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The Unbelievable Story of Earth’s Most Epic Flood
One day around 15,000 years ago, a wall of ice 2,000 feet tall and 30 miles wide suddenly broke wide open, and it unleashed the largest flood that we know of in the history of Earth. Come and hit the road with me as we search for the...
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How Long Has Health Care Existed on Earth?
We know modern day healthcare to be a world of expensive premiums, long wait times and frustrating hospital bills. However health care has existed long before insurance premiums and online portals! Curious about when healthcare for...
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What Colors Were Dinosaurs?
We know a lot about dinosaurs but there's one question that has plagued paleontologists for decades: what color were they?
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Who Built The Pyramids
when the pyramids were built, the ancient Egyptians hadn't invented the wheel, developed bronze tools, or discovered pi. How were they able to stack two million stone blocks, each weighing more than two tons, into precise geometric...
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Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
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Battle for Rome - Were Barbarian invasions a Peaceful settlement or Violent conquest
Battle for Rome - Were Barbarian invasions a Peaceful settlement or Violent conquest
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Battle of Tifernum, 297 BC Struggle for the mastery of Italy Third Samnite War (Part 1)
Battle of Tifernum, 297 BC Struggle for the mastery of Italy Third Samnite War (Part 1)
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How Vikings Transitioned from Seafarers to Settlers
The Vikings, known for their mysterious and brutal nature as well as their legendary navigation methods, sunstone, and their weaponry. Their decline is attributed to the rise of Christianity, which transformed their society to a more...
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Antikythera Mechanism and Mysteries of Ancient Technology
The Antikythera mechanism, discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera in 1901, is an ancient Greek device designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses for. Recent research suggests it may have been...
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Roman Coins in Japan Suggest Ancient Global Trade Networks
The discovery of Roman coins at a castle in Japan raises intriguing questions about the extent of Roman influence or trade connections with East Asia around 1800 years ago. While it's unlikely that there was direct contact between Rome...
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Battle of Delium, 424 BC Athens takes on Sparta Peloponnesian War
Battle of Delium, 424 BC Athens takes on Sparta Peloponnesian War
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Battle of Xanthos: The Rise and Fall of the Second Triumvirate
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military maneuvers during the tumultuous period following Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the rise of Octavian, the formation of the Second Triumvirate with Antony...
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Battle of Tours: Charlemagne's Defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between the Frankish forces led by Charlemagne and the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time and the strategic maneuvers...
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Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
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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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Battle of Uhud, 625 CE When things don't go as planned
Battle of Uhud, 625 CE When things don't go as planned
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Why did Rome attack Greece Battle of Cynoscephalae, 197 BC (Part 2/2)
Why did Rome attack Greece Battle of Cynoscephalae, 197 BC (Part 2/2)
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First Battle of Philippi, 42 BC Rise of Caesar Augustus (Part 4) Ancient History DOCUMENTARY
First Battle of Philippi, 42 BC Rise of Caesar Augustus (Part 4) Ancient History DOCUMENTARY
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Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? Muslim Conquest
Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD ⚔ How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? ⚔ Muslim Conquest
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The Battle of Narva: King Charles XII and the Swedish Empire's Triumph
The video describes the Battle of Narva, the first major battle of the Great Northern War. It recounts the events leading up to the battle, the strategies and tactics employed by both the Swedish and Russian armies, and the eventual...
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The Battle of the Catalonian Fields: Attila the Hun vs Aetius
This video discusses the Battle of the Catalaunian Fields, a significant conflict between the Roman Empire and the Huns led by Attila. It explores the strategic decisions, alliances, and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the...
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Heraclius: The Byzantine Emperor Who Defied the Persian Empire
This video discusses the Byzantine-Persian War and the strategic approach taken by the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius to reverse territorial losses and bring about the downfall of the Persian King Kosrow. It highlights the challenges faced...