The Bazaar of War

Long-form dispatches from the world of things that grow, fly, sing or chitter.

The Tactical Notebook explores the armies that are, the armies that were, and the armies that might have been.

"We regarded war as entertainment, but it is a very real profession that wins and loses empires."

Musings and Ponderings

Reviews of books on history, politics, economics, and defense.

Stories and thoughts on history. Discussions on culture and current events. New Article every month.

Medieval stories from Europe's eastern frontier

Intelligence-grade analysis of key industries, organizations, and live players.

Prehistory, wild adventures, obscure tribes, & historical processes

Dispatches from an anonymous scholar

History of the Silk Road, Antiquity, and Eurasia Translations of Russian explorers of Asia