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Why Was the Islamic Golden Age of Science… Golden?
Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of that time, as well as what we’ve learned from modern...
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The Strategic Decision: Why Hannibal Didn't Attack Rome After Lake Trasimene
This video explores the pivotal moment in history when Hannibal, after achieving a series of remarkable victories in Italy, decided not to march on Rome despite being just 130 kilometers away. Delving into the strategic and tactical...
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Hannibal's Conquest: From Iberia to the Alps
This video details the rise of the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal, showcasing his military genius and strategic prowess as he navigates through battles and sieges in the 2nd Punic War. From his early victories in Iberia to his...
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The Battle of the Ebro: Turning the Tide in Iberia
This video describes the strategic maneuvers and battles between Roman General Nias Scipio and Carthaginian General Hasdrubal in Iberia in 217 BC. Nias successfully outmaneuvers Hasdrubal in a naval battle at the Abro, capturing a...
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The Perilous Journey of Hannibal Through the Alps
This video provides a detailed account of Hannibal's daring journey through the Alps in 218 BC as he leads his Carthaginian army towards Rome. Facing ambushes, treacherous terrain, and harsh weather conditions, Hannibal showcases his...
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Battle of Tours: Charlemagne's Defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between the Frankish forces led by Charlemagne and the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting the complex political landscape of the time and the strategic maneuvers...
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The Battle of Hibera: Strategic Maneuvers and Political Intrigue in Ancient Rome
This video details the strategic maneuvers and battles between Carthage and Rome in Iberia and Sicily during the Second Punic War. It highlights the complex political alliances, military tactics, and shifting power dynamics between the...
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The Strategic Showdown: Hannibal vs. Fabius Maximus in the Second Punic War
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers and encounters between Hannibal and Fabius during the Second Punic War. It highlights Hannibal's attempts to outmaneuver Fabius and the latter's cautious, yet effective,...
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Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? Muslim Conquest
Battle of Guadalete, 711 AD ⚔ How was Spain conquered by the Arabs? ⚔ Muslim Conquest
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The Battle of Sagrajas: Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon vs Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Sagrajas in 1086 between King Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon and Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids. The battle showcases the complex political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula...
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The Knight who Stole a Kingdom | The Life & Times of El Cid
This video provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of El Cid, a Spanish folk hero and chivalric icon of the Reconquista. It delves into his rise to fame, his loyalty to his lords, and his eventual conquest of Valencia....
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Punic Wars from the Carthaginian Perspective | Animated History
The ancient Mediterranean was the scene of an epic clash between two empires to determine who would control the area: the Roman Republic and Carthaginian Empire. In this video, we will examine the Punic Wars from the Cathaginian...
Amor Sciendi
A Shared History
Standing inside the Cathedral in Cordoba is a confounding experience that forces one to reflect on history, our interconnectedness, and the shared nostalgia of culture.
Bloomberg
British Airways Parent IAG Boosts Earnings 30%
Oct. 31 -- IAG, the parent company of British Airways, boosted third-quarter earnings by 30 percent after cost reductions at Spains Iberia Airlines. Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde examines the numbers on On The Move.
Bloomberg
Air France-KLM Cuts Earnings for Third Time
Dec. 19 -- Air France-KLM, Europes biggest airline, has issued its third profit revision this year. Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde reports on Countdown. (Source: Bloomberg)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Assyria to Iberia: A Journey Through Land and Sea
#MetKids invites you to celebrate the exhibition Assyria to Iberia at the Dawn of the Classical Age.