of the city. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T17:50Z 1.3M followers, 151.7K engagements
"Gladius types and exotic blades I start rambling as usual about types of gladius but then veer off in another direction. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk gladius types pompeii fulham exotic blade fantasy sword roman legion legionary runner mainz hispaniensis weapon warfare ancient gladius types pompeii fulham exotic blade fantasy sword roman legion legionary runner mainz hispaniensis weapon warfare ancient"
YouTube Link 2013-06-28T16:52Z 1.3M followers, 161.8K engagements
"Great Movie Fighting Techniques as illustrated by "Helen of Troy" This video played fine within Sony Vegas Studio but very oddly in Windows Media Player. On YouTube it seems to be part way between the two. I just wish my videos would look and sound the way I set them in the editing software. No matter - this will have to be good enough. I have delayed uploading it too long already. This feature film (also broadcast as a mini-series) has I think enough commentable material in it for one more video. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk helen of troy movie fighting techniques ancient medieval sword javelin"
YouTube Link 2014-02-01T04:27Z 1.3M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Bren vs Spandau part two - or Lloyd against the fan-boys The WW2 German fanboys didn't like my first video on this topic some were quite hostile. Here I explain myself even more fully. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige The original video on this topic: https://youtu.be/VXQygRVvEmM Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Many people didn't read the description on my last video and"
YouTube Link 2016-05-31T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 629.8K engagements
"The gladius In which I dare to suggest a revolutionary concept regarding the gladius*. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk * It's a sword sword legionary roman gladius short ancient warfare weapons weaponry battle sword legionary roman gladius short ancient warfare weapons weaponry battle"
YouTube Link 2013-06-23T14:40Z 1.3M followers, 535.1K engagements
"Why do women have breasts (see link for glitch-free re-upload) Sound-glitch free version here: https://youtu.be/oWkOvakd9Mo No one knows but this is my hypothesis. Warning: contains no graphic erotic images whatsoever sorry. Just a bloke talking. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Want to read more on this topic I have a longer (yes LONGER) version of my hypothesis in an on-line essay here: http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/evolve/breasts.html More ranty videos here:https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL92609E6F61F4E5A4 I hope that I have avoided crudeness enough to"
YouTube Link 2017-04-14T10:28Z 1.3M followers, 391.2K engagements
"A point about cloaks I shot this ages ago but there were massive delays because the special effects for the weather were a nightmare and just refused to work. Anyway recently I found the time to wrestle with the software again and I never managed to get them to work properly but at least I managed to find a long tedious convoluted work-around using two different editing packages. Another thing I can say about the cloak I'm wearing in this is that it turned out that the pattern on it was a very effective camouflage - acting a lot like modern military disruptive patterned materials. I have"
YouTube Link 2012-11-28T23:34Z 1.3M followers, 1M engagements
"A rambling video about friars guilds medieval cookery herbalism and what counted as 'fish' Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/qvvP30skwQn Shot at Blackfriars in Newcastle which was once a friary then the headquarters of nine guilds and is now a restaurant where they take medieval cookery seriously. Many thanks to Andy Hook Giles Gasper and Anthony O'Shaughnessy for their participation in this video. https://www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available"
YouTube Link 2022-07-01T06:49Z 1.3M followers, 150K engagements
"Dubrovnik - history sieges captures liberations and staring cats Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL26F99D743DDB5026 The first of a few videos from Dubrovnik. The figure of [---] killed by the shelling in the early '90s comes from a Red Cross figure quoted on Wikipedia. I have seen other numbers and cannot vouch for the accuracy of this number. Some figures are for slightly different period lengths some are for civilians only and others include military personnel. None differs enormously"
YouTube Link 2014-06-25T01:59Z 1.3M followers, 109.2K engagements
"The Great WW1 Helmet Mystery Possibly you know this puzzle already but if you don't it is a good test of your understanding of statistics. There will be an opportunity to pause the video if you want to think about it for a while and the answer given at the end. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2012-12-15T12:14Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Bombardment in war - how well does it work Sign up for your FREE trial of The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/xQO430noyMh Artillery and aerial bombardment in war can be savage and spectacular but perhaps if does most of its work on the minds rather than the bodies of its targets. A fascinating book from which much of the material for this video was taken is 'Brains and Bullets: How Psychology Wins Wars ' (also published as 'Wargames') by Leo Murray. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to"
YouTube Link 2019-06-30T15:51Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"The importance of river crossings in the olden days Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/B24830rkCR0 Fords bridges and ferries were major navigation marks in the minds of medieval folk. I talk about this when I'm not digressing about Henry VIII. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Picture credits: New London Bridge By Hammersfan - Own work CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=81171615 Twizel Bridge By Kirsty Smith CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=9191662 Miravet ferry Jordiferrer CC"
YouTube Link 2020-12-10T19:58Z 1.3M followers, 547.2K engagements
"Why are medieval visors not symmetrical There's a good reason that the hinge of a visor is asymmetrical. Here I have a 15th century salet visor as an example. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 218.5K engagements
"The importance of Angelina Jolie's nose Back to dealing with the most pressing issues of the day. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T21:59Z 1.3M followers, 43.8K engagements
"A Rant About Lost Property Services Now the version for non-lip readers It's been a long time since I did a rant. So long that I had to work out a completely new way to edit the titles with my new editing software. Other channels rant about trivia like population demographics and the economy. I stick to the important topics. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 25.4K engagements
"A Rant About Lost Property Services It's been a long time since I did a rant. So long that I had to work out a completely new way to edit the titles with my new editing software. Other channels rant about trivia like population demographics and the economy. I stick to the important topics. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T18:10Z 1.3M followers, 17.7K engagements
"Finders Keepers - final episode: The Criminals Arrive The final episode of the series. This will make very little sense if you haven't watched what came before. Four actors agree on a scene to act out then improvise the scene and the discuss the next scene. repeat. Click here for episode one: https://youtu.be/Eb2e4TuRoqM Click here for the set-up video: https://youtu.be/fWYrikiwdLA Cameramen: Raven Hall and Steven Sibley. Main editor: Sam Stuart Actors: Jake Wilson Craw Casey Railton Michael Curry Nikolas Lloyd. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T08:15Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Giant robot gazelle derails train "A Quiet Day on the Game Reserve" My first ever film shot on silent Super-8mm film in full colour when I was thirteen. When I first saw it I was tremendously disappointed but now I think that it has childish charm. It appears here almost completely unadulterated. I have added just a few words of text to explain some dialogue and a commentary on the soundtrack but otherwise this is it in its raw form. Every bad splice blurred or over-exposed shot and every bit of bad framing has been left uncorrected. One thing I did a few times is switch back and forth"
YouTube Link 2008-12-05T18:37Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Plated mail - armour of the Moghuls The Great Courses Plus free trial: http://ow.ly/TocY302dtSE Plated mail was worn by Moghul Indians Turks and Persians for many centuries. Here I describe its main traits. Erratum: Devanagari is technically a script not a language. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology"
YouTube Link 2016-07-15T08:37Z 1.3M followers, 962.6K engagements
"If Tyler Durden ran Lindy Club Niche comedy. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 20.7K engagements
"Three Great British Wartime Deceptions http://www.audible.com/Lindybeige or text 'Lindybeige' to [---] [---] for a free thirty-day trial and one free audio book. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Tales of Gallipoli and the Dardanelles in World War One El Alamein in WW2 and of the extraordinarily successful failure that was Operation Camilla in East Africa. One man with terrific hair rambles for over half an hour about ruses of deceit against the enemies of the Empire. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here:"
YouTube Link 2018-08-15T17:20Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Q217 - Q1 Would you move abroad for someone you loved The first of [---] questions that I plan to tackle about life money power values love ethics and all that jazz. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige I thought that different lighting and a seated posture might mark these videos out as different from my main ones. The design is intended to minimise editing requirements. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More of my videos here:"
YouTube Link 2017-02-28T01:03Z 1.3M followers, 216.6K engagements
"Valkyries - they weren't what you think Valkyries - their original job description might not be what you think. This was a bit from one of my videos that I think most of my viewers missed because it was a digression during one of my adverts. I am so very easily distracted. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T20:38Z 1.3M followers, 40.1K engagements
"A point about the status of swords Were swords high status objects What made them so high status www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2014-04-29T15:44Z 1.3M followers, 314.3K engagements
"Medieval pole-arms - poleaxe bec de corbin Lucerne hammer etc. Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 There is little point in arguing at length over terminology when people in the period were not consistent in their use of terms. This family of shorter late medieval pole-arms is all of a muchness. Only fans of unnecessary detail would differentiate between them for wargame stats. This video took longer than most to make. I think you'll understand why once"
YouTube Link 2014-09-17T00:29Z 1.3M followers, 281.6K engagements
"Was Hannibal A Hero Visit https://www.shortform.com/lindybeige for a free trial and a 20% discount. Hannibal was a great general but did he have what it takes to be a hero Should we wish that ancient Carthage had beaten the might of Rome Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-01T03:28Z 1.3M followers, 197.6K engagements
"1914: An Empire in Peril Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have"
YouTube Link 2023-03-31T03:18Z 1.3M followers, 89.5K engagements
"Some points about bronze age rapiers YouTube seems to be having trouble playing my videos at the right resolution. To see this in [----] high definition you may have to set the resolution manually. All weapons shown are from the collection of Mick Skelly. All bronze casting was done by Neil Burridge. I'm still being dogged by technical hitches but seem gradually to be overcoming them. The sound on this video is very different from the sound I hear when I'm editing. Still I hope it's clear enough. I see that YouTube is actually suggesting the key word 'ninja' for this video. I shall resist."
YouTube Link 2013-10-15T19:26Z 1.3M followers, 229.9K engagements
"The Stabbiest of Daggers The rondel was a device for stabbing people and that was it. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make."
YouTube Link 2023-07-04T15:46Z 1.3M followers, 451.8K engagements
"How to prevent choking Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some"
YouTube Link 2024-01-15T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 322K engagements
"More inspirational dungeon scenery Click this link to investigate what my sponsor Talespire has to offer: https://store.steampowered.com/app/720620/TaleSpire/utm_source=lindybeige_vid_001 Part two of examples of my dungeon scenery which may inspire someone out there to make something faintly similar or drastically different of course but inspiration is inspiration. Yes the 'more' in the title could describe either 'inspirational' or 'scenery'. #D&D #scenery #crafting #floorplans #rpg #terrain Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T18:16Z 1.3M followers, 29.1K engagements
"Water-powered trip hammers of the early industrial revolution See the full video here: https://youtu.be/fFaPenHxKgo Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Boer War camps - the first concentration camps This issue is of course far more complicated than any short video could deal with comprehensively but the central point is simple enough. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2010-03-24T21:26Z 1.3M followers, 239.6K engagements
"Operation Catapult: The Royal Navy's day of infamy Play War Thunder now with my links and get a massive free bonus pack including vehicles boosters and more on PC and consoles PC: https://playwt.link/lindybeige Mobile: https://wtm.game/lindybeige Operation Catapult took place on July 3rd [----] at Mers El Kebir on the Algerian coast. It remains a point of controversy in the relations between the British and the French. Who was to blame for the sinking of the French ships and deaths of French sailors You be the judge. Erratum: Acting Rear Admiral Onslow captain of the Hermes aircraft carrier was"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T11:48Z 1.3M followers, 193K engagements
"Professionally successful or privately happy Which would I choose: a good home life or a good career Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have"
YouTube Link 2017-11-02T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 85.6K engagements
"I Made a Bastard Sword I forged a bastard (AKA 'hand and a half') sword in the black smithies of Glastonbury. Why is she (it) called 'Arnander' You will have to watch the making-of videos to find out. Find them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEm95yyaJQ6cAdMLtpUZZZIe Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-04T01:26Z 1.3M followers, 249.6K engagements
"Long-legged Charleston - how to dance this step How to dance the most basic form of the Charleston as part of the Lindy hop and how to avoid the Basil Fawlty version. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More dance videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL62BE44B0EB1ADCB2 It will be interesting to see how many people watch this one. Possibly if I did a LOT of Lindy videos they would start to be watched by a different demographic from my norm. Not many axe enthusiasts want to watch on-line dance lessons. Still it is often said that the standard of free on-line"
YouTube Link 2016-09-01T21:46Z 1.3M followers, 145.2K engagements
"The StuG III - Germany's deadliest AFV At Bovington Tankfest there were three Stug III assault guns for me to have a look at. Naturally I looked at all three. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Thanks to The Tank Museum at Bovington for the invitation. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance"
YouTube Link 2018-07-31T15:37Z 1.3M followers, 2M engagements
"In Search of Hannibal - update announcement The video you are looking for is here: https://youtu.be/9ltUzphO2bo Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T20:38Z 1.3M followers, 46.3K engagements
"Jade of the Maya Guatemala - another video from my trip there this time looking at the jade in the local museum plus obsidian idols and 1970s fashion tips. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Camera: Jeremy Lawrence (https://www.futtfuttfutt.com) Some links to Guatemalan websites: https://visitguatemala.com https://www.nomadawaycorp.com/adventure http://mayatrek.visitguatemala.com/about-mayatrek.phplang=EN Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour"
YouTube Link 2019-04-10T18:42Z 1.3M followers, 249.3K engagements
"Cinquedea - Venice's five-fingered dagger of mild doom Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 The cinquedea is a weapon I've been asked about a few times so here with the help of re-enactors from Malta I discuss it for you. The main issue is whether or not they were practical weapons. Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I"
YouTube Link 2015-11-14T04:14Z 1.3M followers, 603.5K engagements
"A description of back pain to prepare you for when it comes Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T07:15Z 1.3M followers, 51.5K engagements
"Two early tanks - at Bovington Tank Museum I went to what is probably the greatest tank museum on Earth. Here I waffle for a bit about two of the earliest tanks. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Here's a link to the tank museum's site: http://www.tankmuseum.org/home And here's a link to the video I presented for them listing my five favourite AFVs: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=bSNNNMYmTKQ Kits by Matchbox. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour"
YouTube Link 2017-06-02T23:48Z 1.3M followers, 311.2K engagements
"'Morning Star' flails Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 'Morning star' as a term for a one-handed ball-and chain flail may upset some people but it is at least a nice term. It is a popular weapon today I think largely because it conforms to our idea of medieval brutality. I rambled on for about twenty minutes about these weapons so had to cut this one down a lot. I'll do at least one more though. Main flail shown owned by Dr David Tetard. Thanks to the"
YouTube Link 2014-12-02T02:23Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Renaissance pikes Did pikemen in this period ever actually enter melee Presumably they did sometimes but perhaps not all that much. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2011-03-31T18:15Z 1.3M followers, 617.5K engagements
"A point about historical perspective Were things so terrible in the Middle Ages Are things so great now A discussion of the lot of the feudal villein and his modern counterpart. Sorry about the iffy sound in this one. I'm afraid that my sound recorder packed up but I think I have fixed it now. This is the camera mic which wouldn't be so bad if it were not immediately next to the motor that works the autofocus. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2014-04-09T21:38Z 1.3M followers, 186.5K engagements
"How rough were medieval weapons Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may"
YouTube Link 2023-07-13T17:00Z 1.3M followers, 3M engagements
"A difference between Hannibal's army and the Romans Full account of the Battle of Trebia Hannibal's first major victory in Italy: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=RI2j_Z57e1s Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval"
YouTube Link 2025-09-07T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 68K engagements
"Irish cream: a tradition as old as space-hoppers The history of this old Celtic tradition may not be quite as your thought it. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://outloudmerch.com/collections/lindybeige More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues"
YouTube Link 2023-03-31T03:25Z 1.3M followers, 424.6K engagements
"Trebia - Hannibal's first great victory in Italy Visit http://ow.ly/kj1J30hIvqe for a free trial of The Great Courses Plus. I mentioned a one-month trial but the offer has changed Click the link for the most up to date trial offer. The Battle of Trebia was a battle of wits and Rome lost. It teaches us the importance of breakfast. Disclaimer: "The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US UK and Australian markets. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally and accept"
YouTube Link 2018-03-29T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 757.3K engagements
"A Castle Siege in [----] recreated Signup for your FREE trial of Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/56gJ30s9buc Castle siege Arrows Armour Knights Cannon Arquebus Fighting Drama Heraldry Wars over roses Explosions The Beaufort Companye staged a siege of Prudhoe Castle Northumberland. I was there and recorded the action and interviewed the participants. The Wars of the Roses were re-enacted for an appreciative audience. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Picture credit: Neville coat of arms By Ipankonin - Self-made. SVG elements fromDescription source CC BY-SA 3.0"
YouTube Link 2022-03-01T01:15Z 1.3M followers, 735.9K engagements
"The early days of the S.A.S. Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/qA5t308CLMg One of the world's most famous regiments was nearly disbanded after one disastrous mission. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige I forgot to say that David Stirling was twenty-five years old when recovering from his injury and dreaming up the future SAS. Within two years all the major airfields within [---] miles of the front had been raided by the SAS some of them up to four times. The camouflage used on the vehicles of the LRDG and later the SAS was rose pink"
YouTube Link 2017-10-31T12:40Z 1.3M followers, 1M engagements
"The ancient Roman war engine that could kill you in five different ways In [---] B.C. the Romans faced elephants in battle for the first time. In [---] B.C. they developed a new device for dealing with them but what did it look like and did it work Thanks to plasticsoldierreview.com for the use of the pictures. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T23:17Z 1.3M followers, 233.2K engagements
"Crossing the World's Most Beautiful Lake to Meet a God In Guatemala is a lake that has been described as the world's most beautiful. I cross its sparkling waters tell you its legendary tale and then I meet the local god. I also participate in an exciting but entirely contrived tuk-tuk chase review some scaffolding and consider buying a hat. Some links to Guatemalan websites: https://visitguatemala.com www.nomadawaycorp.com/adventure http://mayatrek.visitguatemala.com/about-mayatrek.phplang=EN I was not paid to make this video but INGUAT paid for my flights accommodation and activities."
YouTube Link 2023-07-02T19:55Z 1.3M followers, 92.3K engagements
"Some points about double-handed flails An upgraded version of this video is available here: https://youtu.be/xwew04RgvBA Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T02:21Z 1.3M followers, 47.9K engagements
"Herrng Accommodation Not a comprehensive guide this but it's what I could stitch together with the footage I had. They also put people up in the school building and the houses for rent include some weird and wonderful holiday homes including children's playhouses in the gardens. One thing I should perhaps clarify is that illness that spreads through the camp is not to do with germs and bad toilet hygiene but is a series of cold viruses. People fly in from all around the world with the latest viruses then dance closely with each other and swap partners ever few minutes and so within a very"
YouTube Link 2011-09-24T02:07Z 1.3M followers, 19.6K engagements
"Flails versus halberds Full version of video here: https://youtu.be/xwew04RgvBA Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T16:53Z 1.3M followers, 28.7K engagements
"Resurrection in fantasy worlds - what would it really be like Click this link to investigate what my sponsor Talespire has to offer: https://store.steampowered.com/app/720620/TaleSpire/utm_source=lindybeige_vid_003 In my opinion role play games should be dramatic and getting someone resurrected should be a springboard for high drama and not a bit of bookkeeping between adventures. Here I present a dramatic (and rather long) scene designed to highlight the state of mind someone might be in when getting a friend resurrected and how that state of mind might not be ideal for making a very"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T03:28Z 1.3M followers, 24.3K engagements
"D&D initiative system Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 The initiative system in a game does more than almost any other part of the rules to affect the atmosphere and pace of the game. I here contend that the system in use for the last few editions of D&D is a bad one. A free-flowing one in which people act and react as events unfold is better. Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and"
YouTube Link 2014-10-30T01:41Z 1.3M followers, 389.4K engagements
"Rhetoric is not just rhetorical Sign up for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/oWSt308CLC1 Should rhetoric be taught today in schools as it once was The art of persuasion is useful both to listener and speaker. Rhetoric was for millennia one of the main pillars of western education but today people on the internet demonstrate that they have little understanding of it. Perhaps so that we can deal better with trolls we should bring it back to the curriculum. Rhetoric is the art of persuasion by all manner of means: tone of voice choice of words manipulation of emotions"
YouTube Link 2017-06-14T19:39Z 1.3M followers, 493.9K engagements
"Platoons - a natural unit size for a modern army Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 I recall being confused in my youth about what the various parts of an army were - the sections companies battalions brigades platoons and the rest. Here I take eight minutes to describe the workings of a World War Two British infantry platoon which serves as a model for platoons from all modern armies. I of course do not waste the opportunity to take a swipe at a few films while I'm at it."
YouTube Link 2015-12-01T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Medieval Vices - not what you think The 'shave horse' shown is in Jarrow near Newcastle at Jarrow Hall (formerly 'Bede's World'). Every farmstead would have had one of these somewhere outside one of the buildings and surrounded by wood chippings. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-19T15:38Z 1.3M followers, 421.2K engagements
"Drilling through a stone with stone-age technology In which our heroes demonstrate how fascinating it can be to watch two clueless idiots bumbling their way slowly towards the light. Competence has over-rated entertainment value whereas here we see the joy of discovery and a rate of improvement vastly greater than any expert could demonstrate. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch):"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 87.9K engagements
"Disc jockeys - why are they so often so very very bad Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/uGvf30siJJP Have you ever been to an event and been amazed at how bad the DJ was I have - many many times. If this helps any DJ anywhere to improve then I have done some good. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige It is possible that I went too far here. The too-long-didn't-watch summary is: typical DJs who get booked for weddings and conference parties tend not to be terribly good adaptable vigilant knowledgeable about dancing when they should be and tend to be"
YouTube Link 2022-06-01T11:02Z 1.3M followers, 200.5K engagements
"Dagger fighting Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 The late medieval treatises show us one main technique for an attack with a dagger - the right-handed downward stab with a rondel. Here I suggest that this might not be the greatest way to fight with a knife/dagger. The so-called 'ice-pick grip' using a rondel dagger may be better for dealing with foes in armour but here I am confining myself to the enormously more common instance of foes who are not in"
YouTube Link 2015-01-11T22:16Z 1.3M followers, 536.5K engagements
"Hanomag [---] - Steed of the Panzergrenadiers Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/gGyh30rvhoo Do you have a favourite armoured half-track I have a look at 251s inside and out and at all its variants. Examples from Bovington re-enactments and my models. Details of how I made the models here: http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/modelMiniatures/halfTracks.html#main From the comments I have learned that the 'OT' in 'OT-810' stood for "Obrnn Transportr" in Czech which means rather predictably 'armoured vehicle' Also it seems that the Czechoslovakian factory that made"
YouTube Link 2021-02-21T01:19Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"How did the Romans swap units around mid-battle Great Courses Plus free month offer: http://ow.ly/gAEv308jLrJ How did the Romans replace hard-pressed units with fresh troops during battles The theories on this are legion. Course featured "Greek 101: learning an ancient language" taught by Hans-Friedrich Mueller Ph.D. of Union College Schenectady New York. "The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US market. The Great Courses Plus is currently working to both optimize the product globally and accept credit"
YouTube Link 2017-02-17T20:02Z 1.3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"The Roman wooden sword of POWER The rudis was a wooden sword awarded to gladiators upon retirement. The Romans always a warlike lot had another use for wooden swords. #sword #rudis #Roman Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient"
YouTube Link 2024-01-10T21:52Z 1.3M followers, 264.1K engagements
"Two LARP characters who taught me about life Free trial with The Great Courses Plus: http://ow.ly/Dl4m308CLEI Can we learn anything from role-play gaming Perhaps we can. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige The way we behave affects the way people treat us and experiencing this can be quite eye-opening. Here I describe two characters whom I played (amongst many others) years ago whose treatment by other characters let me experience life as some others lead it. Disclaimer: "The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the"
YouTube Link 2017-07-20T20:07Z 1.3M followers, 357.6K engagements
"Ancient power-hammers and the city that put steel in the world Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/awU230s6YJR Power-hammers might be older than you thought. There might be more ways to make steel than you thought. Valkyries might have had less job security than you thought. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Picture credits: Roman anvil image: By Gun Powder Ma - Own work CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=88998338 Steam-powered drop hammer image: By Chris Allen CC BY-SA 2.0"
YouTube Link 2022-02-02T01:32Z 1.3M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Madness in the Harem I recall thinking to myself after recording the piece to camera "did I say accession" but decided to let it go. I shot a load of moving footage of the palace and harem but I may not bore you with it. Who wants to watch someone else's holiday videos on YouTube The plan is to stick to videos that are about something reasonably specific. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2011-06-03T14:02Z 1.3M followers, 117.6K engagements
"Finders Keepers - episode zero: the set-up This is the set-up video for the drama to follow. This is an improvised drama put together by a team of actors much as a team of writers might construct a television series. In a crumbling seaside English town an extraordinary thing is discovered in the local bank. Watch out for the three episodes to follow one each Thursday for the next three weeks. Cast: Jake Wilson Craw Michael Curry Casey Railton Nikolas Lloyd. Cameras: Raven Hall Steven Sibley. Editing: Raven Hall assisted by Nikolas Lloyd and Sam Stuart. Support me on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T16:36Z 1.3M followers, 15.7K engagements
"The Sacrifice of [---] Battery Sidi Nsir [----] Brought to you by Raycon. Go to https://buyraycon.com/lindybeige for 15% off your order. In [----] one battery of Royal Artillery was annihilated by an overwhelming German attack but its brave self-sacrifice saved countless lives. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Find more pictures of the operation at Sidi Nsir here: https://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dba/en/search/yearfrom=&yearto=&query=sidi+nsir For more on Cal the juggler: https://www.instagram.com/calthejuggler Picture credits: Kesselring image By Bundesarchiv Bild"
YouTube Link 2020-05-31T11:06Z 1.3M followers, 722.4K engagements
"Finders Keepers - episode two: The Crack In The Floor Tales From The Writers' Room presents the second of three episodes of an improvised drama (comedy) set in a bank in a small English town. Four actors throw together a story and act it out on the fly. Click here for episode one: https://youtu.be/Eb2e4TuRoqM Click here for the set-up video: https://youtu.be/fWYrikiwdLA Cameramen: Raven Hall and Steven Sibley. Main editor: Sam Stuart Actors: Jake Wilson Craw Casey Railton Michael Curry Nikolas Lloyd. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T17:48Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Dual wielding I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked to make this video. The original ramble went on and on and I covered two-weapon use in Far Eastern martial arts but I cut that bit off because I was going on too long. I may have to make another one day when I'm starting to scrape the barrel a bit for subject matter. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2013-07-26T11:00Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Slings and shields In which our rambling presenter talks of the ease and difficulty in using a sling and a shield at the same time. Sorry - bit of a shambles but I'm hoping that you'd have it no other way. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2010-02-28T18:31Z 1.3M followers, 242.9K engagements
"A Rant About Bad Courier Services Was this rant cathartic Not very. At least I got my bag back. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 17.5K engagements
"Hyphens Matter The function of punctuation is to make the meaning of a sentence clear. Ideally the reader should thanks to the punctuation be able to glean the correct intended meaning from a sentence in a single reading and never have to look back over a sentence to make sense of it. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-31T18:12Z 1.3M followers, 96.2K engagements
"When and why do men run away in battle A proposed scientific experiment. Thanks to Dollar Shave Club for sponsoring. Go to https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/Lindybeige to get your first starter set for $5. After that the restock box ships standard-sized products at the usual price. Can we use science to find out why and when men flee in battle I've had an idea. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Organisation of events is not my forte so I'd probably need help with this one. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here:"
YouTube Link 2019-06-26T13:52Z 1.3M followers, 548.5K engagements
"What did Excalibur look like King Arthur supposedly was doing his king-like activity around A.D. [---] and if this is true then he would probablyhave had this style of sword based on the Roman 'spatha'. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of"
YouTube Link 2023-07-11T17:00Z 1.3M followers, 340.6K engagements
"Twenty-one proto-tanks and tank concepts that never made it to battle Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/IAbV30qCbtN Twenty-one proto-tanks or tank concepts that never made it to battle. Nice models but some silly designs. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige TV-8 image By Source Fair use https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=40646351 Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch):"
YouTube Link 2020-05-31T23:46Z 1.3M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Tat for sale Lindymerch available (+ survey) Tat for sale here: https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lindybeige Finally there is Lindybeige merchandise available. The world needs tat. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More videos here: Weapons and armour: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology"
YouTube Link 2019-06-05T13:29Z 1.3M followers, 83.1K engagements
"Spadone - the mysterious sword The spadone was an Italian type of sword that was used around Europe but what was it for Is it a longsword A greatsword Something of its own This video is just a teaser for a longer video that has time to get to grips with the topic. A longer video about this weapon: https://youtu.be/w9MXgUI4eVs Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos"
YouTube Link 2023-07-09T17:00Z 1.3M followers, 245.6K engagements
"One of the biggest box office flops of all time Despite what you might think I'm not a huge fan of Robbie Williams but he might be the best in the business of rousing a crowd at a big concert. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T07:15Z 1.3M followers, 40.1K engagements
"Katanas I made six videos a while back about slings. Had I had my eye on the commercial prospects of videos I would have just made more ninja/katana vids. I'm afraid that the collector visited me quite some years ago before I had a digital camera and I wasn't expecting his visit which was in the evening and I didn't get a photograph of the collection. Sorry. A picture showing the very slight variation in Japanese swords over the centuries (some with two peg holes) can be found here: http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/tg/image/1337/60/1337601712904.jpg -------------- And I was right In"
YouTube Link 2013-02-22T12:01Z 1.3M followers, 424.3K engagements
"Wicked Little Letters: a film that gets it all wrong Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T23:36Z 1.3M followers, 62.8K engagements
"Butterfly Swords See me try these Chinese butterfly swords out against European medieval swords using Wing Chun kung fu: https://youtu.be/ltUJljqVyJo Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance"
YouTube Link 2023-08-29T12:37Z 1.3M followers, 1.7M engagements
"The problems of fighting with long flails Full video here: https://youtu.be/xwew04RgvBA Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make."
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T17:12Z 1.3M followers, 34.3K engagements
"Nets - not such a great idea in battle Nets in battle may not have been very effective. If spears and shields are better - use those. Gladiatorial kit is for show-duels. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Here I ramble for a bit and speculate about my reasons for why nets were not used more in battle. I wasn't there and I don't actually know one way or the other but the evidence for net-use in battle is poor. I describe practical considerations that might explain why other"
YouTube Link 2016-04-01T15:00Z 1.3M followers, 1M engagements
"The Battle of the Atlantic: U-boats and how to sink them Free trial of The Great Courses Plus: http://ow.ly/1Svu30hIvsf The Battle of the Atlantic: U-boats and condor combers stalk the convoys supplying Britain while code-breakers and radio listeners track them down. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige One of my longer rambles this one. Disclaimer from The Great Courses Plus: "The Great Courses Plus is currently available to watch through a web browser to almost anyone in the world and optimized for the US UK and Australian market. The Great Courses Plus is currently"
YouTube Link 2018-06-29T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Invisibility - a superpower or a curse Invisibility is a power that appears (geddit) in many stories of myth fantasy and science fiction and many a role-play game and it can seem to be a world-breaking superpower but here I suggest that its many drawbacks may temper this view. Picture credits: Transparent snail By J. Bedek Alexander M. Weigand - Weigand A (2013) New Zospeum species (Gastropoda Ellobioidea Carychiidae) from [---] m depth in the Lukina JamaTrojama cave system (Velebit Mts. Croatia). Subterranean Biology 11: 45-53. doi:10.3897/subtbiol.11.5966. CC BY 3.0"
YouTube Link 2021-01-31T23:17Z 1.3M followers, 710K engagements
"Vikings Sock This is the first all-high-definition video I have made. It took me all day to edit and I lost count of the number of times the software crashed or froze. I uploaded it as an experiment since the video plays on my new computer in a very jerky fashion. This new computer of mine is the single most expensive thing I have ever bought so this is a bit of a disappointment as it is supposedly the latest model. Anyway the video seems to play on YouTube moderately well but I can't claim to be impressed with the definition. It seems to be just discernibly better than my last camera. When I"
YouTube Link 2013-10-11T23:17Z 1.3M followers, 212.4K engagements
"MATERA - James Bond and the City of Beige Get your first audiobook and a monthly selection of Audible Originals for free when you try Audible for [--] days visit https://www.audible.com/lindybeige or text lindybeige to [---] [---]. Matera is an city in Italy which has suddenly become famous. It is rather special and here I describe why. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://outloudmerch.com/collections/lindybeige More"
YouTube Link 2020-08-23T09:50Z 1.3M followers, 232.1K engagements
"A poor tank a useless tank and the worst tank in the world Tigers Why talk about Tigers when one can talk about tanks that were even worse More tank banter with The Chieftain. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige A low-tech tank with fragile armour a tank that never saw the enemy and the tank used to teach how not to build tanks. Thanks to Nicholas Moran (AKA The Chieftain) and Matt Sampson the cameraman at Bovington Tank Museum. The third of these three segments was shot with my new camera and it really shows. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is"
YouTube Link 2018-07-10T19:59Z 1.3M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Some more points about slings The pros and cons of the sling compared with the bow. I refer to Aztecs in "South America". Of course this should be "Meso-America". I panicked. I was hoping that the next video on slings would be the last but now I've just thought of something else I meant to say. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2010-02-28T18:41Z 1.3M followers, 318.9K engagements
"Social Mobility In which I point out that the survey methods of a particular report gave results that were probably somewhat misinterpreted and/or misrepresented by the British media. The idea that everything is probably all right does not sell papers but the notion that Britain is in a vortex of doom does. If everyone in a society is socially mobile then in a meritocracy after a while everyone finds his place and then what happens www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2012-02-09T18:23Z 1.3M followers, 160.4K engagements
"Immigration - the great non-debate The great immigration non-debate - how to lose friends and never influence people. I challenge the standard political model. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More ranty videos here:https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL92609E6F61F4E5A4 This one is long and could have been a lot longer. I'm glad I managed to keep it as short as this The device of flapping my hands as if I were wearing glove puppets was possibly not the best rhetorical ploy. Had I decided in advance that this was the way to do it I may have taken the trouble at least"
YouTube Link 2016-04-04T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 876.7K engagements
"English Pronunciation - "The Chaos" by Dr. Gerard Nolst Trenit Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More poetry videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkElcKTeIIXnQyGEtHMCjcKPk A recital of a poem by a man long-dead. I may not pronounce everything as he would have but English is a rapidly-changing language. I have tended to go for correct but contrasting pronunciations where possible for example the Book of Job in The Bible has 'Job' rhyme with 'globe'. Lindybeige: a"
YouTube Link 2015-02-21T12:00Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Don't call terrorists 'evil' Prompted by a recent event but actually something I have believed for a long time. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2013-06-04T22:26Z 1.3M followers, 276.2K engagements
"Predictions for [----] My not-entirely serious predictions for [----]. If you have a need for a newsreader with bad hair please let me know. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T16:52Z 1.3M followers, 43.6K engagements
"What are good long-term goals and how can we achieve them Question [--] from the Book of Questions: what are your long-term goals and how are you going about achieving them This one includes my first ever go at CSO (green-screening) using DaVinci Resolve and though I managed it I have to say that I was not greatly impressed by the ease with which it achieved acceptable results. Still it was all in the cause of linguistic pedantry so it should be worth it. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T14:53Z 1.3M followers, 18K engagements
"Ten notes for makers of Star Wars fan films I mean well. I love Star Wars despite everything. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T23:52Z 1.3M followers, 32.2K engagements
"Investigating a legend: St. Mary's Chapel. Small ruin or great pilgrimage site Get your first audiobook credit and full access to the Plus Catalog for free when you try Audible for [--] days visit https://www.audible.com/lindybeige or text "lindybeige" to [---] [---] A pilgrimage site and a ruin to examine plus a story of evil Norman clerics Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Picture credits: Durham cathedral image By mattbuck (category) - Own work by mattbuck. CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=35343328 Durham Cathedral interior By Michael D Beckwith"
YouTube Link 2021-03-02T16:24Z 1.3M followers, 286.8K engagements
"Which T16 is best for hunting womp rats The T16 was an American copy of the British universal carrier and in this video I tell you a bit about before getting a tad side-tracked. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Shot on location at Armourgeddon which now has its own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Armourgeddon100 Camera: Alex Abdolwahabi Editing: Nikolas Lloyd Special effects: Jonny Button Alex Abdolwahabi "What special effects" you might ask. Well an amazingly high number of times a fly or spider appeared right in front of the lens just as something"
YouTube Link 2019-08-24T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 204.8K engagements
"Longswords are not what they say The longsword is a much misunderstood weapon. Most people do not know what it was. #sword #medieval #longsword #RPG Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance"
YouTube Link 2023-07-05T20:51Z 1.3M followers, 487.1K engagements
"Some points about double-handed flails Here I ramble semi-coherently about double-handed multi-headed flails. I suppose that someone has to. Thanks to Tod of Tod's Workshop for the use of his footage. This is an upgraded version of a video released a few days ago with the sound improved (BOTH speakers) and some extra footage of Tod and Matt's experiments. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch):"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T16:52Z 1.3M followers, 20K engagements
"Helsinki Maths Mystery - Penrose tiles Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL26F99D743DDB5026 Thanks to Sir Roger Penrose OM FRS the people of the world can today enjoy an infinitely-varying pattern of tessellating tiling upon their bathroom walls. I was on safari in Helsinki hoping in vain to bag a giraffe when I spotted the unmistakable traces on the ground of a different quarry. Historical caution: the exact nature of the prize"
YouTube Link 2015-03-20T01:08Z 1.3M followers, 230.2K engagements
"The Falcata - the great Iberian chopper In the ancient world the Iberians had the falcata and the Greeks had the very similar kopis. The hilts were decorated often with horse or bird-themed shapes. A longer video talking about this weapon: https://youtu.be/keq-HGNX37E Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-07T17:00Z 1.3M followers, 724.7K engagements
"Forests in the olden days Forests and woodland in the ancient and medieval worlds didn't look the way they show in the movies. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More archaeology videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL26F99D743DDB5026 I visited a local wildlife sanctuary based in a wood. In order to attract birds they left the woods unmanaged so that the undergrowth and rotting falling trees afforded good habitat for insects and ground-nesting birds. I talk about a few things including climax vegetation the burning of woods by hunter-gatherers the medieval"
YouTube Link 2016-04-21T01:17Z 1.3M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Dunkirk and the tank battle that made it possible This video is sponsored by Wargaming. The first [---] viewers to use the code TANKSRULE2017 can get (7 days of premium time [---] gold and a free premium Tank) when you click here http://bit.ly/joinWOT Use the code TANKSRULE2017. Applicable to new users only. By Crikey This is the longest YouTube video I have done and I do not intend to make them this long often Editing this took two long days and very late nights. People may think that one long continuous shot takes no editing but there are a lot of graphics captions tweaks to the sound and"
YouTube Link 2017-08-16T18:33Z 1.3M followers, 1.3M engagements
"You can live longer but only at a cost to others Q60: Would you take a year from someone else's life to add it to your own Another what-if moral question. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing"
YouTube Link 2025-09-06T17:29Z 1.3M followers, 12K engagements
"Model dungeon scenery to inspire the would-be evil overlord: part one Dungeon scenery for all you geeks who like model-making RPGs (or 'TTRPGs') conjectural architecture and arguing about the best way to depict a floorplan - balancing aesthetic appeal with speed and convenience. #D&D Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T04:23Z 1.3M followers, 29.4K engagements
"A Canadian volunteer in Ukraine: being a medic with little training Use the code "lindybeige" at https://incogni.com/lindybeige to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.nA volunteer with the Ukraine army tells us how with minimal training he ended up dealing with serious war casualties at a hospital in Ukraine. nnSee Brandon's own channel for more videos of his time in Ukraine: https://www.youtube.com/@ukraine_tbic/featurednhttps://instagram.com/ukraine_tbicigshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==nnIf you'd like to donate to a fund for supplying those fighting for the defence of Ukraine you can do"
YouTube Link 2023-09-24T04:33Z 1.3M followers, 105.3K engagements
"How to do the Lindy turn or 'swing out' Lindy hop's main move the Lindy turn is a very difficult move but when you dance it right it feels flipping marvellous. A tutorial. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Many thanks to Laura Halttunen and the Jazz Factory Helsinki. https://jazzfactory.fi Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and"
YouTube Link 2017-12-07T18:30Z 1.3M followers, 258.8K engagements
"Six reasons you might parry with the edge of a sword Get a free 30-day trial today by signing up at http://www.audible.com/lindybeige. Did you know that real swordsmen never parried with the edges of their swords Neither did I. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindybeigesub_confirmation=1 More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 I used to get asked about this in an e-mail every couple of weeks. This has tailed off in the last couple of years so possibly the"
YouTube Link 2017-03-15T17:48Z 1.3M followers, 355.8K engagements
"Railways are much older than trains Right now for a limited time save 60% on your first [--] months of Audible. Thats only $5.95 a month. Give yourself the gift of listening. For more info go to https://www.audible.com/lindybeige of text lindybeige [---] [---]. I visit the world's oldest still-running railway and tell you a bit about the age of railways that predates the age of steam. ERRATUM: The Rocket was built by Robert Stephenson and not as I suggested by his father George. Whoops Many thanks to the staff at Tanfield Railway. https://www.tanfield-railway.co.uk Cameraman: Cal Graham. Support me"
YouTube Link 2021-12-31T02:28Z 1.3M followers, 379K engagements
"Lloyd rants: It's not an 'ism' it's just a correlation Time and time again I hear some daft person engage their outrage chip insisting that some statistic shows that the world is outrageously unfair and that we should all admire him for being outraged when it is clear that the twonk hasn't given a moment's though to what the statistics actually reflect. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2010-03-03T17:20Z 1.3M followers, 104.7K engagements
"My new leg armour and a fitting for the breastplate An armour fitting back at the White Rose Armoury this time to pick up the finished leg harness and be fitted for the back and breast plates. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Thanks to Jeremy Lawrence for help with camerawork and Mike Tongue who held the greave while the pin was hammered into place. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here:"
YouTube Link 2023-09-15T14:07Z 1.3M followers, 294.5K engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [---] Fans of a certain 1960s-present rock band will most appreciate this. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to"
YouTube Link 2023-12-24T23:49Z 1.3M followers, 44.6K engagements
"Tales from the Writers' Room - Conscious Robots. Part three: The Glare of the Cameras. The third and final episode of the drama. The crime is committed and comes to court. This is improvised drama played out using techniques taken from a writers' room and a role-play gaming table. Setting up the characters and situation: https://youtu.be/k6FZ5qRIiEA Episode one of the story: https://youtu.be/JOsL5f-SfrE Episode two: https://youtu.be/djELFzv_YJw This approach to role-play gaming is very heavily influenced by 'DramaSystem' published by Pelgrane Press under the rather misleading and dismal title"
YouTube Link 2024-05-13T15:16Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [---] Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may"
YouTube Link 2024-01-12T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 11.4K engagements
"Running a HEMA club like Fight Club Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is of course in reality practised solely by tough trained killers. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 16.7K engagements
"The perfect lover friend and dinner guest Yet more from The Book of Questions. What traits do we want in others Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T18:31Z 1.3M followers, 27.3K engagements
"What have we got to be grateful for Q52: What am I most grateful for Well a few things come to mind. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to"
YouTube Link 2025-03-29T14:18Z 1.3M followers, 14.4K engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [---] Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may"
YouTube Link 2024-01-13T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 11.3K engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [---] Do you have any Jedi wisdom to contribute Which is your favourite Jedi maxim that you would like to see here Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance"
YouTube Link 2023-12-25T13:56Z 1.3M followers, 24.3K engagements
"The Adventures of Stoke Mandeville Astronaut and Gentleman: Episode Two Voyage Aboard the Stanshall Our hapless hero Graham Pennyworth has been knocked unconscious by a mysterious stranger with a loud voice and magnificent whiskers. http://www.lloydianaspects.co.uk/stoke/stokemenu.html"
YouTube Link 2023-10-14T08:33Z 1.3M followers, 38.6K engagements
"Casting swords in the movies - forging a lie Casting swords in moulds is something often seen in the movies and is rubbish. Here I tell you why. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 There is a method of making a sword often depicted in the movies (I give three examples in this video but there are MANY more) whereby glowing orange iron is poured into a huge mould and we the viewers see the fiery liquid taking the shape of the hero's blade-to-be. The snag with this is it's rubbish."
YouTube Link 2015-11-12T04:43Z 1.3M followers, 1.5M engagements
"British Heavy Tanks of World War One Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/NaIu30qhwpD The first tanks to see action were these 'lozenge-shaped' monsters. I went to Bovington Tank Museum to have a look at some. Don't let the opening title put you off. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Eagle-eyed viewers with good memories may spot that about five minutes of this footage appeared in a video on The Tank Museum's (Bovington) channel a couple of years ago. This video is not about why these tanks are among my favourites (as was the other"
YouTube Link 2020-02-29T20:32Z 1.3M followers, 518.5K engagements
"Interview with a drone pilot We catch up with BigMac at the front in Ukraine. He is now a sapper and drone pilot. If you want to support his efforts in the resistance to the Russian invasion of Ukraine you can donate to a charity for the families of the fallen here: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/9QG31V5o9k or to BigMac's own drone fund by using Paypal to send to joecrowpanama@gmail.com. Find Jos's own channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@BigMakBattleBlog Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-27T15:56Z 1.2M followers, 169.6K engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [--] Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may"
YouTube Link 2024-01-11T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 23.6K engagements
"A point about the Roman 'testudo' formation 'Testudo' just means 'tortoise' not to be confused with turtles which are different creatures. Non-English speakers oftren do confuse them however because other languages don't have separate words for the two types of beast. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2013-08-02T11:00Z 1.3M followers, 283.3K engagements
"What do a man's friends say about him There's a whole playlist of these questions - the Q217 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmt2yl_PNJOPuKc4uEVnoDB Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval"
YouTube Link 2024-07-15T14:35Z 1.2M followers, 37.1K engagements
"COW WARS: Rise of the Battling Bovines Go to https://expressvpn.com/lindybeige and find out how you can get [--] months free. I was taken to a 'cow wrestling' event. I didn't know what to expect. I saw this. No animals were harmed. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Picture credits: Bangladesh sculptures by Salim Khandoker - Own work CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=93907638 Oman bullfught by Lars Plougmann from United States - Bullfighting official - P1050462.JPG CC BY-SA [---] https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=13255823 Buy the music"
YouTube Link 2020-09-29T21:51Z 1.2M followers, 143K engagements
"The Mother Who Waited A poem originally written for the book Tales of the Punic Wars illustrated. After this a short explanation a talk about what working with A.I. graphics was like and then an update on the forthcoming (and much delayed) book In Search of Hannibal. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T20:37Z 1.3M followers, 15.7K engagements
"Emergency video to be played in times of crisis Everything is all right. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige More videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have some drivel to contribute to the Twittersphere plus you get notice of uploads. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Lindybeige (it's a 'page' and now seems to be working). Google+:"
YouTube Link 2018-07-25T11:33Z 1.3M followers, 224.4K engagements
"The man who bought Judge Dredd Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/SGiG30scebU Judge Dredd - the biggest star of the galaxy's most zarjazz comic. Here I talk to Jason Kingsley owner of [----] A.D. magazine about this publication's greatest asset. Visit Jason's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjlDOf0UO9wSijFqPE9wBw Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch):"
YouTube Link 2022-03-31T11:59Z 1.2M followers, 176.9K engagements
"The psychological effect of artillery bombardment It is a grisly topic but one worthy of study. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 37.5K engagements
"Light chariots Keep it simple I thought. Don't talk about how they were made nor of how easy they were to use nor much on the details of how they were used and don't talk about the heavies nor the scythed ones. Still went on for over six minutes. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2013-04-06T18:35Z 1.3M followers, 399.2K engagements
"Lighting fires in the ancient and medieval world Specifically how they did it in the olden days. or didn't. This is the very fist video that I have ever successfully edited on my new editing software: Sony Vegas Platinum Studio [--]. It took me ages. Getting used to a new editing package is quite a learning curve. I am of course very conscious of all the things Pinnacle does that Vegas cannot and all the things that are easy and quick on Pinnacle and take ages with Vegas. Perhaps if I had swapped in the other direction I'd be feeling something similar but the other way around. Sorry for the"
YouTube Link 2013-11-05T19:06Z 1.3M followers, 244.3K engagements
"I handle the matter of big scary numbers When you realise that the number is five and a half MILLION then you'll understand the gravity of the situation. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T17:45Z 1.3M followers, 22.5K engagements
"When Lindy goes WRONG What does it mean to be 'wrong' when dancing Are mistakes to be avoided always or are they opportunities in disguise Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Many thanks to Laura Halttunen and the Jazz Factory. https://jazzfactory.fi Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance"
YouTube Link 2017-12-10T10:00Z 1.3M followers, 66.8K engagements
"Muskets I'm sure I could have said this in half the time. Never mind - the gist of it is that I think psychology plays a big role in the use of weapons and perhaps muskets in particular. www.LloydianAspects.co.uk"
YouTube Link 2011-03-02T20:26Z 1.3M followers, 452.5K engagements
"The Rules of Comment Club Not sure how strict I'll be with these. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T07:00Z 1.3M followers, 17.8K engagements
"A Brit plays an American song Sometimes we have to bring things up to the standards we expect. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to"
YouTube Link 2025-04-13T09:00Z 1.3M followers, 20.8K engagements
"An International Legionnaire's Guide to Useful and Useless Kit Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today's video Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/wScP50LVqAt Having returned alive from the front in Ukraine Joe tells us what kit a volunteer should take with him and what expensive useless things he should leave behind. To donate to the charity that clears landmines from ex-warzones go here: https://landmineremoval.org/donations/landmine-removal/ Joe has since returned to the front in Ukraine. He now has his own YouTube channel :"
YouTube Link 2022-12-19T23:14Z 1.3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"More than you want to know about the Panzer III Panzer IIIs were common German tanks in WW2 and here I talk about them and make a few general points. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Another video (there will be more) from 'The Tank Museum' at Bovington. Why they changed the name is beyond me. I'd like to meet the branding guru who came up with that idea and administer several hard slaps. It's like changing 'Wimbledon' to 'The Tennis Competition'. Anyway here in its particular shade of beige is the tank (with a brief shot of one of its cousins) and I ramble on about"
YouTube Link 2017-06-08T11:45Z 1.3M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Part - [--] 😑🥰 mini wood toy - woodworking art skill wood hand craft #shorts Title :- Part - [--] 😑🥰 mini wood toy - woodworking art skill wood hand craft #shorts ➤ Disclaimer You have to be over [--] years old to proceed watching. This channel and it's videos are not made for or targeted towards children. Due to the fact that the sims is rated 'T' for TEENS' you have to be over [--]. This video is made for entertainment purposes only it is not harming others. Under section [---] of the copyright act [----] advance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism comment news reporting teaching"
YouTube Link 2025-09-01T14:35Z 32.3K followers, 25.2K engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [---] Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may"
YouTube Link 2024-01-14T10:00Z 1.2M followers, 24.8K engagements
"The Victoria Lines: Defending Malta on a tight budget Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/lenm30rFZtO Malta is small but not so small that you can fortify it all but it's not big enough to station an army on so what do you do to keep it safe The Victorian British found a way. Follow The Great Courses Plus on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatCourses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatcourses/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatcourses Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGreatCourses Support me on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2021-05-31T22:52Z 1.2M followers, 419K engagements
"Gems of Jedi wisdom: number [--] What is your favourite Jedi maxim Do let us know. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow"
YouTube Link 2023-12-26T21:58Z 1.2M followers, 29.1K engagements
"The Rules of Knight Club Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever else occurs to me to make. Follow me. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lindybeige I may have"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T07:15Z 1.3M followers, 21.2K engagements
"The Joy of Mendocino Motors An interesting design of solar-powered motor. One could be used to power a very feeble fan. Science Experiments Lights Bad hair What more do you want This video is slightly out of synch. My apologies. A new version can be found here: https://youtu.be/Rz9ZrQm4IKk The motor was kindly sent to me by www.enginediy.com Daryl Chapin image by http://inventors-3a92.kxcdn.com/375-master.jpg Fair use https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.phpcurid=56426343 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now"
YouTube Link 2025-04-06T15:19Z 1.3M followers, 28.2K engagements
"Who are the best jungle troops The answer may seem weird at first but there is an historical reason for it. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Shot on location in the Petn rainforest Guatemala. Cameraman: Jeremy Lawrence. Buy the music - the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march More weapons and armour videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLCA860ECD7F894424 Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology ancient and medieval warfare rants swing dance travelogues evolution and whatever"
YouTube Link 2018-12-05T17:01Z 1.3M followers, 387.6K engagements
"British Officers Don't Duck Audible.com one month free trial: http://www.audible.com/lindybeige Is it true that British officers strode around the battlefield under heavy fire as if out for a stroll Whom should we believe Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige I didn't know whether to believe the tales I heard of officers behaving as though they hadn't noticed that they were under fire but the evidence mounted up. It may have some practical application too and might not just be a symptom of pointless bravado. I'm not claiming that this bizarre behaviour is completely unique"
YouTube Link 2016-09-15T20:18Z 1.3M followers, 2M engagements
"Some points about caltrops The caltrop - a small spiky thing that is obscure enough for Google's spell-checker not to know it. Do not tread on one. Though ancient they have reappeared in Ukraine as reported by BigMac whose channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCE8292XZJGkF4_izAQFl4Tg The game 'Game of Drones' was created by BigMac and by Historic Wings (which has its own YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@HistoricWings). To buy the game and thus support BigMac's efforts: For UK buyers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNWFSN83/ For US buyers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNWFSN83/ To"
YouTube Link 2024-12-31T22:09Z 1.3M followers, 381.6K engagements
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