https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/20184/the-dark-truth-about-ancient-celtic-druids 2026-04-03T13:00:00.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TJBvV0LnPT8/maxresdefault.jpg The Dark Truth About Ancient Celtic Druids Forget the image of old men in white robes harvesting mistletoe! 🌿 Ancient Celtic Druids were incredibly powerful politicians, diplomats, and healers who underwent an intense 20-year training regimen. While they unified the disparate Gallic tribes at secret pan-Gaulish meetings, Roman writers claimed they also officiated brutal human sacrifices to gods like Taranis and Toutatis. Was this the bloody truth, or just Roman propaganda? #CelticDruids #AncientCelts #HistoryShorts #Paganism #AncientHistory #RomanEmpire #Mythology #IronAge https://www.youtube.com/embed/TJBvV0LnPT8 2026-04-03T13:00:00.000Z Kings and Generals 126 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/19951/sudan-s-crisis-has-deep-roots-kings-and-generals-modern-wars 2026-04-02T12:59:49.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xhqS3tNIMRo/maxresdefault.jpg Sudan’s Crisis Has Deep Roots - Kings and Generals Modern Wars 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the First Civil War in Sudan in 1955-1972. Sudan’s current tragedy is not an isolated disaster, but part of a much longer pattern of violence stretching back to independence. This video explores the First Sudanese Civil War, tracing its roots to the deep cultural, religious, ethnic, and economic divide between North and South Sudan under British-Egyptian rule. It examines how colonial neglect, political exclusion, and the failure to address Southern demands for autonomy created the conditions for rebellion. The story then follows the Torit Mutiny of 1955, the brutal reprisals that followed, and the transformation of scattered Southern resistance into a more organized insurgency. The video covers the rise of Anya-Nya, the harsh policies of Arabization and Islamization, massacres, forced relocations, and the widening gulf between Khartoum and the South. It also highlights the role of Joseph Lagu, the consolidation of the Southern movement, and foreign involvement, including support from Israel. Finally, the video explains how years of stalemate and exhaustion led both sides to the Addis Ababa Agreement of 1972, ending the first war, but not resolving the deeper issues that would later ignite another conflict. South Africa’s Long War in Angola - https://youtu.be/StRksfQz3nU Rhodesian Bush War 1964-1979 - Zimbabwean Independence War - https://youtu.be/aL-Uy_Wmcbc India and Pakistan - All Wars - https://youtu.be/6gkJ6LCnCA8 War in Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX5XWJ8IJd9MKucLnkAzK28E Pacific War Series: https://youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg Cold War channel: youtube.com/@TheColdWarTV Modern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08 Script: Turgut Gambar Video: Max https://www.youtube.com/embed/xhqS3tNIMRo 2026-04-02T12:59:49.000Z Kings and Generals 1399 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/19681/was-the-trojan-horse-actually-an-earthquake 2026-04-01T13:00:00.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2qBFSOA2z3M/maxresdefault.jpg Was the Trojan Horse Actually an Earthquake? Was the Trojan Horse just a metaphor? 🐎 For decades, archaeologists thought Troy VI was destroyed by an earthquake—the sacred beast of Poseidon! But later excavations by Carl Blegen and Manfred Korfmann at Troy VII revealed the stunning truth. They uncovered a massive lower city packed with subdivided homes, buried food rations, unburied skeletons, and Mycenaean arrowheads embedded in the walls. The evidence is clear: ancient Troy fell to a brutal siege! #AncientTroy #TrojanWar #HistoryShorts #Archaeology #Homer #Iliad #TrojanHorse #GreekMythology #AncientHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/2qBFSOA2z3M 2026-04-01T13:00:00.000Z Kings and Generals 173 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/19432/russo-japanese-war-changed-everything 2026-03-31T12:59:49.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pSICc_538vA/maxresdefault.jpg Russo-Japanese War Changed Everything 🌸 Get your Sakuraco snack box: https://team.sakura.co/kings-SC2603 🍫 Get your TokyoTreat snack box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/kings-TT2603 Use code “KINGS” for $5 off your first order, or sign up for the multi-month plan to receive special sakura bonus gifts. Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern era and history of Japan continues with a video on the Russo-Japanese War and the Western perspective on it. In 1904, Japan stunned the world by taking on the Russian Empire and exposing a new kind of industrial warfare. This video explores not just how the Russo-Japanese War unfolded on land and at sea, but how Western observers reacted to seeing an Asian power defeat a European empire in the modern age. From the Yalu River and the siege of Port Arthur to Mukden, the Yellow Sea, and the annihilation of the Baltic Fleet at Tsushima, the conflict revealed the growing power of trenches, machine guns, heavy artillery, naval mines, wireless communications, and long-range gunnery. Yet many foreign observers, politicians, and officers failed to grasp the war’s real meaning. Racial prejudice, faith in offensive spirit, and excuses for Russian failure caused many militaries to dismiss the conflict’s lessons or apply them only partially. As a result, crucial warnings about siege warfare, firepower, logistics, and modern command were ignored before World War I. This video examines the battles, the eyewitness accounts, and the military reforms that followed, showing why the Russo-Japanese War was one of history’s clearest previews of the disasters to come in 1914. It also shows how bias can blind even experienced militaries to the future unfolding in front of them. 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Meiji Restoration Explained: Rise of Japan: https://youtu.be/dM-vlhIqBaQ Russia’s Brutal Conquest of Siberia: https://youtu.be/swxok155gQA How Did China Become So https://www.youtube.com/embed/pSICc_538vA 2026-03-31T12:59:49.000Z Kings and Generals 1492 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/19197/tecumseh-s-greatest-failure-and-vow-of-bravery 2026-03-30T13:00:21.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9gTrwPKNMqs/maxresdefault.jpg Tecumseh's Greatest Failure and Vow of Bravery Legendary warrior Tecumseh actually fled from his first battle against the Americans at Mad River in 1786. Disgusted with his own panic, he vowed to never show cowardice again—and he kept that promise. Fighting alongside various tribes using hit-and-run tactics during the Northwest Indian War, he realized his people could only survive colonial encroachment by uniting as one independent nation, bound by a shared indigenous identity. #Tecumseh #NativeAmericanHistory #AmericanFrontier #Shawnee #USHistory #HistoryShorts #NorthwestIndianWar https://www.youtube.com/embed/9gTrwPKNMqs 2026-03-30T13:00:21.000Z Kings and Generals 139 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/19056/can-the-usa-and-israel-win 2026-03-29T14:59:48.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZMvM4g86Kp0/maxresdefault.jpg Can the USA and Israel Win? 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the Middle East as we ask if the US and Israel can win in the current war against Iran. Previously we have covered the Iran-Israel 12 day war (https://youtu.be/7WUhLddDXLU) and Why the Middle East Keeps Exploding (https://youtu.be/rfOgb6kngsA). What does victory actually look like in a war between the United States, Israel, and Iran? In this video, we examine a dramatic escalation in the Middle East and ask whether overwhelming military superiority can really deliver political success. After the June 2025 war failed to settle the conflict, a new round of fighting erupts, beginning with massive American and Israeli strikes on Iran’s leadership, military infrastructure, missile sites, and nuclear facilities. Iran answers not by collapsing, but by expanding the war across the region, hitting bases, Gulf infrastructure, and helping trigger a wider energy crisis through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. We break down how the conflict evolved, why Iran’s asymmetric strategy matters, how drone and missile warfare changed the battlefield, and why the blockade of Hormuz may be one of the most important developments in the war. Most importantly, we explore the real endgame: regime change, elimination of Iran’s nuclear potential, and the destruction of its conventional military power. Have the United States and Israel achieved any of those goals in a meaningful way, or have they only won tactically while failing strategically? This video looks at where the war stands and why the outcome remains deeply uncertain. Iran-Israel 12-Day War - https://youtu.be/7WUhLddDXLU Why the Middle East Keeps Exploding - https://youtu.be/rfOgb6kngsA Rhodesian Bush War 1964-1979 - Zimbabwean Independence War - https://youtu.be/aL-Uy_Wmcbc India and Pakistan - All Wars - https://yout https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZMvM4g86Kp0 2026-03-29T14:59:48.000Z Kings and Generals 1255 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/18639/when-imperial-japan-conquered-taiwan 2026-03-27T13:00:07.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/62qbikgwlDs/maxresdefault.jpg When Imperial Japan Conquered Taiwan In 1895, the newly industrialized Empire of Japan defeated the antiquated Manchurian dynasty in the First Sino-Japanese War, claiming Taiwan in the Treaty of Shimonoseki. While some submitted, mountain tribes like the Bunun and Seediq used guerrilla tactics to fiercely resist the Japanese advance for decades. Ultimately, modernized imperial artillery brought them to heel, snuffing out the last vestiges of indigenous Formosan independence and abolishing headhunting. #TaiwanHistory #JapaneseEmpire #SinoJapaneseWar #IndigenousHistory #HistoryShorts #AsianHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/62qbikgwlDs 2026-03-27T13:00:07.000Z Kings and Generals 64 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/18374/the-british-special-forces-that-won-the-napoleonic-wars 2026-03-26T12:59:50.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rT9f4cXarsU/maxresdefault.jpg The British Special Forces that won the Napoleonic Wars 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the early modern world, British empire, Napoleonic wars and evolution of armies and tactics continues with a video on the British light infantry. In this video, we explore how Britain transformed its light infantry into one of the most effective fighting forces of the Napoleonic Wars. While the 95th Rifles are often remembered as the iconic green-jacketed sharpshooters of the Peninsular War, they were only one part of a wider revolution in British military training. At the center of that revolution stood General John Moore, whose reforms at Shorncliffe Camp reshaped how British soldiers drilled, skirmished, shot, marched, and fought. We examine why Britain lagged behind France in light infantry tactics at the turn of the nineteenth century, how Moore and other reformers addressed those weaknesses, and how regiments like the 43rd, 52nd, 60th, and 95th were forged into elite troops. The video also looks at the daily training methods, officer education, discipline, and battlefield flexibility that made the Shorncliffe system so effective. Finally, we follow these regiments into the Peninsular War, where the Light Division demonstrated the value of Moore’s methods in real combat. This is the story of the soldiers, ideas, and reforms that helped Britain challenge Napoleon’s best generals in Spain and Portugal. Rise of the British East India Company: https://youtu.be/_SHhiEISRrE How the Conquest of India Started: https://youtu.be/HTUbi3h7-4g Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: https://youtu.be/Qu6NnWj1EZ8 Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and https://www.youtube.com/embed/rT9f4cXarsU 2026-03-26T12:59:50.000Z Kings and Generals 1388 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/18091/the-pirates-who-built-the-british-empire 2026-03-25T13:00:44.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qv4PZdUok6A/maxresdefault.jpg The Pirates Who Built the British Empire Before it became a global juggernaut, the Kingdom of England was a poor nation of just four million people. To compete with the wealthy Catholic monarchies of Spain and Portugal, Queen Elizabeth I unleashed privateers like Sir Francis Drake to pillage Spanish treasures in the New World. These daring voyages, along with the destruction of the mighty Spanish Armada in 1588, whet the English appetite for oceanic expansion and changed history forever. #BritishHistory #ElizabethanEra #SpanishArmada #SirFrancisDrake #HistoryShorts #AgeOfDiscovery https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qv4PZdUok6A 2026-03-25T13:00:44.000Z Kings and Generals 91 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/17802/how-caligula-took-power-roman-empire-animated-documentary 2026-03-24T12:59:49.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6uzk91Vm6_4/maxresdefault.jpg How Caligula Took Power - Roman Empire Animated DOCUMENTARY 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with the new series on the reign of Augustus and his successors, in a series we call the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Previously, we have covered Caesar's campaign in Gaul (youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM), campaign against Pompey (youtu.be/_O5DshzvUsk) and how he won the Civil War (youtu.be/o8F8IajtW9U), as well as the civil wars that brought Octavian - Augustus to power (https://youtu.be/OgoEPs3FxaM). Caligula is remembered as one of Rome’s most infamous emperors, a byword for cruelty, madness, and excess. But how much of that image is truth, and how much was shaped by hostile ancient sources? This video explores the early life and rise of Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula, from his childhood in the camps of Germanicus to the brutal intrigues of Tiberius’ court on Capri. It follows the trauma that shaped him, including the destruction of his family, his careful political survival under Tiberius, and the alliances that eventually carried him to power in 37 CE. The episode then examines his wildly popular accession, his generosity toward the people and soldiers, his attempts to position himself in the tradition of Augustus, and the succession crisis triggered by his near-fatal illness. Rather than simply repeating the familiar image of a mad tyrant, this video looks at Caligula as a politically skilled and deeply damaged ruler navigating a dangerous imperial system. It also traces how his reforms, extravagance, and rejection of elite Roman norms began to create the tensions that would define the darker phase of his reign. Caesar in Gaul: youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM Caesar against Pompey: youtu.be/_O5DshzvUsk How Caesar Won the Great Roman Civil War: youtu.be/o8F8IajtW9U How Octavian Won the Civil War: https://youtu.be/OgoEPs3FxaM Medieval Battles: www.youtube.c https://www.youtube.com/embed/6uzk91Vm6_4 2026-03-24T12:59:49.000Z Kings and Generals 1162 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/17534/julius-caesar-vs-king-ariovistus-the-battle-for-gaul 2026-03-23T13:00:17.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CO6RGQ8mnIY/maxresdefault.jpg Julius Caesar vs. King Ariovistus: The Battle for Gaul In the 60s BC, the Suebian King Ariovistus crossed into eastern Gaul with 15,000 warriors, eventually betraying his Gallic allies to seize their realm for himself. This caught the eye of a highly ambitious Roman Proconsul: Gaius Julius Caesar. In 58 BC, Caesar defeated the Germanic King at the Battle of Vosges, securing a decisive victory that paved the way for his ultimate conquest of Gaul by 52 BC. Overnight, the Roman border was pushed to the Rhine, terrifying the Germanic tribes. #JuliusCaesar #RomanEmpire #HistoryShorts #GallicWars #AncientRome #MilitaryHistory #BattleOfVosges #AncientWarfare https://www.youtube.com/embed/CO6RGQ8mnIY 2026-03-23T13:00:17.000Z Kings and Generals 83 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/17437/gallipoli-disaster-begins-with-a-naval-gamble-ottoman-world-war-i 2026-03-22T12:59:51.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eIi5QznRpw8/maxresdefault.jpg Gallipoli Disaster Begins With a Naval Gamble - Ottoman World War I 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare the Great War and the Ottoman history during the World War I. Previously we covered the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles including (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns) and the reign of Mehmet II (https://youtu.be/TbqMBfxtOTI). This video covers the opening phase of the Gallipoli campaign, from Britain’s decision to strike the Dardanelles in January 1915 to the bloody landings of April 25. It explains how Russian appeals for relief after Sarıkamış pushed the British War Council toward Churchill’s bold plan to force the straits, seize the Sea of Marmara, and threaten Istanbul. The episode then breaks down Vice Admiral Carden’s scheme, the Ottoman-German defenses of forts, mines, searchlights, and mobile artillery, and the failed naval assault that culminated in disaster on March 18. From there, the story shifts to the Allied decision to commit ground forces, the immense logistical challenge of mounting the invasion, and the Ottoman preparations under Liman von Sanders. The video follows the confused landing at Anzac Cove, the fierce fighting around Baby 700 and 400 Plateau, and the brutal beach assaults at Cape Helles, including the catastrophes at V and W Beaches. It shows how bad intelligence, poor coordination, rough terrain, and determined Ottoman resistance turned an ambitious operation into a costly struggle from the very first day, setting the stage for one of World War I’s most infamous campaigns. Ottoman WW1 #1 - Sarikamish: https://youtu.be/TbqMBfxtOTI Ottoman WW1 #2 - Siege of Van: https://youtu.be/vc1r0swrBKw Battle of Jutland https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 Battle of Tsingtao https://youtu.be/-LRHW2E0rO0 Battle of Coronel https://youtu.be/kWAiQrZ61gk Battle of Fa https://www.youtube.com/embed/eIi5QznRpw8 2026-03-22T12:59:51.000Z Kings and Generals 1204 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/17120/the-truth-about-the-ancient-celtic-gods 2026-03-20T13:01:48.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s7lqHAoZF5g/maxresdefault.jpg The Truth About the Ancient Celtic Gods Forget the stereotypes! Ancient Celtic religion wasn't just proto-environmentalist nature worship, nor were the Celts the backward barbarians the Romans claimed them to be. The Gauls worshipped over 400 distinct deities, mostly local patrons tied to specific areas. However, prominent pan-tribal gods included Taranis, Epona, and Lugh—the patron of business, trade, and technology. Far from arbitrary, their religious practices were rigidly structured, featuring complex rites and divination. #CelticHistory #AncientGauls #Mythology #HistoryShorts #Paganism #CelticGods #AncientEurope #CelticMythology https://www.youtube.com/embed/s7lqHAoZF5g 2026-03-20T13:01:48.000Z Kings and Generals 81 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/16938/how-the-fate-of-the-old-northwest-was-decided 2026-03-19T12:59:51.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0ekcO_kRreM/maxresdefault.jpg How the Fate of the Old Northwest was Decided 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history and history of the United States of America, continues with a new series on the War of 1812. Previously, we have covered the American Revolution - the War of American Independence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5_jkn_ODCM&list=PLaBYW76inbX6qMQ2CfpU0TUTxW3-D00nU), the beginning (https://youtu.be/2mUdKi0L6XQ) and the ending of the of the Civil War (https://youtu.be/otJnVLgaq7k). In this third chapter of the War of 1812, the struggle for the Old Northwest reaches its decisive phase. After the disasters of 1812, the United States reorganizes its command, while Britain struggles to hold Upper Canada together with thin resources, fragile supply lines, and the indispensable support of Tecumseh and his confederacy. The campaign opens with the fighting at Frenchtown and the catastrophe at the River Raisin, where American hopes of a quick recovery are shattered and the cry of “Remember the Raisin!” is born. From there, the war shifts to the waters of Lake Erie, where shipyards, logistics, and naval leadership become just as important as battlefield courage. Oliver Hazard Perry’s improvised squadron challenges the British for control of the lake in one of the most important naval battles of the war. That victory cuts British communications, forces Proctor into retreat, and gives William Henry Harrison the opportunity he has been waiting for. The campaign ends at the Battle of the Thames, where Tecumseh makes his final stand and his death destroys the dream of a united Native confederacy in the Northwest. This is the story of how Michigan was reclaimed and the Northwest campaign was decided. Videos on American history: War of 1812 #1 - https://youtu.be/ALqzLAjT9WU War of 1812 #2 - https://youtu.be/bcWNkJ1Fl00 American Revolution - https://youtu.be/yRfAoxJj5j8 American Civil https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ekcO_kRreM 2026-03-19T12:59:51.000Z Kings and Generals 1701 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/16749/the-amateur-who-found-and-destroyed-ancient-troy 2026-03-18T13:00:11.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6ub_7mDO16A/maxresdefault.jpg The Amateur Who Found (and Destroyed) Ancient Troy The modern history of Troy is deeply tied to an amateur German scholar named Heinrich Schliemann. In the 1870s, he eagerly excavated a mound called Hisarlik, discovering nine ancient cities built on top of one another. He claimed the second oldest, Troy II, was Homer's legendary city and famously draped his 16-year-old wife in "Priam's Treasure". Unfortunately, in his reckless haste to dig deep, Schliemann carelessly threw out the upper archaeological layers that were much more likely to be the actual Troy from the Iliad! #AncientTroy #Archaeology #HeinrichSchliemann #HistoryShorts #Iliad #AncientGreece #GreekHistory #HistoricalMysteries https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ub_7mDO16A 2026-03-18T13:00:11.000Z Kings and Generals 122 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15680/how-ironclads-ended-the-age-of-sail-hms-warrior-s-evolution 2026-03-17T18:29:26.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r2DScNgbzjk/maxresdefault.jpg How Ironclads Ended the Age of Sail - HMS Warrior's Evolution Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/kingsandgenerals It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on early modern warfare and naval warfare continues with a video on the evolution of the Ironclad, as we talk about the HMS Warrior. How did naval warfare move from wooden ships of the line to ironclad warships? In this video, we explore the technological revolution that transformed sea power in the 19th century and culminated in the launch of HMS Warrior, Britain’s response to the French ironclad La Gloire. From the limitations of paddle steamers to the game-changing screw propeller, from Paixhans shell guns to the lessons of the Crimean War, this episode shows how mobility, protection, and firepower evolved together to end the age of wooden walls. We examine the Anglo-French naval arms race known as the Great Race, the impact of French innovation under Dupuy de Lôme, and the dramatic British effort to restore supremacy with Warrior and Black Prince. The video also covers the first ironclad battle at Hampton Roads during the American Civil War, where USS Monitor and CSS Virginia proved that armored warships had forever changed naval combat. This is the story of steam, iron, armor, and industrial might reshaping the balance of power at sea. HMS Warrior did not merely represent a new ship, but a turning point that paved the way for pre-dreadnoughts and eventually HMS Dreadnought itself. 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete: https://youtu.be/5zugafO6rKs World War I’s Greatest Naval Battle Explained - Battle of Jutland: https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 The Naval Race That Started WWI: https://youtu.be/vtITLmVIOs0 Battle of Tsingtao: https://youtu.be/-LRHW2E0rO0 Battle of Jutland https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 Battle of Coronel https://youtu.be/kWAiQrZ61gk Battle of Fa https://www.youtube.com/embed/r2DScNgbzjk 2026-03-17T18:29:26.000Z Kings and Generals 1198 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15679/the-cimbrian-war-a-bloody-wake-up-call-for-the-roman-republic 2026-03-17T18:29:12.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hW7dnhsVPZw/maxresdefault.jpg The Cimbrian War: A Bloody Wake-up Call for the Roman Republic For centuries, the Gauls were Rome's buffer against the north—until they weren't. ⚔️ In 113 BC, a massive migration of Cimbri and Teutones tribes from the Jutland peninsula collided with the Roman world for the first time. What followed was the Cimbrian War, a brutal series of battles that cost tens of thousands of lives and taught Rome the true ferocity of the Germanic warriors. Discover the origins of this epic centuries-long rivalry. #RomanHistory #GermanicTribes #HistoryShorts #CimbrianWar #AncientWarfare #MigrationPeriod #RomanRepublic #MilitaryHistory #AncientHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/hW7dnhsVPZw 2026-03-17T18:29:12.000Z Kings and Generals 78 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15678/how-mercenaries-beat-empires 2026-03-17T18:28:56.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s1SLXmeEZOE/maxresdefault.jpg How Mercenaries Beat Empires 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history continues with a coverage of the Catalan Company. Mercenaries are supposed to fight for coin, not carve out kingdoms—but the Great Catalan Company did both. Born from Aragonese and Sicilian veterans of the War of the Sicilian Vespers, these fearsome light infantrymen—the Almogavars—sailed east into a shattered Mediterranean shaped by the Fourth Crusade, Latin principalities, and Turkic beyliks gnawing at Byzantine Anatolia. Hired by Emperor Andronikos II after the disaster at Bapheus, Roger de Flor’s company arrives in Constantinople, clashes violently with Genoese rivals, and is rushed into Asia Minor. There the Catalans win battles, lift sieges, and terrorize the countryside with shock tactics, sparks on steel, and brutal plunder that turns their “allies” into enemies. In 1305 a palace plot kills Roger at Adrianople—triggering a bloody Catalan vengeance from Gallipoli across Thrace and Macedonia. Leadership feuds follow, but the company’s luck returns in Greece: after being shortchanged, they destroy the Duke of Athens at Halmyros (1311) and seize Athens and Thebes. The video traces their rule, pragmatic alliances with Venice and even former Turkic foes, and their slow decline as Florentine and Navarrese adventurers dismantle Catalan power. By the end, you’ll see why “Catalan” became an insult in parts of Greece—and why Barcelona, Palermo, and Athens share a hidden medieval story. Rome’s Collapse, Region by Region: https://youtu.be/QdEO0ckSFC0 Nuragic Civilization: https://youtu.be/11SqfKmkT6o Minoan Crete: https://youtu.be/YFWjtjb8PTQ Samnites: Rome’s Early Nemesis: https://youtu.be/BuRn3pWH81g Arabia Before Islam: Religion, Society, Culture: https://youtu.be/07OsSSt0ytc Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Did https://www.youtube.com/embed/s1SLXmeEZOE 2026-03-17T18:28:56.000Z Kings and Generals 1365 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15677/what-did-the-gauls-actually-look-like-celtic-fashion-explained 2026-03-17T18:28:43.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9nDhdjLkD20/maxresdefault.jpg What Did the Gauls Actually Look Like? Celtic Fashion Explained Forget the "noble savage" stereotypes! 🛡️ While Romans saw them as towering giants, the average Gaul dressed conservatively in tunics and plaid cloaks dyed with berries and copper. Discover their meticulous grooming habits—from thick moustaches and lime-spiked hair to the mysterious blue woad tattoos of the British tribes. We also explore the spiritual power of the Torc, the golden neck-ring believed to offer divine protection. #AncientRome #CelticHistory #Gauls #HistoryShorts #AncientFashion #GroomingHistory #Archaeology #IronAge #CelticJewelry https://www.youtube.com/embed/9nDhdjLkD20 2026-03-17T18:28:43.000Z Kings and Generals 124 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15676/battle-of-ashdown-871-vikings-invade-britain-animated-documentary 2026-03-17T18:28:30.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/du_6kx_ceXQ/maxresdefault.jpg Battle of Ashdown 871 - Vikings Invade Britain ANIMATED DOCUMENTARY 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of Britain continues with episode 1 of our coverage of the Viking invasion of Britain, as we cover the battle of Ashdown in 871. This video begins a new series on Viking Britain by tracing the rise of the Viking Age and the devastating arrival of the Great Heathen Army in Anglo-Saxon England. It explores how early Norse raids on Portland and Lindisfarne evolved into full-scale invasions, as Scandinavian war leaders sought wealth, land, and power across the British Isles. The story follows the collapse of Northumbria, the submission of Mercia, and the martyrdom of King Edmund in East Anglia, showing how one English kingdom after another fell before the invaders. The focus then shifts to Wessex, the last major kingdom capable of resisting the Viking advance. After the capture of Reading, the Vikings and West Saxons clashed in a brutal campaign that culminated in the pivotal Battle of Ashdown in January 871. There, the young Alfred and his brother King Æthelred faced Halfdan’s forces in a desperate struggle that would shape the future of England. The video highlights the shield-wall tactics, political stakes, and battlefield drama of Ashdown, while also showing that the war was far from over. Even in victory, Wessex remained under immense pressure, setting the stage for Alfred’s long conflict against the Vikings. Charlemagne’s Bloody War Against the Saxons - Verden Massacre: https://youtu.be/Rea-6g1v_Jk Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: https://youtu.be/Qu6NnWj1EZ8 Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity https://www.youtube.com/embed/du_6kx_ceXQ 2026-03-17T18:28:30.000Z Kings and Generals 1202 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15675/were-the-trojans-actually-greek-the-secret-luwian-connection 2026-03-17T18:28:18.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ukh3qiOxFLk/maxresdefault.jpg Were the Trojans Actually Greek? The Secret Luwian Connection Was the Trojan War just a myth? 🏛️ Modern archaeology at Hisarlik suggests the Trojans were actually Luwians, an Anatolian people related to the Hittites. From King Priam’s polygamy to the true motivations behind Helen’s elopement, the Iliad preserves hidden glimpses of a non-Greek culture. Explore how Homer mythicized a real war between proto-Greeks and Anatolians through a distorted lens of history. #TrojanWar #AncientGreece #Archaeology #Homer #Iliad #Luwian #Hittites #HistoryShorts #HelenOfTroy #AncientHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ukh3qiOxFLk 2026-03-17T18:28:18.000Z Kings and Generals 144 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15674/why-and-how-italy-s-invasion-of-egypt-failed 2026-03-17T18:27:57.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lVfuNxpJkII/maxresdefault.jpg Why and How Italy’s Invasion of Egypt Failed 🎥 Watch the rest of the North African campaign and 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare and World War II continues with a video on the beginning of the North African campaign in 1940, as Italy invades Egypt. This video explores the opening phase of the North African Campaign in World War II, focusing on Italy’s 1940 invasion of Egypt. It begins with Benito Mussolini’s imperial ambitions and his desire to carve out a new Roman-style empire across the Mediterranean and North Africa. After entering the war in June 1940, Mussolini saw British-held Egypt and the Suez Canal as key strategic prizes. The episode examines the serious weaknesses in Italy’s military, from outdated tanks and poor communications to underpowered logistics and inadequate equipment. In contrast, Britain’s smaller but more flexible Western Desert Force used mobility, naval support, and careful planning to offset Italian numerical superiority. The video then covers the early border clashes around the Frontier Wire, where British forces launched aggressive raids that disrupted Italian preparations. After the death of Italo Balbo, Rodolfo Graziani inherited the invasion plan and repeatedly revised it under pressure from Mussolini. When the offensive finally began in September 1940, the Italians advanced into Egypt but were slowed by poor coordination, supply shortages, desert conditions, and British delaying tactics.Although Italy captured Sidi Barrani, the campaign exposed fatal operational flaws that cost the Italians the initiative and set the stage for a major British counterattack. How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete: https://youtu.be/5zugafO6rKs Battle of Tsingtao: https://youtu.be/-LRHW2E0rO0 Battle of Jutland https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 Battle of Coronel https://youtu.be/kWAiQrZ61gk Battle of Falklands https://youtu.be/0QzAxaO2LHs Eastern Front https://www.youtube.com/embed/lVfuNxpJkII 2026-03-17T18:27:57.000Z Kings and Generals 1259 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15673/the-prophecy-of-tecumseh-the-shooting-star-is-born 2026-03-17T18:27:46.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zFqVEKFneKw/maxresdefault.jpg The Prophecy of Tecumseh: The Shooting Star is Born Discover the powerful origin of the Shawnee leader, Tecumseh. Born under a blazing comet in 1768, his name means "The Shooting Star." From witnessing the Iroquois sell his people's land to the tragic loss of his father at the Battle of Point Pleasant, Tecumseh’s childhood was forged in the fires of the American frontier. Learn how a father's dying breath set a young boy on a path to lead a nation against the "Big Knives." #Tecumseh #NativeAmericanHistory #HistoryShorts #WarriorLife #AmericanFrontier #Shawnee #BattleOfPointPleasant #HistoricalLegends #TheShootingStar https://www.youtube.com/embed/zFqVEKFneKw 2026-03-17T18:27:46.000Z Kings and Generals 115 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15672/how-old-is-indian-civilization 2026-03-17T18:27:34.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rVT9cmsI3cE/maxresdefault.jpg How Old Is Indian Civilization? 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations continues with an episode on ancient India. How old is Indian civilization, and can it even be described as a single civilization? In this video, we explore the deep antiquity of South Asia by examining the evolution of its languages, peoples, religions, political systems, and shared cultural sphere. From the mystery of the Indus Valley Civilization and the spread of Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, and Tibeto-Burman languages, to the migrations and demographic layering that shaped the subcontinent, this episode traces the long and complex roots of Indian history. We also examine how religion in India transformed over time: from Vedic traditions and the rise of Buddhism, Jainism, and Ajivikism, to the emergence of Hinduism in its recognizable form, and the later arrival of Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Sikhism. Politically, India was rarely unified under a single empire, yet culturally it remained deeply interconnected through shared sacred spaces, literary traditions, and cosmopolitan languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, and Persian. Rather than a static or monolithic entity, Indian civilization emerges here as an ancient, layered, and ever-changing cultural world—diverse in form, but tied together by enduring networks of exchange, memory, and identity. Illyrians: https://youtu.be/8fDuTqAmo9M Thracians: https://youtu.be/5AJW31Q-jg4 Dacians: https://youtu.be/dTGGKvsyGYk Arabia Before Islam: https://youtu.be/07OsSSt0ytc Ancient Origins of the Berbers: https://youtu.be/qMv9Gyc08P8 Berber Empires: https://youtu.be/LeArDH86dRU Early Muslim Expansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2cEIDZwG5M&list=PLaBYW76inbX6liBZSJNNEyShlv4IsfT3t Muslim Schism: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y Thebes - 3d Tour: https://youtu.be/_8vhWNIDPCU Mycenae - 3D https://www.youtube.com/embed/rVT9cmsI3cE 2026-03-17T18:27:34.000Z Kings and Generals 1343 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15671/how-the-ottoman-army-began 2026-03-17T18:27:24.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZYmtH9h9lf8/maxresdefault.jpg How the Ottoman Army Began 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the early modern world and the Ottoman history continues with a video on the Origins of the Ottoman Army. In this opening episode of a new series on the history and evolution of the Ottoman military, we explore how a small frontier warrior society in Bithynia laid the foundations for one of the most powerful armies in world history. Beginning with the nomadic warfare traditions of Turkic tribes and the legacy of the Seljuks, the video traces how the Kayı tribe emerged in the unstable borderlands of northwestern Anatolia after the Mongol disruptions and Byzantine decline. The episode then follows Osman Gazi and the early Ottoman beylik, examining how the Ottomans combined steppe cavalry tactics, frontier raiding, local alliances, and political adaptability to defeat Byzantine forces and expand rapidly. It also highlights the role of the Ahis guilds, religious legitimacy, and cross-cultural cooperation with local Christian elites and mercenaries. Finally, the video explains the first major military reforms under Orhan and his successors: the creation of the Yaya and Müsellem corps and the development of the timar system, which transformed tribal cavalry into the Timarli Sipahi provincial force. These innovations gave the Ottomans a durable military structure and set the stage for the rise of the Janissaries in the next episode. Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: https://youtu.be/Qu6NnWj1EZ8 Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches: https://yout https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZYmtH9h9lf8 2026-03-17T18:27:24.000Z Kings and Generals 1265 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15670/it-wasn-t-just-guns-how-the-dutch-won 2026-03-17T18:27:12.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cdfkaBJzEXI/maxresdefault.jpg It Wasn't Just Guns: How the Dutch Won 🚢 Did European "superior technology" really win the age of colonization? Not exactly. In the Malay world, local Sultanates had cannons, flintlocks, and expert shipbuilders. The Dutch VOC didn't win through firepower alone; they played a brutal "Game of Thrones," using shrewd politicking and internal rebellions to dismantle indigenous sovereignty. See how the world's first multinational corporation moved from trade to total territorial conquest. #History #Strategy #MilitaryHistory #Indonesia #Colonization #VOC #AsiaHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdfkaBJzEXI 2026-03-17T18:27:12.000Z Kings and Generals 118 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15669/how-the-union-finally-won-the-war-american-civil-war-documentary 2026-03-17T18:27:00.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/otJnVLgaq7k/maxresdefault.jpg How the Union Finally Won the War - American Civil War DOCUMENTARY 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history and history of the United States of America, continues with a new video on the conclusion of the Civil War. Previously, we have covered the American Revolution - the War of American Independence (https://youtu.be/yRfAoxJj5j8) and the beginning of the Civil War (https://youtu.be/Slr7576cbnU). This second part of the American Civil War epic covers the war’s decisive middle and final phases, from the aftermath of Confederate success at Chancellorsville to the collapse of the Confederacy and the wider military lessons Europe drew from the conflict. The video opens by explaining why Robert E. Lee’s battlefield victories could not solve the Confederacy’s deeper strategic problems, including manpower shortages, industrial weakness, diplomacy, and the growing pressure of Union grand strategy. From there, the story tracks the major campaigns that shaped the outcome of the war: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Lee’s invasion that culminated in Gettysburg, followed by the struggle for the Mississippi and the Vicksburg Campaign. It also explores the western theater in depth, including Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and the emergence of Grant and Sherman as the Union’s key commanders. The later sections follow the brutal war of attrition in 1864–1865: the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, Grant’s Overland Campaign, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, the Siege of Petersburg, and the Battle of the Crater. The video then moves into the final collapse of Confederate resistance, including the Carolinas and Alabama campaigns, Selma, Five Forks, and the Appomattox Campaign that ended with Lee’s surrender. Finally, the documentary examines how foreign observers in Britain, France, Prussia, and Austria interpreted the war, and what lessons they took—or failed to take—from Americ https://www.youtube.com/embed/otJnVLgaq7k 2026-03-17T18:27:00.000Z Kings and Generals 16994 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15668/why-china-didn-t-actually-want-taiwan 2026-03-17T18:26:47.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/imbK_onMe2s/maxresdefault.jpg Why China Didn’t Actually Want Taiwan Before it was a global flashpoint, Emperor Kangxi called Taiwan a “small ball of mud.” Explore the hidden history of the Qing Dynasty’s reluctance to rule the island, their failed attempts to stop Han Chinese migration, and the fierce resistance of indigenous mountain tribes like the Atayal. This is the story of how illegal settlement and "sinicization" transformed a frontier into a core part of imperial politics against the Emperor's own wishes. #Taiwan #China #HistoryFacts #Asia #QingDynasty #LearnHistory #Documentary https://www.youtube.com/embed/imbK_onMe2s 2026-03-17T18:26:47.000Z Kings and Generals 105 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15667/parthian-army-rome-s-toughest-rival 2026-03-17T18:26:35.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Rzc3OSrQLM/maxresdefault.jpg Parthian Army: Rome’s Toughest Rival Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/kingsandgenerals It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on ancient history and history of Rome and Iran, continues with a video in which we talk about the Parthian army and why Parthia is an often overlooked military powerhouse. Rome had no rival in the East like the Parthian Empire—yet we still know surprisingly little about how Parthian armies were organized. This video explains what newer archaeological finds and closer readings of ancient authors suggest: Parthia was not a loose “ad‑hoc nomad cavalry” horde, but a sophisticated military system under the Shahanshah. We break down the chain of command from the king’s elite guard (doryphoroi / gund ī Shahanshah) and mercenaries, to powerful landowning nobles (eleutheroi / azadan) and their retinues. You’ll learn how manpower also came from garrisons, governors (strategoi / marzban), client kingdoms, and older Seleucid and Achaemenid-style land-and-service institutions—creating a reserve that worked almost like a national guard. We also look at the underrated infantry: “Italian fashion” equipment, mixed formations, and evidence for siegecraft. Finally, we dive into Parthian battlefield methods—horse archers, a smaller core of cataphracts, and the coordinated envelopment tactics seen at Carrhae, where Crassus was annihilated and archers were resupplied by camels. The episode closes by asking why Parthia eventually fell despite its strengths: Rome’s bigger economic engine, slower mustering, social change, and internal conflict leading to the House of Sasan. Next, we continue the Rome–Parthia showdown under Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo in depth. Rome vs Persia: An Unwinnable War: https://youtu.be/zCtQ_INPdhU Roman Empire - Julio-Claudians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQOS1oJNGz8&list=PLaBYW76inbX5egSRNgWbadqMhVH7Z5p6P Punic Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxkNk1tjNw&list=PLaBYW76inbX5ip3365IenIvsq4RIolKMa Vandals: https://y https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Rzc3OSrQLM 2026-03-17T18:26:35.000Z Kings and Generals 1064 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15666/the-megacorp-that-conquered-india-china 2026-03-17T18:26:21.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/21uCHkyseZw/maxresdefault.jpg The Megacorp That Conquered India & China 💰 Forget modern tech giants—the British East India Company was the most destructive force in history. A private for-profit army that minted coins, passed laws, and siphoned trillions from India while hookng China on opium. Discover how a "company" became an empire within an empire, leaving a legacy of famine and exploitation that still shapes the global economy and cultural influence today. 🌍 #History #India #BritishEmpire #China #Economics #Colonialism #TrueStory https://www.youtube.com/embed/21uCHkyseZw 2026-03-17T18:26:21.000Z Kings and Generals 143 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15665/royal-hunts-gone-wrong 2026-03-17T18:26:08.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Di0uTCeVLos/maxresdefault.jpg Royal Hunts Gone Wrong 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the various civilizations and history of ancient and medieval continues with a video on the famous hunting incidents. Hunting has accompanied humanity since prehistoric times, but beyond survival, it evolved into a ritual of power, prestige, and politics. This video explores some of history’s most bizarre, tragic, and revealing hunting incidents involving emperors and kings from across the world. From the Byzantine Empire to Ancient Macedon, Mughal India, Sasanian Persia, and the Frankish realms of medieval Europe, royal hunts were not merely leisure activities — they were stages where authority, masculinity, diplomacy, and even rebellion played out. Viewers will learn how Byzantine Emperor John II Komnenos succumbed to a poisoned wound after a boar hunt, how the death of Macedonian King Archelaos remains shrouded in scandal and conflicting accounts, and how Mughal Emperor Akbar transformed hunting into both theatrical performance and political strategy. Persian legends surrounding Bahram Gor reveal how myth and royal imagery intertwined, while Frankish and Carolingian accidents demonstrate how fragile dynasties could be in the face of simple misfortune. Ultimately, the episode shows that hunting was never just about animals — it reflected social hierarchy, military culture, conservation attempts, and the unpredictable hand of fate that could topple even the mightiest rulers. Rome’s Collapse, Region by Region: https://youtu.be/QdEO0ckSFC0 Nuragic Civilization: https://youtu.be/11SqfKmkT6o Minoan Crete: https://youtu.be/YFWjtjb8PTQ Samnites: Rome’s Early Nemesis: https://youtu.be/BuRn3pWH81g Arabia Before Islam: Religion, Society, Culture: https://youtu.be/07OsSSt0ytc Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Did the Trojan War Really Ha https://www.youtube.com/embed/Di0uTCeVLos 2026-03-17T18:26:08.000Z Kings and Generals 1142 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15664/before-the-vikings-the-ancient-origins-of-odin-and-thor 2026-03-17T18:25:54.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9ARu6KcpGxs/maxresdefault.jpg Before the Vikings: The Ancient Origins of Odin and Thor Discover the ancient roots of Norse mythology! ⚡ Long before the Viking Age, Roman historian Tacitus described the gods of the Germanic tribes. By drawing parallels to the Roman Pantheon, we can identify Wodanaz (Odin) as Mercury and Donar (Thor) as Hercules. Learn how these deities evolved over 700 years and discover the surprising Indo-European connection between Tyr and the Greek god Zeus. #NorseMythology #AncientHistory #HistoryShorts #Odin #Thor #Tacitus #GermanicPaganism #MythologyExplained https://www.youtube.com/embed/9ARu6KcpGxs 2026-03-17T18:25:54.000Z Kings and Generals 134 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15663/nader-shah-s-deadliest-battlefield-trick 2026-03-17T18:25:41.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TBvhORjhnWQ/maxresdefault.jpg Nader Shah’s Deadliest Battlefield Trick 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical series on the history of early modern period, Iranian and Muslim empires continues with a video on the rise of Nader Shah during the late stages of the Safavid empire. Nader Shah’s climb isn’t just a story of battlefield brilliance—it’s a masterclass in turning chaos into power. In 1729, with Iran shattered by famine, disease, and Afghan occupation, Nader pivots from securing the east to ripping the invaders out of the Safavid heartland. You’ll follow the campaign toward Isfahan, beginning with Ashraf Hotaki’s push into Khorasan and the decisive Battle of Mehmandost, where Nader’s disciplined musketeers, artillery, and a calculated “retreat” shatter a larger cavalry-heavy army. After outmaneuvering an ambush near Varamin, Nader meets Ashraf again at Murche-Khort—then marches into Isfahan as the capital rejoices at the return of Safavid rule. But victory creates new problems: Nader leverages fatigue and politics to extract provinces, taxes, and royal marriages, transforming himself from commander into powerbroker. The war then shifts west against the Ottomans, culminating in Malayer Valley and the recapture of key cities. Finally, rebellion in the east sparks another Herat campaign—setting the stage for Nader’s decisive move: removing Tahmasp and ruling as regent over the infant Abbas III. More videos on the history of Iran and the Middle East: Nader Shah #1 - Battle of Herat: https://youtu.be/8NgE0Ec9KB0 Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU Rise of the Cossacks: https://youtu.be/UQ_ocyTRRIE Crusades From the Muslim Perspective: https://youtu.be/t8RZtYvW02g Early Muslim Expansion - Yarmouk, Al-Qadisiyyah: https://youtu https://www.youtube.com/embed/TBvhORjhnWQ 2026-03-17T18:25:41.000Z Kings and Generals 1221 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15662/the-gladiator-caste-system-why-being-lightly-armored-was-a-shame 2026-03-17T18:25:24.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LXfrsOL4i3o/maxresdefault.jpg The Gladiator Caste System: Why Being Lightly Armored Was a Shame In the Roman arena, your armor determined your dignity. 🏛️ Lightly armed gladiators like the Retiarius were often socially shamed, forced into the worst barracks and viewed as "weak" for their net-and-trident style. Emperor Claudius even demanded their deaths so spectators could mock their unarmored faces. Discover how the rigid hierarchies of the gladiator schools mirrored Roman society and why many fighters struggled to "upgrade" to the heavy armor of a Samnite. #AncientRome #Gladiators #HistoryShorts #RomanSociety #Retiarius #Murmillo #CombatHistory #Colosseum #RomanHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/LXfrsOL4i3o 2026-03-17T18:25:24.000Z Kings and Generals 70 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15661/ottoman-empire-another-succession-crisis 2026-03-17T18:25:10.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KHelrvwwW_M/maxresdefault.jpg Ottoman Empire: Another Succession Crisis 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire. The first season covered the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns), while the second season covered the reign of Mehmed II (https://youtu.be/spikLEMFZTo). The third season will start with the death of Mehmed II “the Conqueror” igniting a ruthless Ottoman succession crisis between his sons: the experienced, pious Bayezid and the younger, brilliant Cem Sultan. This episode opens Season 3 of our Ottoman history series by exploring how Ottoman tradition made every prince a legitimate claimant—and how Mehmed’s codification of state-sanctioned fratricide planted the seeds of future conflict. We trace Bayezid’s long apprenticeship in Amasya, his ties to scholars and the military elite, and the court tensions that surrounded his suitability as heir. Then we shift to Cem’s rise in Anatolia, his support among local notables, and the factional struggle in Constantinople where secrecy, intrigue, and Janissary power decide the empire’s fate before either brother arrives. The story escalates into open civil war: Cem strikes coins, seizes Bursa, and attempts a negotiated partition—only to be defeated by Bayezid’s disciplined forces. Fleeing into exile, Cem becomes a political bargaining chip in the hands of the Mamluks and the Knights of Rhodes, while Christian powers exploit Ottoman instability from Italy to the Adriatic. The video was made by Arif Azaman (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates), while the script was written by Ege Güneş https://www.instagram.com/historia_egefem This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). https://www.youtube.com/embed/KHelrvwwW_M 2026-03-17T18:25:10.000Z Kings and Generals 1290 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15660/david-vs-goliath-at-sea-how-the-hms-speedy-captured-the-el-gamo 2026-03-17T18:24:59.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A9xY1x2xc10/maxresdefault.jpg David vs. Goliath at Sea: How the HMS Speedy Captured the El Gamo Lord Thomas Cochrane proves that size doesn't matter in naval warfare! ⚓ Command of the tiny HMS Speedy, Cochrane faced the massive Spanish frigate El Gamo. Using an American false flag to close the distance, he exploited the Gamo's height, making her cannons fire harmlessly over his deck. After blackening their faces with soot to terrify the Spanish crew, Cochrane’s 54 men boarded the ship and forced a surrender against 319 Spaniards. #ThomasCochrane #NavalHistory #HMSSpeedy #HistoryShorts #AgeOfSail #NavalTactics #SeaWolf #NapoleonicWars https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9xY1x2xc10 2026-03-17T18:24:59.000Z Kings and Generals 154 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15659/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-what-changed-in-2026 2026-03-17T18:24:45.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g87jiJXAvhM/maxresdefault.jpg Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What Changed in 2026 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine with the updates of January 2026. This 2026 update on the Russia–Ukraine war examines how the conflict has entered its fourth year with no decisive breakthrough, despite enormous human and material costs. The video begins with a battlefield overview shaped by extreme winter conditions that have slowed advances but intensified localized fighting across Donbas, Kupiansk, Zaporizhia, and border sectors. Particular attention is given to creeping Russian offensives, contested urban strongpoints, and the strategic implications of potential pincer movements near Lyman and the broader fortress belt. A major focus is the escalating air campaign targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure through mass drone swarms and ballistic missiles, testing the limits of air defense capacity and contributing to blackouts, infrastructure damage, and civilian hardship during freezing temperatures. The diplomatic landscape is explored through two parallel tracks: limited strike moratoriums and shuttle negotiations on one side, and European-led security guarantee discussions on the other. The episode also reviews international military aid, new air defense systems, domestic Ukrainian arms production, and the evolving balance of external support. It concludes with a data-driven comparison of visually confirmed equipment losses for both sides, underscoring the scale of attrition and the central importance of air defense in shaping the war’s next phase. Pacific War Series: youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg Modern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08 Video: Leif Sick Script: Turgut Gambar Narration: Officially Devin ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals https://www.youtube.com/embed/g87jiJXAvhM 2026-03-17T18:24:45.000Z Kings and Generals 900 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15658/the-naval-race-that-started-wwi 2026-03-17T18:24:32.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vtITLmVIOs0/maxresdefault.jpg The Naval Race That Started WWI 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare and naval warfare continues with a video on the Anglo-German naval race prior to the Great War. From Trafalgar’s legacy to the launch of HMS Dreadnought, this video breaks down how sea power shaped the modern world—and why Germany’s attempt to challenge Britain at sea helped push Europe toward catastrophe. We begin with the 19th-century revolution in warship technology: ironclads, steam propulsion, heavier guns, and the rise of the “pre-dreadnought” battleship. Then we meet the ideas that fueled the rivalry, especially Alfred Thayer Mahan’s argument that national greatness depended on decisive fleet battles and maritime supremacy. With Kaiser Wilhelm II determined to make Germany a world power, Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz arrives with his “risk theory”: build a fleet strong enough that Britain can’t win without crippling losses. The result is a sequence of Naval Laws that steadily expands Germany’s battleships and cruisers—until Britain responds with the Two-Power Standard, diplomatic realignment, and Admiral “Jacky” Fisher’s sweeping reforms. When Dreadnought launches, the race escalates into panic, propaganda, and political crisis, before attempted diplomacy fails and both powers march toward World War. How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete: https://youtu.be/5zugafO6rKs Battle of Tsingtao: https://youtu.be/-LRHW2E0rO0 Battle of Jutland https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 Battle of Coronel https://youtu.be/kWAiQrZ61gk Battle of Falklands https://youtu.be/0QzAxaO2LHs Eastern Front of WW2 Week-by-Week: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6ubSghjj0fxjMRvShxAUGT Eastern Front Podcast: https://theeasternfront.podbean.com/e/eastern-front-prelude-01-the-russian-revolution-and-russian-civil-war/ Pacific War: https://youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg https://www.youtube.com/embed/vtITLmVIOs0 2026-03-17T18:24:32.000Z Kings and Generals 1309 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15657/the-real-troy-a-geopolitical-chokepoint-of-the-bronze-age 2026-03-17T18:24:17.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oWDJwMqLjAU/maxresdefault.jpg The Real Troy: A Geopolitical Chokepoint of the Bronze Age Was the Trojan War fought over a woman—or a trade route? 🏛️ In the 1200s BCE, Troy sat on the "needle's edge" between two superpowers: the Mycenaeans and the Hittite Empire. As Mycenae expanded into Anatolia, Troy became a crucial chokepoint. Evidence suggests the legendary war was actually a high-stakes geopolitical conflict for control of the Aegean. #AncientGreece #Troy #Iliad #HistoryShorts #BronzeAge #Hittites #Mycenae #Archaeology #AncientWarfare #Geopolitics https://www.youtube.com/embed/oWDJwMqLjAU 2026-03-17T18:24:17.000Z Kings and Generals 69 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15656/why-america-s-invasion-of-canada-failed 2026-03-17T18:24:02.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bcWNkJ1Fl00/maxresdefault.jpg Why America’s Invasion of Canada Failed 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history and history of the United States of America, continues with a new series on the War of 1812. Previously, we have covered the American Revolution - the War of American Independence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5_jkn_ODCM&list=PLaBYW76inbX6qMQ2CfpU0TUTxW3-D00nU) and the beginning of the Civil War (https://youtu.be/2mUdKi0L6XQ). In the first video of the series we are discussing why the War of 1812 erupted: borders, trade warfare, impressment, Tecumseh, and politics that pushed America into conflict (https://youtu.be/ALqzLAjT9WU). This episode explores the disastrous opening year of the War of 1812. While American leaders like Thomas Jefferson predicted the conquest of Canada would be a "mere matter of marching," the reality was far grimmer. Follow the strategic blunders of General William Hull at Detroit and the heroic but tragic stand of Sir Isaac Brock at Queenston Heights. While the American land campaign crumbled due to poor logistics and divided politics, the US Navy stunned the world on the Atlantic. We analyze how heavy frigates like the USS Constitution challenged British naval supremacy and shifted the war’s psychological tide. Videos on American history: American Revolution - https://youtu.be/yRfAoxJj5j8 American Civil War #1 - https://youtu.be/2mUdKi0L6XQ When America Invaded Russia - https://youtu.be/7rRq3McTnYs Tecumseh and the Native American Resistance - https://youtu.be/cH-T2aY4DPY History of the American Mafia - https://youtu.be/jUne3fMzPKU Battle of New Orleans - https://youtu.be/IH6CsX_nOVs The video was made by Antoni Kamerans, while the script was researched and written by David Ernenwein. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly https://www.youtube.com/embed/bcWNkJ1Fl00 2026-03-17T18:24:02.000Z Kings and Generals 1708 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15655/the-franks-rome-s-deadliest-allies 2026-03-17T18:23:48.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iE4qiwz7_78/maxresdefault.jpg The Franks: Rome’s Deadliest “Allies” 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of medieval period, Roman Empire and the Franks continues with a video on the early history of Franks. In late antiquity, few “barbarian” groups reshaped Western Europe as profoundly as the Franks. This episode begins at the moment they first come into focus in Roman records—initially as raiders exploiting the Empire’s third-century crises, striking across the Rhine frontier and forcing Rome to respond with punishment, diplomacy, and recruitment. Because nearly all early evidence comes from Roman writers, the video also unpacks why the sources blur multiple Frankish groups into a single label, and how modern historians reconstruct identities, leaders, and settlement zones from scattered texts and archaeology. From there, the story pivots to the crucial transformation: Franks as hired muscle, border settlers, and military professionals inside the Roman Empire. Grave finds, Roman goods, and shifting burial customs reveal a hybrid frontier culture—Frankish in self-image, Roman in material life. Finally, the video tracks how migrations and the Hunnic shock under Attila destabilized the West, culminating in the Rhine collapse of 406 and the accelerating slide toward a post-Roman order—setting the stage for the later rise of the Merovingian kings. How Charlemagne Used Propaganda to Shape the Narrative: https://youtu.be/2m_JUevVzqg Charlemagne's Army - https://youtu.be/PX5W6pA47yw Charlemagne’s Bloody War Against the Saxons - Verden Massacre: https://youtu.be/Rea-6g1v_Jk What Everyone Gets Wrong About Feudalism: https://youtu.be/WFlIKK8uBOo Why Was Italy so Fragmented in the Middle Ages?: https://youtu.be/L9m5kifZjhU Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Who is the Heir of Rome?: https://youtu.be/PHtaKsG2O-U The video was made by Sebastiao Rei https://www.youtube.com/embed/iE4qiwz7_78 2026-03-17T18:23:48.000Z Kings and Generals 1326 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15654/the-banda-genocide-the-dark-cost-of-the-nutmeg-monopoly 2026-03-17T18:23:36.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i8gBsqezJwQ/maxresdefault.jpg The Banda Genocide: The Dark Cost of the Nutmeg Monopoly The Dutch East India Company (VOC) sought total economic domination, but at a horrific human cost. 🚢 In 1621, Governor-General Jan Pieterszoon Coen orchestrated a genocide on the Banda Islands to secure a monopoly on nutmeg. 15,000 Bandanese lived on the islands before the Dutch arrived; after the massacre and forced deportations, only about 1,000 survived. The islands were then repopulated with slaves to meet VOC demands. #VOC #DutchHistory #IndonesiaHistory #BandaIslands #HistoryShorts #Monopoly #Nutmeg #ColonialHistory #JanPieterszoonCoen https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8gBsqezJwQ 2026-03-17T18:23:36.000Z Kings and Generals 72 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15653/battle-of-van-siege-that-changed-anatolia 2026-03-17T18:23:24.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vc1r0swrBKw/maxresdefault.jpg Battle of Van: Siege That Changed Anatolia 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare the Great War and the Ottoman history continues with an episode on the Sarikamish Campaign of World War, as the Ottomans suffer the greatest military catastrophe in their history. Previously we covered the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles including (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns) and the reign of Mehmet II (https://youtu.be/TbqMBfxtOTI). In the opening months of World War I, the Ottoman Empire bet big—and paid in blood. After Enver Pasha’s Caucasus gamble ended in catastrophe at Sarıkamış, the empire’s eastern frontier fractured under hunger, frostbite, and disease, leaving defenses weakened and tensions soaring across Anatolia. This episode follows the ripple effects across four interconnected theaters: Persia’s strategic tug-of-war, the mounting paranoia and crackdown in Armenian-populated provinces, the dramatic siege and relief during the Battle of Van, and the Ottomans’ ambitious offensives beyond the east. From covert intelligence efforts and rapid advances toward Tabriz and Urmia, to reprisals, mass violence, and the hard choices faced by civilians caught between empires, the narrative then pivots to the wider war: the early Sinai raid aimed at the Suez Canal and the Mesopotamian struggle around Basra, Qurna, and Shaiba. The result is a portrait of bold offensives, shattered logistics, heavy casualties, and strategic overextension—setting the stage for the Entente’s next major move at Gallipoli campaign. Ottoman WW1 #1 https://youtu.be/TbqMBfxtOTI Battle of Jutland https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 Battle of Tsingtao https://youtu.be/-LRHW2E0rO0 Battle of Coronel https://youtu.be/kWAiQrZ61gk Battle of Falklands https://youtu.be/0QzAxaO2LHs Eastern Front of WW2 Wee https://www.youtube.com/embed/vc1r0swrBKw 2026-03-17T18:23:24.000Z Kings and Generals 1184 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15652/koxinga-vs-the-dutch-the-pirate-king-who-liberated-taiwan 2026-03-17T18:23:12.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JK8-pHX98mo/maxresdefault.jpg Koxinga vs. The Dutch: The Pirate King Who Liberated Taiwan In 1661, the Ming loyalist and pirate-leader Koxinga laid siege to Fort Zeelandia with a massive fleet. 🏴‍☠️ Tired of colonial rule, indigenous warriors defected from the Dutch to join the assault. Koxinga’s victory established the Kingdom of Tungning, the first Chinese-led government on the island. Though his rebel state lasted only two decades before the Qing Dynasty conquest in 1683, it changed the course of Taiwan's history forever. #TaiwanHistory #Koxinga #HistoryShorts #MingDynasty #FortZeelandia #QingDynasty #NavalWarfare #PirateHistory #Taiwan https://www.youtube.com/embed/JK8-pHX98mo 2026-03-17T18:23:12.000Z Kings and Generals 78 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15651/was-germania-not-worth-conquering-why-rome-failed 2026-03-17T18:22:57.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0oVppbqeS3w/maxresdefault.jpg Was Germania not Worth Conquering? - Why Rome Failed 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome, Roman Empire and Ancient world continues with a video in which we wonder why did the Romans — master of the Mediterranean world — fail to conquer Germania? In this episode, we explore one of the most enduring questions of Roman history: why the legions that subdued Gaul, Hispania, Greece, and Egypt were repeatedly frustrated by the Germanic tribes beyond the Rhine. Drawing on ancient sources like Tacitus, alongside modern scholarship, this video examines the geographic, logistical, economic, military, and cultural factors that made Germania uniquely resistant to Roman conquest. From the hostile terrain and immense logistical costs of campaigning deep into forests and bogs, to the decentralized tribal structure that denied Rome decisive victories, Germania posed challenges unlike any other frontier. Catastrophic defeats such as the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest shattered Roman confidence and permanently altered imperial strategy, forcing Rome to abandon expansion in the north in favor of fortified borders and mobile defense. We also explore why Germania was seen as economically “not worth” conquering, how cultural and ideological differences hindered Romanisation, and why cooperation and alliance ultimately replaced conquest as Rome’s preferred approach. In the end, Germania was not conquered — it was contained, shaping the future of both Rome and Europe itself. Roman Empire - Julio-Claudians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQOS1oJNGz8&list=PLaBYW76inbX5egSRNgWbadqMhVH7Z5p6P Punic Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxkNk1tjNw&list=PLaBYW76inbX5ip3365IenIvsq4RIolKMa Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Did the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtk Demosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0U Ancien https://www.youtube.com/embed/0oVppbqeS3w 2026-03-17T18:22:57.000Z Kings and Generals 1004 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15650/from-novice-to-primus-palus-how-gladiators-trained 2026-03-17T18:22:44.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZGO3EO53yFI/maxresdefault.jpg From Novice to Primus Palus: How Gladiators Trained Think gladiators were all muscle and meat? 🍖 Think again! Discover the "barley-and-bean" vegetarian diet introduced by the physician Galen, supported by modern paleopathology. Explore the rigid training hierarchy from the novice level to the prestigious Primus Palus (First Stake). We look at how physical builds determined fighting styles—from the massive Murmillo to the nimble Retiarius—all while living in cells under strict guard. #AncientRome #Gladiators #HistoryShorts #RomanHistory #AncientDiet #Galen #MilitaryHistory #Archaeology #CombatTraining https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZGO3EO53yFI 2026-03-17T18:22:44.000Z Kings and Generals 104 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15649/how-the-conquest-of-india-started 2026-03-17T18:22:31.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HTUbi3h7-4g/maxresdefault.jpg How the Conquest of India Started 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the early modern world, India and colonialism continues with a video on how the British India Company started the conquest of India. Previously we have covered the Rise of the British East India Company (https://youtu.be/_SHhiEISRrE). In the early 1700s, the East India Company—once a globe-trotting merchant venture known as “John Company”—began its transformation into a conquest machine. As the Mughal Empire weakened after Aurangzeb’s death and regional powers like the Marathas surged, India became a fragmented battleground ripe for intervention. The Company exploited this chaos by building a professional, corporate army: a small European core reinforced by vast numbers of sepoys, trained and equipped in European style. Next, the story shifts to the Carnatic Wars, where British and French trading companies fought proxy conflicts tied to wider European wars, and where Robert Clive emerged as a decisive figure. From the audacious seizure of Arcot to the crisis in Bengal, the Company’s path to dominance accelerates. The episode culminates in Plassey—depicted less as a battle and more as a political-financial transaction—followed by victories that secured revenue rights and real control over Bengal. Finally, the video examines the grim consequences of Company rule: corruption, extraction, scandal at home, and catastrophe in Bengal, setting the stage for the next conquests across India. Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Eastern Roman Empire: Why So Many Civil Wars?: https://youtu.be/SK_yHooLu1s What Did the Europeans Think About the Eastern Romans?: https://youtu.be/Qu6NnWj1EZ8 Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 How I https://www.youtube.com/embed/HTUbi3h7-4g 2026-03-17T18:22:31.000Z Kings and Generals 1313 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15648/the-sea-wolf-s-best-trick-how-cochrane-faked-a-plague 2026-03-17T18:22:18.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pWYThHwS7Yg/maxresdefault.jpg The Sea Wolf’s Best Trick: How Cochrane Faked a Plague Witness the legendary cunning of Lord Thomas Cochrane! ⚓ Facing a superior Spanish frigate, Cochrane used paint and a Danish-speaking crew to fake a plague, scaring the enemy away. From his mastery of false flag tactics aboard the HMS Speedy to a high-society duel over a sailor's disguise, Cochrane proved that brains—and a bit of bravado—could beat any broadside. #ThomasCochrane #NavalHistory #HMSSpeedy #HistoryShorts #AgeOfSail #NavalTactics #SeaWolf #NapoleonicWars #HistoricalStories https://www.youtube.com/embed/pWYThHwS7Yg 2026-03-17T18:22:18.000Z Kings and Generals 160 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15647/rome-without-an-emperor 2026-03-17T18:22:05.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/084givq5jJ4/maxresdefault.jpg Rome Without an Emperor 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with the new series on the reign of Augustus and his successors, in a series we call the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Previously, we have covered Caesar's campaign in Gaul (youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM), campaign against Pompey (youtu.be/_O5DshzvUsk) and how he won the Civil War (youtu.be/o8F8IajtW9U), as well as the civil wars that brought Octavian - Augustus to power (https://youtu.be/OgoEPs3FxaM). While the next episode will cover the battles of Augustus and his generals in Spain, Gaul, Illyria, Thrace, Arabia, Yemen and Africa (https://youtu.be/rk8vNYEasu8), and the third episode will cover Drusus and his early conquests in Germania, which formed Rome's Germanic frontier (https://youtu.be/fs-53rhHWH0). Afterwards , Augustus navigates grief, succession, and frontier crises from Germania to Armenia to Judea, as Tiberius and his heirs shape Rome’s future (https://youtu.be/QKN6zSZugcE), and then the Great Illyrian Revolt - the Bellum Batonianum (https://youtu.be/I9KJRXjqKAI), followed by the battle of Teutoburg as we discuss who Varus was. (https://youtu.be/U4-1zmyyoVM). Afterwards, power struggles, betrayals, and mutinies mark Rome’s turbulent transition from Augustus to Tiberius (https://youtu.be/zuIPTrBn0Lk). Germanicus avenges Teutoburg—burning Mattium, crushing the Chatti, Bructeri, and Cherusci, and defeating Arminius at Idistaviso and the Angrivarian Wall (https://youtu.be/429XbaXvmUI), but it is followed by the downfall of Germanicus, his conflict with Tiberius, the Syrian crisis, his mysterious death, and the explosive trial that reshaped Rome (https://youtu.be/OONCyQK2v78). The rise and catastrophic fall of Seianus, Rome’s most dangerous power broker under Emperor Tiberius (https://youtu.be/1wohhEJJRf4) and then the final years of Tiberius: paranoia, power, war, deat https://www.youtube.com/embed/084givq5jJ4 2026-03-17T18:22:05.000Z Kings and Generals 1060 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15646/germanic-warfare-why-they-fought-without-armor 2026-03-17T18:21:54.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bm_LPlH06ks/maxresdefault.jpg Germanic Warfare: Why They Fought Without Armor How did the Ancient Germanic tribes fight with so little iron? 🌲 Armed mostly with the framea (short spear) and large shields with iron bosses, these infantry-heavy armies relied on ferocity over equipment. When they weren't at war, they gathered for the "Thing"—a massive inter-tribal assembly where kings were chosen and laws were made by the clashing of spears. #GermanicHistory #AncientWarfare #HistoryShorts #Tacitus #GermanicTribes #MilitaryHistory #Warriors #TheThing #IronAge https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bm_LPlH06ks 2026-03-17T18:21:54.000Z Kings and Generals 130 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15645/why-the-arctic-matters-now 2026-03-17T18:21:41.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XG0rqUOGrwc/maxresdefault.jpg Why the Arctic Matters Now 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the Arctic Race, as we discuss how Arctic was historically important through the centuries and became even more important in our times. Exploration has always been tied to human survival—but as societies evolved, it became a pursuit of curiosity, wealth, power, and personal glory. This video dives into the history of Arctic exploration, from ancient and medieval voyages to the modern geopolitical “Arctic race.” We begin by defining the Arctic Circle and tracing evidence of early human presence, including indigenous migrations across the Bering Strait that shaped the peopling of Alaska and Arctic Canada. From there, we follow early European accounts like Pytheas’ mysterious “Thule,” the Viking expansion into Iceland and Greenland, and later Russian expeditions along Eurasia’s northern rim. As the Age of Discovery unfolds, European powers become fixated on finding the Northwest Passage—an obsession that costs lives but advances mapping and knowledge. The 20th century transforms the region again: World War II convoys and Cold War militarization make the Arctic a strategic corridor for bases, bombers, submarines, and early warning systems. Finally, climate change reshapes the stakes. Melting ice opens new shipping routes and intensifies competition over oil, gas, and critical minerals—setting the stage for an era of renewed rivalry in the planet’s harshest frontier. Iran-Israel 12-Day War - Iran-Israel 12-Day War Rhodesian Bush War 1964-1979 - Zimbabwean Independence War - https://youtu.be/aL-Uy_Wmcbc India and Pakistan - All Wars - https://youtu.be/6gkJ6LCnCA8 War in Ukraine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX5XWJ8IJd9MKucLnkAzK28E Pacific War Series: https://youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg Cold War channel: you https://www.youtube.com/embed/XG0rqUOGrwc 2026-03-17T18:21:41.000Z Kings and Generals 1258 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15644/who-were-the-gauls-the-truth-behind-the-celtic-tribes 2026-03-17T18:21:30.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2DnE-zRDVow/maxresdefault.jpg Who Were the Gauls? The Truth Behind the Celtic Tribes Discover the reality of the Gallic and Celtic peoples! 🛡️ Far from a uniform nation, the Gauls were a collection of politically divided tribes like the Helvetii and Parisii. Learn about the linguistic split between P-Celtic and Q-Celtic languages and explore the rigid social hierarchy of the Iron Age, where Chieftains ruled from massive Murus Gallicus hillforts. #GallicHistory #CelticTribes #AncientEurope #HistoryShorts #IronAge #Hillforts #Linguistics #RomanHistory #Gauls https://www.youtube.com/embed/2DnE-zRDVow 2026-03-17T18:21:30.000Z Kings and Generals 172 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15643/rome-vs-persia-an-unwinnable-war 2026-03-17T18:21:15.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zCtQ_INPdhU/maxresdefault.jpg Rome vs Persia: An Unwinnable War 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome and Iran, continues with a video in which we talk about the rivalry between the Roman empire and the Parthian Kingdom. For nearly seven centuries, Rome and Persia stood as rival superpowers, locked in one of history’s longest and most complex geopolitical struggles. From the catastrophic Roman defeat at Carrhae to repeated invasions of Mesopotamia and the sackings of Ctesiphon, this rivalry shaped the political landscape of the ancient world. But why did Rome—so successful in Gaul, Spain, and the Mediterranean—fail to conquer Persia? And why did this frontier stabilize where it did? In this episode, we explore the Roman–Persian frontier not as a rigid border, but as a dynamic zone shaped by geography, logistics, economics, and diplomacy. Drawing on ancient authors and modern historians, we examine why traditional explanations of Roman “failure” fall short, and how concepts like periphery, client kingdoms, and supply networks defined the limits of imperial power. We also take a deep dive into Trajan’s eastern campaign, the economic realities of ancient warfare, and why capturing Persian capitals never translated into lasting conquest. Ultimately, Rome and Persia were not eternal enemies because they could not defeat each other—but because equilibrium was the most sustainable outcome for both empires. Roman Empire - Julio-Claudians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQOS1oJNGz8&list=PLaBYW76inbX5egSRNgWbadqMhVH7Z5p6P Punic Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxkNk1tjNw&list=PLaBYW76inbX5ip3365IenIvsq4RIolKMa Vandals: https://youtu.be/-IpbeEW6I9Y How Rome Conquered Greece: https://youtu.be/v5q1rerf-qw Did the Trojan War Really Happen: https://youtu.be/12eHJL2yRtk Demosthenes: https://youtu.be/ABS1iepXG0U Ancient Greek Politics and Diplomacy: https://youtu.be/MVnp4NilDLI Py https://www.youtube.com/embed/zCtQ_INPdhU 2026-03-17T18:21:15.000Z Kings and Generals 1084 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15642/the-dark-ages-how-ancient-greece-lost-the-power-of-writing 2026-03-17T18:21:01.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4ieWJLW8ZVY/maxresdefault.jpg The Dark Ages: How Ancient Greece Lost the Power of Writing Around 1200 BC, the Mediterranean world collapsed. 🌋 The great Mycenaean palaces were abandoned, and Greece entered a 400-year Dark Age. Trade stopped, and writing was forgotten. But the stories survived. Passed down through oral tradition, these memories of kings and heroes were finally woven into the Homeric Epics. Discover how the Iliad is the mythicized memory of a lost Golden Age. #AncientGreece #Homer #Iliad #HistoryShorts #BronzeAgeCollapse #Mycenae #GreekMythology #Archaeology #DarkAges #AncientHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/4ieWJLW8ZVY 2026-03-17T18:21:01.000Z Kings and Generals 148 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15641/the-deal-of-the-century-why-the-dutch-traded-new-york-for-nutmeg 2026-03-17T18:19:27.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3HwWFDtIb4E/maxresdefault.jpg The Deal of the Century: Why the Dutch Traded New York for Nutmeg In the 17th century, nutmeg was more valuable than gold! 🌰 To secure a monopoly on this spice, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) made a deal with the English: they gave up their colony in North America—a little place called Manhattan—in exchange for the tiny, nutmeg-rich island of Pulau Run. At the time, the Dutch thought they won big. Today? New York City might have something to say about that! #HistoryShorts #NewYorkHistory #DutchHistory #VOC #Manhattan #AngloDutchWars #PulauRun #SpiceTrade #17thCentury https://www.youtube.com/embed/3HwWFDtIb4E 2026-03-17T18:19:27.000Z Kings and Generals 61 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15640/how-dreadnought-made-fleets-obsolete 2026-03-17T18:19:14.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5zugafO6rKs/maxresdefault.jpg How Dreadnought Made Fleets Obsolete 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare and naval warfare continues with a video on the evolution of the Dreadnought. For centuries, control of the seas defined global power. From towering sailing ships to steel leviathans driven by turbines, naval warfare evolved through relentless technological competition. This video traces the transformation of war at sea from the Age of Sail to the launch of HMS Dreadnought, the battleship that rendered every rival fleet obsolete overnight. We begin with the sailing ship of the line and the rise of broadside combat, before following the disruptive arrival of steam propulsion and explosive Paixhans shells. These innovations shattered wooden navies and led to ironclads, rotating turrets, and radically new ship designs. As gunnery, armor, and propulsion advanced together, navies settled into the pre-dreadnought formula—a balance of firepower, protection, and speed. Strategic thinking evolved alongside technology. Alfred Thayer Mahan’s theory of sea power reshaped naval doctrine, while Germany’s challenge to British dominance ignited a dangerous arms race. The lessons of the Russo-Japanese War finally pointed the way forward. In 1906, HMS Dreadnought combined all-big-gun armament, turbine propulsion, and unprecedented speed—redefining naval warfare and pushing the world toward industrialized conflict on an unprecedented scale. Battle of Tsingtao: https://youtu.be/-LRHW2E0rO0 Battle of Jutland https://youtu.be/BQRT4Hi7nA8 Battle of Coronel https://youtu.be/kWAiQrZ61gk Battle of Falklands https://youtu.be/0QzAxaO2LHs Eastern Front of WW2 Week-by-Week: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX6ubSghjj0fxjMRvShxAUGT Eastern Front Podcast: https://theeasternfront.podbean.com/e/eastern-front-prelude-01-the-russian-revolution-and-russian-civil-war/ Pacific War: https://youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/embed/5zugafO6rKs 2026-03-17T18:19:14.000Z Kings and Generals 1262 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15639/pontiac-s-war-the-alliance-that-defeated-british-forts 2026-03-17T18:19:00.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GmJEJKPW1cs/maxresdefault.jpg Pontiac’s War: The Alliance That Defeated British Forts After the French were defeated in the New World, British settlers began flooding West, displacing Native tribes. 🏹 In 1763, the Odawa Chieftain Pontiac forged a massive alliance of 14 tribes to stem the tide. They captured eight British forts and forced the Crown to sign a treaty forbidding settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. It was a brief but fierce victory for indigenous resistance. #PontiacsWar #NativeAmericanHistory #HistoryShorts #BritishEmpire #18thCentury #AmericanHistory #Odawa #GreatLakesHistory #ColonialWarfare https://www.youtube.com/embed/GmJEJKPW1cs 2026-03-17T18:19:00.000Z Kings and Generals 96 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15638/the-real-causes-of-the-war-of-1812 2026-03-17T18:18:46.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ALqzLAjT9WU/maxresdefault.jpg The Real Causes of the War of 1812 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern history and history of the United States of America, continues with a new series on the War of 1812. Previously, we have covered the American Revolution - the War of American Independence (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5_jkn_ODCM&list=PLaBYW76inbX6qMQ2CfpU0TUTxW3-D00nU) and the beginning of the Civil War (https://youtu.be/2mUdKi0L6XQ). In the first video of the series we are discussing why the War of 1812 erupted: borders, trade warfare, impressment, Tecumseh, and politics that pushed America into conflict. Videos on American history: American Revolution - https://youtu.be/yRfAoxJj5j8 American Civil War #1 - https://youtu.be/2mUdKi0L6XQ When America Invaded Russia - https://youtu.be/7rRq3McTnYs Tecumseh and the Native American Resistance - https://youtu.be/cH-T2aY4DPY History of the American Mafia - https://youtu.be/jUne3fMzPKU Battle of New Orleans - https://youtu.be/IH6CsX_nOVs The video was made by Antoni Kamerans, while the script was researched and written by David Ernenwein. This video was narrated by Officially Devin (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s7EdN9uXX77-Ly2HmEjQ). Machinima by Malay Archer. ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► https://kingsandgenerals.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/2QTuMNG ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/kingsandgenerals ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/KingsGenerals ✔ Instagram ►http://www.instagram.com/Kings_Generals Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: http://www.epidemicsound.com Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zzt5_JIpLeBtZHTEovox2cGh0jB271CTTqOUPIqkdy0/edit?usp=sharing 00:00:00 - Treaty of Paris: Peace Tha https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALqzLAjT9WU 2026-03-17T18:18:46.000Z Kings and Generals 1264 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15637/the-spice-war-how-the-dutch-seized-the-east-indies 2026-03-17T18:18:36.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9yn3SuIXf8o/maxresdefault.jpg The Spice War: How the Dutch Seized the East Indies How did a trading company conquer an archipelago? 🚢 Starting in 1605, the Dutch East India Company aggressively seized spice-growing regions in Maluku and Java. In 1619, Jan Pieterszoon Coen founded Batavia, the VOC's fortress capital. From surviving massive sieges by the Sultanate of Mataram to capturing Portuguese Malacca, the Dutch secured their grip on the world's most lucrative trade routes. #DutchHistory #IndonesiaHistory #HistoryShorts #VOC #Batavia #SpiceTrade #ColonialHistory #JanPieterszoonCoen #MaritimeHistory #SoutheastAsia https://www.youtube.com/embed/9yn3SuIXf8o 2026-03-17T18:18:36.000Z Kings and Generals 67 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15636/scipio-s-masterpiece-zama-202-bc-second-punic-war-documentary 2026-03-17T18:18:25.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qeAcgE3Msto/maxresdefault.jpg Scipio's Masterpiece - Zama 202 BC - Second Punic War DOCUMENTARY 🎥 Watch the rest of our Punic War series and more than 250+ other exclusive videos on youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. Support us on Paypal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kingsandgenerals as well! Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with the sixth episode of our coverage of the Second Punic War with Scipio's masterpiece - the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. Previously we have covered Hannibal's masterpiece - the battle of Cannae in 216 BC (https://youtu.be/gObVeaEzklM). In 202 BC, two of history’s greatest commanders finally faced one another on the plains of North Africa. Hannibal Barca, the terror of Rome and victor of Cannae, met Publius Cornelius Scipio, Rome’s rising star, in a confrontation that would decide the fate of the Mediterranean world. After sixteen years of brutal war, betrayals, and shattered armies, the Second Punic War reached its dramatic climax at Zama. Hannibal returned from Italy with his battle-hardened veterans, while Scipio arrived with a disciplined Roman army and powerful Numidian allies. Before the fighting began, the rivals met face to face in a tense parley—peace was offered, rejected, and fate sealed. This episode follows the final campaign step by step: Carthage’s failed armistice, the last diplomatic maneuvers, the march to Zama, and the clash of elephants, infantry, and cavalry. We break down the tactics, formations, and critical decisions that led to Rome’s ultimate victory—and Carthage’s irreversible decline. Witness how Scipio reversed Cannae, how Hannibal’s last gamble failed, and how one battle reshaped Roman dominance for centuries to come. This is the dramatic conclusion of the Second Punic War. Caesar in Gaul: youtu.be/LRV185XaMIM Caesar against Pompey: youtu.be/_O5DshzvUsk How Caesar Won the Great Roman Civil War: youtu.be/o8F8IajtW9U What Happened In Rome After Caesar's Assassination: youtu.be/jfBsb_-h-_M Medieval Battles: www.youtube.co https://www.youtube.com/embed/qeAcgE3Msto 2026-03-17T18:18:25.000Z Kings and Generals 1599 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15635/the-first-colonizers-of-taiwan-the-dutch-east-india-company 2026-03-17T18:18:14.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OzftRPQOyqU/maxresdefault.jpg The First Colonizers of Taiwan: The Dutch East India Company Ironically, Taiwan's first true colonizers weren't Chinese, but the Dutch! 🇳🇱 Arriving in 1624, the VOC built Fort Zeelandia and transformed Ilha Formosa. They fought indigenous warriors, converted locals to Christianity, and—most importantly—imported the first mass wave of Chinese laborers from Fujian. This strategy of "divide and rule" laid the foundation for the Taiwan we know today. #TaiwanHistory #DutchEastIndiaCompany #VOC #HistoryShorts #IlhaFormosa #IndigenousHistory #FortZeelandia #EastAsiaHistory #Colonization #TaiwaneseHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/OzftRPQOyqU 2026-03-17T18:18:14.000Z Kings and Generals 110 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15634/how-medieval-records-lie-to-you 2026-03-17T18:18:02.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2m_JUevVzqg/maxresdefault.jpg How Medieval Records Lie to You 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of medieval period and the Frankish Empire continue with a video in which we discuss how Charlemagne used propaganda to strengthen his rule. Did Charlemagne really rule without defeat — or was his legend carefully constructed? In this video, we explore how medieval history was written, shaped, and weaponized through the Annales Regni Francorum, the official annals of the Carolingian Empire. These sources present Charlemagne as an unstoppable, divinely favored ruler — but is that the full story? By looking beyond the official narrative, we uncover forgotten defeats, suppressed rebellions, and rival dynasties preserved in lesser-known sources known as the Minor Annals. Texts like the Annales Petaviani and Annales Nazariani reveal voices pushed to the margins: conspirators, defeated nobles, and regional elites who resisted Carolingian power. This video breaks down how medieval monks recorded history, why royal annals functioned as propaganda, what the official sources deliberately left out and how memory and power shaped the legacy of Charlemagne. Charlemagne's Army - https://youtu.be/PX5W6pA47yw Charlemagne’s Bloody War Against the Saxons - Verden Massacre: https://youtu.be/Rea-6g1v_Jk What Everyone Gets Wrong About Feudalism: https://youtu.be/WFlIKK8uBOo Why Was Italy so Fragmented in the Middle Ages?: https://youtu.be/L9m5kifZjhU Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://youtu.be/EiB8sMHxGqM Who is the Heir of Rome?: https://youtu.be/PHtaKsG2O-U The video was made by Sebastiao Reis, while the script was written by Erik Wascheck, the video was narrated by Liam Taylor ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/KingsandGenerals ✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ ✔ PayPal ► http://paypal.me/k https://www.youtube.com/embed/2m_JUevVzqg 2026-03-17T18:18:02.000Z Kings and Generals 1165 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15633/pliny-explains-it-all-the-historia-naturalis-abridged-books-i-ii 2026-03-17T18:17:39.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5L5tjscy85U/maxresdefault.jpg Pliny Explains it All: The Historia Naturalis Abridged (Books I-II) Happy Halloween everybody Original text:https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0137%3Abook%3D2%3Achapter%3D1 Orchestral music from book titles: "Bright Blue Blow" by Makai Symphony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g3-XS5QroY ____ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/5L5tjscy85U 2026-03-17T18:17:39.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 1468 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15632/presidential-pets-a-brief-history 2026-03-17T18:17:15.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FJwMDVrg8WU/maxresdefault.jpg Presidential Pets: a Brief History Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/FJwMDVrg8WU 2026-03-17T18:17:15.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 443 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15631/zhang-zongchang-the-dogmeat-general 2026-03-17T18:17:06.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wQmKqqsS-vs/maxresdefault.jpg Zhang Zongchang, the Dogmeat General Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/wQmKqqsS-vs 2026-03-17T18:17:06.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 427 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15630/world-war-ii-s-unluckiest-ship-the-william-d-porter 2026-03-17T18:16:42.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zz0PYzzfixY/maxresdefault.jpg World War II's Unluckiest Ship, the William D. Porter Use this link to get 40% off an annual Skillshare Premium membership. 12 months of learning for less than $5 a month: https://skl.sh/samonella10 ________________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Want a shirt with a stick figure I drew in 10 minutes when I was 17? https://standard.tv/collections/sam-onella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/zz0PYzzfixY 2026-03-17T18:16:42.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 411 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15629/timothy-dexter-the-dumbest-rags-to-riches-story 2026-03-17T18:16:31.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ChSUvdU_Sbk/maxresdefault.jpg Timothy Dexter: The Dumbest Rags-to-Riches Story visit this link to get your 2 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/samonella9 _______________________________ Sources: https://priceonomics.com/the-strange-life-of-lord-timothy-dexter/ http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/timothy-dexter-ridiculous-millionaire-sold-coals-newcastle/ https://historicipswich.org/2015/01/08/lord-timothy-dexter/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Dexter _______________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Want a shirt with a stick figure I drew in 10 minutes when I was 17? https://standard.tv/collections/sam-onella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 4:00 - 4:08 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ChSUvdU_Sbk 2026-03-17T18:16:31.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 547 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15628/the-wild-world-of-inuit-folklore 2026-03-17T18:16:20.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7s6VfSOuZpQ/maxresdefault.jpg The Wild World of Inuit Folklore try CuriosityStream for free below: https://curiositystream.com/samonella (use promo code "samonella" during sign-up) ____________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! 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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Merch! https://standard.tv/collections/sam-onella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/MGVraepNj04 2026-03-17T18:16:10.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 719 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15626/animals-in-space-a-brief-history 2026-03-17T18:15:28.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sbV_pDwKfZQ/maxresdefault.jpg Animals in Space: A Brief History Get 30 days of unlimited CuriosityStream for free below: https://curiositystream.com/samonella (use promo code "samonella" during sign-up) __________________________________________________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 4:00 - 4:08 https://www.youtube.com/embed/sbV_pDwKfZQ 2026-03-17T18:15:28.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 512 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15625/scandalous-popes-of-the-middle-ages 2026-03-17T18:15:16.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AfaIM7Ybwj4/maxresdefault.jpg Scandalous Popes of the Middle Ages First 500 people to visit this link can get 2 months of unlimited Skillshare for free: https://skl.sh/samonella6 _________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfaIM7Ybwj4 2026-03-17T18:15:16.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 450 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15624/mass-hysteria-throughout-history 2026-03-17T18:14:24.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YXy3emGbxHg/maxresdefault.jpg Mass Hysteria Throughout History Shoutout to my pop filter for not working AT ALL Check out Cheddar here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC04KsGq3npibMCE9Td3mVDg Cheddar Desire Path video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN6_S5_FE3o Cheddar Extinction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOrZ3M1Uatc ________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/YXy3emGbxHg 2026-03-17T18:14:24.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 520 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15623/daniel-dancer-history-s-biggest-cheapskate 2026-03-17T18:14:14.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jFS9rRTXue8/maxresdefault.jpg Daniel Dancer, History's Biggest Cheapskate Get 2 months of unlimited access to Skillshare for only 99 cents today: https://skl.sh/samo4 Credit for the fedora flip video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVTJPiKyKrQ ______________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://www.youtube.com/embed/jFS9rRTXue8 2026-03-17T18:14:14.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 476 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15622/history-s-worst-non-water-floods 2026-03-17T18:14:02.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7KwzVus9xds/maxresdefault.jpg History's Worst Non-Water Floods Try Skillshare Premium for free today: http://skl.sh/samo3 ______________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! 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Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://www.youtube.com/embed/7KwzVus9xds 2026-03-17T18:14:02.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 459 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15621/joshua-norton-the-only-united-states-emperor 2026-03-17T18:13:41.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_QgJKKHJU3Y/maxresdefault.jpg Joshua Norton, the Only United States Emperor Try Wix now: https://www.wix.com/go/sam ________________________________ I wonder who would win if Joshua Norton and John McAfee got in a fight. ____________________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/_QgJKKHJU3Y 2026-03-17T18:13:41.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 421 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15620/pre-industrial-surgeries 2026-03-17T18:13:30.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hhBQ-sHYEtc/maxresdefault.jpg Pre-Industrial Surgeries Try Brilliant for free today: http://brilliant.org/SamONella _______________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvay... Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... ____________________________________ Sources (bet ya never thought you'd see these) Trepanning: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4427816/ Sancho the Fat: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2444866416300186 https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/more-than-1-000-years-ago-sancho-the-fat-lost-his-kingdom-MZ20WICaIB Sushruta's Rhinoplasty http://ispub.com/IJPS/4/2/8232 Cataract Surgeries: http://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs/42710/InTech-The_history_of_cataract_surgery.pdf "louis XIV fistula" http://www.bilan.ch/garry-littman/english-room/royal-fistula-changed-face-surgery I didnt end up using this last one for a handful of reasons but check it out if you dare. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hhBQ-sHYEtc 2026-03-17T18:13:30.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 466 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15619/historical-misconceptions-for-you-to-bring-up-during-family-dinner 2026-03-17T18:13:21.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0zMSMJZc9EA/maxresdefault.jpg Historical Misconceptions For You to Bring Up during Family Dinner Get two months of Skillshare Premium for free today: https://skl.sh/samo _______________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/0zMSMJZc9EA 2026-03-17T18:13:21.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 345 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15618/tarrare-the-hungriest-man-in-history 2026-03-17T18:13:11.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nYHDj2sB-rc/maxresdefault.jpg Tarrare, the Hungriest Man in History Try Brilliant for free today: http://brilliant.org/SamONella _______________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/nYHDj2sB-rc 2026-03-17T18:13:11.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 469 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15617/the-tale-of-michael-malloy 2026-03-17T18:13:01.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kuYylDsN6KQ/maxresdefault.jpg The Tale of Michael Malloy I used the Smithsonian's account of this as my main reference so if you have some beef about somewhere else giving slightly different details, take it up with them Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/kuYylDsN6KQ 2026-03-17T18:13:01.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 342 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15616/exotic-animals-in-ancient-rome 2026-03-17T18:12:40.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5JcZsNxT2BM/maxresdefault.jpg Exotic Animals in Ancient Rome Sorry this took so long to get out, I've just been really busy is all, except that I haven't been busy at all and also I'm not sorry Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/5JcZsNxT2BM 2026-03-17T18:12:40.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 272 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15615/my-theory-about-neanderthals 2026-03-17T18:11:59.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DX0Dg9MxsOg/maxresdefault.jpg My Theory About Neanderthals I havent made a video in so damn long that I forgot what little drawing skill I had. Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/DX0Dg9MxsOg 2026-03-17T18:11:59.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 242 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15614/the-banana-republics 2026-03-17T18:11:38.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QgydTdThoeA/maxresdefault.jpg The Banana Republics this was supposed to be like three minutes long Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/QgydTdThoeA 2026-03-17T18:11:38.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 383 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15613/why-the-chicken-got-domesticated 2026-03-17T18:11:28.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_NSekwyS4Ns/maxresdefault.jpg Why the Chicken Got Domesticated this video looked a lot better as a little window than it does in HD. Just squint while you watch it, that oughta do the trick. Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/_NSekwyS4Ns 2026-03-17T18:11:28.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 242 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15612/creative-weapons-of-the-medieval-era 2026-03-17T18:11:00.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n1hR9rpvS74/maxresdefault.jpg Creative Weapons of the Medieval Era And before one of you fuckheads inevitably asks, no, jerry the goatfucker was not a real catholic saint. 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Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/QOPZQHTNUs0 2026-03-17T18:09:31.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 265 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15610/south-sudan-the-world-s-newest-country 2026-03-17T18:08:56.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pKmM1N0MoC4/maxresdefault.jpg South Sudan, the World's Newest Country Took me a little while to get this video out, both because it ended up being way longer than I intended and because I've been too busy spanking the monkey to do anything productive. 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Copyright disclaimer - We do not give anyone permission to translate and/or reupload our videos or designs on YouTube or other social media platforms. --Attributions-- Sound Effects: Till With Bell by Benboncan (Creative Commons) License: (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Source: http://www.freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/91924/ Music: Bird in Hand - Audionautix (attribution) “Bird In Hand by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/“ Accralate - The Dark Contenent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100341 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100564 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100199 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Minima by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution li https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mun1dKkc_As 2026-03-17T17:49:10.000Z OverSimplified 461 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/15509/ww1-oversimplified-part-1 2026-03-17T17:48:58.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dHSQAEam2yc/maxresdefault.jpg WW1 - Oversimplified (Part 1) PART 2 HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mun1dKkc_As MERCH: https://oversimplified.tv/merch If you would like to see more OverSimplified on a more regular basis, please consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OverSimple https://www.facebook.com/OverSimplified/ https://twitter.com/over_simplified https://instragram.com/over_simplified Content inspired by Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcast, check it out if you want to learn about WW1 in more detail! 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Pfefferpotthast by Oliver Hallmann (Creative Commons) License: (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) Source: (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ohallmann/12155531553) Music: Bird in Hand - Audionautix (attribution) “Bird In Hand by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/“ Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100795 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Accralate - The Dark Contenent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributio https://www.youtube.com/embed/dHSQAEam2yc 2026-03-17T17:48:58.000Z OverSimplified 384 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/14392/nader-shah-vs-the-ottomans-master-of-iran-animated-documentary 2026-03-17T12:59:51.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SSlh7zNO9H0/maxresdefault.jpg Nader Shah vs. the Ottomans - Master of Iran ANIMATED DOCUMENTARY 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical series on the history of early modern period, Iranian and Muslim empires continues with a video on the rise of Nader Shah during the late stages of the Safavid empire. In this third episode on Nader Shah, we move beyond his rise from obscurity and examine how he ruled once he became regent of the infant Shah Abbas III. The video explores Nader’s policies, administrative methods, military taxation, forced resettlements, and the harsh discipline that allowed him to centralize power while placing enormous pressure on the population of the Safavid state. It also looks closely at Nader’s personality: a charismatic and battle-hardened commander who lived simply, inspired loyalty, and often judged with surprising fairness, yet ruled through fear, absolute authority, and relentless military demands. From there, the episode shifts back to war, following Nader’s ambitious campaign against the Ottoman Empire. The story covers the dramatic siege of Baghdad, the brutal Battle of Samarra where Nader suffered his first major defeat, and his remarkable recovery in the Battle of Kirkuk. The episode then follows his Caucasus campaign, his dealings with Russia, the Treaty of Ganja, and his decisive victory at Arpachay, which restored the old Safavid frontiers. This is the story of how Nader transformed from regent into the undeniable master of Iran, setting the stage for his rise as shah and his future eastern conquests. More videos on the history of Iran and the Middle East: Nader Shah #1 - Battle of Herat: https://youtu.be/8NgE0Ec9KB0 Nader Shah #2 - Malayer Valley: https://youtu.be/TBvhORjhnWQ Were the Eastern Romans and Arabs Always at War?: https://youtu.be/nBMP6yRAOZg Great Schism Between Greek and Latin Christianity: https://youtu.be/a6rWf0k8d78 How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches: https://youtu.be/-85dXjgMiSU Ris https://www.youtube.com/embed/SSlh7zNO9H0 2026-03-17T12:59:51.000Z Kings and Generals 1105 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/12006/vasco-da-gama-the-24-000-mile-journey-that-changed-the-world 2026-03-17T02:29:37.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DHP4L2WzCjw/maxresdefault.jpg Vasco da Gama: The 24,000-Mile Journey That Changed the World For centuries, the Ottoman Empire controlled the overland spice routes, forcing Europe to pay a premium. 🚢 In 1497, Vasco da Gama embarked on a daring 24,000-mile journey around the Cape of Good Hope to find a direct sea route to India. Reaching Calicut a year later, he opened the doors to global imperialism and shifted the wealth of the world from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic powers. #VascoDaGama #AgeOfDiscovery #HistoryShorts #SpiceTrade #PortugueseHistory #GlobalEmpire #MaritimeHistory #SilkRoad #WorldHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/DHP4L2WzCjw 2026-03-17T02:29:37.000Z Kings and Generals 133 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/11853/ukraine-counterattacks-russian-invasion-of-ukraine 2026-03-17T01:50:56.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i2MmuJI2QpU/maxresdefault.jpg Ukraine Counterattacks! - Russian Invasion of Ukraine 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with another video on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine with the updates of February 2026. Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine is still standing and still fighting back. In this latest Ukraine war update, we examine how battlefield conditions evolved in February, from Russia’s growing reliance on infiltration tactics to the sudden disruption caused by the disabling of unauthorized Starlink terminals. That communications breakdown opened the door for a series of Ukrainian clearing operations in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, allowing Kyiv to retake territory and stabilize several threatened sectors. The video also tracks the wider battlefield, where Russia continues pressing in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Lyman directions while maintaining missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. On the diplomatic front, we cover Ukraine’s expanding domestic arms production, new Western military aid packages, and the uncertain state of negotiations involving Kyiv, Moscow, Europe, and the United States. Finally, the episode closes with a strategic summary of the war’s current trajectory and a comparison of visually confirmed equipment losses suffered by both sides. This is a clear and detailed overview of where the Russia-Ukraine war stands now, what changed in February, and what may come next on the battlefield and in diplomacy. Pacific War Series: youtu.be/MEgIHN63ojU?list=PLaBYW76inbX4kE52CPUvx8gZ7CQyjweEg Modern Warfare series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBYW76inbX4NYr_WkbaW5KfYwqTAxn08 Video: Leif Sick Script: Turgut Gambar Narration: Officially Devin ✔ Merch store ► https://teespring.com/stores/kingsandgenerals ✔ Podcast ► http://www.kingsandgenerals.net/podcast/ ✔ Twitter ► https://tw https://www.youtube.com/embed/i2MmuJI2QpU 2026-03-17T01:50:56.000Z Kings and Generals 863 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/11668/why-rome-banned-gladiators-the-slow-death-of-the-arena 2026-03-17T01:06:24.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8o1uPuH_cR0/maxresdefault.jpg Why Rome Banned Gladiators: The Slow Death of the Arena The end of the Roman gladiator games wasn't overnight—it was a centuries-long collapse! 🏛️ Facing severe economic strain from border wars, the Roman Empire could no longer afford lavish spectacles. Compounded by the rise of Christianity and Emperor Constantine's 315 AD reforms ending death-matches for criminals, the arena slowly emptied. Discover how Emperor Honorius finally banned the games for good in 404 AD. #RomanEmpire #Gladiators #HistoryShorts #AncientRome #ConstantineTheGreat #HistoricalFacts #Colosseum #RomanHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/8o1uPuH_cR0 2026-03-17T01:06:24.000Z Kings and Generals 79 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/11503/how-clovis-changed-europe 2026-03-17T00:25:37.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sQ728X06zhs/maxresdefault.jpg How Clovis Changed Europe 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of medieval period, Christianity, Roman Empire and the Franks continues with a video on the conversion of the Franks. In this episode, we explore the dramatic story of Clovis, king of the Franks, and the conversion that reshaped Western Europe. Beginning with the legendary Battle of Zülpich in 496, where Gregory of Tours says Clovis vowed to accept Christ in exchange for victory, this video investigates what may really have happened behind the famous tale. Rather than treating Clovis’ baptism as a simple miracle story, the episode places it in the chaotic world of post-imperial Gaul. As Roman authority collapsed, new Germanic kingdoms rose across former imperial lands, while bishops and the Catholic Church became some of the most powerful institutions left standing. Clovis’ decision to embrace Catholic Christianity was not only spiritual, but deeply political. The video examines how the Franks used Roman institutions, why Catholicism gave Clovis advantages over Arian rivals like the Visigoths and Burgundians, and how Christian belief was adapted to appeal to a warrior society. It also looks at the role of bishops, Gallo-Roman elites, and martial images of Christ in integrating the Frankish elite into a new order. This is the story of how a pagan warlord and his people became the Christian heirs of Rome. Early History of the Franks: https://youtu.be/iE4qiwz7_78 How Charlemagne Used Propaganda to Shape the Narrative: https://youtu.be/2m_JUevVzqg Charlemagne's Army - https://youtu.be/PX5W6pA47yw Charlemagne’s Bloody War Against the Saxons - Verden Massacre: https://youtu.be/Rea-6g1v_Jk What Everyone Gets Wrong About Feudalism: https://youtu.be/WFlIKK8uBOo Why Was Italy so Fragmented in the Middle Ages?: https://youtu.be/L9m5kifZjhU Why Was Germany so Fragmented in the Middle Ages: https://www.youtube.com/embed/sQ728X06zhs 2026-03-17T00:25:37.000Z Kings and Generals 1289 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/11396/the-rover-incident-when-us-marines-were-defeated-in-taiwan 2026-03-16T23:57:27.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oQtr3lzSaK8/maxresdefault.jpg The Rover Incident: When US Marines Were Defeated in Taiwan In 1867, the American ship Rover wrecked off the coast of Taiwan, washing its crew ashore into the territory of the Paiwan tribe. 🌊 Mistaking the Americans for returning Dutch oppressors from centuries past, the Paiwan ambushed them. When US Marines launched a punitive expedition, Formosan warriors used the high jungles to force a retreat! This chain of events eventually triggered an 1874 invasion by the Empire of Japan. #TaiwanHistory #RoverIncident #HistoryShorts #MilitaryHistory #USMarines #QingDynasty #PaiwanTribe #19thCentury https://www.youtube.com/embed/oQtr3lzSaK8 2026-03-16T23:57:27.000Z Kings and Generals 64 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/11130/ottoman-crisis-after-mehmed-ii-mamluk-wars-begin 2026-03-16T22:52:29.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uvjFtUzLtj0/maxresdefault.jpg Ottoman Crisis After Mehmed II - Mamluk Wars Begin 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals began remaking its animated historical documentary on the history of the Ottoman empire. The first season covered the Rise of the Ottoman Empire from the humble beginnings as a small Turkic Beylik to the Fall of Constantinople 1453 covering all the major battles (https://youtu.be/TDLmsiqhgns), while the second season covered the reign of Mehmed II (https://youtu.be/spikLEMFZTo). In 1481, Bayezid II took the Ottoman throne at a moment of deep uncertainty. Though he inherited a vast empire from Mehmed II, his rule was immediately tested by unrest on every frontier and by the lingering threat of his brother, Cem Sultan. In this episode, we follow Bayezid’s difficult first years as he worked to stabilize the empire, secure peace with Hungary, and reassert Ottoman power in both Europe and Asia. The video explores the end of the Hungarian conflict, the 1484 campaign against Moldavia and Stephen the Great, and the Ottoman seizure of Kilia and Akkerman, which reshaped control of the Black Sea frontier. It then turns east to the brutal Ottoman-Mamluk War of 1485–1491, where border tensions escalated into a bloody struggle over Anatolia and Cilicia. At the center of this conflict stands the dramatic Battle of Ağaçayırı in 1488, a devastating clash that exposed serious weaknesses in the Ottoman war machine. Finally, the episode follows the long exile of Cem Sultan, whose captivity in Rhodes, France, and Rome became an international diplomatic crisis. This is the story of Bayezid II’s fragile rise, his first victories, and the dangerous challenges that defined his early reign. The video was made by Arif Azaman (https://www.youtube.com/user/MathemedicUpdates), while the script was written by Ege Güneş https://www.instagram.com/historia_egefem This video was narrated by Officially Devin (youtube.com/channel/UCU0-VII-V376zFxiRGMeZGg & youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/embed/uvjFtUzLtj0 2026-03-16T22:52:29.000Z Kings and Generals 1319 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/11023/tecumseh-s-vow-surviving-the-big-knives 2026-03-16T22:29:13.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dymXNPz3vD0/maxresdefault.jpg Tecumseh’s Vow: Surviving the "Big Knives" As the Revolutionary War raged, a young Tecumseh watched his village burn at the hands of the "Big Knives" (Kentucky militia). 🔥 Refusing to sit idly by, he was taken under the wing of his older brother, Cheeseekau, to fulfill his fallen father's dying wish. From surviving a solitary vision quest in the deep woods to allegedly slaying sixteen bison with a single quiver of arrows, witness the forging of a legendary Shawnee leader. #Tecumseh #NativeAmericanHistory #HistoryShorts #Shawnee #AmericanFrontier #WarriorLegend #USHistory https://www.youtube.com/embed/dymXNPz3vD0 2026-03-16T22:29:13.000Z Kings and Generals 120 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5009/i-wrote-a-book 2026-02-21T02:44:18.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/owMQZX862Ms/maxresdefault.jpg I wrote a book. "Still Lost" by Sam A. Miller https://www.amazon.com/Still-Lost-Tales-Sam-Miller/dp/B0GNSRBQM6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ETNAZ8NS4KCC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.66Ucfa8DKU1YFBYkU-eHHPN63YfEXDSSuXhKlT5feC4x87ZIodLwwDBg0dKaKe9Org-r4kDaV26XVtnSSDHfFDuv3an_36q0Mufi45WKqlEWBCC38vps50S3WUQeYcLsiPwWUethjUsuYX9si4o_96xB0dXv4jl7oqA_4CaH0NGoPu8L1jLx1KEb4WUx7Fnh1ZdV38dAhjQHf1vVWvbY1vmZpZCu6PqHI3BVVf2ZV6Q.JOq3hayLqPL2x83Mi3zDV7HoDQj75DrVLnE_ASBnbo0&dib_tag=se&keywords=still+lost&qid=1771641236&sprefix=still+lo%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 I promise I won't make a habit out of appearing corporeally on here https://www.youtube.com/embed/owMQZX862Ms 2026-02-21T02:44:18.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 755 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5011/banned-and-controversial-foods 2024-03-24T01:03:23.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4vvk7i-M6V0/maxresdefault.jpg Banned and Controversial Foods Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 4:00 - 4:08 https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vvk7i-M6V0 2024-03-24T01:03:23.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 414 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5014/where-animals-scientific-names-come-from 2022-10-04T01:17:06.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XKRW1zgkCVc/maxresdefault.jpg Where Animals' Scientific Names Come From sup ____________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Want a shirt with a stick figure I drew in 10 minutes when I was 17? https://standard.tv/collections/sam-onella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/XKRW1zgkCVc 2022-10-04T01:17:06.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 581 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5019/true-stories-about-chimps 2019-08-30T17:38:27.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yb5D9Q4gZH8/maxresdefault.jpg True Stories About Chimps Get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial today : http://audible.com/samonella or text samonella to 500 500 _________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Wanna wear a shirt with a face I drew in 5 minutes several years ago? knock yourself out! https://standard.tv/collections/sam-onella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yb5D9Q4gZH8 2019-08-30T17:38:27.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 475 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5020/obscure-obsolete-inventions 2019-07-31T21:13:42.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K_NRBkJtNAI/maxresdefault.jpg Obscure Obsolete Inventions Get 30 days of unlimited CuriosityStream for free below: https://curiositystream.com/samonella (use promo code "samonella" during sign-up) __________________________________________________________________ Merch: https://standard.tv/collections/sam-onella Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_NRBkJtNAI 2019-07-31T21:13:42.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 416 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5021/top-10-worst-animal-skeletons 2019-06-30T23:29:04.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nV-wPx3fRWE/maxresdefault.jpg Top 10 Worst Animal Skeletons visit this link to get 2 months of unlimited Skillshare for free: https://skl.sh/samonella7 _________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... https://www.youtube.com/embed/nV-wPx3fRWE 2019-06-30T23:29:04.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 486 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5024/improbable-tales-of-survival 2019-04-01T03:33:36.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lfGeJHksykI/maxresdefault.jpg Improbable Tales of Survival Try Dashlane premium for free today: https://www.dashlane.com/samonella _____________________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... _______________________________________ This video is sponsored by Dashlane https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfGeJHksykI 2019-04-01T03:33:36.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 441 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5025/dead-body-hijinks-part-2 2019-03-01T15:21:28.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ks219IgrXhM/maxresdefault.jpg Dead Body Hijinks (Part 2) Get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial today : http://audible.com/samonella or text samonella to 500 500 _________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/ks219IgrXhM 2019-03-01T15:21:28.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 521 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5026/dead-body-hijinks 2019-02-01T18:52:05.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aOgBWl_kHYY/maxresdefault.jpg Dead Body Hijinks Try Dashlane premium for free today: https://www.dashlane.com/samonella _____________________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ _______________________________________ This video is sponsored by Dashlane https://www.youtube.com/embed/aOgBWl_kHYY 2019-02-01T18:52:05.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 467 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5027/lesser-known-christmas-folklore-characters 2018-12-31T22:58:12.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PYY9VLOSLxk/maxresdefault.jpg Lesser-Known Christmas Folklore Characters First 500 people to visit this link can get 2 months of unlimited Skillshare for free: http://skl.sh/samo5 ______________________________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/PYY9VLOSLxk 2018-12-31T22:58:12.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 523 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5031/why-produce-used-to-suck 2018-07-27T18:50:55.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rZizVUKe4sQ/maxresdefault.jpg Why Produce Used to Suck Try Skillshare Premium for free today: http://skl.sh/samo2 ______________________ Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/rZizVUKe4sQ 2018-07-27T18:50:55.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 453 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5037/origins-of-phrases 2017-12-29T02:09:22.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1A3QGAHZ6cI/maxresdefault.jpg Origins of Phrases ain't that the most fluidly-animated female-batterin' ya ever saw Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ music during: Marty Gots a Plan Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/1A3QGAHZ6cI 2017-12-29T02:09:22.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 286 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5039/the-journey-of-a-beef-cow 2017-08-10T04:45:44.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MmHiZQRaso0/maxresdefault.jpg The Journey of a Beef Cow Alternate title: "Sam animates his disgusting fantasies for hundreds of thousands of people" Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/MmHiZQRaso0 2017-08-10T04:45:44.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 265 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5040/diogenes-the-publicly-defecating-philosopher 2017-07-17T23:59:39.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-A3IlRATIsI/maxresdefault.jpg Diogenes, the Publicly-Defecating Philosopher Yet when I do it suddenly it's a crime Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/-A3IlRATIsI 2017-07-17T23:59:39.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 262 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5041/plant-diseases 2017-06-16T04:06:12.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LFvaD2d8Vd4/maxresdefault.jpg Plant Diseases People who say money is the root of all evil are full of shit, they should try horseradish sometime Check out my other channel, Sam O'Nella Vlog! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvayZDkq6wTj5EQtulrpgZA Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/LFvaD2d8Vd4 2017-06-16T04:06:12.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 290 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5043/weird-laws-from-around-the-world 2017-03-25T06:02:27.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X2bu3UjCxj0/maxresdefault.jpg Weird Laws from Around the World This one was kinda ADHD Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Credit for the atonal violin music from the Russian film part goes to one Hong Mengqi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnEVJO_YPZg https://www.youtube.com/embed/X2bu3UjCxj0 2017-03-25T06:02:27.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 219 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5046/animal-weaknesses 2016-11-22T22:49:19.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k6zVmxp6dOM/maxresdefault.jpg Animal Weaknesses I am in no way associated with 5 Gum nor any of its constituents, 5 Gum is the sole property of Wrigley, yada yada yada Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/k6zVmxp6dOM 2016-11-22T22:49:19.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 242 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5047/obscure-units-of-measurement 2016-11-11T23:18:14.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/el6No1wNKf0/maxresdefault.jpg Obscure Units of Measurement DISCLAIMER: Sam O'Nella Academy has no association whatsoever with Ragu nor any of its constituents. 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Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/el6No1wNKf0 2016-11-11T23:18:14.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 292 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5049/a-few-announcements 2016-08-29T18:15:39.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tOryRCeIAos/maxresdefault.jpg A Few Announcements You guys are the collective bomb. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOryRCeIAos 2016-08-29T18:15:39.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 100 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5050/why-it-sucked-to-be-a-pirate 2016-08-25T22:31:16.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ORmUUhh6O-8/maxresdefault.jpg Why It Sucked to Be a Pirate Yar Har fiddle dee dee, bein a pirate just blows dick to me Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/ORmUUhh6O-8 2016-08-25T22:31:16.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 302 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5051/deformities-that-you-might-have 2016-08-21T01:54:28.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wnv_JJIIxKk/maxresdefault.jpg Deformities That You Might Have Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and get a pop filter before I do my next video. The more people point it out the more I notice how annoying it is. Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wnv_JJIIxKk 2016-08-21T01:54:28.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 332 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5052/the-different-kinds-of-straws 2016-08-17T00:53:24.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lO27dEaCS3c/maxresdefault.jpg The Different Kinds of Straws Literally the only reason I did this one was because I thought of the final joke and had no other way of putting it into video form. Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/lO27dEaCS3c 2016-08-17T00:53:24.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 152 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5054/fidel-castro-s-dairy-adventures 2016-07-18T18:30:30.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DF-yBAkLFfw/maxresdefault.jpg Fidel Castro's Dairy Adventures Yeah, I got the idea from an /r/todayilearned post. So sue me. Sources: https://warisboring.com/fidel-castro-s-bizarre-obsession-with-milk-27ce5c258de2#.yydegvmsn Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/DF-yBAkLFfw 2016-07-18T18:30:30.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 380 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5055/baby-superpowers 2016-07-14T19:14:14.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VZ5z7QflNEs/maxresdefault.jpg Baby Superpowers Unfortunately, I couldn't find any statistics on how long it takes a baby to drown. I'm sure I'm on a list now though, cause I certainly tried. Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZ5z7QflNEs 2016-07-14T19:14:14.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 218 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5057/slang-words-that-i-don-t-understand 2016-07-08T19:59:09.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j5O2Od4bFdQ/maxresdefault.jpg Slang Words that I Don't Understand I'm sure there's some convoluted origin to all of these that makes SOME sense, but it's funnier if we just stick to a laymen's perspective here. Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/j5O2Od4bFdQ 2016-07-08T19:59:09.000Z Sam O'Nella Academy 174 yes no https://vidert.com/v/history-education/video/5000/nader-shah-iran-s-last-conqueror-nader-saves-persia 2026-01-18T13:59:52.000Z weekly 0.5 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8NgE0Ec9KB0/maxresdefault.jpg Nader Shah: Iran’s Last Conqueror - Nader Saves Persia Embark on your mystical journey today! Download Motto Immortal now through my link: https://mottoimmortal.onelink.me/VbhI/rxym6vzc Assemble your pantheon of AI-driven deities and master strategic card battles! Forge your legend across celestial realms - your divine adventure awaits! Join DC & win awesome prizes! https://discord.gg/dqHdry586G Download the game through my link to obtain a Starter Pack reward worth $50 Zodiac Selector * 1 Elysian Gem * 1000 Upgrade Mats Selector(2h) * 3 Kings and Generals animated historical series on the history of early modern period, Iranian and Muslim empires continues with a video on the rise of Nader Shah during the late stages of the Safavid empire. History remembers many conquerors, but few were compared—at once—to Alexander the Great and Napoleon. This episode begins the story of Nader Shah, the warlord who rose from obscurity on Iran’s volatile northeastern frontier to become the decisive military force of his age. First, we set the stage: the Safavid Empire at the turn of the 18th century—economically strained, politically fractured, and weakened by ineffective rulers and feuding elites—just as Afghan revolts ignite along the eastern borders. Into this collapse steps Nadergulu of the Afsharid Qizilbash, forged by poverty, raids, and frontier warfare. As the Afghans sack cities and the Safavid state implodes after the surrender of 1722, Nader exploits the vacuum—rewarding submission, crushing resistance, and turning local struggles into a growing professional army. When the Safavid pretender Shah Tahmasp II enters the scene, Nader becomes kingmaker and commander, navigating betrayal and legitimacy while focusing on the existential Afghan threat. The episode culminates with the campaign and Battle of Herat (1729), where Nader’s tactics, discipline, and firepower reshape the balance—setting up the coming march west toward Isfahan. 🎥 Watch 250+ exclusive videos on ✔ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.c https://www.youtube.com/embed/8NgE0Ec9KB0 2026-01-18T13:59:52.000Z Kings and Generals 1297 yes no