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At The Adventure Historian, our mission is to bring the past to life through immersive storytelling, thoughtful scholarship, and meaningful exploration. We believe history should be felt—not just studied—and we create content, books, and experiences that reconnect people with the grit, courage, and humanity of those who came before us. Through authentic narratives, outdoor storytelling, book reviews, and curated historical travel, we guide readers and viewers into the landscapes, battlefields, and cultures that shaped the world. Whether by firelight, in the quiet of the woods, or across the roads once walked by soldiers, archers, and kings, we strive to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and remind others that history is not distant… it still lives here.

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Sicily Norman History Itinerary: A 14-Day Tour of Castles, Cathedrals, and Hidden Villages

By Steven Le Noir – As a historian and travel guide having lived in Palermo with my young family, I’ve spent years uncovering Sicily’s medieval heart. This 14-day Norman history itinerary is a personal journey through time – from colossal castles and golden cathedrals to the quiet alleys of villages untouched by centuries. Follow in the footsteps of knights and kings, feel the fusion of cultures in every mosaic and marketplace, and experience the joy of discovery that await

Steven Le Noir

The Battle of Agincourt: How England’s Archers Shattered a French Army

Few battles in medieval Europe captured the imagination quite like Agincourt , fought on 25 October 1415 during the Hundred Years’ War. Against all expectations, a sick, exhausted English army —outnumbered at least 3 to 1—broke the military might of France in a narrow, muddy field near the village of Agincourt. It is remembered not just as a stunning upset but as a moment when technology, discipline, and terrain combined to overturn the traditional logic of medieval warfare

Steven Le Noir

Wellington’s Riflemen in Spain: How Britain’s Green-Jacketed Sharpshooters Helped Break French Control of the Peninsula

Wellington’s Riflemen in Spain: A 2-Minute Summary During the Peninsular War (1808–1814), Wellington’s riflemen—most famously the 95th Rifles and elements of the 60th Royal Americans —became one of the most effective combat units on the battlefield. Armed with the Baker rifle , they offered accuracy and range unmatched by the standard musket. This allowed them to hit French officers, NCOs, artillery crews, and skirmishers from 200–300 yards , often before French forces could

Steven Le Noir

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Sicily Norman History Itinerary: A 14-Day Tour of Castles, Cathedrals, and Hidden Villages

The Battle of Agincourt: How England’s Archers Shattered a French Army

Wellington’s Riflemen in Spain: How Britain’s Green-Jacketed Sharpshooters Helped Break French Control of the Peninsula