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Paris: The Capital of Gastronomy
Discover how Paris became the epicenter of global gastronomy, shaped by its rich history, diverse terroirs, and culinary traditions. Explore the evolution of French cuisine from the Middle Ages to modern times, highlighting the city's...
Hip Hughes History
The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
Just how dark were the Dark Ages? How did the Black Plague kill up to 100 million people and change the face of the Earth?
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Forging Ahead: The Art and Science of Knife Making
Dive into the craft of knife making, tracing its roots from medieval blacksmiths to today's high-tech forges. Discover how the choice of materials and methods like quenching have evolved to produce blades that are both sharp and durable,...
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Legendary Figures: Fact or Fiction?
Dive into the intriguing world of legendary characters like Quasimodo, Robin Hood, and Merlin to uncover the truths and myths behind their stories. This video explores the historical and cultural origins of these characters, blending...
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Food Preservation
Discover how our ancestors minimized food waste long before modern preservation techniques, with a journey to Chamerolles castle in the Loiret. Join Mac Lesggy and medieval cuisine specialist Fabian Muller as they explore traditional...
PBS
Mari Lwyd: The Skeleton Horse's Deep Past with Christmas
The coastal villages of Wales around the winter holidays have a unique nighttime visitor. A grim skeletal equine monster roams the streets with a rag tag group and demands entry to the homes of the citizenry, demanding food and drink....
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Advanced Technologies of the Ancient World
This video discusses the advanced technological knowledge and engineering marvels of ancient civilizations. These ancient achievements, ranging from massive megalithic structures to intricate devices and weapons, demonstrate a level of...
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When the Winged Hussars arrive Battle of Obertyn, 1531 DOCUMENTARY
When the Winged Hussars arrive Battle of Obertyn, 1531 DOCUMENTARY
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Battle for the Holy Land - What was the strategy of the Crusades? - Medieval History DOCUMENTARY
Battle for the Holy Land - What was the strategy of the Crusades? - Medieval History DOCUMENTARY
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The Battle of Klushino: The Polish Invasion of Russia
This video narrates the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the multiple impostors claiming to be Dmitri Ivanovitch, the son of Ivan the Terrible, and their attempts to seize the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles. It...
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Battle of Kircholm: The War for the Swedish Crown
This video explores the historical conflict between King Sigismund of Poland and King Charles of Sweden in the late 16th century, focusing on their struggle for control over Sweden and the ensuing battles, specifically the Battle of...
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Battle of Orsha: The Polish-Lithuanian Victory over the Muscovites
This video describes the historical Battle of Orsha in 1514 between the Polish Lithuanian army and the Muscovite forces, showcasing the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and ultimate victory of the Polish Lithuanian army. Despite...
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Battle of Roncevaux Pass: Charlemagne's Costly Defeat in Spain
This video narrates the events of Charlemagne's campaign in Spain in 778, where a significant defeat occurred at the Roncevaux Pass. Charlemagne's army faced a surprise attack by Basque fighters, resulting in heavy casualties and loss of...
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The Battle of Grunwald: A Turning Point in Baltic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 between the Teutonic Order and the Polish Lithuanian Union. Tensions over control of Samagitia escalated into a...
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The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
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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...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Forgotten Book of 16th-century Apocalyptic Visions - The Book of Miracles
In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would...
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The Surprising Origins of Your Favorite Desserts
Weird History Food wants to serve you some delicious Dessert Origins. Desserts around the world have come a long way since they were first made. Dainty versions of well-known desserts stand out in the windows of patisseries, and multiple...
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Towards Historical Truth?
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi gives her candid view that a historian’s principal task is to try to recover as much of the truth as possible despite the fact that we can naturally never recover the whole...
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King Arthur and The Kinks
Historian Jay Rubenstein (Tennessee) reveals how he became a medievalist.
Tom Nicholas
Marxist Literary Theory - WTF? An Introduction to Marxism and Culture
In this latest episode of What The Theory?, I hope to provide an introduction to Marxism, culture and Marxist Literary Criticism and Theory. We're going to begin with the economic theories of Marx and Engels, particularly their base and...
Weird History
We Live Better Than Medieval Kings
What was daily life like for a king or queen during the Middle Ages? Contrary to what you might imagine, it didn't involve lounging in robes of silk and satin and indulging in lots of feasting. In reality, the life of medieval royals...
Jack Rackam
The Knight who Stole a Kingdom | The Life & Times of El Cid
This video provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of El Cid, a Spanish folk hero and chivalric icon of the Reconquista. It delves into his rise to fame, his loyalty to his lords, and his eventual conquest of Valencia....
Sir Linkalot
Spelling Lesson 29–I Just Can’t Stop Finding Words Inside Words (Sir Linkalot Time!)
Have you got the links? “He helps her to get here and there.” Today: Spelling Lesson 29: I Just Can’t Stop Finding Words Inside Words. Livestream at 2pm BST.