Nate Breidenbaugh
I fear that to date, my professional achievements with the pen have been somewhat sparse. I did publicity for my band, Lunarium, under the moniker "Brother Godfrey", and my first album review (For Czech band Evarest's debut album "Fear") was used by our record label for promotional purposes. During the band's tenure, I was also on retainer for reviews and interviews of their bands.
I was also a staff writer for the Swedish Web-zine Metalcovenant.com, where I reviewed new releases, interview bands, and provided reviews of concerts.
However, my true passion as far as writing goes is the European Middle Ages. I enjoy writing historical pieces, and have done so extensively in my eight years at Ohio University-Chillicothe. I also enjoy writing pieces about my hobbies: miniature wargaming and pipe smoking.
In my spare time I write fantasy fiction, drawing upon my growing knowledge of the Middle Ages as inspiration.
Latest Articles
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Frankish And Carolingian Cavalrymen
Over the course of the Dark Ages, the warriors of the Frankish Kingdoms developed a martial class of armored cavalrymen. These were the prototypes for medieval knights.
Aug 14, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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Church And State In The Early Middle Ages
The Papacy and the Empire both attempted to lead Christendom in the Middle Ages, to varying degrees of success. They existed in competition throughout the period.
Aug 13, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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Evarest - Fear
Evarest's debut album "Fear", is a interesting new arrival in the melodic power/speed metal arena.
Jun 19, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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The Military Reforms of Marius
In the 1st Century BCE the Roman Consul Marius introduced a series of reforms to the Army of the Republic. The army became more efficient, and Roman society changed.
Jun 18, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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Weapons That Empowered The Medieval Infantryman
During the High Middle Ages, new weapons gave the infantryman, who had been overshadowed by mounted noble knights, renewed fighting strength, and thus greater importance.
Jun 12, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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The Battle Of Watling Street 61CE
This battle marked the end of a successful rebellion of the Celtic tribes in Southern Britain. It was a victory of superior tactics versus overwhelming numbers.
May 12, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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The Peace and Truce of God
Amidst the rampant violence of the early European Middle ages, these papal decrees emerged as a means of restoring order to Europe, and to protect the church from attack.
May 2, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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English Battle Tactics in the High Middle Ages
From the 1290s onward, the armies of England began to use new military tactics which revolved around massed archery, defensive deployment, and dismounting their warriors.
Apr 28, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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Events Which led to the Battle of Grunwald
The battle of Grunwald, the Teutonic Order's greatest defeat, was a result of political intrigue and religious fervor which brought two rival kingdoms to arms.
Apr 24, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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The English Conquest Of Wales
In 1277, The English King Edward I "Longshanks" began his military campaign against the Princes of Wales. He changed the landscape--and was introduced to the longbow.
Apr 19, 2009
- Nate Breidenbaugh
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