James P. Patterson

James P. Patterson is an award-winning author, historian, researcher, podcaster, and founder of Forgotten Thrones Media LLC. He is the creator of Forgotten Thrones TV, an educational media platform dedicated to ancient warfare, military strategy, leadership, and the rise and fall of civilizations.

His historical work explores the military systems, cultures, and battlefield tactics of ancient powers including Sparta, Rome, Macedon, Persia, Carthage, Assyria, and Egypt. Through books, videos, podcasts, and digital media, Patterson separates historical fact from popular myth while uncovering timeless lessons in discipline, resilience, leadership, and strategy.

Forgotten Thrones TV was recognized by Insider Weekly as the Most Influential Military History Media Brand of 2026, reflecting its growing reach among history enthusiasts, students, researchers, and lifelong learners.

In addition to his military history catalog, Patterson is the author of The Trap Series, a collection of personal-growth books focused on overcoming fear, excuses, distraction, comparison, comfort, and perfectionism. His work combines historical insight, practical experience, and motivational storytelling to help readers take action, build discipline, and pursue meaningful growth.

Through The Forgotten Thrones TV Podcast, Patterson continues expanding his mission by connecting the lessons of the ancient world to modern challenges in leadership, character, perseverance, and personal development. His goal is to make history accessible, engaging, and useful while encouraging readers and viewers to apply its greatest lessons to their own lives.