Curated Video
Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the fall of the Roman Empire, which happened considerably later than you may have been told. While the Western Roman Empire fell to barbarians in 476 CE, the Byzantines in Constantinople continued...
Crash Course
Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the fall of the Roman Empire, which happened considerably later than you may have been told. While the Western Roman Empire fell to barbarians in 476 CE, the Byzantines in Constantinople continued...
TED Talks
Patrick Chappatte: A free world needs satire
We need humor like we need the air we breathe, says editorial cartoonist Patrick Chappatte. In a talk illustrated with highlights from a career spent skewering everything from dictators and ideologues to selfies and social media mobs,...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Gladiators
GLADIATORS THE COLOSSEUM S HEYDAY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER 1500 YEARS AGO BUT OVER THE PAST HALF CENTURY TOURISM BROUGHT THE CROWDS BACK IN LARGE NUMBERS TO A SITE SYNONYMOUS WITH BOTH THE GRANDEUR AND IGNOMINY OF ANCIENT ROME. BOTH TOURISTS...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.1 Cassius' Song
This video features a musical rendition related to a theme of resistance and democracy in the play "Julius Caesar". In the song, Cassius declares his intention not to support emperors or kings but to uphold the ideals of freedom and...
Curated Video
Russian Tsars Family Tree | Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II
Russian Tsars Family Tree | Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II
Curated Video
Roman Emperors Family Tree | Diocletian to Constantine VI
Roman Emperors Family Tree | Diocletian to Constantine VI
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Empires: The Sasanian-Roman Conflict of the 3rd Century
This video details the strategic maneuvers and decisive victory of Roman Caesar Galerius over Sasanian King Narsa in the late 3rd century, showcasing the intricate political landscape and military tactics of the time. Through cunning...
Weird History
Who Was Emperor Maximunus Thrax?
While many factors led to the fall of the Roman Empire, the Crisis of the 3rd Century embodied the turmoil that eventually ended Rome's centuries-long rule. More than 20 barracks emperors - men who came to power thanks to their military...
Curated Video
What did Augustus Look Like? The famous Emperor's history, statues, and facial reconstruction.
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. Augustus is a fascinating Roman Emperor of history. His image was spread far and wide across the empire, and there are many depictions of him...
Curated Video
Hadrian Emperor
Hadrian (76-138 AD) was the fourteenth Emperor of Rome. Hadrian was born Publius Aelius Hadrianus into a Hispano-Roman family. Although Italica near Santiponce (in modern-day Spain) is often considered his birthplace, his actual place of...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The Christianity revolution, Part 2
The continuation in answering how revolutionary was Christianity in its early form. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 3
Jabzy
Byzantine Civil War 1341-47 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Byzantine Civil War 1341-47
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like For Roman Emperors
The norms and conventions of the ancient Roman world largely dictated the hygiene practices of its emperors - as did their personal vanity, practicality, and access to luxury. Physical representations of these men on coins and in busts...
Jabzy
Dog Meat in China - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Dog Meat in China
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Kaleidoscope | POEM
Kaleidoscope | POEM | From ‘Centrally Heated Knickers’ (Puffin).
Curated Video
Marcus Aurelius Brought to Life with Motion & Color, History Included
Marcus Aurelius: the famous Stoic Emperor. His road to emperorship was long and winding. His time as emperor was even harder. Plagued by disease and wars, Aurelius still managed to maintain his philosophical point of view. Ideas from his...
Curated Video
History's Worst Mom | The Life & Times of Wu Zetian
Welcome to the life story of Wu Zetian, a cold-blooded killer queen guaranteed to blow your mind. She's killed rivals, officials, sons, step-sons, grandsons, daughters-in-law, maybe a husband? She's been heavily vilified since her death...
Five Thousand Years
What Makes A Great Emperor, President, Or Leader
The 2020 US election made me think, what makes a good president or leader? I thought what better way than to learn from ancient Chinese emperors who ruled China for thousands of years and see what worked and what did not? I looked into...
Weird History
Discovery of the Aztec Emperor's Tomb
The Templo Mayor excavation in present-day Mexico City has unearthed an exciting site; in March 2019, archaeologists found a cache of sacrifices and offerings that may indicate the burial of royalty. The trove was discovered near the...
Bridgeman Arts
Funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Wilhelm II declares war. 1914.
Funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Wilhelm II declares war. Contains original recording of his declaration.
Bridgeman Arts
Kaiser Wilhelm II has group photo with German generals. Their wives pose with their dogs. 1914
Kaiser Wilhelm II has group photo with German generals. Their wives pose with their dogs. 1914