Curated Video
The Collapse of Empires: The Battle of Maritza and the Rise of the Ottomans
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...
Curated Video
The Norman Conquest of Southern Italy: The Battle for Power and Influence
This video delves into the historical conflict between Pope Leo the 9th and the Normans in southern Italy in the early 11th century. It highlights the rise of the Normans as mercenaries, their expansion into southern Italy, and the...
Curated Video
The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
Curated Video
Geography of Vatican City | Countries of the World
Geography of Vatican City | Countries of the World
Curated Video
Arkansas - Counties & Geography | 50 States of America
Learn about the state of Arkansas with the Arkansas State Song by the KLT App
Curated Video
Dictatorships and Theocracies
"Dictatorships and Theocracies" analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of dictatorships and theocracies.
Jack Rackam
That time a dead Pope was brought to trial - the Cadaver Synod
Ah, the cadaver synod - this one’s a classic. In 897, Pope Stephen VI held a trial for his predecessor, Pope Formosus, who by this point had been dead for seven months. He dug up the body, placed it in the courtroom, and proceeded to...
Jack Rackam
The Antichrist was a Real Guy. His Name was Fred | The Life & Times of Frederick II
Love weird and wacky history?
Jack Rackam
The Pornocracy - The Papacy's Darkest Hour
In the 10th century the Papacy was corrupt and powerless, it looked like they’d hit rock bottom but by God they kept digging! This was in fact just the beginning of an era known as the pornocracy, in which one Italian family held power...
Jack Rackam
The Fight for Scottish Independence | The Life & Times of Robert the Bruce
March 19, 1286. King Alexander III, whom you might vaguely recall from the Haakon IV video as a king who existed, is dead. His only heir is his three-year-old granddaughter, who was also the daughter of the king of Norway and married to...
Jabzy
Medieval African Explorers | African History, Ethiopian Empire, Medieval Africa, Prester John
Medieval African Explorers | African History, Ethiopian Empire, Medieval Africa, Prester John
Mazz Media
The Life of a Peasant (In the High Middle Ages)
The high Middle Ages was a very violent period in European history, and life was difficult. At that time, Feudalism was the form of government in existence. Feudalism was a system based on the ownership of land. In this program students...
Mazz Media
The Medieval Social Class System of Europe.
The Middle Ages in Europe, a period of history between approximately 500 and 1500 CE, was comprised of a class system where people were divided into three distinct levels. This program looks at how the upper class, the middle class and...
Two Minute Music Theory
Early Western Church Music (Part 1) | MUSIC IN HISTORY
Early western Christianity was very concerned about avoiding the devil in music. But was the tritone ever actually banned? Today we go on a (two-part) journey to find out. MUSIC IN HISTORY - Episode 5, Part 1 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Tracing...
Cerebellum
The Reformation - The Reformation In England
This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...
Curated Video
Vietnam, Cadoaism Religion
Dao Cao Dai (Caodaism in English) is the third largest religion in Viet Nam, after Buddhism and Roman Catholicism. "Cao" means "high"; "Dai" means "palace". Caodai refers to the supreme palace where God reigns -- that is the Kingdom of...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Manichaeism & Islam
Why did Manichaeism fail and where was it popular in the west? Where is Islam situated in China and when did it come there? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 3
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The Jesuits pursuit
What were they looking for in China? Where could the Jewish presence be found in China in the past? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 6
Jabzy
Holy Roman Empire Elections - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Holy Roman Empire Elections
History Hub
How bad was King John?
A video exploring what made John such an unpopular and unsuccessful king.
Hip Hughes History
The 1928 Election Explained
A summary of the basics of the 1928 Presidential Election between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The silk roads and religious movements
What were the major religions that moved along the silk roads? What items moved from west to east? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 1