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The Battle of Grunwald: A Turning Point in Baltic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 between the Teutonic Order and the Polish Lithuanian Union. Tensions over control of Samagitia escalated into a...
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The Battle of Badr: The Turning Point in Islamic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical significance of the Battle of Badr in the early days of Islam. It begins by setting the stage with the background of the Islamic religion and the challenges faced by Prophet...
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Battle of Forum Gallorum: The Turning Point in Roman Politics
This video provides a detailed account of the political turmoil and military clashes following Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. It delves into the power struggles between key figures such as Mark Antony, Octavian, and Cicero,...
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Turning Point of the Vietnam War - The Tet Offensive I THE COLD WAR
The Vietnam War is the most prominent of the proxy wars during the Cold War. The turning point in the conflict was the Tet Offensive. A huge attack by the viet cong in various cities of South Vietnam. It completely took the US- and South...
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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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Battle of Gettysburg: Bird's-Eye View | Animated History
As the American Civil War raged in the summer of 1863, what began as a small skirmish outside the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania quickly escalated into the bloodiest battle of the war. Over three days of brutal fighting, the Union army...
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The Battle of Ain Jalut: The Triumph of the Mamluks
This video discusses the historical battle of Ain Jalut in 1260, where the Mamluks under Sultan Saif al din Katoos successfully halted the Mongol expansion, saving Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem from destruction. Despite being vastly...
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The Six Day War: A Turning Point in Middle East History
This video provides a detailed account of the Six Day War, a significant conflict between Israel and the Arab states of Syria, Egypt, and Jordan in 1967. The video emphasizes the political tensions and military build-up leading to the...
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The Iranian Hostage Crisis: A Turning Point in US-Iran Relations
This video provides a detailed account of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, where Islamic student militants held 52 American embassy staff hostage for 444 days in Tehran. The crisis, stemming from the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution...
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The Impact of Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine: A Turning Point in Medical History
This video highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Jonas Salk and his team in developing a safe and effective vaccine for polio. It discusses the impact of the vaccine in drastically reducing polio cases in the United States, from...
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Battle of Mohacs: The Fall of the Hungarian Kingdom
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Mohács in 1526, a significant historical event that marked a turning point in the history of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. The...
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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 Battle of Yarmouk: The Clash of Empires
The Battle of Yarmouk was a pivotal battle in world history that took place in 636. The Arab forces, led by the brilliant military mind Khalid Ibn Al Waleed, faced off against the Byzantine army. Despite being outnumbered, the Arabs...
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The Fall of Normandy: The Battle of Formigny and the End of English Rule
This video details the events leading up to and the decisive Battle of Forminier in 1449, where the French forces, under King Charla the 7th, successfully reconquered Normandy from the English. The battle showcased strategic maneuvers,...
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The Battle of Manzikert: The Beginning of the End for the Byzantine Empire
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks, highlighting the military strategies, political maneuvers, and ultimate defeat of Emperor Romanus IV Diogenes....
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Battle of Talikota: The Rise and Fall of the Vijayanagara Empire
This video provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century, focusing on the cunning strategies and ultimate downfall of the empire's ruler, Ramaraya. Through a series of...
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The Battle of the Field of Blood: The Fall of Antioch
This video narrates the events leading up to the Battle of the Field of Blood in 1119 AD, where the Principality of Antioch, led by Roger of Salerno, faced off against El Ghazi's Muslim forces near Aleppo. Despite initial success with a...
Epic History TV
Castiglione: a Key Turning Point for Napoleon
On 5th August, Napoleon's forces faced the Austrian army near Castiglione, with both sides anticipating reinforcements. Napoleon ordered a feigned retreat, luring the Austrians into advancing off high ground, before launching a...
Crash Course
What Is Organic Chemistry - Crash Course Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry is pretty much everywhere! In this episode of Crash Course Organic Chemistry, we’re talking about the amazing diversity among organic molecules. We’ll learn about the origins of organic chemistry, how to write Lewis...
TED Talks
TED: The future of the food ecosystem -- and the power of your plate | Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
Many people across the world don't have access to healthy food -- while in other places tons of food go to waste. Social entrepreneur Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli thinks we can take bold steps to fix this problem. She lays out what it would...
PBS
When the Rainforests Collapsed
The Carboniferous Rainforest Collapse set the stage for a takeover that would be a crucial turning point in the history of terrestrial animal life. If it weren’t for that time when the rainforests collapsed - in an extinction event that...
Crash Course
The Roads to World War I: Crash Course European History
Much has been written about what exactly caused World War I. As befits a true global war, the reality is that there isn't a single cause. There aren't even three causes. There are a vast array of causes. Today we'll get into just a few...
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MATHS - Geometry - Triangle Construnctions
In this video, we're going to look at the three different types of triangle construction.
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Most Common American Names for IELTS Listening
Today you’ll learn the most common American first and last names for IELTS Listening.