Crash Course
Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Holy Roman Empire by teaching you about Charles V. Charles Hapsburg was the holy Roman Emperor, but he was also the King of Spain. And the King of Germany. And the King of Italy and the Lord of...
Curated Video
Who is the Most Senior Heir of Charlemagne Today? Part 2: Alternative Answers
Who is the Most Senior Heir of Charlemagne Today? Part 2: Alternative Answers
Curated Video
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Curated Video
Charlemagne For Kids
Learn about Charlemagne or Charles the Great, the powerful king who conquered much of Europe and spread educational and economic reforms across his newfound kingdom.
Curated Video
Battle of Tours: Charlemagne's Defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between the Frankish forces led by Charlemagne and the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time and the strategic maneuvers...
Curated Video
Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
Curated Video
Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? Muslim Conquest
Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD ⚔ How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? ⚔ Muslim Conquest
Curated Video
Battle of Roncevaux Pass: Charlemagne's Costly Defeat in Spain
This video narrates the events of Charlemagne's campaign in Spain in 778, where a significant defeat occurred at the Roncevaux Pass. Charlemagne's army faced a surprise attack by Basque fighters, resulting in heavy casualties and loss of...
Curated Video
Battle of Pressburg: The Fall of the Bavarian Army and the Rise of Hungarian Power
This video describes the historical Battle of Pressburg in 900 AD, where the numerically superior Bavarian army, led by Lewitt Pole, suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Hungarian forces. Despite initial successes, the...
Jack Rackam
The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand
The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand
OverSimplified
The War of the Bucket
The War of the Bucket - A war in Medieval Italy that started over the theft of a bucket...or did it?
Cerebellum
The Middle Ages - High Middle Ages 10th Century - 12th Century
This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...
Getty Images
The statue of Charlemagne stands at the foot of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
The statue of Charlemagne stands at the foot of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Tunisians react to their new charter 3 yea
Tunisia's leaders on Monday signed the new constitution adopted by lawmakers during the night, a key goal of the revolution three years ago that touched off the Arab Spring. CLEAN : Tunisians react to their new charter 3 yea on January...
Curated Video
Local elections start in Herat
1. Wide shot, exterior city mosque in Herat
2. Mid shot, men standing next to door into building
3. Wide shot, crowd of people kneeling in courtyard of mosque
4. Mid shot, armed guard with AK47
5. Close up, row of people kneeling
6....
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Iraqi special forces on Mosul operation
Iraq's special forces said on Monday that the Iraqi Kurdish troops, known as the peshmerga, would lead the first push on Mosul's eastern front toward the city held by the Islamic State group.The Iraqi troops were going to wait near the...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Mallorca's beaches reopen to delight of locals
As parts of Spain move into the second phase of easing lockdown measures, people swim and paddleboard on the beaches of Mallorca (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Crash Course
Cathedrals and Universities: Crash Course History of Science #11
How are so many medieval buildings still standing today? And, how did ancient builders learn such skills? Discover the amazing feats of medieval engineers with part 11 in a 15-installment History of Science series. The narrator describes...
Curated OER
The Dark Ages - Part 8 - The Greatest King
Part eight of this nine-part series on the Dark Ages focuses on the rein of King Charlemagne. He attempted to lift Europe out of the dark and into enlightenment through education and religion. Watch and learn about his 46 year rein,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Revival
Did you know we can credit Charlemagne with the invention of the question mark? During the reign of Charlemagne, there was a revival of classical learning. Charlemagne knew he had to rebuild Europe and bring stability to the region. He...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Charlemagne: An Introduction
The fall of the Roman Empire left a power void in Europe. Learn about Charlemagne who filled that void and how he established his empire. This video discusses his background and the relationship between the papacy and monarchs. [7:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Medieval: Charlemagne: An Introduction (1 of 2)
Brief overview of Charlemagne and his coronation in 800. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. [7:49]