History is Awesome

12/01/2024

My review of trailer for Alexander the Great series on Netflix!

Hi All,Here is my trailer review for "Alexander: The making of a god", new Netflix docu-drama about Alexander the Great. Check it out and let me know what ar...

14/12/2023

Onion ninja returns

"The city is fallen, and I am still alive" Close your eyes and listen.Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlN8MPS7KQsCreated using Elevenlabs ...

23/06/2023

Not all things included in Total War games are noticeable by players but you may be surprised how much you can do with these games.

Here are 3 Hidden Features You Probably Didn't Know About in Total War: Three Kingdoms.

Not all things included in Total War games are noticeable by players but you may be surprised how much you can do with this games.Here are 3 Hidden Features ...

09/06/2023

Since AoE 1 has wololoed me from dinosaur to history guy 23 years ago, I could not pass an occasion to do a historical review of Return of Rome DLC :D

Obviously AoE series is more "history" inspired, where gameplay (for a good reason) takes over "accuracy" but I bet I am not the only one converted to history by this game!

Historical review of unique units, technology tree, civ bonuses and new campaigns introduced with Return of Rome, a DLC to Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edito...

19/05/2023

Welcome to the new episode of Brilliant or Bizarre series, today we will discuss usage of ballistas mounted on top of elephants, a familiar sight for Age of Empire 2 players.

Elephants played a significant role in medieval Khmer armies. They were highly valued for their strength, durability, and ability to traverse difficult terrain. Khmer armies used elephants in a variety of roles, including as transportation, for labor, and as a formidable weapon of war.

Welcome to the new episode of Brilliant or Bizarre series, today we will discuss usage of ballistas mounted on top of elephants, a familiar sight for Age of ...

11/05/2023

Hi All,

Here is my historical review of armors and costumes for Cleopatra, part of Netflix "African Queens" series by Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Check it out and let me know if you agree with my rating and what are your thoughts about it.

Hi All,Here is my historical review of armors and costumes for Cleopatra, part of Netflix "African Queens" series by Jada Pinkett-Smith. Check it out and let...

06/05/2023

Alex joins the meme train

Alexander was not only the great conqueror but also great motivational speaker as attested by speech during Mutiny at Opis.If you would like to fund me a bee...

04/05/2023

You can't go wrong with Caesar memes :D

Good ol Negan zoom out meme repurposed for Julius Caesar and his glorious double wall during siege of Alesia. If you would like to fund me a beer, you can do...

28/04/2023

Join us as we explore Seneca's hilarious and annoying experience of living above an ancient Roman gym.
Let's just say, Seneca may have been a stoic, but even he couldn't resist complaining about the noise.

Link to video in comments as Facebook does not like YT links anymore.

19/04/2023

How many historical leaders can you guess?

Can you guess them all?Inspired by "Harry Potter by Balenciaga", Historical Leaders open a new chapter of unparalleled fashion.If you would like to fund me a...

13/04/2023

Netflix will be soon releasing season 2 of African Queens, this time focusing on Cleopatra and some parts of the trailer beg the question how faithful depiction it will be.

Hi All,Here is my trailer review for Cleopatra, part of Netflix "African Queens" series by Jada Pinket-Smith. Check out and let me know if you agree with who...

07/04/2023

I've asked CHATGPT how to restore the glory of the Roman Empire.

Today I will be asking CHATGPT how to restore the glory of the Roman Empire.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hiachannelPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/histo...

02/04/2023

Yup

31/03/2023

Welcome to a new Brilliant or Bizarre episode where we take a look at Pratt's Gun Helmet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXwUf6g4VN8

History is awesome covers various topics from our past and how it is reflected in modern media.

24/03/2023

Welcome to new Brilliant or Bizarre episode where we take a look at the unbroken seal on King Tutankhamun's tomb.

Welcome to new Brilliant or Bizarre episode where we take at the unbroken seal on King Tutankhamun's tomb.Picture from:https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/unbro...

17/03/2023

Beautiful Polish bechter armor from Natonial Museum of Krakow.

Bechter or Mail and plate armor has unusual design. It's made of several rows of small plates, overlapping and arranged in vertical stripes, linked with metal rings.

Bechter from Krakow is made from over 1000 of such plates.
What is unique about it is the shape, resembling vams, a type of male clothing similar to doublet, popular in the second half of the 16th century. This Behhhter is an interesting merger of both Eastern and Western cultural elements.

Welcome to new Brilliant or Bizarre episode where we take a closer look at amazing Polish Bechter armor from National Museum in Krakow.Museum site:https://zb...

03/03/2023

Another chapter from Onasander, Announcing favourable news in the midst of battle, even if false.

Enjoy!

Onasader - StrategikosChapter XXIII - Announcing favourable News in the Midst of Battle; even if false it is advantageousCreated with help from ElevenLabs AI...

24/02/2023

New chapter from Onasander:

Onasader - StrategikosChapter XXVIII - The General must be attentive to the Splendour of the Army's EquipmentCreated with help from ElevenLabs AI!Facebook:ht...

17/02/2023

New chapter from Strategikos by Onasander is now on yt!

Enjoy!

Onasader - StrategikosChapter XX - How to attack, without light-armed Troops,an Enemy who has manyCreated with help from ElevenLabs AI!Facebook:https://www.f...

06/02/2023

Onasander was a philosopher rather than a military man, but The General (Στρατηγικός, Strategikos), his book on the qualities and concerns of the good general, was a recognized classic in Antiquity, and is to some extent a useful handbook even today.

Onasader - StrategikosChapter XVII - Placing the light-armed Troops, Javelin-throwers, Bowmen and Slingers, before the PhalanxCreated with help from ElevenLa...

07/01/2023

In this video we are taking a look at history of health point in Total War games and ask ourselves, which system is the best.

Hi All!In this video we are talking a look at history of health point in Total War games and ask ourselves, which system is the best.0:00 Intro0:12 Bit1:32 S...

03/10/2022

Deep dive into what melee attack, melee defence and hit chance actually do in Total War games and how to read such unit stats properly. Hope this clears some stuff up!

Hi All!In this video we take a deep dive into hit chance calculation and how to get actual melee attack value of every unit!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com...

30/09/2022

New video in the works for Total War fans!

05/09/2022

New video is out, this time tackling both history and fantasy world as I review Numenorean Armor from The Rings of Power!

Hi All!Check out my review of Númenórean Armor from Rings of Power and find it is it good, bad or both?Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hiachannelPatreon:ht...

21/06/2022

New skit is out!

https://youtu.be/7w7WRPj9KxI

It is what it isIf you enjoyed this content, drop a comment about what topic, game or history related, you would like me to discuss next!Facebook:https://www...

04/06/2022

Real armour > movie armour

02/05/2022

Horrors of chariot charge described by ancient Greek (Appian, The Mithridatic Wars, XII.3.18)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpe6IfU3EQ

Horrific description of scytched chariot charge during Battle of River Amnias, as described by Appian.Source:Appian, The Mithridatic Wars, XII.3.18If you enj...

13/04/2022

New series is starting out today!

I will be covering selected chapters from "Strategikos" by Onasander.

Onasander was a philosopher rather than a military man, but The General (Στρατηγικός, Strategikos), his book on the qualities and concerns of the good general, was a recognized classic in Antiquity, and is to some extent a useful handbook even today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57G0YyTkuU4

Chapter III: The General's advisory Council Onasander was a philosopher rather than a military man, but The General (Στρατηγικός, Strategikos), his book on t...

01/04/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1IbVS49Mno

Full speech by Wladimir Klitschko after journalist asked about evidence of Russian war crimes.

26/02/2022

If any of your relatives or friends have crossed border between Ukraine and Poland, let them know ALL trains in Poland are FREE for Ukrainian citizens. There are also free car rides organised in Przemysl.

Polish train schedule in English:
https://mt.rozklad-pkp.pl/en

There are also paid car riders on sites like:
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

The site that lets you search all rail connections in Poland and abroad, and is also: information service, information for passengers, mobile application, information about railway stations.