The History of Scotland: First War of Scottish Independence History Mapped Out 2023-10-27 | From the ballad "Heather Ale" to the blockbuster "Braveheart", Scotland is consistently portrayed as a country longing for independence. Mel Gibson's period drama about William Wallace stands out as the most prominent example of this sentiment. In this video, we'll set the background of the Scottish clans' rebellion against English rule and show the true outcome of the war.
The English Civil War: The Conflict That Overthrew the Monarchy History Mapped Out 2025-01-20 | The English Civil War is perhaps one of the greatest internal conflicts in English history. This conflict between the king and parliament led to a fierce struggle for power, which ultimately overthrew the monarchy and inevitably influenced the further history of the country.It all started with King Charles I Stuart, who, in the wake of the trend of absolutism, decided to dissolve parliament and rule alone. Parliament, supported by ordinary English people, did not approve of such an idea. This, as well as numerous religious and economic oppression of the population, led to an uprising, which sparked the Civil War. In this video, you will delve into the turbulent period of King Charles's confrontation with Parliament, led by the famous Oliver Cromwell, and learn how the English managed to overthrow the monarchy and how it resulted.
The Italian Wars: Causes and Results of the Largest Conflict of the 16th Century History Mapped Out 2025-01-08 | The Italian Wars are almost 50 years of history when Europe fought on the Apennine Peninsula. In addition to the fact that the Italian principalities and independent cities divided territories among themselves, the Pope, French kings, the Habsburgs, the British and even the Ottomans intervened in the conflict.This series of more than ten wars marked the transition of Europe from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. During this period, the sides changed many times, as did the technology of war. Mercenaries with pikes and early firearms replaced mounted knights. The intrigues of rulers, daring attacks, betrayal of allies and unexpected agreements — all this in a new video about the Italian Wars.History of the Habsburgs: The Powerful Rulers of Europe - youtu.be/CGSfk_K64OUHundred Years' War: England vs. France - youtu.be/VO0ylL3JRKkThe Origins of Papacy and the Road to Power - youtu.be/iGlbRkXg5k8#History #war #ItalianWars #Documentary
The Magdeburg Wedding in the Flames of the Thirty Years War History Mapped Out 2024-12-28 | The "Magdeburg Wedding" was the tragic capture of Magdeburg on May 20, 1631, during the Thirty Years' War. Imperial troops under Count Tilly burned the city, killed thousands of inhabitants, and left it in ruins. The term "wedding" is used ironically to highlight the "celebration" of destruction and cruelty that became emblematic of that bloody era
War of the Austrian Succession: The Habsburg Succession Crisis History Mapped Out 2024-12-24 | The War of the Austrian Succession, like many others, began because of the Habsburg succession crisis. The failed War of the Spanish Succession had not yet had time to end when the threat of losing the throne in Austria appeared. The only way out was to recognize the eldest daughter of the last Holy Roman Emperor, Maria Theresa, as the legitimate ruler. However, this time family ties got in the way, and the War of the Austrian Succession broke out.Austria's main opponents in the war were Prussia and the Electorate of Germany, which also had claims to the imperial throne. However, other European states joined the conflict, and the war lasted on three continents. In this video, we will delve into the course of events of the War of the Austrian Succession and find out under what conditions Maria Theresa was nevertheless recognized as the legitimate empress.Related Content :youtu.be/CGSfk_K64OUyoutu.be/lqH8bqObMqE
Anglo-Spanish War: How the English Defeated the Spanish Armada History Mapped Out 2024-12-15 | The Anglo-Spanish War of the 16th century at sea began for many reasons. In addition to the desire to dominate in both Europe and the New World, Protestant England and Catholic Spain did not share religious views. All this led to the fact that the Spaniards assembled the famous Invincible Spanish Armada with the aim of invading England. However, the Armada became famous only because the English triumphantly defeated it.The Netherlands also participated in this war, which had long been waging a war for independence against the rule of the Spanish Habsburgs. By helping another Protestant country, England tried to weaken the influence of Catholic Spain in Europe. The same happened, when Spain involved the governor of French Brittany into the war, interfering in the local religious conflict. About the course and consequences of the Anglo-Spanish War and the clash of the Spanish Armada with English pirates — in this video.
The real history that inspired the creation of Game of Thrones History Mapped Out 2024-12-11 | The War of the White and Red Roses on the map: a dynastic struggle for the throne of England, which became one of the most famous events in history. How did the events of this war unfold, and who claimed victory?
Thirty Years War: A War for Religious Dominance in Europe History Mapped Out 2024-12-06 | The Thirty Years' War is one of the bloodiest global conflicts in Europe. The participating countries sought to establish their religious dominance over as much territory as possible. The conflict, which began with the confrontation between the Catholic League and the Czech Hussite rebels, quickly escalated into a bloody massacre between Protestant and Catholic countries.The Holy Roman Empire played a leading role in the war, and it also suffered the greatest losses. The war hit this country, taking the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians, depleting resources and scorching the land. In this video, we will talk about the prerequisites, course and consequences of the Thirty Years' War for the Holy Roman Empire and other states that sought to establish their hegemony in Europe at that time.Related Content - youtu.be/CGSfk_K64OU
History of the Celts: The Civilization That Gave Birth to Europe History Mapped Out 2024-11-23 | The Celts are an ancient people with a unique culture. This civilization, which arose in the late Bronze Age, without exaggeration gave birth to Europe, the community of its peoples in language, material culture and traditions. Thanks to extensive trade relations and a wide range of settlement, the Celts spread their culture from the Black Sea to the Atlantic Ocean throughout Europe, and left their mark on the history of many nations.In this video, you can delve into the history of the Celts from the moment they first appeared in the heart of the Alps, trace the path of this people to the Iberian Peninsula, the British Isles and the Black Sea coast, learn how fiercely they fought the Romans and understand why, in the end, the Celts did not create the first empire in Europe.Related Content - youtu.be/IeJ6Ap6Jg48?si=8GvT9nAxFlARwKlL
Wars of the Roses: The Yorks vs. The Lancasters History Mapped Out 2024-11-15 | The Wars of the Roses changed the course of English history. Starting against the backdrop of the youtube.com/watch?v=VO0ylL3JRKk, this conflict between the houses of York and Lancaster escalated into a full-blown civil war. While these two powerful families fought to establish control over England, several monarchs changed the throne, only for a representative of another, third dynasty to emerge victorious from the Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor.In this video, we delve into the famous conflict that inspired Game of Thrones with its brutality and unpredictability. We’ll start where the conflict really began—with Edward III and his children—and learn how the houses of York and Lancaster came to wield so much influence, and we’ll follow the events of the Wars of the Roses through to the victorious ascension of Henry VII Tudor to the throne of England.
The Reconquista: The Victory of Christianity and the Unification Of Spain History Mapped Out 2024-11-08 | The Reconquista is a significant event in the history of Christianity, when the united kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula were finally able to repel the Muslim invaders. Its result was not only the victory of the Christians, but also the gradual unification of the disunited kingdoms of Leon, Castile, Asturias, Navarre and Aragon into one powerful state — Spain.To achieve this, however, it took almost 700 years and hundreds of thousands of casualties among soldiers on the battlefields and civilians of the Iberian Peninsula. Kings of then still small but proud kingdoms made their contribution to the fight against Muslims of various caliphates and dynasties. In this video, you will learn how Castile rose from a province to become one of the most powerful Spanish states, how Christians fought against the great general Al-Mansur, how Portugal was born, and how the Catholic monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand finally defeated the Muslims and united the countries of the Pyrenees around their power.
The First Crusade: How The Holy War Started History Mapped Out 2024-11-01 | The First Crusade is an iconic event in the history of Europe and the Middle East. In the 11th century medieval kingdoms faced the active expansion of the new religion - Islam. War, later called the Holy War of faith between Christians and Muslims, was inevitable. And although at that time the battles for the Iberian Peninsula were actively fought, the full-scale confrontation began when Pope Urban II announced the First Crusade with the order to liberate Jerusalem.On their way to the holy city, the knights who led the Christian armies won many significant victories and even founded their own states. These Christian kingdoms will become the main resistance points in the struggle against Muslims for the next few centuries. In this video, we follow the route of the Crusaders from the shores of Western Europe and past Constantinople to the Middle East, experience the famous siege of Antioch with them and recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims, as the Pope declared.The Origins of Papacy and the Road to Power : youtu.be/iGlbRkXg5k8
When the Sea Turned Against the Vikings History Mapped Out 2024-10-30 | Guthrum’s Gamble: Storms, Hostages, and Alfred’s Ransom#viking #history #shorts #england
The Origins of Papacy and the Road to Power History Mapped Out 2024-10-25 | For centuries the Pope represented the center of not only the Catholic, but also the political and social world. But what are the origins of Papacy and what was their road to power? How did a Christian bishop of Rome rise to such heights of influence becoming the leader of the Catholic church? There was a time when there were no Catholics and Orthodox believers, only Christians. That’s where we start in this video, following the rise of the Roman Bishop, his growing influence on neighboring kingdoms and eventually the rise of the Papal States. Watch the video to dive into the entertaining, twisted and dark at times history of papacy, which is full of intrigues, murders and many other unholy crimes.
The Creation Of The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth History Mapped Out 2024-10-18 | During the early modern age the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was the superpower of East Europe. The united state was a result of not only an alliance between the Queen Jadwiga of Poland and Grand Duke Jogaila of Lithuania in 1385, but also of joint efforts of Polish and Lithuanian nobility to keep their countries powerful. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth held its banners high despite being surrounded by other great powers, such as the Holy Roman Empire, the Principality of Moscow and the Ottoman Empire. The country presented a unique mix of monarchic and democratic systems with the king being elected and the parliament playing a key role in governing. In this video you will follow the exciting history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, learn about the political intricacies of local nobility, szlachta, and discover the horrible truth of the local analog of slavery, the serfdom, growing in its popularity as the time went on.
European Empires in Conflict: The History of the Crimean War History Mapped Out 2024-10-12 | The Crimean War was truly one of the biggest confrontations in the 19th century, along with being one of Russia's greatest defeats in terms of field losses, tactics and political moves. Although it was a conflict between Russian and Ottoman empires, other big countries, such as the British Empire and Napoleonic France didn’t miss the chance to join and chose their side — all of them aligning with the Ottomans and leaving Russians of their own. This war had highlighted all of Russia’s weak spots and brought them more pain than accomplishments. This epic campaign on land and at sea was also the first war where many modern technologies and weaponry — such as telegraphs and bomb shellings. Along with that it was the last war holding a classical siege — the Siege of Sevastopol that lasted for almost a year. Watch the video for the details of this devastating war.
Greco-Persian Wars: The Rebellion that Lit Up Independence History Mapped Out 2024-10-04 | The Greco-Persian Wars are an extremely significant event in ancient history. Starting as a rebellion of Greek city-states, polis, in Asia Minor, this conflict grew into a full-scale war for independence, when the Persian Empire decided to invade Greece.In this video we’re sharing the course of these devastating wars, explaining ancient strategy and some of the greatest battles of that time, like the Battle of Marathon gave birth to the sport of long-distance racing, or the Battle of Thermopylae, that went into history with the legend of the fearless Spartans led by King Leonidas. This confrontation between the Greek polis and the Persian Empire was crucial for the power balance in the ancient world, as it resulted in the Greek cities prospering and coming to the peak of their power. Watch to find out how the Greeks overcame a much bigger Persian army using their intelligence and strategy.
Muslim Invasions of Christian Europe History Mapped Out 2024-09-27 | Muslim Invasions of Europe started during the decline of the first medieval Christian states. The Iberian Peninsula suffered the most with the rapidly growing power of the Umayyad Caliphate completely disintegrating the Kingdom of the Visigoths. It was through the efforts of this Arab state that Spain became Muslim.Having established themselves on the peninsula, which under Arab rule was called Al-Andalus, the Umayyad conquerors intended to continue their campaign. However, the neighboring Christian kingdoms — the Frankish kingdom and the newly created Asturias and Pamplona — actively hindered Muslim conquests. It was here that the Christian resistance founded the famous Reconquista movement. In this video, we look at how the Arab conquerors moved through the Iberian Peninsula, how they confronted European rulers in the famous battles of Guadaleta and Covadonga, and how they established their new rule in Al-Andalus.
How China Became a Superpower: The Path to Success History Mapped Out 2024-09-17 | Today China is a global superpower that influences the world’s economy and politics. But why is China so overpowered? How did this communist country become a leader in production, trade, and technology in less than fifty years? The answer is: no pain, no gain.China’s story is a story of extreme work culture and dehumanizing working conditions. Their path to wealth and success leads through diplomacy outside the country and strict rules inside of it. It started with the rule of Mao Zedong and continued in escalating wants and needs of communist party leaders at the expense of ordinary people. Supporting criminals and terrorists, producing illegal goods are just some of the few of their deeds. Watch the video to finally find out the secret to China’s power and whether they’re doing as good as they are known to. Eastern Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The History of England: The Viking Invasion History Mapped Out 2024-09-07 | The Viking age in England was a time of active invasions by Scandinavian pirates, in particular, when they reached the shores of the British Isles and began their conquests. The Vikings erased old kingdoms from the map and established their own. What the Vikings did not expect in England was to meet active resistance from the local Anglo-Saxon kings.The confrontation on the territory of the British Isles lasted for several centuries. Battles continued on land and at sea, in the mountains and near castles. Such names as Ivar the Boneless, Ubba and Halfdan Ragnarsson, Harald Fairhair or Alfred the Great, who opposed them, inspired many stories - for example, the TV series "Vikings" or the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla". Watch the new video to learn about the rise and fall of the Viking Age in England.
The Beginning of the Wars with the Native Americans History Mapped Out 2024-08-30 | Wars with Native Americans, also known as the Indian wars, were started by European colonists when settling in the vast lands of the East coast of North America. They went on throughout the 16th-19th centuries at the same time as the Seven Years' War, the War of Independence and the War of 1812. The Ottawa, Iroquois, Cherokee, Seminole, Muscogee and many other tribes participated in numerous conflicts fighting for their freedom.The stage of the wars east of the Mississippi River ended in favor of the American colonists, who actively developed new territories, often at the expense of the oppression of indigenous tribes. This is a period when treaties of cooperation did not last long, when Indian warriors proved superior to US soldiers in tactics and fighting skills, when the natives had to defend their rights and independence over and over again, just as the American colonies did in the war against the British Empire. Find out all of this and much more in a new video.
The Seven Years War: The First Global War History Mapped Out 2024-08-20 | The Seven Years' War, or the French and Indian War, as it’s commonly known in the USA, is the first global war in which the great powers of its time clashed. It’s also known in different countries as the Pomeranian War, The Third Silesian War, the War of the Conquest. During the seven years of this conflict, the balance of power in Europe has changed significantly. Great Britain consolidated its colonial pursuits and gained India and Canada while weakening France. Prussia asserted itself on the international arena, supplanting the Habsburg Austria, which was trying to preserve the remnants of its power after the War of the Austrian Succession. The British dominated the territory of North America, which soon led to the struggle of the colonies for independence.This war is remembered for its global scale, strong leaders and outstanding battles. In this video, we will take a detailed look at the battles and events on all continents during the long years of the first global war.Faceoff by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Holy Roman Empire: The Rise of Medieval Europe History Mapped Out 2024-08-05 | The Holy Roman Empire is a powerful state that emerged from the ruins of the Frankish Empire, once created by Charlemagne. But what was it actually? Known for its federal system, it united not only the scattered Germanic tribes, but also the inhabitants of modern Italy, France, the Netherlands and other European countries. Its "holiness" was ensured thanks to a close alliance with the Pope. It was then that the German kingdom was proclaimed the Holy Roman Empire.It has been argued that this is where the history of Germany as a united state begins. Also, the roots of the idea of the supremacy of the German peoples, which was reflected much later in history, come from here. It was here that the concepts of "duke" and "burg" appeared, quickly spreading throughout Europe. The history of the Holy Roman Empire is the history of medieval Europe itself and in this video we explore it in detail.
Hundred Years War: England vs. France History Mapped Out 2024-07-26 | The Hundred Years' War, which is known to have lasted for 116 years precisely, is one of the most significant European medieval wars. This England vs. France conflict spanned more than a century of confrontation. It featured dozens of kings and princes who gained glory through famous — or infamous — military actions and personal decisions.In this video we trace the full course of the war, from the crushing battles of Crécy and Poitiers for France, the signing of the Peace of Bretigny and the English capture of King John II the Good, the occupation of part of France and another defeat at Agincourt, to the revenge of Joan of Arc, also known as the Virgin of Orleans, and a French offensive that eventually ended the war when the British capitulated at Bordeaux. This war turned the medieval world upside down with its losses and successes, marking the decline of the age of chivalry.
History of Russia: The Bloody Rise of The Grand Duchy of Moscow History Mapped Out 2024-07-15 | Like many other large cities, Moscow has come a long way to becoming the capital of a colonial superpower. However, few people consider that only 1000 years ago this city probably did not even exist. In this video, we trace the bloody trail that stretches back to the rise of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Beginning its existence as a small town of the Vladimir principality, Moscow gradually strengthened its position thanks to ambitious and cruel rulers. Gradually, local princes seized new and new neighboring lands, not shying away from collaboration with the Mongols of the Golden Horde, who, however, were also deceived if it was beneficial.This video traces the growth of Moscow in battles, and, even more commonly, through the purchase of land. Over time, the strengthened Moscow began to etch all neighboring states, such as the Novgorod Republic or the Vladimir-Suzdal principality. By the beginning of the 16th century, Moscow had turned into a huge state, and it was not going to stop. This was only the beginning of what would soon become a ruthless empire
Napoleon Bonaparte: The fall of the Empire History Mapped Out 2024-07-04 | Napoleon Bonaparte was an outstanding commander and leader. However, the French Empire still fell, and in this video we will take a look at exactly how. Despite the Continental Blockade, which hindered French trade, Napoleon continued his campaign in conquering Europe. His goals were Spain, which for a while fell under the occupation power of Joseph Bonaparte, and Portugal, which was protected from the French only thanks to the forces of Britain. This period was remembered for the Battle of Aspern-Essling, Napoleon's first major defeat, and the fatal invasion of the Russian Empire with the famous Battle of Borodino.The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations was crucial for Napoleon, for after the massive loss he was exiled to the island of Elba. During the famous "Hundred Days" period, Napoleon tried to regain power, but the crushing defeat at Waterloo finally put an end to the French emperor's efforts to conquer Europe. This is how the story of Napoleon Bonaparte ended, but not the ideas of the French Empire, which would live on for another half century until democracy was established in France forever.
The History of England: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain History Mapped Out 2024-06-20 | The Migration Period shook Europe and formed the basis of modern countries known to us today. In particular, it significantly affected the British Isles. Since the 5th century AD tribes — Saxons, Jutes, Angles, Frisians — arrived actively from the continent. On the islands, they were opposed by the native inhabitants, the Britons, who were not welcoming the conquerors. The confrontation, which went down in history as the Anglo-Saxon Invasion, began.Over several centuries of wars, new kingdoms rose, becoming the fundamentals, over which modern England with its counties will one day emerge. The conquerors brought a new political system to the islands, along with a new religion — Christianity. It is from this period of the ancient history of England that the legends about King Arthur originate. Watch the video to get a grasp on the The Anglo-Saxon Invasion, also known as the Heptarchy.Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Shocking Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire History Mapped Out 2024-06-07 | Empires always rise to glory and fall to ashes. The Byzantine Empire is no exception. For many centuries, it held the title of the successor of Rome, the guardian of the traditions and power of the ancient world. But with the onset of the Middle Ages, everything changed. Once a part of the Roman world, the Byzantine Empire built upon its foundations, bringing order to the early Middle Ages when all of Europe was a mess of new states and people migrating. It also carried a very important role as the religious leader of the Christians long before the Pope. However, the Byzantine’s authority was nothing to new powers arriving, such as the Ottomans that came from the Middle East to bring this empire to its end. Dive into the complete history of the Byzantine Empire with this video.
The Complete History of Chivalry: Feudals, Tournaments, Money History Mapped Out 2024-05-29 | Today, the image of a knight — a chivalric warrior in armor on a war horse — is shrouded in fairy tales and myths. This warrior state disappeared over 500 years ago, but it still captures our imagination. In this video, we will dive into the history of chivalry, what the knights actually did and whether they were as noble as they are portrayed in the media.
History of the Habsburgs: The Powerful Rulers of Europe History Mapped Out 2024-05-16 | Democracy reigns in Europe today. However, at the beginning of the last century, its fate was determined by aristocrats from ancient families, whose power and money were inherited from their ancestors. The Habsburgs are remembered in history for their conquests and special family policy, which almost ended the family at some point. Watch the video to dive into the details of the long Habsburgs' rule.
The Franks: the Birth of Modern Europe History Mapped Out 2024-05-03 | When the Roman Empire fell and the Franks, the barbarians, started uniting via alliances and conquests, no one could predict them to grow into a powerful kingdom that, thanks to outstanding kings — Charles Martell and Charlemagne — would conquer half of Europe. Watch the video to dive into the details of the Frankish conquest, their transformation from a kingdom into an empire, and the fall of this great power.Journey in the New World by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/258/journey-in-the-new-worldArtist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
The Mongol Empire: Nomads That Conquered Half of the World History Mapped Out 2024-04-25 | The majestic empire found by Genghis Khan appeared, it seemed, out of the blue. It made a name rapidly, however, conquering Asia and later half of Europe. Although the Mongol Empire had existed for less that a hundred years, this was enough to change the history for many peoples, expanding ones and completely vanishing the others. Watch the video to dive into the intricate history of their cruel conquest.The Voyage by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
The History of the USA: American Revolution and War for Independence History Mapped Out 2024-04-16 | American Revolution is an important event not only for the history of this country, but also for the whole democratic world. Being one of the first successful cases of a colony rising against the metropoly, the States ended up defeating the empire and gaining independence. Dive into the video for the details of American Revolutionary War.
How Russia Became So Big: The Conquest of Far East History Mapped Out 2024-04-07 | Today we barely think about why countries have these specific borders. However, Russia's enormous size is still being questioned. Its big territory is a result of cruel conquest, genocide of indigenous people, and wars with the neighbouring countries. Watch the video to get a grasp of how a once small tsardom turned into an empire taking over half of the continent.Related Content: youtu.be/mGz5B6HZWt0?si=PgcoSmvDoFUdlyNFyoutu.be/DTTJmSyJw60?si=MOF1FhvVMcMNurZOLord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com
Battle of Stalingrad: The Turning Point of World War II History Mapped Out 2024-03-31 | In the middle of 1942 it seemed no one could stop the Reich. However, the soviet forces managed to do that in the battle of Stalingrad, a battle that changed the course of World War II. Watch the video to dive into the details of the battle, with the famous soviet order “Not a step back” and millions of lives taken in the bloodiest battle in history.
The Punic Wars: Rise and Fall of Carthage History Mapped Out 2024-03-21 | In ancient times, the city-state of Carthage was known for it's power and wealth. Many dreamed of capturing this Phoenician colony and taking possession of it's resources. This is how Rome turned from an ally of Carthage into its bitter enemy starting the Punic Wars. Watch the video to discover the history of their confrontation.
The World War 2: The Fall of France History Mapped Out 2024-03-13 | At the beginning of the Second World War, everyone underestimated the Third Reich. This especially impacted France, the country to fall under the pressure of German troops in the first place. In the video, we follow the first months of WWII from France’s perspective, including the famous Maginot Line and the wartime collaboration the French had established.
From World War I to World War II: A Restless Break History Mapped Out 2024-03-03 | The period between the two World Wars (1918-1939) was dark, yet crucial for the history of humanity. In this video we're analysing the key events and political decisions of these 20 interwar years along with the prominent historical figures who shaped the world's politics and the fates of millions of people.
The Migration Period: How Europe was Born History Mapped Out 2024-02-21 | Without the Roman Empire, the world wouldn't be as we know it. Even it's fall influenced the life of modern-day Europe. In this video, we will explore how European countries formed their borders, who really were the Barbarians and how their confrontation with the Romans helped in the creation of Europe as we know it today.
Third Reich VS Poland: Invading and Dividing History Mapped Out 2024-02-07 | This video follows one of the most tragic moments in European history: the beginning of World War II, when Germany attacked Poland cruelly. As a result, Poland was divided between the German Reich and USSR. We're exploring the background of the conflict including the The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact and it's secret protocol that facilitated the aggression against Poland.
History of Alexander the Great: Conquering the World History Mapped Out 2024-01-27 | Explore the remarkable conquests of Alexander the Great, the iconic ruler who expanded his empire from Macedonia to India. This video highlights his swift rise to power, major battles, and profound impact on world history. Experience the legacy of a ruler whose ambition reshaped the ancient world.
The Dutch Colonial Empire: Small Metropole, Big Ambitions History Mapped Out 2024-01-15 | At the Age of Exploration you had to be the first to take all the best. That's how the Netherlands had built the first European colonial empire, a strong and profitable one. They had outrunned Britain, Portugal and Spain in monopolizing so valuable spice trade in Europe. In this video we will cover this empire's short, but bright life.
History of the Indo-Pakistani Conflict History Mapped Out 2024-01-05 | The Indo-Pakistani conflict existed long before these countries even came to existence. The countries have fought for border areas and resources for over 50 years. Watch the video to discover the details of this conflict Eastern Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100682Artist: http://incompetech.com
The Full History of Piracy (Part 2) History Mapped Out 2023-12-27 | Part 1 : youtu.be/4Rgf3MUlCt0The second part of the video is dedicated to numerous figures of the Golden Age of Piracy. You’ll find out why Captain Morgan pursued other pirates by the end of his life, why Port-Royal disappeared and how Tortuga became a pirate state. We’ll also touch upon female pirates, the real Barbarossa, the Chinese pirate fleet and, finally, modern pirates, who terrorize the seas and coasts in some corners of the world up to this day.
Great Britain vs China : History Opium Wars History Mapped Out 2023-12-19 | For centuries China was an isolated state and granted Europeans access to only one port. Great Britain had decided to change the balance of powers and enter the Chinese market. As a result, Opium Wars demonstrated how weak the imperial rule was and ended with Europeans’ victory. Watch the video to find out how exactly it went.Eastern Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100682Artist: http://incompetech.com
The Full History of Piracy (Part 1) History Mapped Out 2023-12-12 | Part 2: youtu.be/XziYw8H9HMcPiracy is not only about brave Caribbean captains or Viking raids. It’s about hundreds of years of plundering, naval exploration and survival for those who had no future at land. In the first part of this video, we’ll talk about ancient pirates who were terrorizing European coasts no worse than Jack Sparrow \ long before those like Blackbeard and other famous figures.
The Normandy landing: Turning point of World War II History Mapped Out 2023-11-29 | This operation has many names, including “Overlord”, “Neptune”, and “D-Day”. Regardless of the name it’s one of the most prominent war operations in history due to its scale and results. It took only three months for Allied forces to throw back the German front for many miles, allowing the following liberation of France — and all Europe. This video contains the detailed course of the operation.
Napoleon Bonaparte: Victory After Victory History Mapped Out 2023-11-20 | The beginning of the XIX century was complicated for France. The democratic revolution promised peace. However, a military dictatorship came instead, led by a genius general, Napoleon Bonaparte. Watch the video to follow Napoleon as he had built a new empire right in the heart of old Europe.
Age of Discovery: The path to the East that led to the West (Part 2) History Mapped Out 2023-11-09 | Watch Part 1: youtu.be/OJc2D6Y5PS4The Renaissance and Early Modern Times were the periods when Europeans desperately tried to gain more influence. Stories of distant, wealthy lands pushed sailors, explorers, and thieves to venture into the unknown, only to end up fighting for discovered territories with locals and amongst themselves later. In this video, we will explain how England, France, Spain, and Portugal were colonizing the then-unknown New World.
Breakup of Yugoslavia: bloody wars, NATO intervention History Mapped Out 2023-10-15 | Yugoslavia used to be one of many socialist republics formed at the end of World War II. This one resembled the USSR the most due to its ethnic diversity. Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, Bosniaks, Albanians and Macedonians had tried to co-exist under the "slavs are brothers" narrative. However, by the 90s it had faded away completely. That's how Breakup of Yugoslavia started.
