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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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The Battle for Supremacy: Hannibal's Campaign in Italy, 215 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the military strategies and battles between Hannibal's Carthaginian forces and the Roman army in 215 BC. It highlights the tactical maneuvers, fierce engagements, and strategic decisions made by...
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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...
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Battle of Loudoun Hill: The Rise of Robert the Bruce
This video details the rise of Robert the Bruce, from his early alliances with England to his eventual crowning as King of Scotland in 1306. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including defeats at the hands of the English, Robert...
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The Rise and Fall of Empress Matilda: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Defeat
This video describes the tumultuous events following King Stephen's defeat by his cousin Matilda, as she attempts to claim the throne of England with the support of the Church and key allies. Matilda faces challenges from various...
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Battle of Mutina: The Civil War of 43 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC, showcasing the fierce clashes between Mark Antony's forces and the senatorial legions led by Hirtius and Octavian. The narrative delves...
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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...
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The Saga of SMS Emden: The Gentleman of the War
This video details the daring exploits of SMS Emden, a German light cruiser commanded by Captain Carl von Muller during World War I. Known as the Swan of the East, Emden wreaked havoc on Allied shipping in the Indian Ocean, capturing...
Jack Rackam
Who Killed Austria-Hungary? | The Life & Times of Franz Joseph
It was a dark and stormy night, like any other in the big city. I was on my lunch break when the mutton-chopped Methusalah came through my door in a hurry. He said “I like my historians like I like my eggs. Hard-boiled.” “Then you’ve...
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Was China's "Century of Humiliation" Inevitable? History of China 1839-1895 Documentary 2/10
Was China's "Century of Humiliation" Inevitable? History of China 1839-1895 Documentary 2/10
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America's First Gangs; The First Political Parties
A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...
Weird History
Duane Allman | The Rise and Tragic Ending of the Guitar Great
Southern Rock can be linked back to March 26th, 1969 when Duane Allman, the founder and leader of the Allman Brothers Band, summoned his brother Gregg to join a band he patched together that was fusing blues, jazz, and country music -- a...
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The Feud That Almost Destroyed Paleontology
Nothing better than an intense rivalry between scientists...right? Well, that's exactly what happened with paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh -- two men who really take the cake for petty feuds.
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Sophia Danenberg: the Mountain Climber
This is Sophia Danenberg, the first African American and the first black woman from anywhere in the world to climb Mount Everest. Dannenberg's first major climb was up Mount Rainier in Washington State in 2002. In 2005, she scaled five...