People have been captivated by horses for a long time. They appear more than any other animal in cave paintings dating back 30,000 years. But how did horses make the journey from wild animals to ones humans could hitch themselves to and...

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As a fire chief and first responder, Jan Rader has spent her career saving lives. But when the opioid...

In this video Steven Franklin looks at the role of Prince Rupert in the English Civil War, an ideal case study for considering the importance of the individual to the course of some historical events.

This video explores the pivotal moment in history when Hannibal, after achieving a series of remarkable victories in Italy, decided not to march on Rome despite being just 130 kilometers away. Delving into the strategic and tactical...

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This video describes the strategic maneuvers and battles between Hannibal and Scipio during the Second Punic War. It highlights Hannibal's calculated ruthlessness in securing loyalty, the naval clash off the coast of Sicily, and the...

This video details the strategic maneuvers and intense battle between Hannibal and the Roman army in northern Italy in 218 BC. Hannibal's superior planning and tactical prowess lead to a decisive victory at the Battle of Ticinus,...

Caesar First Invasion of Britain, 55 BC

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Napoleon's victory at Rivoli sealed the fate of the Austrian army in Italy. Despite being outnumbered and nearly encircled, Napoleon's bold tactics and well-timed counterattacks shattered Alvinczi's forces, leading to a massive...

Napoleon’s 1796 campaign in Italy marked his first major military success. With bold strategies and relentless energy, he led the French army to a series of victories, including the Battle of Lodi, which solidified his reputation as a...

On 5th August, Napoleon's forces faced the Austrian army near Castiglione, with both sides anticipating reinforcements. Napoleon ordered a feigned retreat, luring the Austrians into advancing off high ground, before launching a...

Napoleon's failed siege of Acre in 1799 marked his first major military defeat, costing him 4,500 casualties, over a third of his army. Despite this, he neutralized the Syrian threat and led his troops on a grueling 300-mile retreat...

Napoleon’s forces, organized into massive divisional squares, faced the elite Mamluk cavalry in the Battle of the Pyramids. Despite bold charges from Murad Bey’s cavalry, the Mamluks were decimated by disciplined French musket fire,...

As Marshal Augereau’s corps collapsed at the Battle of Eylau, Napoleon turned to Murat’s cavalry to stabilize the front and prevent a Russian breakthrough. In one of the Napoleonic Wars' most legendary cavalry charges, Murat led 5,000...

Dr. Forrester introduces the student to the Native American tribes of the Western region of the United States, and discusses the role of the Native American tribes in the development of the west.

Dr. Forrester describes the circumstances surrounding the Treaties of Chicago in 1821 and 1833. She then tells the sad tale of the Battle at Wounded Knee.

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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This video describes the strategic maneuvers and intense battle between Hannibal and the Roman forces, culminating in the devastating ambush at Lake Trasimene. Hannibal's audacious tactics and skilled coordination of his troops lead to...

This video details the strategic maneuvers and battles between Carthage and Rome in Iberia and Sicily during the Second Punic War. It highlights the complex political alliances, military tactics, and shifting power dynamics between the...