The Ottoman Empire is one of the most important and influential major empires in history, though it is sometimes overlooked in the West (which may have something to do with the Christianity-versus-Islam bent of Western historical...

How did the Romans proactively combat the spread of disease? How advanced were the Romans living on the frontier?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 4

Even before Italy got served at the Battle of Adwa, Menelik was a busy guy. Did anyone else know Ethiopia had its own Warring States period (Era of Princes / Zemene Mesafint)? Because I certainly didn't. And the fact that Tewodros did...

Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the stories and ideas behind the four horsemen of the apocalypse

Your history teachers may have shied away from them, but history is full of murderous maniacs psychopathically cleaving their way into legend. From a love-smitten viking to ferocious farmer to a man with actual freaking sword-arms, these...

What were the ambitions of the empire by the 16th century? What about the clash between the Spanish?<br/>
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 4

The Mayan Empire once flourished in the dense rainforests of what are now southern Mexico and Central America. Over centuries, the Mayans acquired the elements of an advanced civilization, including large cities, an organized priesthood,...

This is China: the second-largest economy in the world, home to the largest population in the world, and the most aggressive economic expansion in modern history.



Most people watching this video now would have seen China go...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russo-Turkish War 1877-78

How much comparative history does the author have to look at to test the ideas of how revolutionary Christianity is? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 4

This series explores the many kingdoms of pre-colonial sub-saharan Africa.

IELTS listening section exam #6 Part 3 and Part 4. There are quick and effective strategies included with this video after the answer keys. This video is a part of a series that instructs the steps necessary to achieve a high score,...

Peter Hitchens argues for the motion, 'There's Not Much Great About Britain,' in this Intelligence Squared debate. Will Self, Peter Hitchens, Sayeeda Warsi a...[Part 3/5] Debate: Peter Hitchens argues 'Great' Britain is a fantasy

In this episode we examine the topic: Sabbateanism: The Rise and Fall of a Messiah

Yes, MLB players complain about bad calls. But should amateur baseball players? Parents? Coaches?

Listen to Tom Holland's thoughts on humanism and science.<br/>
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 5

This video explores five fun facts about Incas.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Mongolian Diet

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Punic Wars

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Italo-Turkish War

What was the other purpose of the wall? In the end, what happened to it?<br/>
Hadrians Wall, Part 5

How come the east and west connections were not originally seen before in the ancient world?<br/>
***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest<br/> speaker***
Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 1

This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...

Who were the two great superpowers around this time? What happened around the year 600?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 4