The Real Age of Empires

Golden Horde (Age of Empires IV, 1243–1502 CE) episode 1. We tell the story of Genghis Khan's sons and the Mongol invasion of Europe, as well as how they became muslim. We discuss the westward campaign, the withdrawal, civil war, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Origins of the Golden Horde 10:06 The Invasion of Europe 26:09 Why...

Macedonian Dynasty (Age of Empires IV, 867–1056 CE) episode 3. We explore what life was like for the average Byzantine during this era, including quotes from real people alive at the time. Then we place the civilisation on our 'Life of a Villager Tier List'. We discuss Constantinople city life, food, chariot racing, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com...

Macedonian Dynasty (Age of Empires IV, 867–1056 CE) episode 2. We cover how Roman Vikings became a thing under Basil the Bulgar Slayer, as well as assess AoE4’s civilisation design against historical accuracy. We discuss the Varangian Guard, AoE4 civ bonuses, unique units, technology tree, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Basil II -...

Macedonian Dynasty (Age of Empires IV, 867–1056 CE) episode 1. We cover the rise of Basil I from peasant to Byzantine emperor, as well as other emperors of this dynasty. We discuss Constantinople, the hippodrome (AoE4 landmark), Greek fire, Byzantine court politics, Leo the Wise, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 That's So Byzant...

Thracians (Age of Empires II Chronicles, 480 BCE–46 CE) episode 2. We share what life would have been like for the average Thracian man and woman, then place the civilisation on our Life of a Villager Tier List. We discuss the warrior culture, wine, wives, gold, gods, burials, hunting, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Apology... 01:...

Thracians (Age of Empires II Chronicles, 480 BCE–46 CE) episode 1. We talk the ancient history of the Balkans region, covering the underrated peoples known as the Thracians. We discuss the Odrysian Kingdom, Athens, Sparta, Persia, AoE Chronicles' Rhomphaia Warriors, Spartacus, Alexander the Great, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:0...

Japanese pantheon (Age of Mythology) episode 2. We talk minor gods and their connection to storm god Susanoo, as well as crazu cool yokai myth units, then place the Japanese on the Life of a Villager Tier List. We discuss the thunder god, catfish wealth redistribution, the first sumo wrestlers, the 6 realms of Buddhism, Wanyudo, Onmoraki, Asura, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discor...

Japanese pantheon (Age of Mythology) episode 1. We dive into the madness of major god Susanoo's saga, from his birth to his battle with titan unit Yamata No Orochi. We also cover yokai myth units like the Kitsune and discuss the Shinto religion, including creator gods Izanagi & Izanami, Yomi, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00...

Aztecs (Age of Empires II & III, 1300–1521 CE) episode 4. We reveal what life was like for the average Aztec, and then place the civilisation on our Life of a Villager Tier List. We discuss riddles, food, religion, sports, drugs, attraction, beards, money, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Aztec Riddle 02:47 Floating Gardens 08:5...

Aztecs (Age of Empires II & III, 1300–1521 CE) episode 3. We talk the weapons and armour available to Aztec warriors, as well as the Jaguar and Eagle military orders. We reveal the real equivalents of units across AoE2 and AoE3, then discuss the Siege of Tenochtitlan, smallpox, colonial rule, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Cot...

Aztecs (Age of Empires II & III, 1300–1521 CE) episode 2. We share the greatest acheivements of Aztec emperors and then tell the story of Spanish arrival to Mesoamerica. We discuss the AoE2 Aztec Wonder, Moctezuma II, Hernán Cortés, the Spanish-Tlaxcala alliance, Tenochtitlan, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Moctezuma I - Aztec...

Aztecs (Age of Empires II & III, 1300–1521 CE) episode 1. We explore the origins of the Mexica people and the superpowers of Mesoamerica that came before them, as well as the Mexica's rise to domiance. We discuss Teotihuacan, the Toltecs, the Triple Alliance, Flower Wars, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Pre-Aztec Origins 07...

Swedes (Age of Empires III, 1611–1721 CE) episode 3. We talk about life in Sweden for the average person and then place the civiliastion on our Life of a Villager Tier List. We discuss the home, conscription, work, farming, food, medicine, sex appeal, and more. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 The Best Joke 00:31 Homes and Torps 06:19 Conscri...

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. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Cannons 05:32 Population Size 06:12 Mercenary Jaegers 08...

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. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 From Thor to Jesus 02:41 The Lion...

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. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Billhooks 03:51 T...

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. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SuJUeYdNft 00:00 Quickly B...

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. 👍 Review and Follow 🔔 🎮 Join the Discord: https://discord.com/i...