The region stretching from eastern Europe and sweeping right across into Arabia and the north coast of Africa, was home to one of the most extraordinary empires in history: the Ottoman Empire. Along its routes flowed ideas, goods,...

Charles XII, aka Carolus Rex -- boy, the difference growing up and sobering up can make. Sweden might be known as a big softy today, but back in the day it was a tough-as-nails empire with dreams of becoming King in the North. But when...

Russia's long and dramatic history is explored through animated maps and timelines. Part 4 describes the 'Decembrist Revolt' againt Emperor Nicholas I, Russian defeat in the Crimean War and the reforms of Alexander II 'the Liberator'....

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Northern War

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Urabi Revolt

What did the empire fail to do in the 19th century? How did nationalism affect it? In the end, what killed it?<br/>
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 7

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Balkan Wars

In today's episode we will tell you the story of the most famous sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

Even though America is the undisputed center of consumerism, it is here, in Istanbul, where the original shopping mall was created. On today's episode of Kult America, I'm discovering the secrets of the Grand Bazaar - an enormous...

The Armenian Genocide was the dark awakening to the horrors of the 20th century. The genocide still looms over the politics of the region today and has visible human scars. Let's learn about it so that we don't repeat it.

The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is considered one of the most important surviving structures of Classical Greece. Originally dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, it has changed hands many times throughout history, serving as a...

In this brief history of South Africa, we're going to look at the deep history of this country well on it's way to becoming a world superpower by the next century.

With the help of co-author Christina Boszik, I weigh in on the debate around the Parthenon Marbles.

The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of...

An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the First World War, how it started, trench warfare and how it concluded.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Crimean War