Crash Course
Venice and the Ottoman Empire Crash Course World History
In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend....
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Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History
In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend....
TED-Ed
The rise of the Ottoman Empire | Mostafa Minawi
In the late 13th century, Osman I established a small principality sandwiched between a crumbling Byzantine Empire and a weakened Sultanate of the Seljuk of Rum, in what is now Turkey. In just a few generations, this territory had...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville
Most history books will tell you that the Roman Empire fell in the fifth century CE, but this would've come as a surprise to the millions who lived in the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages. This Medieval Roman Empire, today called the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The city of walls: Constantinople - Lars Brownworth
The world owes much of its cultural legacy to Constantinople's walls. When Constantinople was under seige by neighboring enemies, the Roman city's elaborate system of moats, outer walls, and inner walls stood tall. Surviving numerous...
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How did Bulgaria overtake the Eastern Roman Empire? The Conquest of Simeon the Great
How did Bulgaria overtake the Eastern Roman Empire? The Conquest of Simeon the Great
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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 the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 2/2) The Kings clash at Alcácer Quibir
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 2/2) The Kings clash at Alcácer Quibir
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Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
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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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Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
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Battle of Targoviste (Part 1/2) Vlad the Impaler Rises
Battle of Targoviste (Part 1/2) Vlad the Impaler Rises
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Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem
Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem
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Battle of Ruspina, 46 BC Caesar's Civil War
Battle of Ruspina, 46 BC Caesar's Civil War
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Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Kult America
World's First Shopping Mall? Istanbul Grand Bazaar
Even though America is the undisputed center of consumerism, it is here, in Istanbul, where the original shopping mall was created. On today's episode of Kult America, I'm discovering the secrets of the Grand Bazaar - an enormous...
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I WONDER - Were There Any Famous Sieges?
This video is answering the question of were there any famous sieges.
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The Imperial Library of Constantinople and its Famous Disappearance
The Imperial Library of Constantinople, once held over a hundred thousand manuscripts. It survived nearly a millennium before its supposed destruction by Norman Crusaders in 1204. Despite this, rumors persist that the library was...
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Battle of Miraslau: The Rise and Fall of Mihai
This video tells the story of Mihai, a skilled general seeking to unify Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia into a powerful kingdom. Facing internal and external threats, Mihai's ambitious plans lead to a decisive battle at Miraslau...
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The Collapse of Empires: The Battle of Maritza and the Rise of the Ottomans
This video provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the Ottoman and Serbian Empires in the 14th century, highlighting key figures, strategic decisions, and the pivotal Battle of Maritza. It explores the political...
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Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons
Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons
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Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD
Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD