Patreon newsletter #9 (Patreon)

Dear Patrons,

Welcome to Newsletter Number 9, with a quick update on current productions and the results of our latest music poll.

Production updates

The Battle of the Nile

We are nearing the final stages with this one, and it's looking great. We've got a few Patreon-exclusive sneak peeks for you. The final video should be making its Patreon premiere in 2 weeks.

Voices of the Peninsular War

Pre-production is underway on our first Napoleonic 'Voices' video, which will shift the focus from generals and strategies, to the experiences of frontline officers and soldiers. We've been researching the best accounts from British, French, German, Polish and Spanish veterans, plus some civilians too. It's been a fascinating one to research, with many stunning and often tragic anecdotes to choose from. We'll share more updates soon.

We are also working away on - Marengo Part 1, The Complete History of Venice, the Battle of Trafalgar, and World War Two! More updates on all of these in due course.

Soundtrack Releases

In our last newsletter, we asked which of our unreleased soundtracks you'd most like to hear here on Patreon. The votes have been counted, with the Brumaire Coup a clear winner. We're also going to release soundtracks from Admiral Kolchak and Alexander's Opis Mutiny Speech - a long-standing crowd favourite!

Look out for these next week, exclusive to the 'Lords and Ladies' tier and above.

One Cool History Thing

I am just returned from the British Museum's special exhibition 'Legion: Life in the Roman Army'.

It was.. busy. Nor was I blow away by the layout, or need for so much 'kid-friendly' explanation. But the British Museum can't put on an exhibition about Romans without gathering some very cool objects. Here are my highlights:

Augustus, part of a statue from Egypt.

The only surviving Roman legionary shield, preserved by the dry deserts of Syria.

The famous lorica segmentata. This, the most complete example ever found, was recovered from a German bog and was worn by a soldier killed during the 'Varian Disaster'.

Short swords and daggers. The very fancy sword at the rear was probably a 'sword of honour' awarded in recognition of service.

That's all for now. Thanks for your amazing support, and more updates soon!

Toby