Mark Galeotti is a scholar of Russian security with a career spanning academia, government and business, a prolific author and frequent media commentator. He heads the Mayak Intelligence consultancy and is an Honorary Professor at University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies as well as holding fellowships with RUSI and the Institute of International Relations Prague. He has been Professor of Global Affairs at New York University, a Senior Research Fellow at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and a Visiting Professor at Rutgers-Newark and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.

Edouard Groult grew up inspired by watching historical documentaries with his father and developed a fascination for historical and fantasy art. Following art studies in both Paris and Belgium he worked as a concept artist in the videogame industry and in recent years has also undertaken historical commissions while working as a freelancer for historical magazines. He lives and works near London.

Robert McSweeney is a historical artist based in Hampshire, England, passionate about capturing the essence of diverse historical periods through his art. His collaborations with historians over the years have produced captivating visual narratives that bring the past to life, spanning from antiquity to modern history. In addition to his artistic achievements, Robert is an instructor in historical fencing. He combines his practical expertise in European martial arts with his artistic skills, creating detailed depictions of fencing techniques and weapon systems. His work highlights the intricate dynamics of combat traditions across centuries.