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Augusta Raurica
Definition by James Blake Wiener

Augusta Raurica

Augusta Raurica is a former Roman colony and city located on the Rhine River some 11 km (7 miles) east of the modern Swiss city of Basel, in between the towns of Kaiseraugst and Augst. Founded by Lucius Munatius Plancus (90 BCE - 15 BCE...
The Barracks Emperors
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

The Barracks Emperors - Instability of Populist Rule

The "barracks emperors" is a term coined by later historians referring to the Roman emperors who were chosen and supported by the army during the period known as the Crisis of the Third Century (also known as the Imperial Crisis, 235-284...
Total War at the Ashmolean Museum: Storms, Wars and Shipwrecks
Video by Total War

Total War at the Ashmolean Museum: Storms, Wars and Shipwrecks

This year, Creative Assembly were invited to contribute to the ‘Storms, Wars and Shipwrecks’ summer exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK. Telling the story of the pivotal Mediterranean island of Sicily over the last 2500 years...
The Wars That Inspired Game of Thrones - Alex Gendler
Video by TED-Ed

The Wars That Inspired Game of Thrones - Alex Gendler

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wars-that-inspired-game-of-thrones-alex-gendler Beginning around 1377, medieval England was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families, which spanned generations and involved a...
Battles of Barnet & Tewkesbury 1471 - Wars of the Roses DOCUMENTARY
Video by Kings and Generals

Battles of Barnet & Tewkesbury 1471 - Wars of the Roses DOCUMENTARY

In the previous animated historical documentary on the Wars of Roses, we have covered the Battle of Towton of 1461 CE. The winner - the first York King Edward IV of England was still in a precarious position as his Lancastrian enemies Henry...
Ten Minute History - The French Wars of Religion (Short Documentary)
Video by History Matters

Ten Minute History - The French Wars of Religion (Short Documentary)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta...
The Crusades: A Brief History of the Medieval Religious Wars
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Crusades: A Brief History of the Medieval Religious Wars

This video will give you a brief, yet detailed history of the Medieval religious wars known as the Crusades, beginning at the first crusade with the people's crusade led by Peter the Hermit, and working our way to the final official crusade...
Battle of Towton 1461 - Wars of the Roses DOCUMENTARY
Video by Kings and Generals

Battle of Towton 1461 - Wars of the Roses DOCUMENTARY

In our new animated historical documentary, we are covering the beginning of the Wars of the Roses and the battle of Towton (1461) which marked the end of the first part of the conflict. This video explains how the reigns of Edward III of...
Charlemagne Part 3 - The Saxon Wars
Video by Quill & Ink History

Charlemagne Part 3 - The Saxon Wars

Today we're going to continue to cover the magnificent life and legend of Emperor Charlemagne, also known as Emperor Charles the Great. Being often referred to as the father of Europe Emperor Charlemagne the great was an excellent military...
Anglo-Powhatan Wars | 3 Minute History
Video by Jabzy

Anglo-Powhatan Wars | 3 Minute History

A brief discussion of the Anglo-Powhatan Wars sponsored by Great Courses.
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