Weird History
Life As A Medieval Crusader
It's easy to understand how both storytellers and audiences get swept up in the romance of the Crusades. The epic sweep, the clash of cultures, and the stunning aggression still thrill us today. But what was life actually like for a...
Curated Video
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
Curated Video
Battle of Arsuf, 1191 How did the Crusaders stop Saladin's Muslim Army? Third Crusade (Part 2)
Battle of Arsuf, 1191 How did the Crusaders stop Saladin's Muslim Army? Third Crusade (Part 2)
Epic History TV
First Crusade Part 2
Discover how the thirst for spiritual redemption, adventure and loot fuelled one of the most extraordinary military campaigns of medieval history, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099. Using animated maps and based on the...
Epic History TV
First Crusade Part 1
Discover how the thirst for spiritual redemption, adventure and loot fuelled one of the most extraordinary military campaigns of medieval history, culminating in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099. Using animated maps and based on the...
One Minute History
169 - Did Rye Bread Start the Crusades - One Minute History
The Crusades were a series of religious and political wars fought between Christians and Muslims in the medieval period, beginning in 1096 and lasting for several centuries. The causes of the Crusades were complex; including religious...
Curated Video
Eleanor of Aquitaine part 3: Crusade to Odessa
On Christmas day, 1145, Louis VII announces his intent to start a crusade to return the town of Odessa to Christianity and Eleanor decides to join him. A lack of competant and organized leadership from Louis VII and Eleanor along with...
Weird History
Little Known Facts About The Crusades
What happened during the Crusades? What were the Crusades? This time is one of the most misunderstood periods of Western history. From 1095 to 1291, successive waves of Christian knights and royals, called to action by the Catholic...
Curated Video
Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons
Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons
Jabzy
Medieval African Explorers | African History, Ethiopian Empire, Medieval Africa, Prester John
Medieval African Explorers | African History, Ethiopian Empire, Medieval Africa, Prester John
Weird History
The Dangers of Medieval Armor
Chain mail and suits of armor were some of the most recognizable parts of medieval warfare. Created in response to swordplay, the dominant form of combat at the time, they've become somewhat legendary for their striking appearance on the...
Jabzy
Medieval Tourists - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Medieval Tourists
IT'S HISTORY
Medieval tank - The 13th Century Knight I IT'S HISTORY
This time we will take you back to middle ages. It's 13th century - what did medieval armor look like?
Curated Video
Battle for the East - How did Heraclius restore the Byzantine Empire? - Medieval History DOCUMENTARY
Battle for the East - How did Heraclius restore the Byzantine Empire? - Medieval History DOCUMENTARY
Gresham College
Violent Miracles and Crippled Crusades - Professor Christopher Page
Medieval miracles were not gentle events. In this short extract from a recent talk, Professor Page describes the savage healing of a crusader, a fascinating insight into the religious and social experience of the day. You can enjoy the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire - Leonora Neville
Most history books will tell you that the Roman Empire fell in the fifth century CE, but this would've come as a surprise to the millions who lived in the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages. This Medieval Roman Empire, today called the...
Curated Video
How we remember soldiers: The Cenotaph, the Unknown Warrior and more
In the aftermath of the war, Britain needed a way to remember their fallen. The Cenotaph and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier would become the focus for the nation to remember, particularly on the anniversary of the Armistice. THE...
Curated Video
How we remember soldiers: The Cenotaph, the Unknown Warrior and more
In the aftermath of the war, Britain needed a way to remember their fallen. The Cenotaph and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier would become the focus for the nation to remember, particularly on the anniversary of the Armistice. THE...
Curated Video
Eleanor of Aquitaine part 4: Annulment of Louis VII and Eleanor's Marriage
The marriage between Elearnor and Louis VII falls apart. Eleanor wants to join her uncle Raymond, Prince of Antioch's crusade to Aleppo while Louis wants to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Raymond is beheaded by Nur ad-Din and Eleanor...
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The Battle of the Field of Blood: The Fall of Antioch
This video narrates the events leading up to the Battle of the Field of Blood in 1119 AD, where the Principality of Antioch, led by Roger of Salerno, faced off against El Ghazi's Muslim forces near Aleppo. Despite initial success with a...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 9: Eleanor Calms Tensions Between John and Richard I
Richard I appoints Eleanor to rule in his stead while he quells a revolt in Normandy. Unlike the tentative authority Eleanor had as Queen of France and England, this time she is given the same power to rule as Richard has. Eleanor...
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....
Jack Rackam
The Antichrist was a Real Guy. His Name was Fred | The Life & Times of Frederick II
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Curated Video
Battle of Torvioll: The Rise of Skanderbeg
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...