While the focus has been on Western Europe so far, there has also been a lot going on in Eastern Europe, which we'll be looking at today. The Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania, The Ottoman Empire, and Russia were all competing at the...

In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right....

In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right. John...

The world owes much of its cultural legacy to Constantinople's walls. When Constantinople was under seige by neighboring enemies, the Roman city's elaborate system of moats, outer walls, and inner walls stood tall. Surviving numerous...

When firms develop new products there are number of different types of products they could be developing. This video teaches you a few of the most important types of new products that firms will produce. From new to...

Why did McDonald's come up with the McNugget? Why does Taco Bell have a breakfast menu? Ever wonder these things? These are new products that were developed in order for business to make more money, but also there other...

How do firms decide if a new product idea is worth pursuing? Well there are a number of ways to decide, but a simple straightforward way to determine if your company should make a new product is to ask your self three...

How do I know if my product will succeed? This is a question that many marketers and entrepreneurs ask themselves. This video will give you four different criteria to look at in order to better judge how likely your new...

Seljuk Sultans Family Tree

Iranian Shahs Family Tree | Safavid, Qajar & Pahlavi Dynasties

This video continues the analysis of Othello Act 1, Scene 3, focusing on the Duke's handling of reports about a Turkish invasion and the subsequent entrance of Othello and Brabantio. The Duke prioritizes Othello's military expertise over...

Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons

Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 2 of 2 The Ottomans confront Europe

Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY

This video tells the story of George Castriotti, also known as Skanderbeg, a legendary Albanian leader who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire to establish the League of Lezha and fight for Albanian independence. Skanderbeg's strategic...

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...

The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea

Tales from the Strangest Crusade | People's Crusade, Holy Land

Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and...

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bulgaria.

Overview of the history and controversy surrounding the Armenian Genocide.

Perhaps the most famous and stunning of the painted monasteries is Voronet (Vo ro nets), founded in 1487 by Stephen the Great to celebrate a victory over the Turks. Widely known throughout Europe as "the Sistine Chapel of the East" due...

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

Turkey has a controversial president in Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He represents a conservative, authoritarian streak in a complicated young and old country. Let's talk about it.