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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227
In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being...
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Brunanburh, 937 ⚔ Forgotten battle that made England
Brunanburh, 937 ⚔ Forgotten battle that made England
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Battle of Cadzand, 1337 ⚔ The day that sparked the Hundred Years' War ⚔ Hundred Years' War series
Battle of Cadzand, 1337 ⚔ The day that sparked the Hundred Years' War ⚔ Hundred Years' War series
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Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
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Uncovering Relics of Kyrgyzstan's Issyk Kul
In a lake in Kyrgyzstan, researchers recently discovered the ruins of a 2,500-year-old civilization. These ruins potentially include an ancient Armenian monastery rumored to hold the relics of St. Matthew. This significant find at Issyk...
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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...
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Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD
Were they Emperor Basil II's greatest enemy? - Battle of Setina, 1017 AD
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Battle of Orontes, 994Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 2) Byzantium Documentary
Battle of Orontes, 994Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 2) Byzantium Documentary
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Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
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William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 1297 First War of Scottish Independence Part 2
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Battle of Dunbar, 1296 First War of Scottish Independence (Part 1) DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Dunbar, 1296 First War of Scottish Independence (Part 1) DOCUMENTARY
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Battle of Achelous, 917 AD Byzantine Empire sets out to punish Simeon of Bulgaria DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Achelous, 917 AD Byzantine Empire sets out to punish Simeon of Bulgaria DOCUMENTARY
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Battle of Spercheios, 997 How to wage war on two fronts Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 3)
Battle of Spercheios, 997 How to wage war on two fronts Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer (Part 3)
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The Battle of Daraa: Belisarius and the Byzantine-Persian Conflict
This video recounts the Battle of Daraa, a significant conflict between the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire in the 6th century. It highlights the strategic preparations and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the...
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The Battle for Wessex: King Alfred's Triumph and Redemption
The video narrates the historical events surrounding King Alfred of Wessex's struggle to defend his kingdom against Viking invasions, treachery, and betrayal. Despite facing defeat and being forced into exile, Alfred rallies support,...
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Battle of Torvioll: The Rise of Skanderbeg
This video tells the story of George Castriotti, also known as Skanderbeg, a legendary Albanian leader who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire to establish the League of Lezha and fight for Albanian independence. Skanderbeg's strategic...
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Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
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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...
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Battle of Falkirk: William Wallace and the Scottish Resistance
This video provides a detailed account of the events surrounding William Wallace's raid into England in 1297, his subsequent knighthood and appointment as guardian of Scotland, and the decisive Battle of Falkirk in 1298 where Wallace's...
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Battle of Ashdown: The Viking Invasions
This video provides a detailed account of the Viking invasions in England during the 9th century, focusing on key battles and the rise of King Alfred amidst the turmoil. It highlights the strategic maneuvers, fierce battles, and shifting...
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Battle of the Standard: The Rise of Stephen of Blois
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military events surrounding the Anarchy period in England in the 12th century, focusing on the power struggle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, as well as the...
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Battle of Kleidion: The Byzantine-Bulgarian Conflict
This video provides a detailed account of the military campaigns between Emperor Basil II of the Byzantine Empire and Tsar Samuel of Bulgaria from 1000 to 1014. It highlights key battles, strategies, and outcomes, including Basil's...
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Battle of Lincoln: The Matildine Conflict
This video narrates the turbulent period of the early 12th century in England, focusing on the power struggle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda for the throne. It highlights key events such as defections, battles, and alliances...
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Battle of the Gates of Trajan: The Epic Saga of Byzantium and Bulgaria
This video provides a detailed account of the complex political and military maneuvers in the Balkan Peninsula during the 10th century, focusing on the power struggles between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarian Empire. It highlights...