The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...

In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend....

In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a...

In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend....

In the late 13th century, Osman I established a small principality sandwiched between a crumbling Byzantine Empire and a weakened Sultanate of the Seljuk of Rum, in what is now Turkey. In just a few generations, this territory had...

The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...

In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a...

Constantinople was one of the most important cities in history, linking Europe and Asia for over a thousand years. Founded by Emperor Constantine and known as the “New Rome,” it became the capital of the mighty Byzantine Empire. Its...

This World Cultures video discusses the concept of cultural blending.

The Crusader castles of Jordan, such as Qalaat Ar-Rabad, Shoubak, and Kerak, stand as monumental reminders of the fierce battles between Christians and Muslims during the Crusades. These strategic fortresses, built for military power and...

Sibiu, formerly Hermannstadt, is a historic Romanian city fortified with mighty walls, bastions, and defense towers, reflecting its rich Transylvanian Saxon heritage. Renowned for its blend of cultures, religious landmarks like the...

Battle of Vaslui, 1475 AD

Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco

Battle of Targoviste (Part 1/2) Vlad the Impaler Rises

Venice’s maritime empire, once dominant, faced relentless challenges from the Ottomans, costly wars, and devastating plagues, leading to its gradual decline. By the late 18th century, Napoleon’s conquests marked the end of Venetian...

Iranian Shahs Family Tree | Safavid, Qajar & Pahlavi Dynasties

In February 1799, Napoleon, cut off from reinforcements and facing two large Ottoman armies, led 13,000 men into the Sinai Desert to strike first. Despite logistical challenges and a costly siege at el-Arish, the French advanced into...

Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons

Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 2 of 2 The Ottomans confront Europe

Prince Eugene's decisive cavalry charge Second Battle of Mohacs, 1687 Part 2

Battle of Zenta, 1697 The Battle that Napoleon studied Eugene's Masterpiece Part 3

This video details the strategic maneuvers and engagements between the Allied Christian army and the Ottoman forces in October 1596. Despite initial successes and tactical advantages, both sides faced fierce resistance and strategic...

Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) reveals how a careful study of Arab-Greek bilingualism can shed important light on a wealth of societal values, including the very foundations of their systems of knowledge.

Watch Hikma History's video here! • How The Ottomans ...

So get this: 1444, Ottoman Sultan Murad II signs a peace deal with Hungary and then decides that’s it, his work here is done, the empire is saved forever, and gives the...