The year is 1249 CE. King Louis IX is sailing the Nile, threatening to overthrow the sultan and capture Egypt. Egypt's commanders ask the sultan's wife, Shajar Al-Durr, to report this news to the injured sultan. But they don't know the...

In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the Tower of Babel and the Fountain of Youth— all ruled over by the letter’s mysterious author: Prester John. Who was...

In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right....

In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right. John...

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...

Howcast -Learn the history of palm reading, also known as palmistry, from psychotherapist and palm reading expert Ellen Goldberg, M.A. in this Howcast video.

Howcast -Check out Part 24 and beat "The Mentor's Keeper" from Assassin's Creed Revelations with this online demo.

Genoa, a historic Italian seaport and former center of power, is rich in architectural and cultural treasures. From the Commenda di Pré, a Crusader hospice, to the palaces lining the Via Balbi and Via Garibaldi, and the iconic San...

Discover the story of Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, one of the most famous leaders of the medieval Islamic world and Ayyubid Dynasty. Known for his role in the Crusades, Saladin united Muslim forces and recaptured Jerusalem from the...

How did the Fatimids conquer Egypt? A pivotal moment in Islamic History DOCUMENTARY

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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...

Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons

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Battle for the Holy Land - What was the strategy of the Crusades? - Medieval History DOCUMENTARY

This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Arsuf during the Third Crusade in 1191, where King Richard the Lionheart led the Crusaders to victory against Saladin's forces. The battle showcased Richard's strategic prowess...

This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Sagrajas in 1086 between King Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon and Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids. The battle showcases the complex political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula...

This video describes the historical Battle of Orsha in 1514 between the Polish Lithuanian army and the Muscovite forces, showcasing the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and ultimate victory of the Polish Lithuanian army. Despite...

This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 between the Teutonic Order and the Polish Lithuanian Union. Tensions over control of Samagitia escalated into a...

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...

This video explains a real-world example of a WhatsApp scam where a developer created a fake application with an update and people were tricked into installing this fake application for monetary purposes, because once the app was...

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...

How to Survive in Byzantine Constantinople? : Life in the Byzantine Empire, Byzantine Daily Life

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