Mike Loades
@loadesofhistory.bsky.social
author, tv presenter, director, military historian, dog lover, horse crazy, horse archer, arms and armour historian, chariot enthusiast, very keen on rewilding. a Brit living in Portugal. also loves nature, art and boats.
My Substack community is growing nicely but some have asked for a few quick-read posts on the menu. So here's a rollicking 2.5 minute read for today.
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If you haven't tried Substack yet, come on over - It's free.
#hevercastle #henryVIII #unsolvedmystery
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If you haven't tried Substack yet, come on over - It's free.
#hevercastle #henryVIII #unsolvedmystery
THE HEIST AT HEVER, HENRY VIII's DAGGER and AN ABSOLUTE BOUNDER
True life tale of a high-society jewel thief. Is this a dagger I see before me? Why hasn't there been a film about this?
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November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My Substack community is growing nicely but some have asked for a few quick-read posts on the menu. So here's a rollicking 2.5 minute read for today.
loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/the-heist-...
If you haven't tried Substack yet, come on over - It's free.
#hevercastle #henryVIII #unsolvedmystery
loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/the-heist-...
If you haven't tried Substack yet, come on over - It's free.
#hevercastle #henryVIII #unsolvedmystery
Today I have written on my SUBSTACK - Loades of History - about the story of Jack, the Airedale Terrier. He saved his battalion in WWI. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/jack-the-d...
You can read it for free - just click on the link. It’d a 7 min read.
#remembrancesunday #doghistory #ww1 #airedale
You can read it for free - just click on the link. It’d a 7 min read.
#remembrancesunday #doghistory #ww1 #airedale
JACK - THE DOG WHO SAVED A BATTALION
This is the story of Jack. It is also the story or Major and Mrs Richardson and the British War Dog School.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today I have written on my SUBSTACK - Loades of History - about the story of Jack, the Airedale Terrier. He saved his battalion in WWI. loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/jack-the-d...
You can read it for free - just click on the link. It’d a 7 min read.
#remembrancesunday #doghistory #ww1 #airedale
You can read it for free - just click on the link. It’d a 7 min read.
#remembrancesunday #doghistory #ww1 #airedale
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they were able eventually to bring the European bison back to this little corner of England www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate
Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.
www.bbc.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they were able eventually to bring the European bison back to this little corner of England www.bbc.com/news/article...
So refreshing to see good sense prevailing in a gentle way in a world of chaos and stupidity . Small things matter. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Tooting Common: Heavy horses prepare ground for flowers
Heavy horses are helping rewild Tooting Common by preparing soil for 33 native wildflower species.
www.bbc.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So refreshing to see good sense prevailing in a gentle way in a world of chaos and stupidity . Small things matter. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
What type of bows are depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry? See my latest article on Substack. There’s more to this story than you might think.
This is No 3 in my series about the Tapestry and 1 (of 2) about the archery.
loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-...
#bayeuxtapestry #battleofhastings
This is No 3 in my series about the Tapestry and 1 (of 2) about the archery.
loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-...
#bayeuxtapestry #battleofhastings
UNPICKING THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY: # 3
Decoding the archery. One in the eye for Harold - perhaps - but if so, what type of bow shot it and who exactly were the archers in Duke William's army?
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October 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What type of bows are depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry? See my latest article on Substack. There’s more to this story than you might think.
This is No 3 in my series about the Tapestry and 1 (of 2) about the archery.
loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-...
#bayeuxtapestry #battleofhastings
This is No 3 in my series about the Tapestry and 1 (of 2) about the archery.
loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/unpicking-...
#bayeuxtapestry #battleofhastings
I've just published a new essay (8 min read) on my SUBSTACK
loadesofhistory.substack.com/.../the-mart....
It was prompted by some thoughts I had about medieval warhorses when visiting the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon last week.
If you don’t yet use it, do try Substack. It is free.
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It was prompted by some thoughts I had about medieval warhorses when visiting the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon last week.
If you don’t yet use it, do try Substack. It is free.
September 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I've just published a new essay (8 min read) on my SUBSTACK
loadesofhistory.substack.com/.../the-mart....
It was prompted by some thoughts I had about medieval warhorses when visiting the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon last week.
If you don’t yet use it, do try Substack. It is free.
loadesofhistory.substack.com/.../the-mart....
It was prompted by some thoughts I had about medieval warhorses when visiting the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon last week.
If you don’t yet use it, do try Substack. It is free.
Attention dog lovers interested in history and history lovers interested in dogs….I have a tale of dogs on my new Substack that I think is worth barking about. I think it will also interest aficionados of Ancient Egypt.
My Substack column is FREE!
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#dogs #history
My Substack column is FREE!
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#dogs #history
August 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Attention dog lovers interested in history and history lovers interested in dogs….I have a tale of dogs on my new Substack that I think is worth barking about. I think it will also interest aficionados of Ancient Egypt.
My Substack column is FREE!
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#dogs #history
My Substack column is FREE!
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#dogs #history
I've started a SUBSTACK - I hope you'll join me there.
My first article incorporates my passion for the natural world and responsible rewilding with my love of medieval history.
It is FREE to subscribe. Do please take a look.
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#wolves #rewilding #medievalhistory
My first article incorporates my passion for the natural world and responsible rewilding with my love of medieval history.
It is FREE to subscribe. Do please take a look.
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#wolves #rewilding #medievalhistory
August 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I've started a SUBSTACK - I hope you'll join me there.
My first article incorporates my passion for the natural world and responsible rewilding with my love of medieval history.
It is FREE to subscribe. Do please take a look.
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#wolves #rewilding #medievalhistory
My first article incorporates my passion for the natural world and responsible rewilding with my love of medieval history.
It is FREE to subscribe. Do please take a look.
open.substack.com/pub/loadesof...
#wolves #rewilding #medievalhistory
It is a national disgrace that a creature as magnificent as the Golden Eagle, a species native to Britain, has been extinct in England for 150 years. I fully support these efforts for re-introduction. Let eagles fly where they belong.
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
Golden eagles poised for reintroduction in England
Exclusive: Study expected to confirm there are enough suitable sites to support bird of prey’s return
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It is a national disgrace that a creature as magnificent as the Golden Eagle, a species native to Britain, has been extinct in England for 150 years. I fully support these efforts for re-introduction. Let eagles fly where they belong.
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
www.theguardian.com/environment/....
So wonderful to read about a success story like this. Ospreys are magical and captivating to see in the wild. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Project to reintroduce ospreys at Rutland Water hits 300 milestone
The Rutland Osprey Project said 2025 had been the "most successful" year for the project.
www.bbc.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
So wonderful to read about a success story like this. Ospreys are magical and captivating to see in the wild. www.bbc.com/news/article...
I strongly support this initiative to re-wild white storks in London. I live in the Algarve where, where these extraordinary , wonderful birds inhabit the towns in abundance. They are a constant source of joy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rewilding charity seeks views on reintroducing storks to London - BBC News
Storks disappeared from the skies above London centuries ago due to hunting and habitat loss.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I strongly support this initiative to re-wild white storks in London. I live in the Algarve where, where these extraordinary , wonderful birds inhabit the towns in abundance. They are a constant source of joy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Happy to see continued success for the lynx in Iberian Peninsular but sad to see declining wolf numbers. The use of good flock guardian dogs should mitigate predatory attacks on domestic livestock whilst preserving the overall ecosystem balancing effects.
www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-06...
www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-06...
Lynx set to surpass wolf in numbers in Portugal
Recent studies indicate a historic shift in the populations of two iconic Iberian species. For the first time in decades, the number of Iberian lynxes in Portugal may soon exceed that of Iberian wolve...
www.theportugalnews.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Happy to see continued success for the lynx in Iberian Peninsular but sad to see declining wolf numbers. The use of good flock guardian dogs should mitigate predatory attacks on domestic livestock whilst preserving the overall ecosystem balancing effects.
www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-06...
www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-06...
More dogs - Tune into this podcast with myself and the wonderful Professor Suzannah Lipscomb chatting about ‘Tudors and Their Dogs’.
Podcast is called ‘Not Just The Tudors” and is available (free) on Acast, Spotify, Apple etc
shows.acast.com/not-just-the...
#dogs #tudors #sixteenthcenturygirl
Podcast is called ‘Not Just The Tudors” and is available (free) on Acast, Spotify, Apple etc
shows.acast.com/not-just-the...
#dogs #tudors #sixteenthcenturygirl
May 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
More dogs - Tune into this podcast with myself and the wonderful Professor Suzannah Lipscomb chatting about ‘Tudors and Their Dogs’.
Podcast is called ‘Not Just The Tudors” and is available (free) on Acast, Spotify, Apple etc
shows.acast.com/not-just-the...
#dogs #tudors #sixteenthcenturygirl
Podcast is called ‘Not Just The Tudors” and is available (free) on Acast, Spotify, Apple etc
shows.acast.com/not-just-the...
#dogs #tudors #sixteenthcenturygirl
Those nice people at NOVA PBS have just released a snippet of me talking about The Turtle on You Tube. The segment was for the Lion television film 'Revolutionary War Weapons' which aired in the US earlier this week. I found it an extremely interesting assignment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Dr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Dr...
The World’s First Combat Submarine | NOVA | PBS
YouTube video by NOVA PBS Official
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April 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Those nice people at NOVA PBS have just released a snippet of me talking about The Turtle on You Tube. The segment was for the Lion television film 'Revolutionary War Weapons' which aired in the US earlier this week. I found it an extremely interesting assignment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Dr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Dr...
Part 2 of my series on dogs is now streaming on History Hit.
It tracks some of the intersections of canine and human history between 1760 and 1850.
Access History Hit on TV, laptop or phone via their App and FREE TRIAL subscription
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#dogsofbluesky #historyhit
It tracks some of the intersections of canine and human history between 1760 and 1850.
Access History Hit on TV, laptop or phone via their App and FREE TRIAL subscription
www.historyhit.com/subscription/
#dogsofbluesky #historyhit
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Part 2 of my series on dogs is now streaming on History Hit.
It tracks some of the intersections of canine and human history between 1760 and 1850.
Access History Hit on TV, laptop or phone via their App and FREE TRIAL subscription
www.historyhit.com/subscription/
#dogsofbluesky #historyhit
It tracks some of the intersections of canine and human history between 1760 and 1850.
Access History Hit on TV, laptop or phone via their App and FREE TRIAL subscription
www.historyhit.com/subscription/
#dogsofbluesky #historyhit
The 1st of my films about dogs in history ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ has been a great success on History Hit.
The 2nd in the series - “DOGS IN THE AGE OF REVOLUTIONS’ - will be released on Thursday.
Meanwhile - do take a look at my other films available on this streaming channel?
#dogs #history
The 2nd in the series - “DOGS IN THE AGE OF REVOLUTIONS’ - will be released on Thursday.
Meanwhile - do take a look at my other films available on this streaming channel?
#dogs #history
February 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I understand that some livestock farmers may have some concerns about these proposals but the answer is Livestock Guardian Dogs, who have a tremendous track record of reducing % of stock lost to predators in many places throughout the world. The benefits are huge
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reintroducing wolves to Highlands could help native woodlands, says study
Researchers say the animals could keep red deer numbers under control, leading to storage of 1m tonnes of CO2
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I understand that some livestock farmers may have some concerns about these proposals but the answer is Livestock Guardian Dogs, who have a tremendous track record of reducing % of stock lost to predators in many places throughout the world. The benefits are huge
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I was very taken with these Phalènes during last years filming of ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ (now streaming now History Hit).
They are a wonderful example of a Tudor style of Chamber Dog
Download History Hit app for phone, computer or smart tv
#dogsofbluesky #dogs #historyhit #history #tudors
They are a wonderful example of a Tudor style of Chamber Dog
Download History Hit app for phone, computer or smart tv
#dogsofbluesky #dogs #historyhit #history #tudors
February 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I was very taken with these Phalènes during last years filming of ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ (now streaming now History Hit).
They are a wonderful example of a Tudor style of Chamber Dog
Download History Hit app for phone, computer or smart tv
#dogsofbluesky #dogs #historyhit #history #tudors
They are a wonderful example of a Tudor style of Chamber Dog
Download History Hit app for phone, computer or smart tv
#dogsofbluesky #dogs #historyhit #history #tudors
This is heartening good news. Something very positive is beginning to happen quietly across the world. The power of natural systems to restore natural systems is self-evident. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tribal-bison...
Bison Ranchers Return Thousands of Animals to Native Lands and Witness Total Rejuvenation of Ecosystem
The return of the bison means the return of the prairie, one of the three great grassland ecosystems on the planet.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
February 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This is heartening good news. Something very positive is beginning to happen quietly across the world. The power of natural systems to restore natural systems is self-evident. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tribal-bison...
My new film ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ is now streaming on History Hit.
You can view on your phone, computer or smart tv - just download the App and sign up for the FREE TRIAL subscription.
www.historyhit.com/subscription/
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #history #tudors #hevercastle #maryrose #historyhit
You can view on your phone, computer or smart tv - just download the App and sign up for the FREE TRIAL subscription.
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#dogs #dogsofbluesky #history #tudors #hevercastle #maryrose #historyhit
February 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My new film ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ is now streaming on History Hit.
You can view on your phone, computer or smart tv - just download the App and sign up for the FREE TRIAL subscription.
www.historyhit.com/subscription/
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #history #tudors #hevercastle #maryrose #historyhit
You can view on your phone, computer or smart tv - just download the App and sign up for the FREE TRIAL subscription.
www.historyhit.com/subscription/
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #history #tudors #hevercastle #maryrose #historyhit
Dam! This is good news. These eco-warriors lnow exactly what to do to create healthy waterways. youtube.com/shorts/Yz-K4...
Beavers return to Shropshire after 400 years | BBC Birmingham
YouTube video by BBC
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February 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Dam! This is good news. These eco-warriors lnow exactly what to do to create healthy waterways. youtube.com/shorts/Yz-K4...
So grateful to all the people who take the trouble to go to the comments section of my History Hit films and leave a positive review.
The response has been especially good for my most recent film ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ Thanks everyone. It means a lot to hear directly from viewers.
The response has been especially good for my most recent film ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ Thanks everyone. It means a lot to hear directly from viewers.
February 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
So grateful to all the people who take the trouble to go to the comments section of my History Hit films and leave a positive review.
The response has been especially good for my most recent film ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ Thanks everyone. It means a lot to hear directly from viewers.
The response has been especially good for my most recent film ‘DOGS OF THE TUDORS’ Thanks everyone. It means a lot to hear directly from viewers.
Just a reminder, if you’re wondering what to watch on tv this weekend, that the first of my dog films is now available on History Hit. Download the History Hit App and watch on your tv. They have FREE TRIAL offers and it is a great streaming channel for anyone with an interest in history.
February 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Just a reminder, if you’re wondering what to watch on tv this weekend, that the first of my dog films is now available on History Hit. Download the History Hit App and watch on your tv. They have FREE TRIAL offers and it is a great streaming channel for anyone with an interest in history.