Curated Video
The Battle of Klushino: The Polish Invasion of Russia
This video narrates the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the multiple impostors claiming to be Dmitri Ivanovitch, the son of Ivan the Terrible, and their attempts to seize the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles. It...
Curated Video
The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
Amor Sciendi
The Harvesters: Who's in Charge? | AmorSciendi
In this video I discuss Peter Brueghel's painting the Harvesters which is located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Curated Video
Kateri Tekakwitha: First North American Indigenous Saint
Kateri Tekakwitha's journey from a Mohawk village to Catholic sainthood reflects the intertwined tales of faith and colonization in 17th century America.
Amor Sciendi
Why Are There So Many Soldiers in Dutch Genre Painting? | Amor Sciendi
This video is an attempt to better understand Vermeer's Officer and Laughing Girl, but it takes the long way. In the video I explain the historical context of Dutch Genre Painting and some of the iconography associated with this style of...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Rammstein - Zeig Dich: Leaked Lyrics Analysis
Rammstein's new album is set to be released on May 17, 2019. It is their first album in 10 years. Recently the lyrics to one of their as of yet unreleased songs leaked online as part of some promotional art for the special vinyl edition...
John D Ruddy
Revolutionary Ireland 1916-1923 (Remastered Supercut) - Manny Man Does History
As we head towards the end of the Decade of Centenaries, I thought I'd release a Supercut of The Easter Rising, War of Independence, Bloody Sunday, and the Irish Civil War all rolled into one cohesive narrative. It features rerecorded...
John D Ruddy
Irish Civil War in 14 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Explore the tragic war which tore Ireland apart at the seems, some which remain torn today!
Jack Rackam
The Pornocracy - The Papacy's Darkest Hour
In the 10th century the Papacy was corrupt and powerless, it looked like they’d hit rock bottom but by God they kept digging! This was in fact just the beginning of an era known as the pornocracy, in which one Italian family held power...
Curated Video
Protestant Reformation
“Protestant Reformation” explores the reformation led by Martin Luther and others who believed the Catholic Church had become corrupt.
Hip Hughes History
Global Review: The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Mr. Hughes spews some World History regents review. Designed for newbies and for general studies.
Weird History
Who Were The Knights Templar?
After Christian Europeans successfully seized Jerusalem from Islamic infidels during the Crusades of the Middle Ages, various entities originated in the Holy Land to exert influence over this contested region. One of these was the Order...
Mr. Beat
Why Do People Hate Jews?
What causes antisemitism? Mr. Beat takes a deep dive to answer this question.
Two Minute Music Theory
Music and the Protestant Reformation - Part II: France
Martin Luther wasn't the only one leading reformations in Europe. Today we look at what was going on in France - lead by reformer John Calvin, who had a very interesting view on music in the church.
Two Minute Music Theory
A (Brief) History of Christmas Music
How did Christmas music become so...everywhere? Today we're taking a 2000-year-long journey to uncover the history of Christmas music....briefly. I cannot stress that enough. A lot of stuff got left out. The Unabridged, Expanded, and...
Amor Sciendi
Madonna of the Rosary and the Counter Reformation
We collaborated with blogger Amy Martin of Caravaggista for this lesson on Caravaggio and the Counter Reformation.
Jack Rackam
The Genocidal Pope | The Life & Times of Innocent III
Leading his followers into war, then switching sides to fight the people he just helped win, leading one Crusade that accidentally destroyed Christian cities and another that did so intentionally, Pope Innocent III honestly did way more...
Jabzy
First Crusade - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the First Crusade
Bedtime History
Mother Teresa Helping Others
Mother Teresa’s name is synonymous with selflessness, charity, and compassion. Many know that she worked tirelessly to care for the hungry, poor, and sick. Her charitable acts, and the courage and determination she exercised in carrying...
The Economist
How powerful is the Catholic church?
The pope represents over one billion people, his government has a permanent presence at the United Nations and runs the oldest diplomatic service on earth. Could the Vatican City be home to the world's most influential government?
Weird History
How a Pirate Became the Pope
How did Baldassarre Cossa, the pirate pope, become the leader of the Catholic Church? From 1410-1415, Cossa reigned as Pope John XXIII, but he wasn't the only pope at the time. In fact, Cossa was one of three popes who struggled to rule...