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Prepare to witness the climax of an era in our latest episode: The 1291 Fall of Acre, the Crusaders' last stand in the Holy Land. Journey back in time to the fortified city of Acre, where the Crusaders faced their final battle against the Mamluk Sultanate. Renowned author and historian,…

"More was lost at Mohacs" - Hungarian proverb In this series we journey into the events leading up to the disastrous Battle of Mohacs in 1526. This pivotal battle forever altered the course of Hungarian and European history. It marked the collapse of Hungary and paved the way for the…

"If we had a military division of these birds it would face any army in the world!" In this episode we explore one of the wackiest chapters in military history. In 1932, Australia declared war on its native bird, the emu. Veteran soldiers armed with machine guns and high hopes…

‘"Jews revolted ...Some escaped ... foreign guards dead. ...SEND HELP!" In this episode, we explore what happened to four of the survivors of the Sobibor Concentration Camp revolt: Toivi Blatt, Sasha Perchersky, Schlomo Szmajzner, and Leon Felhendler. After their incredible escape from Sobibor, these four men faced incredible challenges as…

'They terrified at the impetus of the badly armed Jewish legions' This episode is Part 2 of our series on the Sobibor Concentration Camp revolt. In this episode, we'll delve into the rebellion itself and the pivotal role played by Sasha Pechersky. Sasha was a Jewish Red Army soldier who…

Sobibor concentration camp was one of the most deadly extermination camps of the Nazi regime. More than 250,000 Jews were killed in its gas chambers in just 18 months. However, amidst the horror and brutality, a group of Jewish prisoners decided to fight back against their oppressors. In this episode,…

In this episode Elliot sits down with James Waterson, author of "The Knights of Islam: The Wars of the Mamluks." James provides an in-depth look into the history of the Mamluk Sultanate, with a special focus on the reign of Sultan Baybars. Baybars, who ruled from 1260 to 1277, was…

'He would not give up as long he had a single charge of powder...' In this episode, we dive into the story of Abiaka, the Seminole warrior and chieftain who refused to be conquered. With Osceola gone, Abiaka and Billy Bowlegs fought tirelessly against the US government's attempts to remove…

‘A man that with the feeblest means, produced the most terrible effects' Today we explore the rise and fall of Osceola, a charismatic and determined leader of the Seminole people Osceola's courage in his wars with the United States government was legendary, and his leadership during the Seminole Wars marked…

‘Go count the bleeding scalps of your murdered countrymen, of all ages, of all sexes!’ In this episode, we delve into the shrouded history of the Seminole people, a tribe with roots in Florida dating back centuries. We will learn about how an obscure tribe became a symbol of resistance…

“The Christians are doing what even the Turks never did!” In this episode, we explore the horrific aftermath of the 1527 Sack of Rome, one of the most devastating events in the city's history. As The Duke of Bourbon’s army fell upon Rome, we follow the perspective of of Pope…

“Hell was a more beautiful sight to behold.” We explore the story of the 1527 Sack of Rome, The 9/11 of the 16th Century. Learn about this momentous event as we explore the motivations of the Duke of Bourbon to the effects on the Pope and the people of Rome…

“Could the fall of the Roman Empire have been avoided?” The story of the last days of the Western Roman Empire is a tale of two men: Emperor Majorian and his advisor, Ricimer. Majorian was a brave and determined leader who inherited a realm in chaos. He spent his reign…

By the mid fifth century, The Roman Empire was a shadow of its former self. Decades of weak leadership had left the realm fragmented, broke and leaderless. The world was moving on.…but not everyone was willing to accept it. In an age of hedonistic Emperors and corrupt senators one man…

’This country is mine and no other nation can have it!’ It had happened. King Menelik II was now Emperor Menelik II. With his rival killed and his armoury overflowing with modern guns, The ancient kingdom of Ethiopia seemed destined for prosperity. But, friendship with Italy came with a price…

‘If powers at a distance come to partition Africa, I do not intend to be an indifferent spectator...’ By the late 1800’s, Ethiopia was the only African kingdom not yet colonized by Europeans. As France and Britain gobbled up nations like Oreos, Italy decided they wanted a bit for themselves.…

"A last alliance against tyranny - the battle for free Gaul" Gaul hung by a thread. As Rome’s grip tightened around their homeland, the Tribal Kings met to discuss their grim reality. Age-old rivalries were tossed aside for the sake of unity, and Vercingetorix was raised as supreme commander of…

‘Rome made a desert, and called it peace’. Caesar’s first foray into Gaul had been an overwhelming success. He had vanquished one of the most powerful tribes, and their wealth had paid off his debts. Emboldened by the quick victory, he sent his legions to the distant corners of the…