Flash Point History

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: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlashpointH...

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: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx Flash Point History YouTube Chann...

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. Zengi and his son Nur ad Din create a powerful state. But despite their successes, they would be overshadowed by and even more powerful sultan - Saladin. ...

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 feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Flashpo...

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. We start at the beginning as the Byzantine Empire first encounters the Caliphate. Note the Videos for all this will be up on the YouTube channel ver...

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 of wars that would affect nearly all the major contestants of Western Europe. While Granada enjoyed prosperity, Castile would be consumed by a massive civil war that would bri...

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 where just the right developments in history met one the fiercest of killers with an equally powerful vector of transmission. Very little of Europe would be spared. Contribute on Patr...

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 new kingdom arises in Granada and led by a skilled and resourceful line of Emirs, she makes her mark on the world stage.  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Lea...

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 greater challenges. While he may become the warrior king his father was, he makes his mark as something even greater.    Dedicated to my son Siddhartha    Contribute on Patreon: https...

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 III, a massive assault is unleashed on Al Andalus!    Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow alon...

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, Portugal, Catalonia, and Aragon - the Reconqusita would come into being. A fight that would take 781 years to complete.    Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx L...

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 the History of Ancient Greece Podcast http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: flashpo...

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 CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gQS5SByUgXeS8DwjTgSuw Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Fa...

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 Leave some feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: http...

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: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: https://twitter.c...

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: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx YouTube Video Accompa...

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. Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on...

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.  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave some feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINT...

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 feedback: flashpointhistory@gmail.com Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Engage on Twitter: https://twitter...

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 the conquest of Spain.  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FPHx Leave feedback:  flashpointhistory@gmail.com Engage on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Flashpoint...

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 along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ Music by Paul Avgerinos: http://www.roundskymusic.com Video Podcast Available:  h...

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? What if the Punic Wars never happened? Apple Podcasts / iTunes site for more downloads:  https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/flash-point-history/id980167685?mt=2 For you Greek Hx Fix:  http://ww...

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 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLASHPOINTHX/ or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlashpointHx Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/4a3-KsyyJR8

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

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 of all time. Video Companion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KydeB-faeE8