Weird History
How Artificial Sweetener May Have Ruined The Roman Empire
Ancient Rome was the greatest empire in the world - until it collapsed. Did lead exposure doom the empire? Recent research uncovered high levels of lead in Imperial Rome's drinking water, but that wasn't the most dangerous source of lead...
Step Back History
A Brief History of Germany... Before there was a Germany
This video is part one of a series, and here, we’ll be talking about ancient Germanic tribes, Charlemagne, and the Holy Roman Empire.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The Lost Colony
Examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the...
Two Minute Music Theory
Early Western Church Music (Part 1) | MUSIC IN HISTORY
Early western Christianity was very concerned about avoiding the devil in music. But was the tritone ever actually banned? Today we go on a (two-part) journey to find out. MUSIC IN HISTORY - Episode 5, Part 1 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Tracing...
Epic History TV
Alexander the Great Part 4
Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...
Intelligence Squared
The impact of the British Empire
Niall Ferguson is speaking at the IQ2 event "Niall Ferguson on the six "killer apps" of Western civilisation. Niall Ferguson - IQ2 highlights
Cerebellum
Ancient Rome - The Dynasties Of Rome
For centuries, Italy was the center of civilization, with its capital in Rome, “the Eternal City”. The Romans created the largest empire the ancient world ever saw. Its influence extended outward and in time encompassed almost the entire...
Amor Sciendi
Kara Walker: Fons Americanus
Kara Walker's fountain addresses public monuments and the stories they tell us about history.
60 Second Histories
Captain Cook - part 2
A veteran sailor recounts Captain Cook's final voyage aboard HMS Resolution.
Amor Sciendi
This Painting is about Technology
The landscape paintings of the early 19th century weren't just about Democracy, they're also a commentary on the role of technology in human affairs. But does it lead to an extinction event, or global empathy?
Jabzy
Franco-Mexican War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Franco-Mexican War
Jabzy
Turkey - Flag History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Turkey's Flag History
History Hit
The Battle For North America: The French surrender
How long did the battle last? What happened to the French and British commanders? What happened to the British survivors after the battle? How did this one battle change North America? The Battle For North America, Part 12
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Columbus was not looking for America
What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2
Jabzy
Great Religious Debate - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Religious Debate
Epic History TV
Alexander the Great Part 2
Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...
Step Back History
The Fasces from Ancient Rome to Charlottesville
Let’s talk about the fasces, a symbol which defined Italian Fascism’s anti-democratic regime, the power of the people in Rome, and whatever it represents as it sits today in the US Congress. Let’s take a look.
Curated Video
Kingdoms From Nothing: Ghana
This series explores the many kingdoms of pre-colonial sub-saharan Africa.
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: What about religion
Did the Ottomans success have to do with religious morale or technological advantages? When does religion become important at times for the Ottoman? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 3
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
Amor Sciendi
Elizabeth and the Iconography of Ubiquity
Queen Elizabeth never looks quite real in her portraits... I propose a couple reasons why.
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The limits of Ottoman expansion
Why did the Ottoman empire stop expanding? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 5
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: 1st century BC
What happens in the first century BC that starts the creation of trade between east and west? What did the Greeks and Romans know about the Chinese around the first century? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker***...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Sassanian empire wrap up
Where did the items found come from? Hear final thoughts about the empire in the wrap up. The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 6