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War and Civilization: Crash Course World History 205
In which John Green investigates war, and what exactly it may or may not be good for. Was war a result of human beings organizing into larger and more complex agricultural social orders, or did war maybe create agriculture and...
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WWI's Civilians, the Homefront, and an Uneasy Peace: Crash Course European History
World War I was a total war for millions of people in Europe. Many men were enlisted in the fighting, but the war work had implications for the daily lives of a huge number of Europeans. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers, and...
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Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous installments of Crash Course, Europeans spent several centuries sailing around the world creating...
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Colonialism: Crash Course Geography
Empire, imperialism, and colonialism are all interrelated tactics of geopolitics that are used to achieve similar goals of one state maintaining economic, political, or even cultural dominance over other territories. Today, we’re going...
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The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...
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The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...
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Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
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Battle of Adrianople, 1205 AD Emperor Kaloyan, the Roman Slayer
Battle of Adrianople, 1205 AD Emperor Kaloyan, the Roman Slayer
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Battle of Yarmouk, 636 AD (Part 1/2) Storm gathers in the Middle East
Battle of Yarmouk, 636 AD (Part 1/2) Storm gathers in the Middle East
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Battle of Callinicum, 531 AD Belisarius intercepts the Persians in Syria DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Callinicum, 531 AD Belisarius intercepts the Persians in Syria DOCUMENTARY
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The Battle of Yarmouk: The Clash of Empires
The Battle of Yarmouk was a pivotal battle in world history that took place in 636. The Arab forces, led by the brilliant military mind Khalid Ibn Al Waleed, faced off against the Byzantine army. Despite being outnumbered, the Arabs...
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The Battle of Ain Jalut: The Triumph of the Mamluks
This video discusses the historical battle of Ain Jalut in 1260, where the Mamluks under Sultan Saif al din Katoos successfully halted the Mongol expansion, saving Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem from destruction. Despite being vastly...
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The Battle of the Field of Blood: The Fall of Antioch
This video narrates the events leading up to the Battle of the Field of Blood in 1119 AD, where the Principality of Antioch, led by Roger of Salerno, faced off against El Ghazi's Muslim forces near Aleppo. Despite initial success with a...
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The Battle of Badr: The Turning Point in Islamic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical significance of the Battle of Badr in the early days of Islam. It begins by setting the stage with the background of the Islamic religion and the challenges faced by Prophet...
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Investigating States
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) details the evolution of his interest in the overlap of history and politics.
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Empires, States, and Independence
Harvard historian David Armitage describes the evolution of his thinking on the role of the state throughout history.
60 Second Histories
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing?
This video explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what was traded and with whom.
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 2
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
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Kingdoms From Nothing: Ghana
This series explores the many kingdoms of pre-colonial sub-saharan Africa.
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The Quran and Islamic power
Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2
60 Second Histories
Slave Journey to the Coast
An African slave recounts how he was shackled and had to walk for two weeks till they reached a stone fort on the coast
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Wheat: From Ancient Times to the Present
This video explores the significant impact of ancient wheat on history, from the development of agriculture and the rise of empires to the invention of bread. It highlights how wheat played a crucial role in the transformation of bread...