TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the medieval Islamic Empire | Petra Sijpesteijn and Birte Kristiansen
In the 7th century CE, the prophet Muhammad united the people of the Arabian Peninsula through the formation of Islam. Over the next 30 years, caliphs conquered vast areas beyond Arabia, including their mighty neighbors the Persians and...
TED-Ed
The rise of the Ottoman Empire | Mostafa Minawi
In the late 13th century, Osman I established a small principality sandwiched between a crumbling Byzantine Empire and a weakened Sultanate of the Seljuk of Rum, in what is now Turkey. In just a few generations, this territory had...
SciShow
4 Things We've Forgotten How to Make
Our knowledge of specific technologies or techniques can sometimes be lost to time. And that can be because of changing economic conditions, or, sometimes, it's because the technology was so deadly that only a few were allowed to know it.
Curated Video
Battle for Rome - Were Barbarian invasions a Peaceful settlement or Violent conquest
Battle for Rome - Were Barbarian invasions a Peaceful settlement or Violent conquest
Curated Video
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Curated Video
The Collapse of Empires: The Battle of Maritza and the Rise of the Ottomans
This video provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the Ottoman and Serbian Empires in the 14th century, highlighting key figures, strategic decisions, and the pivotal Battle of Maritza. It explores the political...
Curated Video
Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD
Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD
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Battle of Orontes, 994Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 2) Byzantium Documentary
Battle of Orontes, 994Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 2) Byzantium Documentary
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Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
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Battle of Achelous, 917 AD Byzantine Empire sets out to punish Simeon of Bulgaria DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Achelous, 917 AD Byzantine Empire sets out to punish Simeon of Bulgaria DOCUMENTARY
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Battle of Spercheios, 997 How to wage war on two fronts Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 3)
Battle of Spercheios, 997 How to wage war on two fronts Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 3)
Curated Video
The Battle of Daraa: Belisarius and the Byzantine-Persian Conflict
This video recounts the Battle of Daraa, a significant conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire in the 6th century. It highlights the strategic preparations and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the...
Curated Video
The Battle of Manzikert: The Beginning of the End for the Byzantine Empire
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks, highlighting the military strategies, political maneuvers, and ultimate defeat of Emperor Romanus IV Diogenes....
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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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Heptapyrgion Fortress- Thessaloniki, Greece
Embark on a virtual tour of the iconic Heptapyrgion Fortress in Thessaloniki, Greece. Uncover the rich history and architectural marvels of this ancient stronghold. Explore the strategic significance and cultural heritage encapsulated...
Curated Video
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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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.
Curated Video
Reversing Assumptions
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) relates a formative insight that she received as a student from the eminent Byzantist Alexander Kazhdan about how to properly look at what makes a "great civilization."
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An Overlooked Millennium
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) highlights the appeal of Byzantium.
Curated Video
Rome, Extended
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) describes how the Byzantines unhesitatingly regarded themselves, and were regarded by others, as "Roman."
Jabzy
Turkey - Flag History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Turkey's Flag History
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Columbus was not looking for America
What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2