The Lost history

The Lost history

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The Lost history episodes

  • Brief History of the Renaissance

    Have you ever been curious about the History of the Renaissance?

    We’re talking about a period of European history, mainly taking place in Italy from the 14th to the 16th Century, bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization. The word “renaissance” means rebirth – in this case, the rebirth of the classical Greek and Roman arts and philosophy following the Middle ages, an era often branded as a time of war, cultural decline, and pandemics such as the Black Death.

    6 min
  • How the Spanish Explored & Colonized the Americas?

    After Christopher Columbus accidentally stumbled across the West Indies in 1492, Spain was among the first countries to explore and conquer this ‘New World’ that would become known as the Americas. 
    In this video, we explain how the Spanish Empire explored and conquered the Americas

    8 min
  • The 7 Years War, or the "First Global War In History

    The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was the first global war in history, "a struggle for global primacy between Britain and France and their respective allies mainly in North America and Europe, but also in India, Africa, the Caribbean and at sea.

    Watch this short video to learn what happened during this global conflict.

    5 min
  • Napoleon: Rise and Fall of One of the Most Influential Characters in History.

    Napoleon: Rise and Fall of One of the Most Influential Characters in History.

    Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor who conquered and dominated much of Europe for more than a decade in the early 19th century. 
    His political and cultural legacy has made him one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders in human history.

    6 min
  • World War 1, Explained in 5 Minutes!

    World War I was an international brutal conflict between 1914 and 1918. 
    Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire, also called the Central Powers, fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan and the United States, which are the Allied Powers.
    Thanks to new military technologies and the horrors of trench warfare, World War I saw unprecedented levels of carnage and destruction.
    It ended with the defeat of the Central Powers and the death of more than 16 million people throughout Europe and the world.

    6 min
  • Who is Cyril Ramaphosa?

    From trade union organiser to constitutional negotiator, one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen and ultimately President of the Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa has played a central role in some of the country's defining moments.

    17 min
  • Ian Smith and the Fight for Rhodesia

    Ian Smith remains one of the most controversial figures in the history of southern Africa. A Rhodesian farm boy who became a decorated wartime pilot, he rose through politics to lead his country into a dramatic confrontation with Britain and the international community.

    19 min

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