Jake Leigh-Howarth, MA, is a history writer devoted to making history more accessible to the general public. A regular contributor to Ancient Origins.net, he writes on everything from the history of Japan and Greece to the Second World War. He also writes scripts for YouTube channels such as Simple History, where his videos have millions of views. 

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.