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War on the Water: Civil War Navies
The American Civil War wasn’t just fought on land – it took place on rivers and seas too. But the contrast between Union and Confederate navies could not have been more stark.
AllTime 10s
10 Myths You Still Believe About WW2
You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.
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
The Wall Street Journal
The Limits Of Cyber Insurance
Matthew McCabe, Assistant Counsel, Cyber Policy, Marsh & McLennan and Josh Mooney, Co-Chair, Cyber Law and Data Protection Group, White & Williams discussed how cyberattacks by nation states have raised new questions about what insurance...
History Hit
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
Epic History TV
Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain 1808
In 1808, Napoleon's rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain, that sparked a nationalist revolt against the French. At Bailén Napoleon's Empire suffered its first major defeat, and though Napoleon...
Weird History
WW I Inventions That We Use Today
Also known as the Great War, World War I was a horrific world conflict that lasted for roughly four years (1914-1918). You know a bit about WWI from history class: the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, "the War to End All Wars," Allied...
Curated Video
How America Prepared for Nuclear War
This is the untold story of how the US prepped citizens for a potential atom-bomb Armageddon.
Curated Video
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?
Epic History TV
Napoleon's First Victory: Siege of Toulon
Napoleon Bonaparte, considered one of the greatest military minds of all time, made his name as a young artillery captain at the Siege of Toulon in 1793. Animated maps explain how Napoleon's genius ensured French victory.
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Napoleonic Wars: Waterloo 1815
The Battle of Waterloo was one of the decisive battles of European history, ending nearly twenty years of warfare between France and her neighbours. Animated maps and artwork allow you to follow every movement in the campaign, and...
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The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A thousand kilometers of sand & Why silk?
What were three challenges of travel on the silk roads? How did the name silk road come about? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 3
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Next steps and thoughts on the entertainment industry
What historical game would these developers like to work on next? Is the real creativity in games compared to television and film? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 5
Epic History TV
Napoleonic Wars: Austerlitz 1805
In 1805 Napoleon launched one of the most brilliant campaigns in military history, culminating in his victory against a joint Austro-Russian army at Austerlitz - widely considered his masterpiece.
Epic History TV
Napoleonic Wars: Jena 1806
In 1806 Napoleon, Emperor of the French, led a devastating attack on Prussia and Saxony that led to a crushing victory at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstadt. Described as 'Napoleonic Blitzkrieg', discover how Napoleon was able to...
Epic History TV
Napoleonic Wars: Friedland 1807
In 1807 Napoleon waged a grim winter campaign through the Polish winter, trying to force a decisive victory that would end the war against Russia and Prussia. It was a campaign that lead to two brutal battles, Eylau and Friedland, after...
AllTime 10s
10 Banned Weapons Too Brutal For War
We all know war is hell, but it'd be so much worse if these deadly weapons were still legal. From Ricin to Cluster Bombs, here are 10 Banned Weapons too Brutal for War.
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The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A call to arms
What is of great concern and what can we see in the next few years? What is exciting about technology allowing communication among history lovers? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 7
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: The birth of something new
What happened around the time of all the confrontations between the Byzantine and Persian superpowers? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 5
Curated Video
The Cannon: How The Cannon Revolutionised The Way Battles Were Fought
Long range, high calibre weapons – the cannon helped propel the Union to victory. But how did the technological advances that took place during the Civil War change the game?
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Resources and boundaries
How hard is it for historians to look at what was going on before the slave trade in West Africa? What were the limits of geographic expansion in West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 3
Curated Video
Civil War Innovation & Technology
It was the most destructive conflict in US history – but the American Civil War also saw the emergence of new technologies and innovations born from a will to win.
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The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Superpowers of the seventh century
Who were the two great superpowers around this time? What happened around the year 600? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 4
60 Second Histories
Life in the trenches - Part 3
A description of the practicalities and problems the army faced in the trenches when it came to supplies and latrines. Part 3 of a 7 part series