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The Political Turmoil and Military Strategies of the Second Punic War
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers, political intrigues, and military engagements during the Second Punic War, focusing on the actions of Hannibal and the internal divisions within Carthage. It delves into...
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The Evolution of Roman Defensive Strategies: From Client States to Defence in Depth
This video explores the evolution of Rome's defensive strategies from client states to a defense in depth system in response to changing geopolitical and military challenges. It discusses the trade-offs between comprehensive security and...
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The Battle of Talas: Clash of Empires in Central Asia
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Battle of Talas, a pivotal conflict between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Empire of China in 751 AD. The narration delves into the background of the two empires, their...
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The Strategic Brilliance of Aurelian: Conquering Zenobia and Palmyra
This video describes Emperor Aurelian's strategic military campaign against Zenobia and the Palmyrene Empire in the 3rd century AD. It highlights Aurelian's meticulous planning, tactical brilliance, and diplomatic acumen in defeating...
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The Rise and Fall of Majorian: The Last Hope of the Western Roman Empire
This video explores the rise and fall of Majorian, a Roman emperor in the 5th century who attempted to reverse the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Through military victories and ambitious reforms, Majorian sought to restore Rome's...
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Battle of Giurgiu: The Rise and Fall of Mihai the Brave
This video narrates the strategic maneuvers and battles led by Mihai Viteazul in his resistance against Ottoman occupation in Wallachia. Despite facing financial hardships and internal political challenges, Mihai orchestrates successful...
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Battle of Kleidion: The Byzantine-Bulgarian Conflict
This video provides a detailed account of the military campaigns between Emperor Basil II of the Byzantine Empire and Tsar Samuel of Bulgaria from 1000 to 1014. It highlights key battles, strategies, and outcomes, including Basil's...
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Battle of the Zab River: The Abbasid Revolution
This video describes the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasid dynasty in the 8th century CE. It details the internal strife, ethnic tensions, and military conflicts that led to the Abbasid Revolution, culminating in...
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Battle of Talikota: The Rise and Fall of the Vijayanagara Empire
This video provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century, focusing on the cunning strategies and ultimate downfall of the empire's ruler, Ramaraya. Through a series of...
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Battle of Targoviste: A Battle for the Balkans
This video narrates the strategic maneuvers and intense battles between Vlad Tepes and Mehmed the Second, highlighting the intricate political alliances and military tactics employed during the conflict in the Balkans. As Vlad fights to...
Wonderscape
The Dawn of the Napoleonic Era: Establishing a New Order in France
This video covers Napoleon's return to France, the coup of 18 Brumaire, and the onset of the Napoleonic Era. It discusses his reforms, the Battle of Marengo, and his influence on French law and governance. Napoleon Bonaparte part 3
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Maratha Empire Family Tree | Hindu Dynasties
Maratha Empire Family Tree | Hindu Dynasties
The Guardian
David Hockney's lockdown sunrise and other masterpiece dawns
David Hockney created a glorious depiction of a sunrise on his iPad in April and emailed it from his lockdown in Normandy to the Guardian's art critic Jonathan Jones.
The Guardian
Akala tells Owen Jones: ‘The black-on-black violence narrative is rooted in empire
Akala talks to the Guardian’s Owen Jones about the dangerous legacy of empire, which he argues is directly linked to the black-on-black violence narrative around knife crime in the UK today. The musician and author says he does not...
Curated Video
The British Raj and Islam
Historian Nile Green (UCLA) describes how aspects of British colonialism in India led to the exportation of various types of Islam to Japan and the United States.
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The Empire of Unreason
Author and independent scholar Matthew Stewart argues that much of contemporary America has turned its back on the essential educational agenda promoted by the Founding Fathers.
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The Roman Empire, Continued
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi describes how the Byzantines regarded themselves as “Romans”, looking at their 1000+ year civilization as the part of the Roman Empire that never fell to the barbarians.
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Investigating States
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) details the evolution of his interest in the overlap of history and politics.
Curated Video
Empires, States, and Independence
Harvard historian David Armitage describes the evolution of his thinking on the role of the state throughout history.
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Rome, Extended
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) describes how the Byzantines unhesitatingly regarded themselves, and were regarded by others, as "Roman."
John D Ruddy
World War 1 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
When Imperialism implodes, or explodes… depends on what way you look at it.