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Hadrians Wall: The birth of the wall
What was the cause of the wall to be built? Why is the wall special to the Scottish? Hadrians Wall, Part 1
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity
How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5
Amor Sciendi
This Painting is About Democracy
Landscape paintings were HUGE in the early 19th century, and the reason? Well, it's complicated.
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...
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Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: The awakening of Indian opposition
What are the first glimpses of organized Indian opposition to British rule? What did the early Indian congress look like? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 2
Jabzy
Before the Mongols - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Before the Mongols
60 Second Histories
The Zulu Wars - part 1
This video gives an introduction to Zululand in Africa and its people.
60 Second Histories
Slave Capture
An African slave describes slaves in Africa were captured and by whom
Jabzy
Ottoman Coups of 1807-08 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Ottoman Coups of 1807-08
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...
AllTime 10s
10 Empires That Came Close To World Domination
Genghis Khan, Alexander The Great, Queen Victoria... only a handful of people can claim to have held the world in their hands. These are the ten empires that came so close to owning the Earth.
60 Second Histories
The Beginning of the British Empire
A description of the start of the British Empire with the early explorers, dating back to Tudor times.
Curated Video
WWI From the Austro-Hungarian Perspective | Animated History
While Austria-Hungary is depicted as a lead player in the prologue to the conflict, popular understanding paints them as a junior partner to the German Empire once the conflict begins, akin to Mussolini’s Fascist Italy. In reality,...
60 Second Histories
British Empire - The Jewel in the Crown
A look at how India became fully integrated into the British Empire.
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
Jabzy
Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The decline and demise of the Ottoman empire
What did the empire fail to do in the 19th century? How did nationalism affect it? In the end, what killed it? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 7
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The workings of the Ottoman empire
Learn generally how the Ottoman empire worked. Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 1
60 Second Histories
Was the British Empire a good or a bad thing? Part 1
Part 1 of this short series looks at the pros and cons of the British Empire; it covers the positive changes the Empire brought to other countries as well as the negative impact.
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: Democracy then and now
What can we learn about democracy in the ancient world? What was the dynamism like in Athens when it came to democracy? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 7
Jabzy
Austrian War of Succession - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Austrian War of Succession
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Roman Empire
In this video, we explore the lasting legacies of ancient Rome in the areas of art, architecture, engineering, and language. Also, the influence of Latin on language, including the development of Romance languages and the use of Latin...
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Europeans early arrival
How did Europeans slowly arrive early on in West Africa? How politically diverse was West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 4