Season 2020 2020

Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a video on the Roman cavalry forces of the Imperial period. As the Roman empire started facing cavalry heavy Germanic, Nomadic and Iranian armies, it became clear that the lack of elite cavalry makes it suspect to defeats, so the emperors started reforming the cavalry units.

Our historical animated documentary series on the Third Crusade concludes with a video on the later stages of the conflict between the Crusaders and the Ayyubids, as the king of England Richard Lionheart and the Ayyubid sultan Saladin continue their fight in the Levant.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the video on the sieges of Nicosia and Famagusta of 1570-1571, as the Ottomans and their new sultan Selim II are trying to conquer Cyprus and are facing a new Holy League led by Spain, Venetia, Genoa, and the Papal states. The battle of Lepanto is just around the corner.

Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the battle of the Bulge of 1944, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, as Germany attempts to score a big victory against the Allies in the West.

In our new animated historical documentary, we will talk about Abram Gannibal, who started his life in Cameroon, was sold to the Ottoman court as a slave and then became a step-son of the Russian Emperor Peter the Great and an indispensable member of the Russian empire.

New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will focus on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean, starting with the campaigns in South Italy, as the descendants of the Vikings create their states in the area taking on the overlords of the land - Byzantines, Lombards and the Pope. The first major conflicts will culminate at the battle of Civitate between the Normans of Humphrey of Hauteville and Robert Guiscard against the Papal alliance of Pope Leo IX.

Our animated historical documentary series on the evolution of Roman armies and tactics continues with a video on the military reforms of Roman Emperors Gallienus, Diocletian and Constantine, as the introduction of limitanei, comitatenses and other reforms changed the armies of the Roman empire.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Ottoman history continues with the video on the sieges of the battle of Lepanto of 1571 - one of the most crucial naval engagements in history. The Holy League lead by Spain and Venice is trying to stem the tide of the Ottoman expansion after the fall of Cyprus.

In our new animated historical documentary we will talk about the rivalry between the Catholic and Orthodox churches in the Middle Ages and how it shaped the history of Christianity and the whole world leading to the events of the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Mongol Invasions continues with a video on the 2nd and 3rd invasion of Poland, 2nd invasion of Hungary, Berke-Hulagu War and the exploits of Nogai khan, who played a crucial role in the history of Eastern and Southern Europe.

In the new video in the Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Evolution of Armies and Tactics, we will continue talking about Swiss warriors, who became the premiere mercenaries of Europe during the Italian and Burgundian Wars. Their prowess led them to become the guardsmen of the Popes.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Roman - Macedonian Wars concludes with a video on the Third Macedonian War and the battle of Pydna fought in 168 BC.

Our new animated historical documentary talks about the Etruscans. Their origins, culture, religion, lifestyle and how they influenced the Roman Republic and through it the world.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Rocroi - the battle of Freiburg of 1634. The Swedes under Torstensson and the French under Conde and Turenne counterattacking the imperial forces under Gallas and Mercy.

Our animated historical documentary series on the slave uprisings in the Roman Republic continues after 2 Sicilian Servile Wars. This time, the gladiator Spartacus will rise in rebellion against Rome bringing about one of the most dangerous wars for the Republic. His battles against Crassus and Pompey would change history and bring Rome one step closer to becoming an empire.

Our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of Rome continues with an episode describing the evolution of the Centurions of the Roman armies from the Republican era to the Principate and then Dominate. From the salaries to the armor and arms to the requirements, we cover everything about the centurions of the Roman legions

Our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of Rome continues with an episode describing the evolution of the Centurions of the Roman armies from the Republican era to the Principate and then Dominate. From the salaries to the armor and arms to the requirements, we cover everything about the centurions of the Roman legions.

Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video setting up the Winter War between Finland and the USSR. The first video will discuss the reasons the war happened, the creation of the Mannerheim line, the troop dispositions and the first moves.

Our historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the ancient origins of the kingdom of Macedonia before it became an empire under Philip and Alexander with a focus on its relationship with other Hellenic states.

Our animated historical documentary series on the elite warriors of the past continues with a video on the Hashashins, the Muslim order, which managed to create an independent state using assassinations and subterfuge during the period of Seljuk and Mongol conquests and Crusades.

Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols, continues with a video on the late Golden Horde, as Mami and Tokthamysh wrestle for power, while the Rus princes led by Dmitri Donskoi rise in a rebellion peaking in the epic battle of Kulikovo in 1380. Timur is coming...

In our new animated historical documentary, we will cover the battle of Plassey of 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal. This battle happened within the Seven Years' War and during the fall of the Mughal Empire, and was decisive in terms of the British conquest of India.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Freiburg - the battle of Jankau of 1645. The Swedes under Torstensson are on the attack again and their rampage through the modern day Czechia, where he will meet the Imperial army under von Hatzfeld at the battle of Jankau.

In the new Kings and Generals historical animated documentary, we will describe the Christianization of Scandinavia and how the Norse abandoned their pantheon in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

Our new animated historical documentary series on the knightly orders starts with the Knights Hospitaller and their origin. This video will describe the early Crusades and the role the Hospitallers played in them.

The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary will cover the Battle of Cartagena de Indias fought in 1741 between Spain and Great Britain during the War of Jenkins' Ear, also called the Asiento War. This colonial battle was crucial for the fates of the New World and influenced the upcoming change in alliances in Europe.

The new Kings and Generals animated historical series will talk about the history of different crime syndicates: Triads, Bratva, various Mafias. The first video will describe the Sicilian Mafia - Cosa Nostra, how it was created, how it functioned and how it became what it is today in Italy and America.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean, started with the description of their arrival to Italy and the decisive battle between the Normans and the Pope at Civitate. But the new conquerors didn't stop after this battle and turned against the Muslim Emirate of Sicily. These campaigns peaked at the battle of Cerami in 1063.

The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary will cover the rise of the Jardine-Matheson, a British conglomerate that started as an opium smuggling company, causing the Opium Wars in China and playing a crucial role in the foundation of Honk Kong.

Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols continues with a video on the rise of Timur, who some consider the only Mongol leader comparable to Chinggis khan. This chapter will focus on his taking over the power in Central Asia and Iran, and the war against the Khan of the Golden Horde Toqtamish with descriptions of the battles of Terek and Kondurcha River. Timur will be back for more...

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with another video on the ancient origins kingdom of Macedonia and one of its most important rulers - Philip II, the father of Alexander III. This video will focus on the exceptional diplomatic abilities of king Philip

Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Winter War, as the Soviet Red Army attempts to break through in Karelia and around Ladoga only to meet with the desperate Finnish defense.

The Great Northern War is often one of the overlooked conflicts in early modern history, despite the fact that it changed the balance of forces in Eastern Europe and led to the rise of Russia of Peter the Great, while the Swedish Empire's demise began. Alongside a number of memorable battles, this war had a number of brilliant stories and one of them is of the refugee the Swedish king Charles XII found in the Ottoman empire, which led to one of the early Russo-Turkish wars.

The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will describe the Golden age of Islam. This particular video will cover the philosophy and humanities of the caliphate.

Our animated historical documentary series on the armies and tactics of Rome continues with a video on the Foederati - the barbarian allies of the empire who became part of its army, playing an increasingly bigger role. Their influence is often controversial and some claim that they caused the Fall of the Western Roman empire.

New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will cover the Imjin War - the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, as the unification process started by Oda Nobunaga was continued by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Japanese daimyo and samurai needed new land and so they attacked the Joseon Korea, planning to then invade Ming China. The first battles of the war were the siege of Busan and the battle of Chungju.

The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary will cover the life of the Ottoman prince Cem. This son of the conqueror of Constantinople Sultan Mehmed II started a civil war against the rule of his brother Bayezid II, eventually becoming an exile and playing a huge role in the European and Middle Eastern politics.

Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a coverage of the Battles of Khalkin Gol of 1939, as the USSR and Japan clashed in Mongolia and Manchuria. Although this short war didn't change much in the Far East, it played a huge role during World War II.

A Kings and Generals animated historical series on the history of different crime syndicates started with a video on the Sicilian Mafia. In the second episode, we will cover the ancient origins of the Chinese Triads, and how a politico-religious underground organization transformed into a crime syndicate. Episodes on the Yakuza, Bratva, and other crime families are on the way!

Timur's Invasion of India 1398

Our animated historical documentary on the history of the Mongols continues with another video on Amir Timur, who in aftermath of his victorious war against the Golden Horde, decided to attack the Delhi Sultanate in India in 1398.

Kings and Generals restart their animated historical documentary series on the life of Gaius Julius Caesar. After the first season dedicated to the Gallic Wars, second season will cover the Great Roman Civil War, starting with an episode on the political situation in the Roman Republic while the Gallic Wars were raging and immediately after them. How Caesar and Pompey became enemies? What other political players did to stop the war from happening? Why did Caesar's Civil War start?

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the beginning of the conflict between Caesar and Pompey, focusing on the sieges of Corfinium, Brundisium, Massilia and the battle of Ilerda.

The new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series will cover the history of Russia, starting with the ancient origins of the Slavs, formation of the early Eastern Slavic states, how the Varyag (Varangians) Vikings led by Rurik took over these states and started to expand towards Byzantium and the Khazars.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean continue with a war between the Normans and the Eastern Roman Empire, as after his victories against the Muslims of Sicily, one of the premiere adventurers of the medieval period Robert Guiscard moves against the Byzantine realm led by Alexios I Komnenos. The early campaign culminated at the Battle of Dyrrhachium in 1081.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the elite soldiers and units of the past continues with a video on the Coldstream Guards, who rose to prominence during the English Civil War fighting for the Parliamentarian faction under Oliver Cromwell and commanded by George Monck. This unit became a staple of the British army and its oldest active regiment.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battle of Jankow, as French and Swedes led by Conde and Torstensson continue to pressure the Holy Roman Empire and the Electorate of Bavaria. Although all sides were tired, the intensit of the war wasn't letting and 1645 was extremely eventful with the battles of Mergentheim, Brunn and 2nd Nordlingen.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the evolution of the Mongol armies, showing how the steppe horsemen bands turned into the most fearsome army in the world by Genghis khan and would create the largest empire until up to that point.

Our animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the Battle of Greece of 1940. This episode will focus on the pre-war situation in Italy and Greece and then will dive into the Italian invasion of Greece.

Our animated historical documentary series on the life and adventures of the British captain and admiral Thomas Cochrane continues. After taking part in the Napoleonic wars Cochrane participates in the Independence war of Chile against the Spanish empire, as the Sea Wolf is using his skills to help defeat the Spaniards at Valdivia.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the conclusion of the battle of Ilerda and the siege of Massilia in 49 BC, as Gaius Julius Caesar attacks the armies of his enemy Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in Hispania and Gaul.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the Ancient Greek state forms. The mainstream idea of the Ancient Greek state is a city-state - a polis, but that was hardly the only form of polity the Greeks lived under. This video will cover the various Leagues and Federations and how they were formed and how the great states like Athens, Sparta, Macedon and Thebes interacted within them forming their hegemonies.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean continues with the aftermath of the battle of Dyrrhachium of 1081 against the Byzantine empire. The campaign in Greece continues with a number of battles culminating at Larissa in 1083 between Bohemond of Taranto and Alexios I Komnenos. Afterward, the Normans under Robert Guiscard sack Rome in 1084.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early history of Russia continues with a video on the reign of Oleg, Igor, Olga and Sviatoslav, as the Rurikids consolidate the Kievan Rus, attack the Khazars and the Byzantines. This video covers the struggle with the Drevlians and the religious rites of the Kievan Rus and its Variag masters. And, obviously, another siege of Constantinople.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Imjin War - the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598 continues with a video on the rise of Korean admiral Yi Sun-Sin and turtle ships. Admiral's whose naval prowess and ships changed the course of the war against the proud daimyos and their samurais. This video will cover the battles of Hansando, Imjin River, Sacheon and Okpo.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the ancient civilizations continues with a video on Demosthenes, the Athenian politician who led the resistance against Philip II and Alexander the Great and the Macedonian expansion against the other Greek states.

In the new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary, we will tell the story of the Mongol Invasion of Japan and will focus on the attack on the islands of Tsushima and Iki, as the samurai attempt to defend their realm against the forces of the Yuan khan Kublai.

In the new Kings and Generals animated historical documentary, we will cover the second episode of the war between Greece and Italy in 1940, part of World War 2. Mussolini's Italy made the first move, but the Greeks under Metaxas managed to defend and is now counter-attacking.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire continues with a video explaining why this dominant naval power never expanded to the American continent during the age of colonization.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with another episode of the Roman-Gallic Wars. The Roman expansion in Italy is spreading after the war against Pyrrhus and the local Celts invite their relatives across the Alps to help, which led to the battles of Faesulae and Telamon.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of China continues with a video on Koxinga. This admiral became the pirate king of China and fought the Dutch Empire and the Qing dynasty. The episode covers the battles of Lialuo Bay and Fort Zeelandia.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the conclusion of the battles of Utica and Bagradas. As Caesar attacks Pompey's captains in the west, leading to the battle of Ilerda, his own subordinate Curio attempts to take over the province of Africa defended by Varus and Pompey's ally - the king of Numidia Juba I. The campaign culminates at the battles of Utica and Bagradas in 49 BC.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continue with a video on the emperor Aurelian, who became the leader of the Roman empire during the Crisis of The Third Century, during the fragmentation of the empire and the increase in the barbarian invasions. He managed to restore the empire and stem the tide, by defeating numerous Germanic invasions and the rump states of Tetricus and Zenobia - Gallic and Palmyrene Empires.

Our animated historical documentary series on the history of the Mongols continues with a video on the Battle of Ankara as Timur takes on the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I. This video also features the war against the Mamluks of Egypt.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the year 867 - one of the starting dates of the upcoming Crusader Kings III. In this video, we give a broad overview of the kings, dynasties, states, religions, and rivalries of Afro-Eurasia in 867, with a focus on the Great Heathen Army's invasion of the British isles, division of the Frankish empire, the situation in the Byzantine empire, rise of the Seljuks, weakening of the Abbasid Caliphate and much more.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the Trojan War, as we talk about the historicity of the conflict between Trojans and the Greeks depicted in the immortal Iliad of Homer. We also cover the Mycenaean and Hittite civilizations. How did this story come to be? Is it just a myth or is there historical proof that it happened? What does archeology tell us about the conflict at the end of the Bronze age? Were Hector, Achilles, Helen and Paris even real?

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Battle of Greece continues with Operation Marita, as Germany invades Greece and Yugoslavia in the aftermath of the Greek counter-attack during the Greco-Italian War. Greece supported by the British army and the forces of Australia and New Zealand defends along the Metaxas line and beyond.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the year 1066- one of the starting dates of the upcoming Crusader Kings III. In this video, we give a broad overview of the kings, dynasties, states, religions, and rivalries of Afro-Eurasia in 1066, with a focus on the situation in the British isles and the rivalry of 3 kings - Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William the Conquerer, and the rise of the Seljuks in the Middle East.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with an episode on the Gothic War of 376–382. In one of the most iconic battles of the Late Antiquity - the battle of Adrianople of 378, the Eastern Roman emperor Valens meets the Goths of Fritigern. This video also covers the battles of Marcianople and Dibaltum, as well as the early Hunnic invasions.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the structure of the Mongol armies. How did Genghis khan create an army that conquered one of the largest empires in history and what was the organizational structure of that army?

Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the aftermath of the battles of Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah of 636, as the Muslim armies push deeper into the Sassanid empire. The capital of the empire Ctesiphon was besieged in 637.

New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary on the history of China and East Asia will focus on the Nanman, also known as Hundred Yue and Baiyue, who were the indigenous peoples of Southern China and Northern Vietnam. This video will cover their society, economics, warfare and much more, focusing on the conflicts between them and Han Chinese during the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War continues with the aftermath of the battles of Brunn and Nordlingen, as the French and Swedes do their best to break the Habsburg-Bavarian alliance. Ottoman sultan joins in the fun and the campaign in Bavaria culminates at the battles of Zusmarshausen and 2nd Rain in 1648.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the reign of Vladimir the Great. This video will cover how he came to power, alliances with the Vikings, wars with Byzantium and the Turks, and most importantly Christianization of Rus that happened during his time.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Battle of Greece continues a video on the Battle of Crete during World War II, as Germany, who took over Greece in 1941, is now looking to invade Crete using its paratrooper troops and don't allow the Allies to use it as a naval and aerial base. Greek, British, Australian, and New Zealander troops led by Freyberg defend against the German and Italian troops of Student and Koch.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the emperor Marcus Aurelius, philosopher-king whose reign was the last in the Roman Golden Age and the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. Marcus Aurelius presided over Rome during a difficult period of the early Germanic invasions and managed to keep the empire intact winning the Marcomannic Wars. He is known as one of the prominent adherents of the Stoicism school of philosophy as the author of famous Meditations.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with a video on the battle of Dyrrachium of 48 BC, as Caesar moves his army to Greece to face that of Pompey to decide the fate of the Roman Republic.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the crime syndicates, continues with a video on the American mafia - how it came to be and how it got rich during the Prohibition era. We will cover the early Gangs of New York, Tammany Hall, Five Point Gang, Irish Northsiders, and the Italian mafia. The likes of Al Capone, Salvatore Maranzano, Vincent “Mad Dog” Coll, George “Bugs” Moran, Paul Kelly, and other gangsters feature in the video.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Winter War continues with a video on the battles in the Northern part of Finland, as the Finnish army is doing its best to defend against the superior Red Army in the Arctic and Subarctic regions. The video covers the battles in Lapland and the usage of the motti tactic by the Finns.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the siegecraft of the Mongol army, where we will learn how Genghis Khan and his successors were able to conquer so many strongholds and cities.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with an episode on the Ottoman-Portuguese War and the siege of Diu of 1538, as 2 empires vie for the control of India and the lucrative spice trade on land and sea.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the nomadic civilizations continues with a video on the Ghaznavids, who rose from the ranks of the Mamluks - slave-soldiers to become the rulers of a vast empire in Central Asia and India, led by Sabuktigin.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the historical battles continues with a coverage of the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, which was fought between the Maratha led alliance led by Sadashiv Rao on one side and the Afghan Durrani alliance led by Ahmad Shah Durrani on the other. As the Mughal empire started weakening, the Maratha and the Durrani rose in power and wrestled for control of North India.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series covering Roman history continues with a video on three Slave Rebellions that shook the foundation of the Republic. The video describes 2 Slave rebellions on Sicily, led by Eunus and Salvius and then focuses on the rebellion of the gladiator Spartacus, which forced Rome to use numerous legions and some of its best generals - Pompey and Crassus.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode on the Sohei warriors, also know as Ikko-Ikki, who despite being Buddhist monks took up arms and became one of the most fearsome forces in Medieval Japan during the Kamakura, Kenmu, Muromachi and Sengoku periods, at times successfully fighting the daimyo and their samurais.

Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the aftermath of the battles of Yarmouk and al-Qadisiyyah of 636, as the Muslim armies attack both the Eastern Roman and the Sassanid Empires. They attacked both in the east and west leading to the siege of Jerusalem and the battle of Jalula.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the historical armies and tactics continues with a video covering the ancient origins of the Chinese army with a focus on the military of the Han dynasty.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the reign of Yaroslav the Wise who ushered the Golden age of the Kievan Rus. With his death, the Rus realm was divided into numerous princedoms, which became an important factor prior to the arrival of the Mongols led by Subutai and Jebe.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the ancient civilizations continues with a video on the ancient origin of the Germanic Tribes. This video covers the origin hypothesis, culture, religion, society, economy, and military of the ancient Germanic peoples and their first clashes with Rome - the Cimbrian War and the battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

New Kings and Generals animated historical documentary on ancient history and history of Rome continues with a video on the Germanic leader Arminius, who in the times of emperor Augustus famously ambushed the Roman legions led by Varus at the Teutoburg Forest. This video will describe his life before and after Teutoburg.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on the greatest general of Genghis Khan - Subutai Baatur, who alongside Jebe played a crucial role in the unification of the Mongols and then the invasions of China, Central Asia, Iran and Russia, winning many memorable battles, including at Kalka and Legnica.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Winter War continues with a video on the battles in the central front as the Soviet offensive is stopped and the Finns are counterattacking. The defenders managed to surround groups of the Soviet army and the battles around Kitila became crucial. This episode also describes the Finnish motti tactic and talks about the famous sniper Simo Häyhä.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Eastern Roman Empire continue with a video on the emperor Basil II, who became the ruler of the Byzantine empire during one of its most difficult periods and is known as the reformer and restorer. This video will focus on the reforms of the Bulgaroktonos - Bulgarslayer, and wars, especially one against the Bulgars and the battle of Kleidon.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the Danelaw Vikings, focusing on how the Norse invaders built and defended their settlements in England after the conquest by the Great Heathen Army. The video focuses on the daily life of the Norse and the fortifications of York and Five Boroughs and how they used even the old Roman fortifications to defend against the Anglo-Saxon counter attacks.

Original Title: Battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge 1066

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the medieval wars continues with a coverage of the battles Fulford and Stamford Bridge in 1066, as the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada attacks the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Harald II Godwinson. These two battles are considered among the last fought in the Viking age and they gave way to the attack of William of Normandy and the battle of Hastings.

Original Title: Battle of Hastings 1066 - Norman Conquest

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the medieval wars continues with a coverage of the battle of Hastings in 1066, as after defeating Harald Hardrada of Norway, king of England Harold II Godwinson races south to fight against Duke of Normandy William. The campaign culminates at the battle of Hastings that changes the fate of England, ending the Anglo-Saxon era and starting the Norman period.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the Danelaw Vikings, as we talk about the daily life of the Danes, their lifestyles, societies, religious practices, families, and much more.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues with a video on the history of China continues with a video on Han Wudi (Wu of Han) - the emperor of the Han dynasty who was the most prominent conqueror in early Chinese history.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with a video on the alliance between the Mongols and the Crusader states and the diplomatic negotiations between the Mongol empire and the Christian kingdoms in Europe and Asia. As the Mongols took over a large portion of the Middle East and started their constant wars with the Mamluks of Egypt, they started looking for allies and found them in the local Christian states.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War covered the most crucial battles of the conflict - White Mountain, Breitenfeld, Lützen, Rocroi, Nordlingen and others, but this war was also known for the higher civilian casualties than the previous ones. In this video, we will talk about why the Thirty Years' War was so devastating, even in comparison to other European Wars of Religion, and how it killed millions of people.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Mongol History continues with another video on their armies with a focus on the battle tactics used by the great khan Genghis Khan and his successors in building the Mongol empire. We will talk about nerge, caracole and of course the feigned retreat.

Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the history of ancient Roman and ancient Greek history continue with a video explaining how Rome conquered Greece. In this video, we will cover the first Roman intervention into Greece during the First Macedonian War, followed by the Second Macedonian War, Seleucid War, Aetolian War, Third Macedonian War, Fourth Macedonian War, and the Achaean War, featuring famous battles like Pydna, Cynoscephalae, Aous, Magnesia, Thermopylae, Callinicus, and the prominent generals like Titus Quinctius Flamininus, Philip V, Perseus, Eumenes II, Antioch III, Hannibal, Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus and others.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Normans and their conquests in the Mediterranean concludes with a video on the emergence of the kingdom of Sicily with the coronation of Roger II of the house of Hauteville, his struggle against the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. This video will also cover the multicultural aspect of the Norman kingdom, as local Greeks, Latins, Arabs and others managed to create a vibrant society on the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea, the conquest of North Africa by the Normans and the end of their rule.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on Tecumseh - the leader of the Shawnee Native American Nation, his early life, rise to prominence, his initial war against the United States, creation of his confederacy, rise of his brother - the prophet Tenskwatawa, the Battle of Tippecanoe against the Americans and his participation in the War of 1812 and the battles of Detroit and Thames.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of the Ottoman Empire, continues with the second episode of the Ottoman-Portuguese War as both empires try to support their allies in Africa in the Ethiopian-Adal War between Lebna Dengel and Ahmad Gragn. The conflict peaked at the famous battle of Wayna Daga in 1543. Previously we have covered the struggle of two empires in India and the siege of Diu of 1538.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on Alexander the Great and how he was portrayed in Quran, Shahname, and other Middle Eastern traditions, including writings of Persian, Arab, and Jewish authors. This video will explore how the historical reality of Alexander's conquest of Asia, the collapse of the Achaemenid empire, and the formation of the Macedonian empire led to the creation of a number of legends that had him as the protagonist, often as Dhu al-Qarnayn.

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on Roman history continues with a video on the emperor Commodus, where we talk about the real story of the famous villain of the movie Gladiator and ask if he was the one who ended the golden Age of Rome after the death of his father Marcus Aurelius. We'll try to use a variety of sources to see if Commodus was a decent emperor who tried to reform the empire or a maniac whose paranoia was unjustified and led to suffering.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the aftermath of the battle of Dyrrachium, as Caesar retreats from Pompey until they eventually meet again at the battle of Pharsalus.

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Winter War concludes with a video on the end of the war, as the Soviet Red Army manages to find new ways to fight the Finns, who despite being heavily outnumbered continue their resistance.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on the biography of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar - El Cid, a Spanish knight, who rose from the ranks of knights to become a legend during the period of Muslim Taifas and divided Christian Kingdoms - Reconquista

Kings and Generals animated historical animated documentary series on the Early Muslim Expansion continues with the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Egypt, as the rising Rashidun Caliphate continues its attacks on the Eastern Roman Empire. This episode will culminate with the battles of Babylon and Heliopolis.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Mongol History continues with a video on the eruption of the Samalas volcano, which, some claim led to the destruction of the Mongol empire and countless other problems around the world.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Kievan Rus continues with an episode on the Mongol Invasion of Rus and the destruction that it brought. First by Jebe and Subutai, and the battle of Kalka and then Batu Khan and the wholesale destruction of the Rus cities.

Our animated historical documentary series on the Thirty Years' War comes to the end with a video on the battles of Lens and Prague of 1648 and the subsequent peace of Westphalia which ended the conflict. In the aftermath of the battle of Zusmarshausen, the Holy Roman Empire attempts to drive the attention away from Bavaria by attacking in Arras, leading to the battle of Lens between Conde and Beck, while the Swedes under Konigsmarck attack Prague to get a better deal during the peace conference.

Kings and Generals 3d animated historical documentary series on modern warfare continues with a video on the end Russian Civil War with a focus on the American intervention (known in Russian historiography as American invasion) in Eastern Siberia and the Arkhangelsk region. This video that takes place with a backdrop of the Great War features invasions by other forces of the Entente, as well as Kolchak, Czechoslovakian Legion, Bolsheviks, and others.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with an introduction video on the relations between the ancient Greeks and the tribes who lived around them, who they colloquially called Barbarians with a heavy focus on the Thracians and the Greek colonization efforts.