Crash Course
Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History
Last time we learned about the Enlightenment, and the philosophers and thinkers whose ideas would shape governance for hundred of years. This week, we're learning how monarchs across Europe were influenced by those ideas. Adoption of...
Crash Course
18th Century Warfare: Crash Course European History
European powers had a lot of wars in the 18th century, and they weren't confined to Europe. Conflict raged across the globe, in what might be called a World War...but we don't call it that, because we already have a couple of those...
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History
Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war...
Curated Video
Prince Eugene's baptism of fire The Great Siege of Buda, 1686 Part 1
Prince Eugene's baptism of fire The Great Siege of Buda, 1686 Part 1
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Prince Eugene's decisive cavalry charge Second Battle of Mohacs, 1687 Part 2
Prince Eugene's decisive cavalry charge Second Battle of Mohacs, 1687 Part 2
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Battle of Zenta, 1697 The Battle that Napoleon studied Eugene's Masterpiece Part 3
Battle of Zenta, 1697 The Battle that Napoleon studied Eugene's Masterpiece Part 3
Curated Video
Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY
Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY
Curated Video
Battle of Carpi: Prelude to the War of the Spanish Succession
This video provides a detailed account of the complex geopolitical maneuvering and military strategies surrounding the War of the Spanish Succession. Focused on the Battle of Carpi, it highlights the intense conflict between the French...
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Napoleon's Ill-Fated Invasion of Russia: The Campaign of 1812
This video provides a detailed historical account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, highlighting the strategic, logistical, and political challenges faced by both sides. It explores the complex interactions between...
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Battle of Mohacs: The Fall of the Hungarian Kingdom
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Mohács in 1526, a significant historical event that marked a turning point in the history of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. The...
One Minute History
150 The Ensisheim Meteor - One Minute History
November 7, 1492 - A meteorite crashes through Earth’s atmosphere, creating a sonic boom and illuminating the sky above the Austrian capital. Known as the Donnerstein, or Thunderstone, the deafening sound of the fireball is heard over...
Jabzy
Holy Roman Empire Elections - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Holy Roman Empire Elections
Jabzy
German Banking Families - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about German Banking Families
One Minute History
The Ensisheim Meteor - One Minute History
November 7, 1492 - A meteorite crashes through Earth’s atmosphere, creating a sonic boom and illuminating the sky above the Austrian capital. Known as the Donnerstein, or Thunderstone, the deafening sound of the fireball is heard over...
Jack Rackam
When Life Gives You Lemons | The Life & Times of Maria Theresa
Back again to a country that used be a great power once too, guys! Though looking at Austria now you wouldn't know it, but how Austria fell apart is another story, today we're looking at the time Austria almost fell apart but didn't...
One Minute History
The Ensisheim Meteor VERTICAL - One Minute History
November 7, 1492 - A meteorite crashes through Earth’s atmosphere, creating a sonic boom and illuminating the sky above the Austrian capital. Known as the Donnerstein, or Thunderstone, the deafening sound of the fireball is heard over...
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WS AERIAL View of Habsburg and Habsburg castle above villag with A3 highway and Bozberg mountain / Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland
WS AERIAL View of Habsburg and Habsburg castle above villag with A3 highway and Bozberg mountain / Wadenswil, Zurich, Switzerland
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Baroque in Spain: Diego Velazquez
This lesson will go over the impact of Baroque art in Spain.