I love
history but it is not always easy to study. The history of the world
and humanity in general can get incredibly complex and I find it
helpful to get an overview of an issue before even trying to delve
deeper.
Getting a
simplified version of an event or a war also helps me understand how
it all hangs together.
Example:
If the Ottomans hadn't closed off Byzantium and blocked Europe from
Asia, then there would have been no need for Columbus to cross the
Atlantic in 1492. No Columbus means no European struggle for
territory to colonize, which means Great Britain wouldn't have
started their 13 colonies. This means no American war of
Independence, which directly lead to the French Revolution which led
to Napoleons rise to power etc.
One
“small” act can have enormous repercussions centuries later but
since it is such a humongous subject it is really helpful to get it
in smaller pieces.
This bring
me to our subject for the week:
OverSimplifed
over on Youtube. It is an animated channel that does just this. It
breaks down things like WWI & II, the French Revolution, the
American Civil War, King Henry VIII etc and it is funny as well!
So if you
like history or just want to get your learn on, head on over and
enjoy yourself. I've lost... well learning is never a waste, so I'll
say I've spent many a happy hour over there.
Here is
the direct link: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverSimplified/featured
That's
that. Until next time, have a safe and happy week! Oh and keep
washing those hands, Covid is far from over.
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