Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Qiyao Ruqun (齊腰襦裙) from the Tang Dynasty
There are two types of Ruqun if categorized by where the skirt is tied - one with the skirt tied above the chest, and the other one is tied on the waist. During the Tang Dynasty, other than the iconic Qixiong Ruqun, a variety of Qiyao or...
Jabzy
Qing Conquest of the Ming - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Qing Conquest of the Ming
Jabzy
Brief history of China's money - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about China's money
History Hit
Henry VIII: Statesman or Tyrant?
On Midsummer's Day in 1509 a 17 year old was crowned king of England. He would go on to transform his realm over almost four decades on the throne. He would revolutionise its religion, reforge its politics and its relations with...
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: The historical background behind the video game
What is the history behind the video game and what happened? How did they settle on early medieval Chinese history? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 1
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
Mr. Beat
What's Up With All the Rothschild Conspiracies
Mr. Beat explains the history of the Rothschild dynasty and the origins of the conspiracy theories based on the beliefs that the Rothschilds control the world.
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Visualization and development of the game
How did they go about visualizing the world in terms of the sights, sounds and feel? How did they go about replicating weapons, equipment and battlefield moves for the game? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 3
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Feedback from the professional historian community
Were there any edits to certain aspects of the game because it was too dense for the gamers? What was the response from the professional historian community? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 6
History Hit
Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China: Historical accuracy
How important is historical accuracy when making a video game like this? Do the developers feel rewarded by the gamers when a game like this is historically accurate? Total War, The Three Kingdoms of China, Part 2
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Tyrant
What will he be forever remembered for? What caused the English reformation? How did he change parliament? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 1
Curated Video
Cleopatra Brought to Life: My Statue Re-creations Revealed, with History.
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. Let’s talk about Cleopatra, one of the most enigmatic figures of ancient history. She was the first Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt to even speak the...
Curated Video
King Djoser
How the King known as divine of body became popular by erecting a tomb - A pyramid style building piercing the sky to be closer to God. The spectacular innovation of stepped pyramid termed the architect as an Egyptian god.
AllTime 10s
10 Mysteries Of Ancient Japan
With a rich history tracing back to prehistoric times and one of the most identifiable cultures on Earth, Japan is an absolute treasure-trove of intriguing facts. But it's also home to a number of perplexing mysteries - from the purpose...
Curated Video
The Birth of the Xia dynasty in China
An episode of chinese dynasty and the yellow river flood taking numerous lives due to lack of minimising ways. Yu The Great proved to be a hero in upcoming the situation through his diligence and mindfulness.
Five Thousand Years
How Accurate is Fan Bingbing’s Costume Compared to Real History
Chinese costume drama 'The Empress of China' was a huge commercial success. Fan Bingbing portrayed Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. This drama used extravagant and revealing costumes to attract viewers, but they are...
OverSimplified
Three Kingdoms
Three Kingdoms - Ancient China making Game of Thrones look like a Dr Seuss book
Curated Video
China, The Grottoes of the Bingling Temple
The Grottoes of the Bingling Temple are 50 kilometres to the southwest of Yongjing County, Gansu Province, and are located in Jishi Mountain at the northern bank of the Yellow River, Known as the mother river by all the Chinese people,...
Curated Video
Hatshepsut part 3: The Exploration of Punt and Her Building Projects
Learn how Hatshepsut used exploration and building projects to establish her rule. Discover how her dangerous expedition to Punt brought back fragrant incense, expensive ebony wood, and flowers from exotic rainforests, cementing her...
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Hatshepsut part 5: The Mysterious Death and Memory of Hatshepsut
This video covers Hatshepsut's death, which is shrouded in mystery, from her means of death to the erasure of her memory by subsequent pharaohs. Her mummy, possibly identified, shows signs of using a carcinogenic skin lotion that may...
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Hatshepsut part 2: From Regent to Female Pharoah
This video explores Hatshepsut's journey from being the Regent of a young king to becoming a female pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Despite living in a patriarchal society, Hatshepsut used careful steps to change how her image was perceived,...
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Hatshepsut part 1: The Rise of a Female Pharaoh of Egypt
Learn about the life of Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for 22 years during the 15th century BCE. This video covers her childhood, including her education and grooming for the role of a God's wife. It also includes her becoming Regent when...
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Hatshepsut part 4: The Female Pharoah Who Wore Men's Clothing
This video explores how she embodied both male and female attributes, wearing traditional men's clothing and even a false beard to symbolize her power. Despite being a woman, Hatshepsut was a fierce leader, engaging in military campaigns...
Five Thousand Years
Disney Mulan’s Makeup Explained: Traditional Chinese Makeup
What is the marking on Mulan’s forehead? Does it mean anything? Is it accurate to history? I'm wearing Tang Dynasty style hanfu Qixiong Ruqun. Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient...