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Understanding Negative Numbers: Exploring Temperature Differences
This video introduces the concept of negative numbers using a number line and real-world examples like temperature. It demonstrates how negative numbers are less than zero and how they relate to positive numbers. By comparing...
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The Imperial Library of Constantinople and its Famous Disappearance
The Imperial Library of Constantinople, once held over a hundred thousand manuscripts. It survived nearly a millennium before its supposed destruction by Norman Crusaders in 1204. Despite this, rumors persist that the library was...
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Exploring the Intriguing World of Stalin Subway: A Look Back at Moscow's Ornate Metro Stations
"Step back in time to the ornate and historic Moscow Metro of the 1950s in Stalin Subway, a thrilling first-person shooter game where players must prevent a nuclear disaster and save innocent lives. Immerse yourself in the darkly...
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When the Winged Hussars arrive Battle of Obertyn, 1531 DOCUMENTARY
When the Winged Hussars arrive Battle of Obertyn, 1531 DOCUMENTARY
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Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY
Attack on Moscow Napoleon's Strategy in Russia, 1812 (Part 2) DOCUMENTARY
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The Battle of Narva: King Charles XII and the Swedish Empire's Triumph
The video describes the Battle of Narva, the first major battle of the Great Northern War. It recounts the events leading up to the battle, the strategies and tactics employed by both the Swedish and Russian armies, and the eventual...
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The Strategic Dilemma: The Crimean War and the Quest for Limited Victory
This video provides a detailed analysis of the strategic challenges faced by the Allies during the Crimean War, focusing on their limited resources and the diplomatic and military strategies employed. It highlights the importance of...
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The Battle of Klushino: The Polish Invasion of Russia
This video narrates the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the multiple impostors claiming to be Dmitri Ivanovitch, the son of Ivan the Terrible, and their attempts to seize the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles. It...
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Battle of Kircholm: The War for the Swedish Crown
This video explores the historical conflict between King Sigismund of Poland and King Charles of Sweden in the late 16th century, focusing on their struggle for control over Sweden and the ensuing battles, specifically the Battle of...
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Napoleon's Ill-Fated Invasion of Russia: The Campaign of 1812
This video provides a detailed historical account of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, highlighting the strategic, logistical, and political challenges faced by both sides. It explores the complex interactions between...
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Battle of Zhovti Vody: The Cossack Uprising Against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth
This video describes the rise of Bachdan Kamelnitsky, a Cossack leader who initiated a successful uprising against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-17th century. Through strategic alliances and military prowess, Kamelnitsky...
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Battle of Orsha: The Polish-Lithuanian Victory over the Muscovites
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...
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Highlights from Russia's Sixth International Air Show: US Fighter Jets Make History
This video showcases the Russian SU-27 jet fighter performing impressive aerial maneuvers at Russia's international air show. The presence of American aircraft at the show boosted its prestige, making it a significant event in the...
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Puppy Diplomacy and the Cold War
In 1961, a gift from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President John F. Kennedy, the adorable pooch Pushinka, brought the men closer together. Did puppy diplomacy prevent an all out nuclear war?
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On the Ukraine frontline: 'Only the dead aren't afraid'
With tensions escalating along the border with Russia, Luke Harding visits troops in Ukraine's Donbas region to gauge the mood ahead of a possible invasion. The war here has continued since 2014, when pro-Russian separatists seized...
The Guardian
Putin's Russia: from KGB agent to Kremlin operator
As Vladimir Putin wages a bloody and unrelenting war in Ukraine, Guardian foreign correspondent Luke Harding examines Putin's unlikely path to the Russian presidency. From his humble beginnings in St Petersburg to his mysterious and...
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Colonizing Space and Sidelining Scientists
Physicist and polymath Freeman Dyson (Institute for Advanced Study) describes the importance of thinking on long timescales for space colonization.
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Beyond Solenoids
Cognitive scientist Victor Ferreira (UC San Diego) describes his youthful career anxiety and his excitement that science could be about people rather than just assessing magnetic field lines.
John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 12 Minutes (Extended Edition) - Manny Man Does History
I thought I’d revisit one of my most watched videos, including my 10 More Things about WW2 and some previously unseen content.
John D Ruddy
Russian Revolution (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
When the left rose up... and split into several sub-committees until one sub-committee became the biggest, most forceful one!
John D Ruddy
Napoleonic Wars (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
What happens when a Revolution to depose a king and create a Republic results in a new Emperor conquering half of Europe? Find out here!
One Minute History
141 The Great Purge - One Minute History
The assassination of party official Sergei Kirov sets off an internal investigation that reveals a conspiracy to murder Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Stalin authorizes the NKVD to identify ‘counter-revolutionaries’ and ‘enemies of the...
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Life in Tsarist Russia: A German traveller in the 16th Century
Life in Tsarist Russia: A German traveller in the 16th Century