The Real Age of Empires

Swedes (Age of Empires III, 1611–1721 CE) episode 2. We share the true stories behind the unique units available to this civilisation and how they fought in real war. We discuss Caroleans, cannons, Hakkapelit, Black Riders, Jaegers, formations, and more.

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00:00 Cannons

05:32 Population Size

06:12 Mercenary Jaegers

08:37 Mercenary Black Riders

15:40 "Cut Them Down!"

21:47 Caroleans - 10,000 vs 40,000

28:40 Royal Guard, Dalkarl

30:12 Formations

35:07 The Ultimate Rival

42:17 Glasses Save Lives

Swedes (Age of Empires III, 1611–1721 CE) episode 1. We cover how this civilisation went from worshipping Thor to Jesus, and how they became a superpower. We discuss Gustavus II – the Lion of the North, the 30 Years' War, Sweden's colonies, the Northern War, and more.

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00:00 From Thor to Jesus

02:41 The Lion of the North

08:17 Stockholm

11:39 30 Years' War

24:10 Witches

25:55 Swedish Colonies (Africa)

28:35 Swedish Colonies (America)

32:19 The Deluge

35:00 Great Northern War

38:55 Gävle Goat

48:01 Short Kings?

House of Lancaster (Age of Empires IV, 1267–1471 CE) episode 3. We review the research options available to this civilisation and share their real-life inspirations. We discuss Synchronised Shot, throwing axes, trebuchets, and more. Then we place HoL onto the new Life of a Villager Tier List.

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00:00 Billhooks

03:51 Throwing Axes

05:01 Grenades

06:48 Burgandian Imports / Hussite Hand-cannons

13:35 Collar of Esses

18:02 Warwolf Trebuchet

22:33 Ships of the Crown

24:33 Padded Jack

27:50 Synchronised Shot

29:46 Medieval Contraception

34:32 Alternate History

36:30 Life in the Era / Tier List Placement

House of Lancaster (Age of Empires IV, 1267–1471 CE) episode 2. We explore the civilisation's buildings, comparing them to their real-life inspirations and go on some wild tangents. We discuss naval ships, Lancaster Castle, King's College, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, manors, and more.

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00:00 Quickly Before We Start: Galley vs Cog

02:19 Lancaster Castle

06:43 Westminster Abbey (Abbey of Kings)

12:18 Clifford's Tower (Berkshire)

15:38 Philosophy of Identity

20:31 Hampton Court Palace (Wynguard)

21:48 King's College

26:11 Tower of London (White Tower)

27:52 Canterbury Cathedral (Wonder)

30:12 Harlech Castle (Keep)

33:53 Clifford's Tower Continued

34:37 Manors

36:28 Open Field System

38:59 Condensed Land Practices

39:58 Scutage

40:53 Ruffian Behaviour

42:44 Laxton, Nottinghamshire

House of Lancaster (Age of Empires IV, 1267–1471 CE) episode 1. We run through the civilisation's bonuses and unique units and reveal their real-life inspirations, as well as some historical context. We discuss the Hundred Years’ War, Wars of the Roses, wool trade, feudalism, Yeoman, Demilancer, Hobelar, Earl’s Guard, and more.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:05:32 100 Years' War

00:11:08 Wars of the Roses

00:14:37 A House Unified

00:16:22 Defensive Byrig

00:19:45 Wool Industries

00:28:23 Shipwrights

00:30:09 Feudalism

00:32:14 Yeoman

00:40:09 Demilancer

00:43:24 Hobelar

00:47:00 Lord of Lancaster

00:52:03 Earl's Guard

01:00:57 Pooping on Ships

01:07:39 Cock Fighting