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Why did the British Attack the Chinese? - The First Opium War It all began back in the 17th century when the British East India Company established budding trade relations with China. These ties would strengthen over time as the East India Company grew to dominate European trade with China and…
How did The Silk Road Actually Work? The Silk Road was the ultimate route for messengers, merchants, and explorers alike. The roads were used in a few manners, with the main being for commercial trade. ♦Consider supporting the Channel of Patreon and gain cool stuff:…
How did Skanderbeg Betray The Ottomans? - Part 1 Skanderbeg. Born in the early 15th century by the name of Gjergj Kastrioti in the contemporary Principality of Kastrioti within modern-day Albania, his name now marks history books with the weight of a national hero and military marvel. He was the…
Why was the Holy Roman Empire so Dysfunctional? The Holy Roman Empire - neither holy, nor Roman, nor empire - we’ve all heard the jokes. Truly though, it seems that the Holy Roman Empire existed as no more than a weak attempt to revive the glory of what once was. It’s said, furthermore, that where…
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What did Wilhelm II think of Hitler? Before the devastating era of the second world war, before the atrocities of the German state during such time, and before the man at the center of it all, there was an emperor and king who never could have predicted what was to befall his precious homeland……
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Ibn Battuta was a man of Berber descent born in Tangier under the reign of the Marinid dynasty in February of 1304. He’s family was made up of Islamic legal scholars who belonged to the Lawata Berber tribe. Ibn Battuta himself would likely have studied at a Sunni Maliki school and was offered a job…
The Second Punic War - History of the Roman Empire - Part 4 By the second half of the 3rd century BC, relations between Rome and Carthage were subpar to put it lightly. The First Punic War had severed the friendship they once shared and the damage seemed permanent; even though the first clash…
How did Zheng He Explore The World? In a world of kings, queens, and mighty knights, it wasn’t every day that an intrepid explorer would draw the attention of the populations around him and his journeys. Nevertheless… every now and then, such a man would pop up and become a spectacle for…
How did Vasco Da Gama reach India? On July 8, 1497, he set sail with a fleet of four ships, the Sao Gabriel, Sao Rafael, Berrio, and an unknown ship, all of which together totaled 170 crewmen, from the Portuguese city of Lisbon. The expedition would finally make landfall near Calicut at Kappadu on…
How did The Normans Conquer England? Across the English Channel lived the Normans. Up in the Northwest of France, above Paris, was a growing Viking settlement in Normandy. Back in 911, when the Vikings were wreaking havoc throughout Europe with their raids and terror, the contemporary ruler of the…
How did The Empire of Japan annex Korea? The Japan-Korea Treaty was a significant point in relations between the two nations and was signed back in 1876 as Korea began its pull away from China. The goal was to grant Japan new trade rights with Korea, opening three ports and also giving Japanese…
Why isn't Cyprus a Part of Greece? ♦Consider supporting the Channel : https://www.patreon.com/Knowledgia ♦Please consider to SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound ♦Sources : Michális Stavrou Michael. Resolving the Cyprus Conflict: Negotiating History. Virginia Page Fortna. Peace…
Why did the Crusaders sack Constantinople in 1204? the destruction of the Byzantine Empire and its dramatic collapse under the weight of Mehmed the Conquerer’s spectacular invasion is not necessarily the first or only catastrophe staining the history of Constantinople today. In fact, possibly even…
Why did France invade Mexico in 1862? War and history, though not necessarily commendable, tend to go hand in hand. Countless military conflicts ranging from small-scale skirmishes to full-blown world wars have plagued the globe for centuries upon centuries. Because of this, we often forget or…
How was The Kingdom of Great Britain Formed? Going all the way back to the 16th century, England and Scotland had been two entirely different governments under different monarchs, and in the case of Scotland, uniquely controlled in part by the Highland clan system. Furthermore, for centuries now…
How did Portugal colonize the Azores? The land was beautifully forested with an abundance of useable water and had no current residents. The climate was also well equipped for farming, and the explorers were quickly excited by the seemingly endless possibilities this island offered. By 1420,…
Why did so many Germans immigrate to The United States? ♦Consider supporting the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/Knowledgia ♦Please consider to SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound ♦Script & Research : Skylar Gordon #History #Documentary
Why couldn't the Romans conquer Scotland? Gnaeus Julius Agricola would make a name for himself, etched forever in the history books, as the Roman who conquered Caledonia. Though he didn’t fully seize what we know today as Scotland, his invasion would prove to be a significant event in both Roman…
How did the Ottomans Fail to take Malta? Clashes between the Ottoman and European sides would continue over the following years, though nothing too drastic for some time. But, a failed naval campaign by Philip II of Spain had crumbled at the Battle of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia, reaffirming…
How did the Eastern Romans try to Retake their former Empire? While the Western portion was on a rapid decline during the 4th and early 5th centuries, the East was doing alright. Thus, when the Western Roman Empire completely collapsed before the start of the 6th century, a burning question quickly…
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Why did the British Attack China Again? - The Second Opium War By the 1850s, Britain had been attempting to gain even more influence and privileges within China and aimed to take full advantage of its possession of Hong Kong. As part of this strategy, the British began to grant registration for…
Operation Tidal Wave – America’s disastrous assault on Romania in World War 2 By the commencement of the first world war, Germany had already become fairly reliant on Romanian oil. When World War 2 kicked off and the Germans eventually turned their sights against Russia, part of the motivation for…
How did the Irish Potato Famine Happen? ♦Consider supporting the Channel : https://www.patreon.com/Knowledgia ♦Please consider to SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/YJNqek ♦Music by Epidemic Sound ♦Script & Research : Skylar Gordon #History #Documentary #Ireland
How did the Bolsheviks Take Russia? The Russian Empire. The Soviet Union. Between the two were events that are remembered today as pillars of modern Russian history. Bloody Sunday, the February Revolution, the July Days, the October Revolution, and more proved to be the stepping stones between the…
