Crash Course
Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History
While the focus has been on Western Europe so far, there has also been a lot going on in Eastern Europe, which we'll be looking at today. The Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania, The Ottoman Empire, and Russia were all competing at the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The city of walls: Constantinople - Lars Brownworth
The world owes much of its cultural legacy to Constantinople's walls. When Constantinople was under seige by neighboring enemies, the Roman city's elaborate system of moats, outer walls, and inner walls stood tall. Surviving numerous...
Curated Video
Iranian Shahs Family Tree | Safavid, Qajar & Pahlavi Dynasties
Iranian Shahs Family Tree | Safavid, Qajar & Pahlavi Dynasties
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Act 1, Scene 3 Analysis
This video continues the analysis of Othello Act 1, Scene 3, focusing on the Duke's handling of reports about a Turkish invasion and the subsequent entrance of Othello and Brabantio. The Duke prioritizes Othello's military expertise over...
Curated Video
Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons
Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons
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Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 2 of 2 The Ottomans confront Europe
Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 2 of 2 The Ottomans confront Europe
Curated Video
Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
Battle for Survival How did Alexios Komnenos save the Byzantine Empire? DOCUMENTARY
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Battle of Kosovo: Rise and Fall of Empires in the Balkans
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events surrounding the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where the Ottoman Empire faced off against a coalition led by Serbian Prince Lazar. The battle resulted in the deaths of both...
Jabzy
Tales from the Strangest Crusade | People's Crusade, Holy Land
Tales from the Strangest Crusade | People's Crusade, Holy Land
Jabzy
The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea
The Monkey that Changed the World | Greco-Turkish War, Greek Genocide, Greek Empire, Megali Idea
Curated Video
Romania, Bucovina Painted Monasteries
Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (in northeastern Romania). Their painted exterior walls are decorated with elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and...
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Bulgaria
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bulgaria.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Presents: The History of the Armenian Genocide
Overview of the history and controversy surrounding the Armenian Genocide.
Curated Video
Romania, Bucovina - Voronet Painted Monastery
Perhaps the most famous and stunning of the painted monasteries is Voronet (Vo ro nets), founded in 1487 by Stephen the Great to celebrate a victory over the Turks. Widely known throughout Europe as "the Sistine Chapel of the East" due...
Jabzy
Turkish War of Independence - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Turkish War of Independence
Step Back History
Erdoğan: The Strongman of Turkey
Turkey has a controversial president in Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He represents a conservative, authoritarian streak in a complicated young and old country. Let's talk about it.
Step Back History
Elizabeth Bathory and the Literal Blood Bath
The Countess Elizabeth Bathory is one of the most infamous women in history. She's known for legendarily drinking and bathing in the blood of young girls. But, how accurate is that?
Jabzy
Rise of Muhammad Ali - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Rise of Muhammad Ali
Easy Languages
What Turks Think About Life in the Netherlands? | Easy Dutch 17
What Turks Think About Life in the Netherlands? | Easy Dutch 17 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture...
Jabzy
Great Eastern Crisis - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Eastern Crisis
Jabzy
Early Air Assaults - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Early Air Assaults
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Othello - Act 2 Summary
Before Othello arrives on Cyprus, a storm has already destroyed the Turkish fleet! Everyone prepares to celebrate – but the scheming Iago is plotting to take Othello down... Watch our summary of Othello: Act II to find out what happens.
Curated Video
Eleanor of Aquitaine part 3: Crusade to Odessa
On Christmas day, 1145, Louis VII announces his intent to start a crusade to return the town of Odessa to Christianity and Eleanor decides to join him. A lack of competant and organized leadership from Louis VII and Eleanor along with...