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Saddam Expected a Quick Victory Against Iran
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England's Last Knights Fought in Armor Until the 1640s
The 17th-century battlefield ushered in a new era, with formed musketeers and pistol-wielding cavalry gradually taking over from the knights and men-at-arms that had dominated the European battlefield. But knights could still be found on these battlefields as late as the 1640s, proudly donning their full-plated armor as their lightly clad compatriots looked on in a mix of envy and confusion. What were they doing fighting 17th-century battles?
The Torsåker Witch Trials
October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
When Dian Fossey was murdered
In 1985, American gorilla expert Dian Fossey was murdered in her cabin at the research station she established in the mountains of Rwanda.
Why Did Hitler Really Leave the League of Nations? #shorts #DOD
Why did Hitler withdraw Germany from the League of Nations in October 1933? Publicly, Hitler argued that Germany was being denied equality. The victorious powers of World War I had imposed strict limits on German armaments, while international disarmament negotiations had failed to produce the broader disarmament Germany demanded. But Hitler’s foreign-policy ambitions went far beyond equal treatment. Leaving the League and the World Disarmament Conference removed an obstacle to the Nazi regime’s increasingly aggressive rearmament program. At home, Hitler presented the decision as a restoration of German sovereignty and national dignity. A November 1933 plebiscite produced an overwhelming official vote in favor—but it took place after Germany had already become a one-party dictatorship, amid intense propaganda and repression. #WW2 #Hitler #LeagueOfNations #NaziGermany #Shorts Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TimeGhostHistory Or join the TimeGhost Army directly at: https://timeghost.tv/signup/ Check out our TimeGhost History YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/timeghost Between 2 Wars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrG5J-K5AYAU1R-HeWSfY2D1jy_sEssNG Follow WW2 Day by Day on Instagram: @ww2_day_by_day Follow TimeGhost History on Instagram: @timeghosthistory Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeGhostHistory/ Source literature list: https://bit.ly/SourcesWW2 Archive footage: Screenocean/Reuters - https://www.screenocean.com A TimeGhost chronological documentary produced by OnLion Entertainment GmbH. #timeghost #timeghost #history #historical #history #worldwartwohistory #worldwartwo #ww2 #ww2history #historymatters #maps #cartography #camo
Alexander the Great’s empire crumbled into chaos after his death. How did it fall apart so quickly?
He survived battlefield wounds and conquered an empire stretching from the Mediterranean to India. So when Alexander the Great finally died, why was there no plan for succession?
“No votes, no golf!”: how the suffragettes made sport a political battlefield
In the early 20th century, sport came to be regarded as a male-only activity – by men, anyway. As Rachel Hewitt explains, the overlooked history of women’s participation in cricket, golf, wrestling, hockey and even mountaineering is intertwined with the emergence of the suffragist movement
How Anglo-Saxons Became the Byzantine Emperor’s Bodyguards
Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, thousands of Anglo-Saxon exiles sailed a fleet of 300 ships to "Miklagard"—Constantinople! Defending the Byzantine capital from sieges, some allegedly settled an elusive colony called "New England" in Crimea. More importantly, hundreds enlisted in the legendary Varangian Guard. Once dominated by Norsemen, by the late 1070s this elite imperial bodyguard unit had become overwhelmingly Anglo-Saxon! #AngloSaxons #ByzantineEmpire #HistoryShorts #VarangianGuard #1066 #MedievalHistory #Constantinople #Normans
Eponymous Foods: Full Bars
This installment of the eponymous foods series covers candy bars, including Snickers, Mars Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and some side mentions of other candies.
It was the one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – so why was it destroyed three times?
Older and much bigger than the Parthenon, this white marble monument in modern-day Turkey became the model for ancient Greek temples – but its history is far from peaceful
The rise of Alfred the Great
As the Viking Great Heathen Army refused to leave Anglo-Saxon England, the pressure mounted on the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to respond, placing the future of the land in the hands of Alfred the Great.
The Sobibor Uprising
October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign
In 1970, Washoe the chimpanzee was widely recognised as the first non-human to learn a human language. She was taught American sign language in a revolutionary experiment led by psychology professors Allen and Trixie Gardner at the University of Reno.
This Iron Age woman had her brain scooped out. Why?
Why would our Iron Age forebears smash craniums and sharpen bones? A forensic archaeological study suggests these were acts of respect
US Navy Pacific campaign: What was the most strategically important fleet carrier loss that the US Navy suffered?
I'm not going to include any escort carriers or anything after 1943 because it's a bit academic at that point. USS Lexington - May 1942 - Battle of the Coral Sea USS Yorktown - June 1942 - Battle of Midway USS Wasp - September 1942 - Guadalcanal USS Hornet - October 1942 - Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands Edit: I guess another way of asking is which fleet carrier loss hurt the US navy the most during the early pacific campaign? Double edit: maybe the wording should be strategically significant submitted by /u/RivetCounter
How Did Brahmanism Defeat Buddhism - Ancient India DOCUMENTARY
Check out Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered, available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC! https://spsr.bot/DW3_KingsandGenerals Thanks to Koei Tecmo for sponsoring! Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of religions and Christianity continues with an episode on how the Brahmanism defeated Buddhism in India. Why did Buddhism decline in India, the land where it began, while spreading across much of Asia? This documentary explores the rise of Hinduism and the political, economic, and religious changes that reshaped the Indian subcontinent. From the early kingdoms of the Ganges Valley to the Maurya and Gupta empires, we follow the competition for royal support, merchant wealth, and popular devotion. Discover how Ashoka helped Buddhism expand, why monasteries depended on patrons, and how Brahmins strengthened their influence through sacred literature, court rituals, and relationships with local communities. The story moves through the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the changing worship of Vishnu, Shiva, and Krishna. At sites such as Sanchi and Udayagiri, temples, land grants, and water management reveal how religious influence reached far beyond philosophy. We also examine the incorporation of the Buddha into Hindu traditions, the survival of Buddhist learning at Nalanda, and Buddhism’s later revival through B. R. Ambedkar. How did an ancient ritual tradition transform into the Hinduism familiar today? And why did Buddhism’s international success fail to secure its position at home? Explore a centuries-long struggle shaped by adaptation, patronage, and the changing needs of rulers and worshippers across one of history’s richest religious landscapes. 🎥 Watch 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join or Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals The Lost Pantheon of Yahweh - Polytheistic Roots of the Abrahamic Religions: https://youtu.be/uDgsKyWHq40 Manicha
How do the outcomes of modern COIN operations actually compare to historical operations?
Occasionally I will see discussion online about how counter insurgency doctrine has advanced over time. Obviously the tools are completely different in the 2020s even compared to the 2000s not to mention the 1960s or earlier. But does modern doctrine and equipment really result in better outcomes against insurgents? Or is it a question of political will and resource dedication more so than the specific tactics and equipment? submitted by /u/Phantrum [link] [comments]
Vikings Went from Christendom’s Terror to Its Best Crusaders
In 1861, an archaeologist named James Farrer broke into a grass-covered Neolithic tomb on the Orkney Islands expecting to find ancient bones and treasure. The tomb was empty. But its walls were covered with runic inscriptions, dozens of them, carved by Norse visitors centuries earlier. Most were mundane: “Arnfinnr Food carved these runes.” Some were lewd: Two were extraordinary: “Crusaders broke into this barrow.” “Jerusalem-men broke this mound.”
Were there any notable proposals, plans or attempts to employ military jet-skis?
Do note this is not a question of the feasibility of military jet-skis. The issues with jet-skis in a military setting are many and if they were effective then we'd be seeing their deployment as good ideas spread as quickly as bad ones. However as fans of military history, we all know that a bad idea has never stopped military theorists before.
Harry Harlow's monkey attachment studies
In the late 1950s, psychologist Harry Harlow conducted a series of experiments on baby rhesus monkeys which would become some of the most controversial in modern science.
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