Flash Point History

Flash Point History episodes:

• 01.28.2024

  Age of Discovery - Duarte Pacheco Pereira

  1504 The Zamorin of Calicut is on the warpath and about to hit the city of Cochin with a sledgehammer force of over 60,000 soldiers. The Portuguese have 150 men - but one very capable commander. The fate of the...

  
• 01.02.2024

  Age of Discovery - Vasco Da Gama - Part 4

  1503 The Portuguese Empire in India faces major head winds. Vasco da Gama underestimates his old rival, the Samudri Raja of Calicut, and nearly pays for it with his life. Yet despite Portuguese resilience, the Samudri and his men prove...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Age of Discovery - Vasco Da Gama - Part 3

  1502 Vasco da Gama is placed in charge of the Fourth Portuguese Armada and returns to the Indian Ocean. In his last voyage he came as an explorer - this time he comes as a crusader and brings holy war...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Age of Discovery - Pedro Álvares Cabral

  Dec 1500 The Portuguese trading outpost in Calicut has been destroyed. In the night a vast mob attacked, razed it, and killed nearly everyone inside. Pedro Cabral orders his ships to bring their canons to bear on the city. Diplomacy...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Age of Discovery - Vasco da Gama - Part 2

  August 1498 Vasco Da Gama makes his way north along the Malabar Coast of India. He is on the run. Negotiations have broken down with the King of Calicut - who has deployed a fleet to hunt down the Portuguese....

  
• 07.22.2023

  Age of Discovery - Vasco da Gama - Part 1

  1498 - a Portuguese Fleet of four ships has travelled for nearly a year and now is in the middle of a vast ocean. It has covered a distance of 12,000 miles (half the circumfrence of the Earth). Its crew...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Age of Discovery - Bartolomeu Dias

  Its 1487 and Bartolomeu Dias has traveled further than any European. He takes a gamble, subjecting his fleet to the will of nature. For 30 days he and his men are adrift on the open ocean at the pity of...

  
• 05.28.2023

  Age of Discovery - Henry the Navigator

  We begin the new series in the Age of Discovery with Henry the Navigator. He was warrior, a prince, and a businessman with an eye for seeing opportunity. His exploits in terms of ship building, the caravel, mapmaking, and being...

  
• 05.27.2023

  Queen Isabella of Castile - Reconquista - All Parts - The Life of a Legend

  Combined all parts of the Reconquista: Isabella series into one long format. We look at the life of the Queen Isabella of Castile. To some a saint, to others a demon, to history a Legend.    Flash Point History YouTube...

  
• 05.05.2023

  Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 6 - Epilogue

  The Reconquista is over and Spain is on the fast track to becoming a global superpower. But do the ends justify the means? We look back now and ask, was Isabella a Saint? Or was she a Demon?    Flash...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 5 - The Fall of Granada

  The grinding war in the Kingdom of Granda continues. However, its days are numbered. Infighting amongst the Nasrid cripple its offensive power and Ferdianand and Isabella are more determined than ever to complete the Reconquista.    Flash Point History YouTube...

  
• 02.18.2023

  Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 4 - Holy War

  We now enter into the final stage of the Reconquista 1481 - The treaty that has held the unease peace between Castile and Nasrid Granada is broken. The Sultan Abu Al-Hasan takes advantage of Castilian weakness and launches an attack...

  
• 11.05.2022

  Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 3 - Return of the Queen

  The Reconquista continues as Isabella becomes Queen!  On Dec 13, 1474 Isabella crossed her own Rubicon - she staged a coup and became the Queen of Castile. No woman had sole power over the kingdom in over 250 years. Immediatly...

  
• 08.06.2022

  Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 2 - Composure

  The Reconquista continues into the life of Queen Isabella of Castile!  Isabella's life as a young adult is filled with danger. There are many that would be happy to see her married off, placed in exile, or simply killed. However,...

  
• 06.17.2022

  Queen Isabella - Reconquista - Part 1 - Prologue / Profunda Tristeza

  The Reconquista continues into the life of Queen Isabella of Castile!  We begin with her early life. Isabella was born into a kingdom that was a far cry from its glory days. Improvished and on the brink of civil war,...

  
• 03.23.2022

  WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 5 - The Fourth Crusade

  We continue the story of The Eastern Roman empire into the time of the Fourth Crusade. What began with the greatest of intentions became one of the more destested chapters in history. Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: [email protected]...

  
• 10.09.2021

  WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 4 - The Third Crusade: Richard the Lionheart Vs. Saladin

  Richard the Lionheart and Saladin were military masterminds. The Third crusade pit each man against the other. The prize was the city of Jerusalem.  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: [email protected] Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter:...

  
• 07.02.2021

  WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 3 - Komnenian Restoration and the Rise of Saladin

  The First Crusade was a spectacular success for the Christian armies. During this time the Byzantine Empire entered a golden age known as the Komnenian Restoration. However, with the fall of Edessa in 1144, the Islamic world begins to coalesce....

  
• 05.12.2021

  WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 2 - The Conquest and Fall of Constantinople

  The story of Byzantium continues through the high point of the reign of Basil II and then into the nightmare that followed the battle of Manzikert only to enter the time of the crusades.  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some...

  
• 01.24.2021

  WOTW - BONUS EP 3 - PART 1 - The Conquest and Fall of Constantinople

  We take a break from the Reconquista to describe a cataclysmic event that occurred on the other end of the Mediterranean. A titanic struggle between Islam and Christianity was occurring for control of the greatest city in Christendom - Constantinople....

  
• 07.23.2020

  WOTW - 11 - Part 3 - Reconquista The Last Kingdom of Islam - The Golden Age

  The story of the Reconquista continues into the time of Muhammad V who ruled over Nasrid Granada during her Golden Age. However, just to the north, Muhammad's friend and ally, Peter I of Castile, would be engaged in a series...

  
• 05.03.2020

  WOTW - 11 - Part 2 - The History of the Black Death

  The Black Death was the greatest pandemic in history. While it was estimated that 30-40% of Europe perished, world wide the death toll came to over 200 million. The story of the Plague is the story of a perfect storm...

  
• 11.18.2019

  WOTW - 11 - Part 1 - Reconquista The Last Kingdom of Islam - Moors of Granada

  In the early 13th Century, the Reconquista has advanced as never before. Under the warrior King of Castile, Ferdinand III, Al Andalus has been diminished to a fragment of her former glory. But her legacy is not over yet. A...

  
• 06.08.2019

  WOTW - 10 - Part 2 - Reconquista The Next Generation - Alphonso X The Wise King

  The year is now 1252. Ferdinand III, the warrior king of Castile, is dead. He leaves his son the most powerful kingdom of the Iberian Peninsula. Alphonso X comes to power, and while he has ambitious goals he has even...

  
• 03.31.2019

  WOTW - 10 - Part 1 - Reconquista The Next Generation - Ferdinand III The Warrior King

  The story of the Reconquista continues in the aftermath of the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. Castile is united with Leon, creating the largest Kingdom since the time of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba. Under her new king, Ferdinand...

  
• 12.15.2018

  WOTW - 9 - The History of the Reconquista - The Rise of the Christian Kingdoms

  We take a step back in this episode and look at the Rise of the Christian Kingdoms and the beginning of the epic struggle to retake the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims. With the birth of Asturias, Leon, Castile, Navarre,...

  
• 09.02.2018

  WOTW - 8 - Almohads & Las Navas De Tolosa - History of Islamic Spain

  The story of Al Andalus & Moorish Spain continues as the Almoravids are replaced by an even more fundamental Almohad. However, the Christian Kingdoms in the north are also becoming more organized in the era of religious crusades.  Check out...

  
• 07.14.2018

  War of the Worlds - Bonus - The First Crusade

  We break from the history of Al Andalus and take a quick peek on the other end of the Mediterranean. A new era in warfare begins as the Crusades would start and pit Christianity versus Islam.    ANCIENT HISTORY GUY...

  
• 05.31.2018

  War of the Worlds - EP 7 - Taifas & Almoravids - History of Moorish Spain

  The historical narrative continues as the Taifa states discover that a house divided can not stand. In this difficulty situation they look for help from the Almoravids who have grown in power in North Africa.   Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx...

  
• 04.05.2018

  War of the Worlds - EP 6 - Cordoba & Moorish Spain - The Ornament of the World

  A look into the cultural heritage of Moorish Spain. Was it truly a golden age of enlightenment and meaningful co-existence? Or was it just an over celebrated failed experiment in multiculturalism?  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: [email protected] Follow...

  
• 01.31.2018

  War of the Worlds - EP 5 - Abd Al Rahman III - Camelot and Catastrophe

  Abd Al Rahman III comes to the scene and brings Al Andalus back from the brink. His successes usher in a period of prosperity that unfortunately is short lived. Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: [email protected] Follow along on...

  
• 12.30.2017

  War of the Worlds - Bonus - Song of Roland

  The Song of Roland is an 11th Century Epic Poem Based on a late 8th century event. While the history not exact, the poem is a window into 11th century Christian thought and a foreshadowing of the emerging Crusader movement....

  
• 11.26.2017

  War of the Worlds - EP 4 - The Tale of a Refugee and a Regent

  After the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of its few surviving members escapes from Syria and arrives in Spain. His name is Abd Al-Rahman I and through his resourcefulness, establishes a Dynasty that leaves its mark on world history. ...

  
• 10.05.2017

  War of the Worlds - EP 3 - The Moors of Andalusia

  The Moors invade Spain in what will be a lightning affair. They are soon poised to attack France. But as the Islamic Expansion continues, it begins to face serious threats both domestic and foreign.  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some...

  
• 08.13.2017

  War of the Worlds - EP 2 - The Journey to al-Andalus

  Arabian armies, flush with victory over the Byzantine and Persian Empires, now push west into North Africa. By 709, the Caliphate has expanded from the Indus to the Atlantic and only the Strait of Gibraltar stands in the path of...

  
• 06.30.2017

  War of the Worlds - EP 1 - Intro / Early Islamic Conquest

  Our journey begins with the rise of Islam. Despite incredible hardships, that at times nearly lead to extinction, the Arabian people unite and bring a new religion and community to the world stage. Contribute to the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Follow...

  
• 05.06.2017

  Punic Wars - Part VII - Romani Ite Domum

  Bonus Episode ! - 4 'What if' scenarios to contemplate if the Punic Wars had gone awry. What if Hannibal had marched on Rome after the battle of Cannae? What if he gained the ability to siege Roman cities?...

  
• 01.20.2017

  Punic Wars - Part VI - Delenda Est Carthago

  The Battle of Zama is in full swing and the fate of Carthage hangs in the balance. Scipio and Hannibal realize in the post war world that sometimes their worst opponents are not in the enemy camp. Follow us...

  
• 11.19.2016

  Punic Wars - Part V - The Return of The Scipi

  Hannibal's victory at Cannae sends the Roman Republic into a death spiral. However despite the calamities that ensue, Rome holds on and resolves to fight. Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueiAqnVD3IQ

  
• 08.01.2016

  Punic Wars - Part IV - Hannibal Strikes Back

  The Siege of Saguntum sets of the Second Punic War, and Hannibal Barca wouldn't have it any other way. Setting off from Spain, Hannibal brings Carthaginian vengeance to the Roman doorstep in one of the most spectacular military campaigns...

  
• 05.19.2016

  Punic Wars - Part III - A New Hope

  Carthage has lost the First Punic War and her condition was only going to get worse as she is consumed by the Mercenary Wars. But while Carthage was down, she was by no means out. From this debacle arises...

  
• 03.23.2016

  Punic Wars - Part II - Bellum Inexpertis

  The 1st Punic War is in full swing as Rome and Carthage slam into one another over Sicily. But lack of a grand strategy and incompetence on both sides make a quick land grab into a 23 year long...

  
• 01.16.2016

  Punic Wars - Part I - Prelude

  Rome and Carthage, two names that imply great civilization, were destined for conflict. Their expansion was only outdone by their ambition and thus the stage was set for one of the largest conflicts of Western Civilization. In this episode,...

  
• 11.05.2015

  Attila the Hun - Part 3

  The might of a combined Hun Empire challenges the remains of a declining and dying Western Roman Empire. Attila faces his greatest challenge at the hands of his friend and former colleague, Aetius. The fate of western civilization hangs...

  
• 06.03.2015

  Attila the Hun - Part 2

  The Roman Empire continued its fall into oblivion as Attila and his Huns rose to prominence. Men like Aetius struggled to keep the dying Civilization of Rome intact, but the King of the Huns had other ideas.

  
• 03.26.2015

  Attila the Hun - Part 1

  The decline of the late Roman Empire was exacerbated by the invasions of several barbarian groups who were only too willing to take advantage of its fall. Attila the Hun was the embodiment of this invasion and would be...