How to Read Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs SideQuest - Animated History 2024-01-09 | Try Speakly for free for 7 days, and get a 60% discount if you join the annual subscription: https://speakly.app.link/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of the Ancient Egyptian language, including its evolution from mesmerizing hieroglyphs to the practical Demotic and the eventual transition to Coptic using the Greek alphabet. We'll explore pivotal historical moments like the Roman Empire's influence, the ascent of Christianity, and the vital role of the Rosetta Stone in deciphering hieroglyphs. We'll also learn about the complexities of Ancient Egyptian writing, the dual nature of hieroglyphs as logograms and phonograms, and the challenges of decipherment.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Mark Mills, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann, AirToxic mist, Ethan Stine, Luka Gudič-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - The History of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs4:05 - Speakly5:03 - The Rosetta Stone & Decipherment7:13 - How to Actually Read Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Hieroglyphs of Ancient Egypt” by Aidan Dodson - google.com/books/edition/The_Hieroglyphs_of_Ancient_Egypt/32J4L7kwBecC
Were Horses Regulated Before Cars? SideQuest - Animated History 2024-07-31 | Start & manage your own business with @Odoo's comprehensive business management platform. Get a free lifetime usage license of the first app you activate using this link: odoo.com/r/NUP-------------------------------------------------------------------Today we explore the fascinating history of horse-drawn transportation regulations from ancient to modern times. From the Roman Empire's traffic laws under Julius Caesar to Medieval Europe's early speed limits and the regulatory practices brought to New Amsterdam by Dutch colonists. We make a special visit to early New York and its unique carting licenses (and accompanying racial discrimination), as well as the rise and fall of teamster corporations and their influence on deregulation. There's a bit of a happy end to it all too, with the efforts of the animal welfare movement, particularly the SPCA's role in regulating horse work and rescuing disabled horses. And, of course, as we all know, the advent of automobiles put an end to the widespread use of horses in transportation.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, D Meredith, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Rhyan Thompson, Jamesie112, Santos, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Alex, Jackie, Victoria Nadasdi, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Matty Manziel, AirToxic mist, Ethan, Matthew Kay-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Horses!3:03 - Odoo's awesome platform!4:15 - More horses!!! (neigh)-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Annual Reports of American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals -1889 & 1904” by the ASPCA - animallaw.info/article/aspca-annual-reports-1889-1904"Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History" by William T. Taylor - google.com/books/edition/Hoof_Beats/5dYHEQAAQBAJ
Why Didnt We Domesticate Beavers? SideQuest - Animated History 2024-07-17 | Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all fromthe comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/sidequest and enjoy a specialdiscount on your first month.If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed,their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered-------------------------------------------------------------------Today we explore the fascinating history of animal domestication and why beavers, despite their unique and valuable traits, were never domesticated. From their industrious nature in building dams and lodges to the exceptional properties of their fur, beavers have always been remarkable creatures. They were a key part of the medieval economy via the beaver fur trade and were hunted to near extinction in Europe and Asia. The demand for beaver pelts influenced the invention of new felting techniques and even led to the phrase "mad as a hatter." It's a story with a somewhat happy end, as today beaver conservation efforts have allowed beavers to reclaim some of their native habitats (yay beavers!).-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, D Meredith, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Rhyan Thompson, Jamesie112, Santos, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Alex, Jackie, Victoria Nadasdi, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Matty Manziel, AirToxic mist, Ethan, Matthew Kay-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Beaver history!5:31 - So why didn't we domesticate them?-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Fur, Fortune, and Empire: The Epic History of the Fur Trade in America” by Eric Jay Dolin - google.com/books/edition/Fur_Fortune_and_Empire_The_Epic_History/7G-xsTzXz6sC"Beavers: Their Extraordinary Lives and Curious History" by James Poling - google.com/books/edition/Beavers/Y6yhHAAACAAJ
Why Didnt America Nuke the USSR in 1945? SideQuest - Animated History 2024-05-01 | Claim your SPECIAL OFFER for MagellanTV here: https://sponsr.is/magellantv_sidequest and start your free trial TODAY so you can watch 1945: The Year that Changed History about the end of WW2: magellantv.com/video/1945-the-year-that-changed-history?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_content=march2024-------------------------------------------------------------------Britain and the US were allied to the Soviet Union during the Second World War, but relations quickly turned cold after its conclusion. In fact, the Western Allies made several secret plans on how to deal with the USSR preemptively if they were to threaten us - by nuking them back to the Stone Age! As we all know, America had a monopoly on nuclear weapons for more than 4 years. So, why didn't the US obliterate its rival before the Russians got their own nukes, plunging us into the decades-long nuclear paranoia of the Cold War?-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Rhyan Thompson, Jamesie112, Santos, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Monkey, Matty Manziel, AirToxic mist, Ethan Stine, James Chisnall, Matthew Kay-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Intro1:27 - Hypothetical nuclear war!4:26 - 1945 on MagellanTV5:34 - America's first-strike plan-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Memorandum on Atomic Bomb Production” by Lauris Norstad - blog.nuclearsecrecy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1945-Atomic-Bomb-Production.pdf
When Did England and France Stop Being Enemies? #history #animation #sidequest SideQuest - Animated History 2024-04-29 | We English and the French haven't always been on good terms. In fact, we spent several centuries trying to conquer one another, culminating in the Hundred Years' War, before giving up and spending the next few centuries making each others' lives miserable. But after Napoleon's defeat, Britain and France never went to war again. Why? #historyshorts
When Did England and France Stop Being Enemies? SideQuest - Animated History 2024-04-23 | Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to our sponsor Aura to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold: aura.com/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------We English and the French haven't always been on good terms. In fact, since Roman times we've had the habit of killing each other. We spent several centuries trying to conquer one another, culminating in the Hundred Years' War, before giving up and spending the next few centuries making each others' lives miserable. But after Napoleon's defeat, Britain and France never went to war again. Why? You can thank the Russians and the Germans!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Rhyan Thompson, Jamesie112, Santos, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Monkey, Matty Manziel, AirToxic mist, Ethan Stine, James Chisnall, Matthew Kay-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Intro0:23 - All the wars3:24 - Mr. SideQuest leads Wellington to Mount Doom3:53 - How we became friends6:36 - Those darn Prussians-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Best of Enemies: Anglo-French Relations Since the Norman Conquest” by Robert Gibson - google.com/books/edition/Best_of_Enemies/i-Y7yD6bkYwC
How to Be a Kamikaze Pilot SideQuest - Animated History 2023-12-29 | Play War Thunder now for free and get a 7-day premium account, multiple premium vehicles and the Eagle of Valor decoration by following this link: https://playwt.link/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------Join us as we explore the dramatic and haunting history of the Kamikaze pilots in this gripping episode of SideQuest, diving into the tragic but profound narrative of these Japanese aviators and examining the cultural and historical factors that led to their ultimate sacrifice.The story unfolds against the backdrop of Japan's intense dedication to its warrior culture, rooted in the samurai's ethos of Bushido, a moral code emphasizing courage and self-sacrifice. As Japan modernized and sought to rival Western powers, this ethos was reshaped to promote unwavering loyalty to the Emperor. This fervent allegiance fueled Japan's military might, leading to triumphs in conflicts but ultimately driving the nation towards a fateful confrontation with the United States during World War II.One haunting, yet beautiful remnant of the kamikaze program is the collection of death poems many pilots left behind. You can read excerpts here: https://scholarship.rollins.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1154&context=specs-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Mark Mills, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann, AirToxic mist, Ethan Stine, Luka Gudič-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Juicy Historical Context!3:40 - War Thunder4:57 - The First Kamikaze Mission7:20 - The Kamikaze Program-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Kamikaze: To Die for the Emperor” by Peter C. Smith - google.com/books/edition/Kamikaze/svNDBgAAQBAJ
How to Drop a Nuclear Bomb SideQuest - Animated History 2023-11-14 | Play War Thunder now for free and get a 7-day premium account, multiple premium vehicles and the Eagle of Valor decoration by following this link: https://playwt.link/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------Dive into the untold story of nuclear bomber pilots in this gripping SideQuest episode! Join us as we explore the forgotten heroes behind history's most dreadful weapon – the nuclear bomb.In this riveting narrative, discover the incredible journey from skepticism to success, as the iconic B-29 Superfortress emerged to carry the weight of the nuclear bomb. Follow the meticulously detailed account of Paul Tibbets and the 509th Composite Group, unveiling their training, preparations, and the fateful mission that altered history forever. Then learn of the changes and innovations that shifted nuclear paradigms during the Cold War!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Mark Mills, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann, AirToxic mist, Ethan Stine, Luka Gudič-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Juicy Historical Context!4:27 - War Thunder5:31 - Dropping the First Nuclear Bomb8:54 - The Cold War-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Enola Gay” by Norman Polmar - google.com/books/edition/The_Enola_Gay/_2WDMKo9DqcC
Who Wore the First Watch? SideQuest - Animated History 2023-09-05 | Get unique watches and jewelry from Holzkern with 15% off using the promo code "SIDEQUEST15" until September 24: holzkern.com/en_world/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------Who doesn't love a stylish watch? Horology is fascinating, but when did it start, and who wore the first watch? In today's SideQuest, we'll explore the history of timekeeping to figure this out!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Ian Blaydes, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann, AirToxic mist-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Watches0:09 - James Bond?!0:22 - Just kidding, more watches!2:18 - Holzkern3:13 - Even more watches!-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Mastery of Time” by Dominique Flechon - google.com/books/edition/The_Mastery_of_Time/sQ5wDwAAQBAJ
Which WW2 Tank Was the Tankiest? SideQuest - Animated History 2023-07-15 | Play World of Tanks using this promo code to claim lots of juicy rewards: tanks.ly/3WfhTwzPromo rewards include: - Cromwell B (tier 6) British premium medium tank - 250k credits - 7 days premium access - 3 rental tanks for 10 battles each: Tiger 131 (Tier 6), T78 (Tier 6), Type 64 (Tier 6)The promo code is only for players who register for the first time on the Wargaming portal.-------------------------------------------------------------------The Second World War featured a stunning variety of tanks. In today's SideQuest, we'll go through them all to determine which tank was the tankiest of them all!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Q 1, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Ian Blaydes, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann, AirToxic mist-------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Tanks1:47 - World of Tanks2:37 - More Tanks!-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles” by Leland S. Ness - books.google.com/books/about/Jane_s_World_War_II_Tanks_and_Fighting_V.html?id=iHXHPAAACAAJ
Who Were the Last German Holdouts in WW2? SideQuest - Animated History 2023-06-06 | Get a 7-day free trial and 25% off Blinkist Annual Premium by clicking here: blinkist.com/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------At the end of WW2, some Germans refused to lay down their arms and fought on past their country's capitulation. In today's SideQuest, we'll learn what happened to these stragglers and who the last German holdout was!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Stoeoef, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, SerialConvert, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Philip G., Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens, Jordan Camilletti, Jean Herrera, Ian Blaydes, Monkey, Matty Manziel, Jan Tobias Biedermann-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The End of the War” by Charles Whiting - google.com/books/edition/The_End_of_the_War/QN9mAAAAMAAJ
Why Didnt the Chinese Colonize America? SideQuest - Animated History 2023-01-31 | Check out https://ground.news/sidequest to stay informed on breaking news as it’s happening around the world, compare coverage, and know where your news is coming from. -------------------------------------------------------------------For the vast majority of history, the Chinese civilization was vastly wealthier and more populous than Europe - yet somehow, it was the Europeans that got away with colonizing the Americas, right under the nose of the Chinese. So, why didn't the Chinese Empire colonize the Americas?-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, FauxFowks, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, SerialConvert, Ryfael, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Philip G., Alex, Jackie, Efertone, JT96, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, C. Briant Stringham, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens, Jordan Camilletti-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Admiral Zheng He and Southeast Asia” by Leo Suryadinata - books.google.com/books?id=DtaBBgAAQBAJ"The Making of the Chinese State: Ethnicity and Expansion on the Ming Borderlands" by Leo K. Shin - books.google.com/books?id=DOb-4JU18UAC
How to Get Rich After Destroying the USSR SideQuest - Animated History 2022-12-19 | Go to piavpn.com/SideQuest to grab an 82% discount on Private Internet Access! That's just $2.03 a month, with 4 extra months for free!-------------------------------------------------------------------We all know the story of the USSR's demise - Mikhail Gorbachev desperately tried to save the Soviet Union by reforming it, but ended up destroying it instead. But what did old Gorby do after this geopolitical fumble? That's what we'll explore in today's sidequest (spoiler alert: he made bank)!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, FauxFowks, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, SerialConvert, jack, Ryfael, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Philip, Alex, Kyle LeGrone, Jackie, Efertone, NimoydDev, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, C. Briant Stringham, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Gorbachev: His Life and Times” by William Taubman - books.google.com/books?id=FpFYDgAAQBAJ
How to Become a Medieval Aristocrat SideQuest - Animated History 2022-11-18 | Established Titles is running a big sale right now, and if you use the code SIDEQUEST you get an additional 10% off. Go to https://EstablishedTitles.com/SideQuest to get your gifts now.-------------------------------------------------------------------Being an aristocrat was a pretty good deal, but becoming one wasn't that simple. In today's sidequest, we're going back to the Middle Ages to see how you can go about becoming an aristocrat!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Michael Casolary, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, SerialConvert, jack, Ryfael, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, Esbjörn Rundberg, Philip, Alex, Kyle LeGrone, Jackie, Efertone, Jack Fey, NimoydDev, JT96, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, C. Briant Stringham, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Birth of Nobility: Constructing Aristocracy in England and France, 900-1300” by David Crouch - books.google.com/books?id=FdDMCgAAQBAJ"Nobles and Nobility in Medieval Europe: Concepts, Origins, Transformations" by Anne Duggan - books.google.com/books?id=sQS9ZUqYQbUC
Why Didnt the Roman Empire Industrialize? SideQuest - Animated History 2022-09-24 | Sign up to Morning Brew for free today: morningbrewdaily.com/sidequestSponsored by Morning Brew-------------------------------------------------------------------The Roman Empire was once the eminent European superpower and by some estimates they were only 300 years away from their own Industrial Revolution. So why didn't the Romans industrialize and could that have saved the empire?-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, Husandeep Singh, Daniel Mosco, SerialConvert, jack, Haris Bestowo, Ryfael, Bishop Morley, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, DigitalSir, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, nand, Esbjörn Rundberg, CamzRC, Philip, Alex, Kyle LeGrone, Jackie, Efertone, Jack Fey, Mr.Suulix, Ebsan Uddin, PAPSTER, NimoydDev, JT96, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Potato, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, C. Briant Stringham, Randy Butler, Jonathan Ahrens-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Proto-industrialization and the Economy of the Roman Empire” by K. Dark - https://artefacts.mom.fr/Publis/Dark_2001_[Proto_Industrialization].pdf"Urbanism and the division of labour in the Roman Empire" by J. W. Hanson - royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsif.2017.0367
How to Command a WW2 Submarine SideQuest - Animated History 2022-09-04 | The first 100 people to use code SIDEQUEST at the link below will get 20% off of Incogni: incogni.com/sidequest-------------------------------------------------------------------We all know how important Germany's U-Boat wolfpacks were to their war effort against the Allies in World War 2. But what was it like to actually command one of those submarines? Spoiler alert: it wasn't fun... and you only had a 25% chance of surviving to the end of the war.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks , Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, Husandeep Singh, SerialConvert, jack, Haris Bestowo, Ryfael, Bishop Morley, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, DigitalSir, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, nand, Esbjörn Rundberg, CamzRC, Philip , Alex, Kyle LeGrone, Jackie, Efertone , Jack Fey, Mr.Suulix, Ebsan Uddin, PAPSTER, NimoydDev, JT96, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Potato, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, C. Briant Stringham, Randy Butler-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Wolf Pack: The Story of the U-Boat in World War II” by Gordon Williamson - books.google.com/books?id=azQVDAAAQBAJ"German U-Boat Losses During World War II: Details of Destruction" by Axel Niestlé - books.google.com/books?id=ZUARBQAAQBAJ
When Did Britains Kings Lose Their Power? SideQuest - Animated History 2022-08-20 | Thanks to Kingdom Maker for sponsoring this video - Download Kingdom Maker on iOS & Android and start ruling today: pixly.go2cloud.org/SH3It-------------------------------------------------------------------The UK remains a monarchy to this day, yet the role of the King (or Queen) is mostly ceremonial. Today, all power is in the hands of parliament, yet it wasn't always so. In today's SideQuest, we'll explore the century-long power struggle between the King and parliament.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Leloo Wolf, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture , Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks , Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef , Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Mason, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, Husandeep Singh, Daniel Mosco, SerialConvert, jack, Haris Bestowo, Ryfael , Bishop Morley, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, DigitalSir, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, Oliver McKowen, Simon Baumeler, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, nand , Esbjörn Rundberg, CamzRC, Philip , Alex, Frad, Kyle LeGrone, Jackie, Efertone , Jack Fey, Mr.Suulix, Ebsan Uddin, PAPSTER, NimoydDev, JT96, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, O C, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Isaac Parker, Potato, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Owain Lee, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D, Q 1, C. Briant Stringham, Randy Butler-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Evolution of Parliament” by the UK Government - parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament
How to Steal a Central Bank SideQuest - Animated History 2022-07-26 | Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/sidequest - Enter promo code SIDEQUEST for 83% off and three extra months for free!Using Surfshark helps support our channel, so go and check them out!-------------------------------------------------------------------A century ago, many central banks across the world were owned privately. Then came along a Portuguese man called Alves Reis, who tried to buy the Bank of Portugal with fraudulent currency, hoping to legitimize his fraud after acquiring a controlling stake. His plan almost worked... until he was discovered, crashing the Portuguese economy and ushering in 50 years of dictatorship. Oops.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:Leloo Wolf, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture , Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks , Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef , Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Mason, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, Husandeep Singh, Daniel Mosco, SerialConvert, jack, Haris Bestowo, Ryfael , Bishop Morley, Ivrenis, Gary M Trentman, Ryan Smock, DigitalSir, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, I'mErik, Oliver McKowen, Simon Baumeler, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, nand , Esbjörn Rundberg, CamzRC, Philip , Alex, Frad, Kyle LeGrone, Jackie, Efertone , Jack Fey, Mr.Suulix, Ebsan Uddin, PAPSTER, NimoydDev, JT96, Timothy Gaensler-Debs, O C, Matthew Moody, Alex Schwyn, Isaac Parker, Potato, Diogo Freitas, Viddax, Owain Lee, Lukas Schmidt, Dr D-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Devouring the Heart of Portugal” by Alan Bellows - damninteresting.com/devouring-the-heart-of-portugal“The Portuguese Banknote Case” by Nigel Armstrong-Flemming - bhsportugal.org/uploads/fotos_artigos/files/PortugueseBanknoteCase.pdf
How to Be a Victorian Arms Dealer SideQuest - Animated History 2022-06-14 | Arms dealing has a long history: starting with our dear Great Britain, it was a bloody trade that spanned the globe and the centuries. In today's episode, we'll explore how the arms trade emerged and what it was like to be an arms dealer.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, Muzic, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Mason, JerryBorjon, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, Husandeep Singh, Daniel Mosco, Maurits Välimäki, SerialConvert, Paul Miailovich, jack, Haris Bestowo, Ryfael, Bishop Morley, Ivrenis, Denny Saputra, Gary M Trentman, Gekoni, Ryan Smock, DigitalSir, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, I'mErik, Oliver McKowen, Eric Muir, Simon Baumeler, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, nand, Stuffy McStuffins, CamzRC, Philip, Alex, Eyesack Lemons, Sage, Jackie, Efertone, Jack Fey, Suulix, Ebsan Uddin, PAPSTER, NimoydDev-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Mysterious Mr. Zedzed: The Wickedest Man in the World” by Mike Dash - smithsonianmag.com/history/the-mysterious-mr-zedzed-the-wickedest-man-in-the-world-97435790“Zaharoff the Armaments King” by Robert Neumann - cloudflare-ipfs.com/ipfs/bafykbzacebq6pwdbe35zi2znq6bmdvj537zvk7dkfit5zircmtkt3tzfxwm6w?filename=Robert%20Neumann%20-%20Zaharoff%20the%20Armaments%20King-Readers%E2%80%99%20Union%20%281938%29.pdf
That Time England Almost Converted to Islam SideQuest - Animated History 2022-05-07 | Our dear England has seen its fair share of ups and downs, yet there is one little-known period when it almost converted to Islam! Join me on an intriguing sidequest to the 1190s, when King John almost swore fealty to the Almohad Caliphate.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Arta, Shekel Dispenser, Clark Teeple, Joseph Bouqdib, Stoeoef, Roy Orbach, Dominic Tarro, Niels Krijger, Muzic, D Meredith, Troy Humpherston, Mark Mills, Xian, Mason, Parker, JerryBorjon, Richard Uhlenberg, Marc Silpa, Petru Cotarcea, Quan Van, Tony Drake, Leo Bond, Alexander Daily, Nicolas Vielleux, Husandeep Singh, Daniel Mosco, Maurits Välimäki, SerialConvert, Paul Miailovich, jack, Haris Bestowo, Ryfael, Ken Board, Bishop Morley, Johannes Kling, Ivrenis, Denny Saputra, Gary M Trentman, LT Marshall, Gekoni, Paula Wang, David, Ryan Smock, DigitalSir, Jamesie112, Santos, l'Empereur de Disco, Klaus, I'mErik, Oliver McKowen, Eric Muir, Simon Baumeler, Jonathan Horn, Kirk Lance, William DeLoach, nand, Stuffy McStuffins, CamzRC, Philip-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“King John's Delegation to the Almohad Court (1212): Medieval Interreligious Interactions and Modern Historiography” by Paul Webster - http://www.brepols.net/Pages/ShowProduct.aspx?prod_id=IS-9782503555775-1“The Embassy Sent by King John of England to Miramolin, King of Morocco” by Nevill Barbour - proquest.com/docview/1304062068
How to Be a Cat in Ancient Egypt SideQuest - Animated History 2022-03-31 | We all know the story: cats in Ancient Egypt were supposedly venerated as gods. But reality is quite a bit more complicated. In this episode of SideQuest, we'll see what it was really like to be a cat in Ancient Egypt!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Tom Timmerman, FauxFowks, ProfessorComrade, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Alex Newman, Titus Proctor, Arta, asimchillify, Shekel Dispenser-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:"Bandages, Bitumen, Bodies and Business" by Chris Elliott - semanticscholar.org/paper/Bandages%2C-Bitumen%2C-Bodies-and-Business-Egyptian-as-Elliott/4c7f178fb2fa6248cf6978773c83edae900816f2arce.org/resource/goddess-bastet-and-cult-feline-deities-nile-deltascience.org/content/article/ancient-egyptians-may-have-given-cats-personality-conquer-world
That Time the Pope Was a Woman SideQuest - Animated History 2021-11-13 | There are quite a few historical events the Vatican wouldn't want you to know about. For example, there was one particular period in time where the Pope was a woman... or so the story goes. In this episode of SideQuest, we'll learn the legend of Pope Joan and the grain of truth that lies behind it.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Gabriel, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Timmerman, Van Veen, FauxFowks , ProfessorComrade, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu, Otto Koponen-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Pope Joan” by Dennis Barton - http://www.churchinhistory.org/pages/booklets/popejoan.pdf
The Cinderella Story of Swedens French King SideQuest - Animated History 2021-10-02 | Here's a fun fact: the current ruling dynasty of Sweden isn't Swedish at all! It was founded not too long ago by a lowborn Frenchman, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, and his story is as implausible as it is fascinating.Correction: at 3:47, the king in question is Charles XIII, not Charles XII-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Nick Wen, Gabriel, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Timmerman, Van Veen, FauxFowks, ShepHaveUTriedMeditation, ProfessorComrade, Ethan McCosby, semchapeu-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Jean Baptiste Bernadotte: French Soldier to Swedish King” by Jimmy Chen - napoleonicimpressions.com/blogs/napoleonic-impressions/jean-baptiste-bernadotte-part-1-french-soldier-to-swedish-king
How Spain (Narrowly) Became a Democracy SideQuest - Animated History 2021-07-14 | Somewhat surprisingly, Spain became a democracy only recently; up until the 1970s it remained a brutal dictatorship under the iron fist of Francisco Franco. So how did Spain get there and how did it finally save itself from autocracy?-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Gabriel, Jeanne Moss, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Kevin O'Connor, Van Veen, FauxFowks, ShepHaveUTriedMeditation, ProfessorComrade, Ethan McCosby-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Spain Transformed” by Nigel Townson - http://www.transicion.org/134bibliografia/07_United_States_and_Spain_From_Franco_Juan_Carlos.pdf
Who Was the Last Roman Emperor? SideQuest - Animated History 2021-06-04 | For an entity as studied as the Roman Empire, you'd imagine it'd be pretty clear-cut who its final emperor was. However, it's really not at all clear who that title should belong to, and as you'll soon see, there are quite a few contenders.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, Oskari Liukku, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Gabriel, Jeanne Moss, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Kevin O'Connor, Van Veen, FauxFowks, ShepHaveUTriedMeditation, ProfessorComrade-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“East and West in the Roman Empire of the Fourth Century: An End to Unity?” by Roald Dijkstra et al. - tile.loc.gov/storage-services/master/gdc/gdcebookspublic/20/19/66/79/74/2019667974/2019667974.pdf“The Papacy and the Levant” by Kenneth Setton - books.google.com/books/about/The_Papacy_and_the_Levant_1204_1571.html?id=0Sz2VYI0l1IC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false“A Worthless Prince? Andreas Palaeologus in Rome 1464 - 1502” by Jonathan Harris - core.ac.uk/download/pdf/28889885.pdf
How Much Did Napoleon Get for Louisiana? SideQuest - Animated History 2021-05-01 | Napoleon's sale of the Louisiana Territory is considered one of the greatest achievements of US diplomacy. For the meager 2 cents per acre, the US got to double its territory; what was Napoleon thinking selling it for so cheap? And was it a bad deal for him? That's what we'll explore in this episode of SideQuest.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, Oskari Liukku, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Gabriel, Jeanne Moss, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Kevin O'Connor, Van Veen, FauxFowks-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Exhibition: The Louisiana Purchase” by the Baring Archive - baringarchive.org.uk/exhibitions/louisiana_purchase“Napoleon, Jefferson, and the Haitian Revolution” by Mark Lore - http://www.ncsociology.org/torchmagazine/v911/Lore.pdf“Statistical Abstract of the Napoleonic Wars: Government Finance: France” by Robert Burnham - napoleon-series.org/research/abstract/government/budget/c_france.html
Why Was Van Goghs Career a Failure? SideQuest - Animated History 2021-04-05 | Van Gogh is one of the most lauded artists on Earth, yet his lifetime was one of misery and obscurity. So why was his art career such a failure, and how did he become the international superstar he is today? That is what we'll explore in this episode of SideQuest.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, Oskari Liukku, pmck, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Gabriel, Jeanne Moss, Scott Gibbs, Adrien Maillet, Kevin O'Connor-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“The Letters of a Post-Impressionist” by Vincent Van Gogh - http://www.gutenberg.org/files/40393/40393-h/40393-h.htm“Van Gogh: A Self-Portrait” by W. H. Auden - forgottenbooks.com/download_pdf/Van_Gogh_1000111933.pdf
That Time the CIA Funded the Dalai Lama SideQuest - Animated History 2021-03-12 | The CIA has been involved in quite a lot of "international interventions", some more successful than others. Many are familiar with their adventures in Latin America, but few know that they were also involved in Tibet... and that is what we'll explore in this episode of SideQuest.EDIT: To clarify, the Tibetan Resistance existed prior to the CIA's involvement in Tibet; it was a citizens' uprising-turned-army that happened to receive funding and training from the CIA due to their common geopolitical goals.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, pmck, Sam, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Jean-Francois Perreault, Gabriel, Jeanne Moss, Scott Gibbs-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Tibet’s Cold War” by Carole McGranahan - researchgate.net/profile/Carole_Mcgranahan2/publication/249563798_Tibet's_Cold_War_The_CIA_and_the_Chushi_Gangdrug_Resistance_19561974/links/5680682b08ae1975838b08d1/Tibets-Cold-War-The-CIA-and-the-Chushi-Gangdrug-Resistance-19561974.pdf“The Snow Lion and the Dragon: China, Tibet, and the Dalai Lama” by Melvyn C. Goldstein - researchgate.net/profile/Stevan_Harrell/publication/227923025_The_Snow_Lion_and_the_Dragon_China_Tibet_and_the_Dalai_Lama/links/0912f51003e5a9a399000000.pdf
The Medieval Black Market for Christian Relics SideQuest - Animated History 2021-02-08 | Relics were very hot items during the Middle Ages, so much so that they spawned a very profitable (and highly questionable) trade that spanned from England to the Holy Lands... and that's what we'll explore in this episode of SideQuest.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, pmck, Sam, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Jean-Francois Perreault, Gabriel, Jeanne Moss-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:“Furta Sacra” by Patrick Geary - google.com/books/edition/_/vXriQodlUsQC“The Medieval Pilgrimage Business” by Adrian Bell and Richard Dale - blog.oup.com/2011/12/pilgrimage“The Unmaking of a Saint: Thomas Becket and the English Reformation” by Robert E. Scully - jstor.org/stable/25025818
What Were the Final Hours of WW1 Like? SideQuest - Animated History 2021-01-12 | Most history textbooks brush off the end of World War 1 with a simple statement on its armistice. While that sounds very neat, in reality the final hours were a violent mess of operations across all fronts and that's what we'll explore today!-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, Robbie Trencheny, pmck, Sam, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Jean-Francois Perreault, Gabriel-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:The Greatest Day in History: How the Great War Really Ended by Nicholas Best - https://books.google.bg/books/about/The_Greatest_Day_in_History.html?id=r6sUAQAACAAJA Short History of the Great War by A. F. Pollard - socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/~econ/ugcm/3ll3/pollard/HistoryWar.pdfDuty and Democracy: Parliament and the First World War by Chris Blanchett - parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/WW1/duty-and-democracy-parliament-and-the-first-world-war.pdf
What Scale Did Thermometers Use Before Celsius/Fahrenheit? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-12-07 | While 99% of countries on Earth use the correct temperature scale (Celcius), certain rebellious colonies of the Glorious British Empire persist in their usage of the Fahrenheit scale. This video, however, is not about this conflict. Instead, today we'll look at the temperature scales before Mr. Fahrenheit came along.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, Robbie Trencheny, pmck, Sam, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan, Jean-Francois Perreault, Gabriel-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:Re-entangling the Thermometer: Cornelis Drebbel’s Description of his Self-regulating Oven, the Regiment of Fire, and the Early History of Temperature by Vera Keller - cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.uoregon.edu/dist/3/3809/files/2013/08/Keller-on-Drebbels-Self-regulating-oven-in-nuncius-v4k192.pdfThe Weight of the Air: Santorio’s Thermometers and the Early History of Medical Quantification Reconsidered by Fabrizio Bigotti - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6407691The Gold Metallurgy of Isaac Newton by Eric Newman - core.ac.uk/download/pdf/191380968.pdf
Did the CIA Predict the USSRs Collapse? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-11-21 | The CIA is (in)famous for its involvement in regime changes across the globe, yet beyond their clandestine activities, they're also responsible with providing various predictions on geopolitical developments. The fall of the USSR was one such occurrence, but how successful was the CIA in predicting the Soviet Union's demise?-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, Robbie Trencheny, pmck, Sam, Aradhya Khandelwal, dancingvulture, Ciaran Hassan-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:U.S. Intelligence Estimates of the Soviet Collapse: Reality and Perception by Bruce Berkowitz - cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/20080229.pdfCIA's Analysis Of The Soviet Union, 1947-1991 by Gerald Haines & Robert Leggett - cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/cias-analysis-of-the-soviet-union-1947-1991/index.html
How Expensive Were Candles in the Middle Ages? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-11-03 | Life was hard during the Medieval ages; even something as simple as lighting was an expensive and time-consuming affair. So, how did our unwashed ancestors go about bringing some light into their lives? Spoiler alert: it involved bees ... a lot of bees.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, Robbie Trencheny, pmck, Sam, Aradhya Khandelwal-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:Bees in the Medieval Economy: Religious Observance and the Production, Trade, and Consumption of Wax in England, C. 1300–1555 by Alexandra Sapoznik - kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/files/88269533/Bees_in_the_medieval_economy_SAPOZNIK_Accepted21February2018_GREEN_AAM.pdfThe World History of Beekeeping and Honey Hunting by Eva Crane - http://gen.lib.rus.ec/book/index.php?md5=AFDCA83BCD40AD000E12042EC3EE35C1Candle - A Light Into the Past by Jaime Wisniak - http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/22925/1/IJCT%208%284%29%20319-326.pdf
What Happened to the Debts of Conquered Countries? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-10-16 | Conquering land sounds like a pretty good deal ... which is why it was a very popular activity for most of human history! But, as with all good things, someone eventually comes around and spoils the fun for everybody: in this case, that someone was German philosophers, who decided that conquered land should carry its debts to its new owner.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, Robbie Trencheny, pmck, Sam-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:The Succession of States and the Problem of State Debts by P. K. Menon - core.ac.uk/download/pdf/71463051.pdfThe Concept of Odious Debt in Public International Law by Robert Howse - unctad.org/en/docs/osgdp20074_en.pdfSovereign Debt Defaults: Insights from History by Kim Oosterlinck - researchgate.net/publication/270786128_Sovereign_debt_defaults_Insights_from_historyBondholder gains from the annexation of Texas and implications of the US bailout by Richard Burdekin - researchgate.net/publication/4950583_Bondholder_gains_from_the_annexation_of_Texas_and_implications_of_the_US_bailout
The US Plan for War on the Moon SideQuest - Animated History 2020-09-30 | The United States of America, as renowned paragon of democracy and defender of the Free World, has always been on the lookout for any threats to its serene hegemony... even from places one wouldn't suspect. That's exactly the case with the US plan for waging war on the Moon, conceived during the height of the Cold War. -------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV, Oskari Liukku, Robbie Trencheny, pmck, Sam-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:Lunar Colonies and Nuking the Moon: Science Fiction, Cold War Anxiety, and the U.S. Space Program by Stephen Grundmanis - uvic.ca/humanities/history/assets/docs/Honours%20Thesis%20-%20Stephen%20Grundmanis%2020171.pdfProject Horizon by Arthur Trudeau - https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu//NSAEBB/NSAEBB479/docs/EBB-Moon01_sm.pdfA Study of Lunar Research Flights by L. Reiffel - https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu//NSAEBB/NSAEBB479/docs/EBB-Moon02.pdf
How to Be a Trebuchet Operator SideQuest - Animated History 2020-08-29 | Trebuchets are the superior siege engine, capable of launching a 90 kg projectile over 300 meters. But have you ever wondered how to join the crew of these magnificent machines? In this episode of SideQuest, you'll learn how to become a trebuchet operator, on the off chance you somehow found yourself in Medieval Europe.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf, DeityTV-------------------------------------------------------------------Further Reading:Western Warfare in the Age of the Crusades 1000-1300 by John FranceMercenaries and Paid Men: The Mercenary Identity in the Middle Ages by John France The Medieval Military Engineer: From the Roman Empire to the Sixteenth Century by Peter Purton The Medieval Siege by Jim Bradbury
Where Did Pirates Repair Their Ships? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-08-15 | Pirates have always been an entrepreneurial bunch, but have you ever wondered where they repaired their ships? It's not like most ports would take them in, after all. In this episode of SideQuest we'll learn all about pirate bases, especially in the Caribbean.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf
How to Lift Like the Ancient Greeks SideQuest - Animated History 2020-07-31 | The Ancient Greeks are famous for their contributions to philosophy, but that wasn't the only thing they were good at; in fact, the Greeks were also religiously devoted to training their bodies. In this episode of SideQuest we'll learn how the Ancient Greeks pumped iron.-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK, Leloo Wolf
Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-07-17 | Chopsticks have been the go-to eating utensil in East Asia for the better part of three millennia. But why did they emerge there in the first place and (more importantly) why did they become popular? -------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their limitless generosity:JK
Why Didnt the Spanish Colonies Unify Like the USA? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-07-03 | The colonies of Spain spanned most of the Americas, yet for some reason they became a hodgepodge of independent countries, rather than a federal union like the USA. So, what prevented the emergence of a Spanish American Union?-------------------------------------------------------------------If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!-------------------------------------------------------------------A big THANK YOU to the selfless supporters of SideQuest for their boundless generosity:JK
How Mussolini Beat the Italian Mafia SideQuest - Animated History 2020-06-19 | The Italian Mafia: a criminal organization infamous for its strict code of honor and the habit of decapitating unsuspecting horses. Yet there was a brief period in Italian history when the mafiosi weren't the baddest boys in town ... that honor went to Mussolini and his fascist aficionados. So how did Mussolini beat the Italian mafia? If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!
What Did the Mongols Do After the Mongol Empire? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-06-05 | We all know the Mongol Empire and its brutal conquest of Asia and Europe ... but what did the mongols do after their empire fell?If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!
How Portugal Lost Its Empire SideQuest - Animated History 2020-05-22 | The Portuguese were the first nation in history to build a global empire, yet somewhere along the line things fell apart. So how did Portugal lose its empire?If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!
Why Did Shakespeare Hate Lawyers? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-05-08 | One of the most oft-mentioned professions in Shakespeare's works is the lawyer ... and most of the time, it's not in a good light. So why did Shakespeare hate lawyers?If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!
That Time the US Invaded Russia SideQuest - Animated History 2020-04-24 | The US is famous for its questionable international interventions, but did you know that one of the countries America invaded was ... Russia? Here's how that happened.If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!
Why Were the Romans Bad at Math? SideQuest - Animated History 2020-04-10 | The Romans built one of the greatest empires in history and we carry their legacy to this day ... yet for all their greatness, math was not their strong suit. At all. Ever wonder why?If you'd like to see more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelHave a fancy historical idea you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment and let me know!
How Were Carrier Pigeons Trained? SideQuest - Animated History 2018-03-23 | In the past, pigeons were used to convey important messages. But exactly how were pigeons trained to do that, and which ancient civilization was the best at it?If you enjoy what I do and would like to see more videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelGot a neat historical idea? Drop a comment and I'll try to get to it!
Did Britain Try to Retake America? SideQuest - Animated History 2018-02-21 | You all know about the Revolutionary War, but did the British Empire really give up its precious colony that easily? Find out in this inaugural episode of SideQuest!If you enjoy what I do and would like to see more videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sidequest_channelGot a neat historical idea? Drop a comment and I'll try to get to it!
