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Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Epic Saga of Byzantium and Bulgaria
This video provides a detailed account of the complex political and military maneuvers in the Balkan Peninsula during the 10th century, focusing on the power struggles between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarian Empire. It highlights...
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Battle of Loudoun Hill: The Rise of Robert the Bruce
This video details the rise of Robert the Bruce, from his early alliances with England to his eventual crowning as King of Scotland in 1306. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including defeats at the hands of the English, Robert...
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The Rise and Fall of Empress Matilda: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Defeat
This video describes the tumultuous events following King Stephen's defeat by his cousin Matilda, as she attempts to claim the throne of England with the support of the Church and key allies. Matilda faces challenges from various...
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Battle of Kosovo: Rise and Fall of Empires in the Balkans
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events surrounding the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where the Ottoman Empire faced off against a coalition led by Serbian Prince Lazar. The battle resulted in the deaths of both...
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Becoming a Historian
Five accomplished historians describe how specific personal experiences were crucial in triggering their interest in history and inspired them to become historians. Featured are: David Cannadine (Princeton University), Linda Colley...
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Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
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King Arthur and The Kinks
Historian Jay Rubenstein (Tennessee) reveals how he became a medievalist.
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138 The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History
January 1066 - England - When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...
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Reranking Military Ranks: Unveiling the True Meanings Behind Titles
In this video, the speaker explores the etymology and pronunciation of military ranks and proposes a new hierarchy based on their true meanings. They delve into the origins of words like Lieutenant, Colonel, Sergeant, Captain, and more.
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The Early, High and Late Middle Ages
The time period between 500 and 1500 CE in Europe is known as the Middle Ages. Historians have divided this era into three main sections; The Early, High and Late Middle Ages. This progam important events of each of the periods.
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The Medieval Social Class System of Europe.
The Middle Ages in Europe, a period of history between approximately 500 and 1500 CE, was comprised of a class system where people were divided into three distinct levels. This program looks at how the upper class, the middle class and...
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The Difference between feudalism and manorialism
Medieval culture during the Middle Ages in Europe was based on two systems: Feudalism and Manorialism. Both systems were dependent on land. How were they different? This program explores what made them different and how each of these...
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Saxon farming - part 1
Part one of the farming series describes a thegn and explains his position within the Saxon community. He explains how ceorls and slaves help farm his land and talks about the food they grow and animals they keep.
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Romania, Peles Castle
Pele_ Castle has a 3,200-square-metre floor plan with over 170 rooms, many with dedicated themes from world cultures. Themes vary by function or by style (Florentine, Turkish, Moorish, French, Imperial); all the rooms are extremely...
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Saxon village life - part 1
A Saxon woman explains what the chieftain's house was like and the compound and buildings around it. She also describes a poorer house and explains why they kept their animals inside their houses
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Norman cathedrals & monasteries
Discover how the Normans settled the land by building churches and monasteries and explains how the locals paid rent to the church which in turn paid taxes to the king.
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The Alliance: Prince Arthur & Catherine of Aragon
King Henry VII wanted to strengthen his position further by uniting England with Spain and so a marriage was proposed between the young Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
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The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Our thoughts on history
What do we normally do when we think about history? Is there a problem thinking this way? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
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France, Chateau de Pierrefonds
In the 12th century, a castle was built on this site. Two centuries later, in 1392, King Charles VI turned the County of Valois into a Duchy and gave it to his brother Louis, Duke of Orleans. From 1393 to his death in 1407, the latter...
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Henry VII's children
A Tudor lady talks about the seven children born to Henry VII and Elizabeth, including their first born Arthur and Henry who went on to become King Henry VIII
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Henry VIII - part 2
Part 2 of Henry VIII describes the fabulous outfits King Henry wore; the different types of fabric such as buckram, taffeta and velvet used as well as the jewels and the diamond as big as a walnut
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Why did the Normans invade England?
This video covers the cause of the Norman invasion in 1066. Despite King Edward making, William Duke of Normandy heir to the English throne, Harold Godwinson stole the crown.
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Civil War Tactics: Shooting as Many as Possible
The Greeks fought in phalanx formation. In medieval times, they preferred the wedge. So what made Civil War armies fight in long, straight lines that left them wide open to attack?
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The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History_4k
(January 1066 - England) When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...