The Cimmerians - Who were these people and where do they come from ? Boring Old History 2023-05-27 | The Cimmerians, a formidable Eastern Iranic nomadic people who emerged in the 9th and 8th centuries BC, were known for their ferocity in battle. They shocked the established civilizations of the Near East with their military prowess, as they made their way southward after being expelled from their region. Join me on a journey to uncover their origins, way of life, and the ultimate clash with the Scythians that sealed their fate.Chapters :00:00 The intro 00:55 Ancient sources on Cimmerians02:46 The land of Cimmerians03:34 Archaeology05:06 Their Origin08:00 Migration of the Scythians08:51 The outroAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music Credits:1. 'Eternal Echoes'- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/L9DPgiWZyhU purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. 'Adrift Among Infinite Stars' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#cimmerians #ancienthistory #nomadic
Where did the Hungarians come from? Boring Old History 2026-08-26 | Where did the Hungarians come from? At the heart of Europe, surrounded by Slavic, Germanic, and Romance languages, Hungary seems like an unlikely place to find a language with deep roots in northern Eurasia. Hungarian belongs to the Uralic language family, closely related to Khanty and Mansi in western Siberia—but modern Hungarians are genetically much closer to their Central European neighbours. So how did this language travel so far west? In this video, we follow the evidence through linguistics, archaeology, ancient DNA, the Ural Mountains, and the Eurasian steppe to trace the origins of the Hungarian people and uncover the remarkable story behind one of Europe’s most unusual languages. If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.com Music Credits: 1. Epic Cinematic Trailer by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Giants League link- youtu.be/0F0o1VmGOOI?si=bpfNBoTsEbXmL6NN2. Adventure Awaits by Alexander Nakarada (creatorchords.com)Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.03. 'Unraveling-' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...
The Genetic Origins of Modern Bulgarians Boring Old History 2026-06-20 | Modern Bulgaria speaks a Slavic language. Yet the state itself was founded by the Bulgars, a people most historians classify as Turkic-speaking. Before either arrived, the Balkans were already home to the descendants of the ancient Thracians. So which of these groups left the deepest mark on the people living in Bulgaria today?For centuries, historians tried to answer that question through chronicles, language, and archaeology. Today, genetics offers a different approach. Ancient DNA allows us to compare modern Bulgarians with Neolithic farmers, Bronze Age steppe peoples, Thracians, Slavic migrants, and the Proto-Bulgars themselves. The results reveal a story far more complex than a single origin—and challenge some of the most persistent assumptions about Bulgarian ancestry.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.com Music Credits: 1. [No Copyright Music] The End of Time - (Royalty Free Epic Music) link- youtu.be/LyhZ0Hu1VkY?si=iTdvN9xwrwEJd_f-2. Immersive Soundscapes: A Hero’s Journey Through Infinity- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/c5pzzhuCy8s?si=uz8u6qu7s4XbR44i3. 'Unraveling-' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...
Bulgars: The Founders of Bulgaria Who Disappeared Boring Old History 2026-03-27 | A powerful steppe people known as the Bulgars crossed into the Balkans in the 7th century, defeated the Byzantine Empire, and founded what would become modern Bulgaria. Yet within a few centuries, the original Bulgar language and identity vanished, replaced by a Slavic-speaking population that still carried their name. Tracing their origins on the Eurasian steppe, their split after the fall of Old Great Bulgaria, and their transformation into a medieval European state, this story explores how the Bulgars shaped Bulgarian history—and how a nation can survive even when its founders disappear. If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.com Music Credits: 1. Immersive Soundscapes: A Hero’s Journey Through Infinity- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/c5pzzhuCy8s?si=uz8u6qu7s4XbR44i2. 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Penumbra' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#bulgars #steppe #medievalhistory #bulgarians
The Khazar–Ashkenazi Connection: What the Evidence Actually Shows Boring Old History 2026-02-16 | Ashkenazi Jews and the Khazar Empire have been linked in one of the most persistent historical debates of the last two centuries. This video follows that debate from its medieval roots to its modern political uses. It looks at the rise and fall of the Khazar kingdom in the Caucasus, the reported conversion of its ruling elite to Judaism, and how that episode later became the basis for claims that Eastern European Jews descended from Khazars. It traces how the theory was revived in the 19th century, popularized in the 20th century, and reused in Soviet propaganda, nationalist narratives, and contemporary political arguments.Alongside that story, it lays out how Ashkenazi Jewish communities actually formed in medieval France and Germany, how they migrated east into Poland and Lithuania, how Yiddish developed from Middle High German blended with Hebrew and later Slavic elements, and how Ashkenazi religious traditions took shape in the Rhineland. Historical records, linguistic patterns, and modern genetic research are brought together to examine Levantine ancestry, European admixture, and the absence of steppe or Turkic signatures. Migration, identity, medieval Europe, Khazaria, Jewish history, and the origins of Ashkenazi Jews all intersect in a close look at what the evidence shows and why the Khazar theory continues to resurface. If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.com Music Credits: 1. Immersive Soundscapes: A Hero’s Journey Through Infinity- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/c5pzzhuCy8s?si=uz8u6qu7s4XbR44i2. Song: Tunetank - Memories (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: [bit.ly/3rUiWY9](youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa18yWXc3V3p3SWZqd0Q4NlMzRkFwa0ttWEtMQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdEZ1UHkwczFnVExJRU5rMmxiZFpZZ2RPZ21IN0k5WldXWlJlYjFrcVFmWENyMUZURGY4dFFfVk1OYkdWYTJjTmRJX3pmeFB0OHN0dGN2OFdhMlc1dzlTOVpNWi1tZGJLSXRNZXJPNUY2NmtXdFB0TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rUiWY9&v=Of3PqX34ABg) Video Link: [ • Gorgeous Cinematic Ambient (Copyright Free...](youtube.com/watch?v=Of3PqX34ABg) If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#khazar #ashkénaze #jews #ashkenazijews #medievalhistory #history
The Khazars: From Nomadic Riders to Masters of Trade and Diplomacy. Boring Old History 2025-12-11 | The Khazar Khaganate: how a Turkic steppe power rose between the Black and Caspian Seas to control Silk Road and Volga–Don trade, build cosmopolitan cities like Itil (Atil) and Sarkel, levy customs, and shape Eurasian geopolitics—this video traces Khazar origins among Turkic and Saltovo cultures, their Golden Age in the 8th–9th centuries, wars with the Arab Caliphate and alliance with Byzantium (including the famous Khazar–Byzantine marriage and diplomatic balancing act), the conversion of the elite to Judaism, the multi-faith courts of Atil, and the economic engine of tariffs, caravan trade and ship traffic that made Khazaria a commercial hub; we also cover Khazar society (kagan, bek, tuduns, tarkhans), daily life—agriculture, artisanship, lamellar armor and composite bows—religion (Tengrism, Christianity, Islam, and the debated Jewish elite), burial customs and material culture from Saltovo-Mayaki, linguistic and genetic clues to Turkic roots, tributary networks over Slavs, Alans, Volga Bulgars and Magyars, and finally the decline under rising Rus’ power culminating in Svyatoslav’s campaigns (mid-10th century) and the fall of Atil — a compact history for anyone searching “Khazars,” “Khazar Khaganate,” “Itil,” “Sarkel,” “Khazar trade,” or “Khazaria history.” If you found this useful, like and subscribe for more deep-dive history videos.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstryAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Video footages credit: Vecteezy.comMusic credits:• 'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au• 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au• 'The Great Sea' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au• For The Fallen- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/Q3MNSMkMfYA?si=r20TPUDWJM9KM_7m purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH• Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#khazar #khazarkhaganate #ancienthistory #nomadicpeople #eurasian #barbarians #history
The Pannonian Avars: Who Were These Mysterious People of Medieval Europe? Boring Old History 2025-08-08 | In the mid-500s, a powerful force began moving into Europe — the Avars. Pushing out older steppe tribes like the Kutrigurs, Sabirs, and Huns, they stirred up chaos across the eastern frontiers of the Byzantine Empire. Claiming a prestigious heritage and led by a warlord named Bayan, they formed a growing alliance of Turkic, Mongolic, Slavic, and Germanic peoples. After crushing the Gepids and carving out a base in the Carpathian Basin, they became a major force in Central Europe. For over two centuries, the Avars raided, bargained, and battled with Byzantium, working with or against the Slavs depending on the moment. Their defeat at Constantinople in 626 marked the start of their long decline. Pressured by rising powers like the Bulgars and Franks, and fractured from within, their empire finally collapsed around 805. Though their name faded, traces of their presence remain—in graves, artifacts, and the shifting map of medieval Europe.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstryAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Video footages credit: Vecteezy.comMusic Credits:1. 'The Great Sea' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2. 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...
The Ancient Uyghurs: Who were these people, and what do we know about them Boring Old History 2025-06-01 | Long before they built an empire, the Uyghurs lived in the shadows of stronger powers. Their name appears quietly in Chinese records, often alongside other minor steppe tribes. But unlike many of their neighbors, the Uyghurs endured. They adapted to shifting borders, learned from the collapses of others, and waited.When the Second Turkic Khaganate began to break apart in the early 8th century, most saw only disorder. The Uyghurs saw an opening. With steady alliances and carefully chosen battles, they positioned themselves not just as survivors—but as successors. What followed was the rise of the Uyghur Khaganate, a new force in Central Asia built from experience, not ambition.This wasn’t the story of sudden conquest. It was a calculated ascent by people who understood the politics of the steppe—and who knew exactly when to move.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.comMusic credits:- 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au- For The Fallen- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) - 'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #uyghur #uyghurkhaganate #ancient #ancienthistory #nomadic
The unexpected revival of the Turks: The Second Turkic Khaganate Boring Old History 2025-02-12 | The rise and fall of the Turkic Khaganate was a saga of resilience, betrayal, and revival. From the dominance of the First Turkic Khaganate under the Ashina clan to its collapse under Tang China's influence, the Turks faced fragmentation and subjugation. The Orkhon inscriptions recount their suffering under Chinese rule, but a national sentiment emerged, leading to the Second Turkic Khaganate's revival under Qutlugh Khagan and his strategist Tonyukuk. This new empire expanded under Qapagan Khagan, raiding China and uniting Turkic tribes. However, internal strife led to his fall, paving the way for Bilga Khagan and his brother Kul Tegin, who restored stability with Tonyukuk’s wisdom. This is the story of how the Turks reclaimed their empire.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.comMusic credits:1. Worth Fighting For- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/e6Gx7V7mDsg?si=dZ1yToZiCL66EMR2 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. 'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #turks #ancientturks#ancient #ancienthistory #eurasiansteppe #eurasia #history
The Gokturks and the first turkic empire. Boring Old History 2025-01-17 | The Göktürks were a powerful nomadic confederation that established the first Turkic empire in the 6th century CE, stretching across Central Asia from the Altai Mountains to the Caspian Sea. As the successors of the Xiongnu and Rouran, they played a crucial role in the Silk Road trade, fostering cultural exchanges between East and West. Under the leadership of the Ashina clan, the Göktürks unified Turkic tribes, pioneered the use of Turkic scripts, and left a lasting impact on the history and identity of the Turkic world. Their empire, divided into eastern and western khaganates, marked the beginning of Turkic political and cultural dominance in Central Asia. If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.com Music Credits: 1. 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 2. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. 'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. 'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au6. For The Fallen- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/Q3MNSMkMfYA?si=r20TPUDWJM9KM_7m purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...
The Ancient Turks: Who were these people, and what was their origin? Boring Old History 2024-11-23 | The ancient Turks were more than just nomads—they were empire builders, storytellers, and survivors. This video will focus on their origins, from legendary wolf ancestors, as well as the historical ones, to the rise of the Gokturks. This video also focuses on how they forged their identity and left a lasting mark on Eurasian history. I hope you'll enjoy the video.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 Appearance of the Turks00:41 A quick look at first Turkic empire02:20 Who were the Turks03:46 Records about the Turks05:13 Wolf Tale I06:57 Wolf Tale II08:52 Historical tale10:40 Need for understanding wider picture12:08 Inner Asia's early history13:30 The Scythian fluorescence15:10 The Xiongnu era17:23 The Turkic people before they embraced Islam All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.comMusic credits:1. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Never Seen Before- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/MtyhJK1Dj6s?si=MmiDjOwTqNDswg3G purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. Worth Fighting For- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/e6Gx7V7mDsg?si=dZ1yToZiCL66EMR2 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com/ spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #turks #ancientturks #ancient #ancienthistory #eurasiansteppe #eurasia #history #nomadic
The Rourans: Introduction to their Khaganate, their empire, social structure, and genetic study Boring Old History 2024-10-24 | The Rourans were a nomadic confederation that dominated the Asian steppes from the late 4th to the mid-6th century. Known for their powerful cavalry, they established the Rouran Khaganate, which extended its influence across northern China, Mongolia, and parts of Central Asia. The Rourans were predecessors to the Gokturks, who later overthrew them in 552 AD. Their cultural impact, along with their military strength, shaped the dynamics of early medieval Asia. As steppe warriors, they played a key role in the historical conflicts and power shifts that occurred along the Silk Road and its surrounding regions.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:30 Formation of the Khaganate07:01 Interactions with other people 12:08 The Rouran: a political and military organization13:15 Steppe Empire14:29 A Military Hierarchial Society16:18 Leadership and Governance17:50 Power and inheritance20:35 Traditional leadership and succession21:20 Social structure24:50 Dynamics of the political organisation29:20 The decline and their relationship with the Avar30:53 The Avar Khaganate in Europe31:54 Genetic studiesAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Video footages credit: Vecteezy.comMusic Credits:1. Traversing the White Peaks - by Alexander Nakarada link- youtu.be/cA0PTLs9BGg?si=iAkeiQXaQY3BqRpF2. Song: Tunetank - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_3. The Lost World- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/tNF4jzZ1fOA?si=O2IDFjdmiNMrymgU purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. For The Fallen- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/Q3MNSMkMfYA?si=r20TPUDWJM9KM_7m purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. Destiny- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/mdNGworEkRY?si=aVZtU5EOur39vrND purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH6. Song: Tunetank - Gorgeous Cinematic Ambient (Copyright Free Music)Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/Of3PqX34ABg?si=BIahUnA7OT9Iy6FjThumbnail texts: If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #Rourans #RouranKhaganate #ancienthistory #ancient #barbarian #RouranKhaganate #nomadic #touba #khaganate
The Xianbei, their empires, and their histories. Boring Old History 2024-09-15 | The Xianbei rose to prominence not through military conquest but by filling the power vacuum left by the collapse of the Xiongnu. As a loosely connected confederation of tribes, their leadership was based on merit, with authority vested in charismatic leaders rather than hereditary rulers. The most notable of these leaders was T’an-shih-huai, who briefly unified the Xianbei and led raids against China. Despite their disunity, the Xianbei interacted with the Han dynasty, benefiting from subsidies and military support. After T’an-shih-huai's death, the Xianbei fragmented, and tribes like the Murong and Touba emerged as dominant forces in northern China. The Murong, initially nomadic, adopted Chinese customs and established a powerful state in Manchuria. The Touba, known for their dual governance system, eventually unified northern China under the Wei dynasty, though internal conflicts and sinification efforts led to their decline. Archaeological findings in the Kazakh Altai have also revealed the Xianbei's influence, further enriching our understanding of their role in Central Asian history.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters00:00 Introduction and their polity01:44 Fragmentary structure02:31 Fall of the Xiongnu and the rise of Xianbei04:17 Chinese using northern nomadic tribes to their advantage05:46 Contrasting nature of their polity07:17 Tribes of Xianbei08:22 Murong clan of the Xianbei11:06 Fall of the Murong12:56 Liang region13:53 Touba clan of the Xianbei17:40 Archaeological findings of Berel burialsAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits:1. For The Fallen- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/Q3MNSMkMfYA?si=r20TPUDWJM9KM_7m purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Song: Inspiring Cinematic Chinese Music // Royalty Free No CopyrightMusic provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_3. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. The Lost World- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/tNF4jzZ1fOA?si=O2IDFjdmiNMrymgU purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. Whispers of Destiny - written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/nFKUU2AWWvQ?si=licbqJamq9ett1-v purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #Kushan #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #xianbei #nomadic #touba #murong
The Kushans: Introduction to their origin, culture, trade, religion, and more. Boring Old History 2024-08-14 | The Kushans were once nomadic tribes, originally part of the Yuezhi confederation in Central Asia. Over time, they transformed from a wandering people into a powerful dynasty that established a vast empire from Central Asia to northern India during the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. This empire became a cultural crossroads, blending influences from Greco-Roman, Persian, and Indian civilizations. Under the rule of Emperor Kanishka, the Kushans played a pivotal role in spreading Buddhism, fostering trade along the Silk Road, and leaving a lasting artistic legacy. Their journey from nomads to empire builders remains a fascinating chapter in history.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters00:00 Where they came from01:28 Establishment02:54 Proof of their existence04:00 The expansion05:00 Relations with Iran06:00 Relations with China07:43 Relations with Rome08:43 Relations with north-eastern India10:20 Relations with the Saka satraps11:30 The Kushan political system13:12 Kushan administration15:10 Irrigation16:10 Crop raising and livestock-breeding18:45 Handicrafts19:28 The coinage and monetary system20:27 Trande and commerce22:24 Social structure24:18 Religion in the Kushan Empire26:35 Language and literature29:20 Division of the Kushan Empire30: 41 The invasionAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits:1. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Cinematic Fairy Tale Fantasy by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Fairy Tale link- youtu.be/pALTNVTx5OY?si=4QhuPyOeYFTyMsoH3. Cinematic Documentary Orchestra by Infraction [No Copyright Music] /Image link- youtu.be/GK2gtTll-bE?si=qDYd7nP-C5ENY-Yn4. Song: gorgeous cinematic ambient - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/Of3PqX34ABg?si=q9i-17I_r2IWc9KO5. Lanterns of The Sky- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/xqx02rBAnS8?si=3uEa-guUuVNk54p_ purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH6. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH7. Cinematic Dramatic Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Reykjavik link:- youtu.be/y5gribfrbn8?si=h9GhTRJXOfxNWi6d8. Eternal Echoes- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/L9DPgiWZyhU purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #Kushan #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #yuezhi #nomadic #yuezhi
The migration of Yuezhi from Ganshu to Bactria Boring Old History 2024-07-10 | The Yuezhi originally lived in what is now Gansu, China, but over centuries, they migrated due to conflicts and persecution by neighboring tribes like the Xiongnu and Wusun. Initially powerful, they eventually faced defeat and were forced to move from Gansu around 162 BCE, eventually settling temporarily in the Ili River Valley. Continued pressure from the Wusun led them to migrate further west, ultimately reaching Bactria by 130 BCE. There, they overthrew local Saka rulers and established themselves, transitioning from a nomadic to a semi-sedentary lifestyle. Over time, they integrated various tribes into their confederation, which evolved into the Kushan Empire, known for its significant influence in Central Asian history.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 The context02:04 The Lesser Yuezhi03:14 The migration towards Ili river valley04:58 The Wusun against the Yuezhi05:50 The Yuezhi splits again07:30 Common practice of Central Asia07:58 Stage 2 migration08:25 The realm of Kangju10:15 Stage 3 migration12:56 Abandon of nomadism by the Yuezhi14:06 Peace in BactriaAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits:3. Cinematic Dramatic Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Reykjavik link:- youtu.be/y5gribfrbn8?si=h9GhTRJXOfxNWi6d2. Eternal Echoes- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/L9DPgiWZyhU purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. October Moon (Instrumental) - written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/ZteidWFGVOA?si=nkp4Eg1bCupmaP-n purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #yuezhi #nomadic #yuezhi
The Yuezhi: Who were these people and what do we know about them so far. Boring Old History 2024-06-27 | The Yuezhi were a nomadic people who lived in Central Asia. They played a significant role in the history of China, as they helped to weaken the Xiongnu Empire. Later defeated by the Xiongnu themselves, the Yuezhi eventually migrated westward, and their descendants established empires in Sogdia and Bactria.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:17 Identification with Casia02:58 Identification with Chu-chi 05:04 Identification with the Kushans 05:49 Identification with the Scythians 06:16 Identification with the Pazyryks07:23 The Detached Scythians and the Yuezhi08:34 Summarized origin of the Yuezhi 10:07 Afanasievo Culture10:34 Yuezhi in Ganshu 11:39 Circumstances of the Yuezhi in Ganshu13:54 The defeat of the Yuezhi at Xiongnu's hand15:23 The Yuezhi and the Wusun 16:05 A New beginning(The migration)All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits:1. Lanterns of The Sky- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/xqx02rBAnS8?si=3uEa-guUuVNk54p_ purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. The Last Soul- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com4. Whispers of Destiny - written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/nFKUU2AWWvQ?si=licbqJamq9ett1-v purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. Song: Tunetank - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #yuezhi #nomadic
Xiongnu-Hun Connection: What do we know about it so far Boring Old History 2024-05-31 | The Xiongnu-Hun connection has been in a heated debated since the mid 18th century, when French historian Joseph de Guignes who proposed in 1756, that the Xiongnu and the Huns are connected simply based on the phonetic resemblance of the ethnonyms of these two peoples. And we can say that this debate is still in continuation to some degree. So now that we've already covered these two people, let's explore where do we currently stand now in this discussion in each field of the study. I hope you enjoy this video.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 Intro and beginning of Xiongnu-Hun connecting02:12 Interpretation of De Guignes's hypothesis 04:59 Literary records06:06 Linguistic 07:41 Archaeology 08:55 Hunnic cauldrons10:08 Ethnicity11:34 Heterogeneous people12:31 The final conclusionAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits:1. Song: Tunetank - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_2. October Moon (Instrumental) - written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/ZteidWFGVOA?si=nkp4Eg1bCupmaP-n purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. Whispers of Destiny - written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/nFKUU2AWWvQ?si=licbqJamq9ett1-v purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. The Last Soul- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.comIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #xiongnu #xiongnu
The Xiongnu - Introduction to who these people were and what we know about them so far. Boring Old History 2024-05-13 | The Xiongnu were a nomadic empire that inhabited the Eurasian Steppe from the 3rd century BC to the late 1st century AD. They were the first nomadic empire in East Asia and lasted for almost 300 years, making it the longest-lasting as well. The Xiongnu were contemporaries of Rome and Egypt and were Imperial China's greatest rival, inspiring the construction of the Great Wall of China. If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters00:00 Introduction01:32 The origin of nomadic state03:26 Overview of Xiongnu history07:29 The origin of Xiongnu people09:39 The chinese scholars on Xiongnu origin11:44 Archaeology13:54 Achievements15:07 Working of their tribal system20:23 Military and warfare22:24 Culture 23:25 Belief and religious practices25:32 Myth, legends, and oral literature of XiongnuAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits:1. The Dark Knight- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/c5wNA6h00ZA?si=ViF0IRSHWwd0eXRg purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Song: Tunetank - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_3. Cinematic Dramatic Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Reykjavik link:- youtu.be/y5gribfrbn8?si=h9GhTRJXOfxNWi6d4. Worth Fighting For- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/e6Gx7V7mDsg?si=dZ1yToZiCL66EMR2 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH6. 'The Cursed Army' by Royalty Free Zone! Link- youtu.be/ZjP9ZV08boo?si=Dck8vFSbqTmlSO9O Spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple- music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer- deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp- royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com7. The Last Soul- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.comIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #Xiongnu #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #Xiongnu #nomad
The expansion of the White Huns southward and further east | The History of the White Huns Boring Old History 2024-04-15 | The White Huns had started expanding southward toward India during the mid-5th century AD, and by the first half of the 6th century, the White Huns under the Hephthalites had created a big empire, which was followed by a rapid downfall. In this video, we'll start from where we left off in the last video and follow the rest of the White Huns history, from migration southward until their eventual downfall.Previous video of this series- youtu.be/Pqyk06KiBGw?si=sOkyRwz7Drlt26RoPlaylist of this series- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1odEq1H7FxQoJ1lj6r4KiKyzb69zGvj&si=TVRI_iBqdyILuCRGIf you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters00:00 Backgrounds00:39 Migration southward towards India02:14 Relation between Indian and Central Asian Huns03:02 The Alchons06:35 Remnants of the Alchons 08:33 Expansion Eastward09:32 The Rourans 11:13 The beginning of the end11:49 The Turkic Kaghanate 12:42 Changing of the situation13:34 Turks and Persians against the White Huns14:52 The defeat of the White Huns16:20 Division of the Hephthalite land18:13 War between recent allies18:53 The endAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music Credits :1. Song: Tunetank - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_2. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. The Fallen King- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com4. 'The Cursed Army' by Royalty Free Zone! Link- youtu.be/ZjP9ZV08boo?si=Dck8vFSbqTmlSO9O Spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple- music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer- deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp- royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com5. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH6. Worth Fighting For- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/e6Gx7V7mDsg?si=dZ1yToZiCL66EMR2 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #whitehuns #hephthalites
The migration and the early history of the White Huns Boring Old History 2024-03-28 | The White Huns, these were people from Central-Asia, who rose to domination around the 5th century AD, and covered a relatively large area. In this video we'll cover the migration of these Huns from Altai region towards the south and their engagement with the Sassanid Persians.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 The migration00:31 The Kidarites00:46 Mongloid or Caucasian02:05 Kidarites usage of Kushan title and symbolism02:56 Early engagement with the Persians05:00 Kidarites movement towards India05:53 Kidarites in India07:03 Sassanid Persians resist against the Kidarites07:36 Peroz, the Sassanid king, fall of Kidarites, and rise of the Hephthalites09:19 Peroz's war against the Hephthalites15:23 Sassanians paid tribute to the Hephthalites16:05 Hephthalites help KavadAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music credits:1. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Destiny- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/mdNGworEkRY?si=aVZtU5EOur39vrND purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. The Last Stand- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com4. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. The Last Soul- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.comIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #whitehuns #hephthalites
The Hephthalites - Who were these people and what do we known about them so far Boring Old History 2024-02-28 | The Hephthalites or the White Huns, these were people from Central-Asia, who rose to domination around the 5th century AD, and covered a relatively large area. Although we do not know much about them, but still, I've tried my best to gather as much information as possible from various sources. I hope you find this presentation informative. I have tried my best to be as thorough as my knowledge about these people would let me to be.If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters:00:00 Intro01:55 Written records03:18 Origin04:29 Parallels with the Scythians05:55 The Chionites and the Ancient Turks07:17 Southern Siberia to Central Asia07:56 The Central Asian Huns09:06 Physical appearance10:00 Administration system10:46 Lifestyle12:48 Army13:35 Customs15:08 Religion- Buddhism16:37 Christianity17:35 Manichaeism18:23 Local religion practices19:32 Language20:49 Writing scriptAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music credits:1. Worth Fighting For- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/e6Gx7V7mDsg?si=dZ1yToZiCL66EMR2 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. For Honor and Glory- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com3. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=y23MCXHH-Hb67Q4p purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. The Last Soul- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.comIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #whitehuns #history #nomadic #hephthalites
This is how the great Hunnic Empire came to an end Boring Old History 2024-01-29 | The Huns had been the dominant warriors in the steppe as well as in ancient Europe since their first appearance in history around 370 AD. And the Huns continued to dominate until the death of Attila. After the sudden death of their greatest king, Attila, his sons could not hold his empire together. We will look into the fate of the Hunnic people and their empire after the tragic death of Attila, as it began to collapse.Previous video on the Huns- youtu.be/5qoWsNFHT6A?si=ub99CcI9fdgaFqjmFull playlist on the Huns- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1odEq1H7FwlFOR5xbV1QaXGdCZoJHRcIf you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters00:00 Introduction to Attila's rule02:37 Fight among the sons of Attila04:20 The revolt06:00 Different view from Hyun Jin Kim09:15 Aftermath of revolt11:04 Huns against the Romans14:12 Ernac the last son, and the remaining Huns15:52 Rise of new chaosAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.Music credits: 1. Cinematic Dramatic Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Reykjavik link- youtu.be/y5gribfrbn8?si=YgtWets3jrwlU8BM2. Destiny- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/mdNGworEkRY?si=aVZtU5EOur39vrND purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. Song: Tunetank - The Path To The Ascent (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: bit.ly/3SxeTdF Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bbtILd Video Link: youtu.be/zmTz-9H6ksA?si=J3sLohIXlCHJvuL_5. The Last Soul- Music by Royalty Free Zone!• YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj• Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710• Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492• Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com6. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH7. The Last Stand- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com8.MindStorm- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com9. The End of a Legend- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.comIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #huns #barbarian #ancient #ancienthistory #eurasian #history #nomadic
Attila and the Huns Boring Old History 2024-01-12 | The Huns as they came from the east had been known only as barbaric savages lacking all the civilized attributes, which could be seen in the writting of the contemporary such as Ammianus Marcellinus. They had a simple administrative system in which the people were led by several regional leaders, who were chosen based on their military skills and these leaders hold power mostly during the warfare. As the time went by, the society of the Huns began to change, as is the case with every society. Not only the society, but also the image of the Hunnic people from other peoples perspectives. And this change was aided by the rise of new leader, name Attila. Attila the Hun was not just a mere hunnic military leader. After few years of his ascension into the throne, he established himself as the one chosen by the divine power. Receiving absolute loyalty from his people, he led the Hunnic people to a completely new level. Attila the Hun is considered as one of the greatest king of the Hun, and this is for a reason. I hope you will enjoy the history of the Huns under the leadership of Attila, the greatest king of the Huns.Previous video on the Huns- youtu.be/vNj5RRv23tk?si=Vys8okr3zrNOENmVFull playlist on the Huns- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1odEq1H7FwlFOR5xbV1QaXGdCZoJHRcIf you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters: 00:00 Introduction of Attila04:09 Attila, a new ruler, and the treaty of Margus05:03 Collaboration of the Huns and the Western Roman Empire07:09 Obscure years of Attila08:25 Vandals in north Africa09:04 Attila's Offensive against Eastern Roman Empire13:28 Theodosius refusal to hand over fugitives and Attila's offensive against Eastern Roman Empire16:10 First peace of Anatolius17:50 Attila kills Bleda18:48 Huns' second invasion, 44721:58 The peace22:43 Acatziri23:43 A plot to kill Attila25:00 Attila and the Western Empire, a dying relationship26:22 Letter from Honoria, Attila's love letter26:58 Death of Theodosius and rise of Marcian27:40 Aetius prepares to fight Attila28:38 Battle of Catalaunian plain30:34 Marcian refused to pay tribute31:02 Attila's rapid attack on Italy32:42 Death of Attila33:30 Change of Hunnic Society34:51 Administrative System36:47 Trade38:49 Women in the Hunnic SocietyAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music credits: • Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH• Odyssey- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/qSeiNqPqn7c?si=iQxqosWsQxf4Hv_g purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH• Epic Instrumental Music - Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sFVLbNocnv1S43uU purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH• Cinematic Tense Intro Teaser by Infraction [No Copyright Music] /Typhoons link-youtu.be/CffxzObqxuk?si=bXWtXhtJp8aYDTIA• Destiny- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/mdNGworEkRY?si=aVZtU5EOur39vrND purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH• Cinematic Dramatic Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Reykjavik link:- youtu.be/y5gribfrbn8?si=h9GhTRJXOfxNWi6d• Symphony of Darkness- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/t4Gcy51ppJ8?si=mHygNHjEIJ_pDVRd purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH• The End of a Legend- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com• MindStorm- Music by Royalty Free Zone! YouTube: youtube.com/c/RoyaltyFreeZone Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple: music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer: deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp: royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com• The Last Stand- Music by Royalty Free Zone!#ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #nomadic #attilathehun #attila
The arrival of the Huns in Europe | An overview of all the events known to us Boring Old History 2023-11-17 | The Huns' origin is a little complicated topic, and historians don't usually come to a single conclusion. All the origin stories that we have are speculation based on archaeological, and other evidence as we discussed in the last video. But what we have, that almost all the historians agree on, are the events that took place after their appearance around 370. Contemporary authors of the Roman empire as well as the authors from other places give us accounts of the Huns, that are enough to create a narrative of what was the overall picture of the Huns after their arrival. Although historians would have treasured the written records from the Hun's point of view, but now that we do not have them, we have to manage with all that we have. I hope you will enjoy this summary of the events that took place between their arrival and Atilla's rise to power.Previous video on the Huns- youtu.be/Vebk1BIJTB0?si=AcFipbJjh1hslP8ZIf you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here:Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry Chapters: 00:00 The arrival01:51 First appearance06:26 Thervinghian goths arrival towards the Danube crossing09:39 Juthungi and the Huns riding towards Gaul12:19 Absense of powerful leader12:58 395, A large scale campaign15:21 Uldin, first Hun king17:48 Great Hungarian Plain and the changes due to constraints19:50 Uldin and the Romans22:20 Olympiodorus journeys to the Huns23:15 Huns attacks thrace23:57 Aetius and his Hun army25:31 Ruga and Octar28:52 Atilla and Bleda's rise to powerAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music credits: 1. Cinematic Tense Intro Teaser by Infraction [No Copyright Music] /Typhoons link-youtu.be/CffxzObqxuk?si=bXWtXhtJp8aYDTIA2. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. Lanterns of The Sky- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/xqx02rBAnS8?si=3uEa-guUuVNk54p_ purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. 'Juggernaut' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. 'Vanguard' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au6. Cinematic Documentary Orchestra by Infraction [No Copyright Music] /Image link- youtu.be/GK2gtTll-bE?si=qDYd7nP-C5ENY-Yn7. Worth Fighting For- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/e6Gx7V7mDsg?si=BNQe-e8LR8B9EQdJ purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH8. Pagan Spirits- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/mqk1g4-wGZA?si=DqSX-aIOWwWeIksZ purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH9. Soldiers of the Dark- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/rVc4LXpN3FU?si=sRBWmHTKwnOJv7pc purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #nomadic
The Huns - Introduction to their Origin, Culture, Trade, Warfare and Religion Boring Old History 2023-10-06 | The Huns were a nomadic warrior people who played a significant role in shaping the history of Europe and Asia. In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of the Huns, exploring their origins, their fearsome military tactics, and their impact on various civilizations. From their highly debated origin to their lesser known religion, this video provides a comprehensive overview of these topics and other aspects of their life. Chapters:00:00 Introduction 02:15 Origin06:07 Nomadic Pastoralism08:42 Social Structure10:23 Military Leaders12:43 Classes of People13:48 Warfare15:04 Horses16:57 Bows and Arrows18:14 Military 20:08 Trade 22:34 ReligionSupport:- Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music credits:1. 'Juggernaut' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2. Illuminate- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/GonoablY3sQ?si=sirfYa_YX5nWs6iE purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH3. 'Adrift Among Infinite Stars' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. The Dark Knight- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/c5wNA6h00ZA?si=ViF0IRSHWwd0eXRg purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH5. 'Whisper In The Deep' by Royalty Free Zone! Link- youtu.be/cqMbxcC5LMU?si=sFuxzj65tV_Ig5IR Spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple- music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer- deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp- royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com6. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=KJNd5AF3LL92ap0w purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNHIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancient #ancienthistory #barbarian #huns #eurasian #history #nomadic
A tragic event that would end the Scythians Boring Old History 2023-08-26 | The Sarmatians began to migrate westward across the Don River around the late 4th century BC. A territory which was inhabited by the Scythians. And so the events began to unfold once again as it has always been. With the migration of the new nomads, the former had to fall so that the latter could rise. And this is exactly what happened when the Sarmatians came to the region west of the Don River. This video is about the rise of the Sarmatians and then the consequent fall of the former nomads of the region, 'The Scythians'. We will explore in detail the movements of the Sarmatians and then their domination, till their eventual decline as the Huns began to arrive westward from the East.Chapters:00:00 Arrival of the Sarmatians00:41 The Decline of the Scythians01:30 Waves of migration02:13 Sarmatian queen Amage03:02 Olbia and Peace treaty of Pharnaces03:40 The Roxolani04:11 Siraces and Aorsi06:13 Sarmatians beyond Danube River06:48 The Alans09:15 The Golden Age10:09 The DeclineSupport:- Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music credits: 1. 'Whisper In The Deep' by Royalty Free Zone! Link- youtu.be/cqMbxcC5LMU?si=sFuxzj65tV_Ig5IR Spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple- music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer- deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp- royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com2. 'The End of Time' by Royalty Free Zone! Link- youtu.be/LyhZ0Hu1VkY?si=1yAu25WmcwarDwvh Spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple- music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer- deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp- royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com3. 'The Cursed Army' by Royalty Free Zone! Link- youtu.be/ZjP9ZV08boo?si=Dck8vFSbqTmlSO9O Spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/6XR1PzT9XaMiBo7AMd8pJj Apple- music.apple.com/us/artist/royalty-free-zone/1564558710 Deezer- deezer.com/us/artist/127138492 Bandcamp- royaltyfreezone.bandcamp.com4. Defender- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/VNdAPGmMvv0?si=GyRbl2oX64HoB7t9 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH 5. Breathing Life- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau) Link- youtu.be/QCeJQGk-8tk?si=fe1IOBoBMEmW_E_J purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #sarmatian #ancienthistory #nomadic #ancient #barbarian #eurasia #scythian
The Sarmatians - nomadic warriors of the Eurasian Steppe Boring Old History 2023-08-06 | The Sarmatians were nomadic, warlike people who lived in the vast Eurasian steppes during ancient times. Known for their exceptional horsemanship and fearsome military prowess, they left a mark on history through their conflicts with Rome and other neighboring empires. Their culture and legacy remain shrouded in mystery, making them an intriguing subject of historical exploration.In this video, we explore their origin, location, culture, archaeology, and many more so much our sources allow us to describe them. Chapters:00:00 The Eurasian Steppe00:46 The Sarmatians01:41 Their Location02:09 The Sarmatian people and their culture03:48 Their military05:28 Their interaction with other people06:33 The archaeology08:49 Their material culture10:10 Their Origin11:34 Beginning of western migrationSupport:-Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstryAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music credits: 1. Symphony of Darkness- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/t4Gcy51ppJ8 purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. 'Affirmations' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 3. 'Discovery' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. 'Where Stars Fall' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. Breathing Life- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/QCeJQGk-8tk purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH6. 'Vanguard' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#sarmatian #ancienthistory #nomadic #ancient #barbarian #eurasia
The Cimmerians - A chaotic arrival that shook Anatolias Foundations Boring Old History 2023-07-08 | The Cimmerians finally reached Anatolia after being in West Asia for a while. They came to the region of West Asia and Anatolia after being expelled from their region by the Scythians, a closely related tribal group. When the Cimmerians reached Anatolia, they became a catalyst for the turmoil in this region. They attacked Phrygia, then Lydia, the Greek cities of the Aegean coasts, and then the north-western border of Assyria. In short, they destabilized the political balance which was prevailed in these regions. In this video, we will explore the major events that the Cimmerians caused here while being in this region.Chapters00:00 Intro01:05 Backstory recap02:01 Cimmerians in Anatolia02:50 Destruction of Phrygia04:04 Rise of Lydia and Cimmerians' attack05:14 Cimmerians from Assyrians perspectives06:15 Death of Gyges and sack of Sardis07:11 Attack on greek cities of Anatolia07:44 Cimmerians in Cilicia08:42 Sardis captured again09:06 Decline of CimmeriansSupport:-Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstryAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music Credits:1. 'Juggernaut' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2. 'Discovery' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. Celestial- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/31jMDXnsY7M purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH4. 'The Rise' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. 'Affirmations' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#cimmerians #ancienthistory #nomadic #ancient #anatolian #barbarian
The Cimmerians - What happened to them after being expelled ? Boring Old History 2023-06-17 | When the Scythians arrived into the Cimmerians territory, the Cimmerians left their country, after some of them killed each others. And began to move southward through Caucasus, and settled in a place, the Assyrian sources call Chapters00:00 Scythians migration00:53 Southward movement02:24 Western movement04:33 West Asia (Kingdom of Urartu)06:17 Expansion of Cimmerians in West Asia07:19 Scythians and the Cimmerians working together against Assyria08:00 Scythians changing sides09:16 Two divisions of the Cimmerians09:49 The ConclusionAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstryMusic Credits:1. 'Discovery' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2. 'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Falling Together' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. 'The Rise' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. Kingdom- written and composed by Whitesand(Martynas Lau)Link- youtu.be/EFWo5hl4h3g purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- Whitesand open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH6. 'Sanctuary' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#cimmerians #ancienthistory #nomadic #ancient
Scythians Decline - Tracing the last days of the Nomad Horse Warriors Boring Old History 2023-04-29 | Throughout ancient Eurasia, there has been a repeating pattern of migration from the east to the west which affects every culture that flourishes and dominates the region. The Scythians followed this pattern from their migration to their final decline. This video explores the last days of Scythians in the steppe and their history after their decline in the Pontic steppe. Most part of this video focuses on their activities in the Crimean peninsula until the complete disappearance of their culture.Chapters00:00 The pattern 00:57 The migration of Sarmatians and the decline03:10 Latter Scythian regions04:47 Prosperity in the Crimean region05:49 The Scythian conflicts in Crimea07:17 The assimilation and the dissapearanceAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music Credits:1. 'Discovery' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2. 'Sanctuary' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Stars In Her Skies' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. 'Passage Of Time' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. 'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#scythian #ancienthistory #nomadic
Scythian Expansion - From Nomadic Tribes to Conquering Warriors Boring Old History 2023-04-14 | The Scythians were nomadic tribes who lived in the Eurasian steppes from the 9th to the 3rd century BCE. They were skilled horse riders and archers, known for their warfare tactics and their culture which included unique burial practices and intricate gold works. This video provides an overview of the Scythians expansion after they migrated and settled themselves in Pontic steppe, first in west asia and then towards the south of danube river.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:50 West Asia04:00 Fall of Scythians in West Asia04:56 Return from West Asia05:17 Darius campaign against Scythians07:44 South of Danube 09:45 Conclusion All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music Credits:1. 'Sanctuary' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2. 'The Rise' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. 'Passage Of Time' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au4. 'Golden Hour' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au5. 'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#scythian #ancienthistory #nomadic
Scythians - The story of their migration Boring Old History 2023-03-30 | The Pontic-Steppe was a region of Eurasia where different peoples coexisted, including indigenous pastoralists and various nomadic tribes and it was into this land that the Scythians migrated. The Scythians, with their mastery of the horse and bow, were a formidable force that clashed with the Cimmerians and eventually displaced them. Region which was relatively stable before their arrival was now an unstable land with an air of chaos in its atmosphere. The Scythians migrated from Central Asia to the west, drawn by the favorable climate and perhaps driven out by political instability. The steppe landscape, with its vast grasslands stretching from Manchuria to Hungary, has played a significant role in shaping the migration pattern of the nomadic people.Chapters:0:00 Intro 01:13 The Scythians 02:11 The Eurasian Steppe03:29 Reason for their migration 04:13 Migration 05:45 South of Caucasus Mt. 06:29 North of Caucasus Mt. 07:25 West of Carpathian Mt. 08:10 Encounter with Greeks 09:18 Conclusion All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Music Credits: 1. 'Discovery' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 2. 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 3. 'Filaments' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 4. 'I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 5. 'Passage of Time' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to our channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment... #ancienthistory #scythian #migration #ancient #nomadic
Scythians - Why their origin is still a mystery ? Boring Old History 2023-03-10 | Scythians were the first-ever horse lords who dominated a vast territory stretching from modern-day Ukraine and Russia to Central Asia and China, leaving behind a legacy of gold-embroidered clothing, intricate jewelry, and mysterious burial mounds. However, despite over a century of scientific investigation, their origin remains a mystery. In this video, we explore the reasons behind this mystery, including the lack of written records by the Scythians themselves, scattered archaeological sites, limited genetic evidence, and different interpretations of the available evidence. We also consider the complexities of their world, where different cultures, languages, and traditions were in flux, making it challenging to trace back their origin. Join us on this journey to unravel the mystery of the Scythians, a fascinating and enigmatic culture that continues to captivate and intrigue us to this day.Chapters0:00 Introduction01:30 Reason 103:03 Reason 204:11 Reason 304:46 Reason 406:05 Most widely accepted theory06:41 Is it unique07:10 Present day 07:42 OutroAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines.#scythians #scythian #Scythianorigin #ancienthistory #ancientMusic credit :1. Vigilance - Music by Whitesand (Martynas Lau), link - youtu.be/ioHvgAsr4KI purchase link- whitesand.bandcamp.com spotify- open.spotify.com/artist/3GXunV3wsCpSdKp0L5tcNH2. Storyteller - Simple Piano By O.B is licensed under Creative CommonsAttribution - ShareAlike 4.0 International License.youtube.com/@PLUGNPLAYMUSICMusic provided by plugnplaymusic.net3. [Music by] or [Additional Music by] or [Track Title] by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.auIf you like this video, please make sure you press the like button, share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...
Cyrus the great - Rise of the Achaemenid Empire Boring Old History 2023-03-02 | Cyrus the Great inherited Persia from his father and went on to found the Achaemenid Empire, the largest empire of its time. He treated his conquered subjects with respect and equality, regardless of their religion or ethnicity. His conquests included overthrowing his own grandfather, who tried to kill him as a child. Despite this, Cyrus spared his grandfather's life and treated him well. Later, the King of Lydia, Croesus, invaded Persia, convinced by a vague prophecy that he would destroy a great empire. The battle was indecisive, and Croesus retreated. Cyrus's tolerance and wisdom made him a respected and revered king, remembered to this day. Chapters0:00 Intro01:43 Beginning 02:17 Childhood03:12 Median Invasion04:01 Lydian Invasion 06:49 Pactyas's uprising 07:58 Babylon Invasion10:47 Cyrus's death11:10 ConclusionAll the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines If you like this video, please make sure you press like the button, share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...#cyrusthegreat #cyrus_the_great #achaemenid #ancienthistory
