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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.eurosky.social · 05/09/2025

Part 2 of the ULTRA series by Epic History TV @epichistory.bsky.social just landed. Magnificent production and their proper attention to all the important dots that connect and make history is to be praised. Especially the pinch operations. www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

#OnThisDay 1789 George Washington was inaugurated as the First President of the USA. Washington had served as an officer in Virginia’s colonial militia in the Seven Years War (known in America as the French & Indian War), fighting against Britain’s enemies with some distinction. (1/3)

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

How did Christianity become the world’s most practised religion? Our video charting 2,000 years of the spread of Christianity is out now on Patreon! Help to support the channel and get ad-free early access to all our new videos... Link in the thread.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

#OnThisDay in 1813, Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov died at Brunzlau, Silesia. Kutuzov had commanded Russian forces during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812. And although criticised by some for his lack of aggression, his patient strategy helped to ensure a catastrophic French defeat.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

As a special thank you to the first sign-ups, we’re releasing the Rise of China Episode 2 early for our YouTube members! This will be available to Epic History YouTube members tomorrow, so if you’d like to see the brand new episode before its general release later this week.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Support our work, get all your questions answered, and chat with fellow Epic History fans over at our Patreon community! It’s also the only way to make sure you never miss a new video or update. (1/3)

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The fall of Rome wasn’t the end of the Roman Empire. The reign of Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian (527 - 565) saw an extraordinary imperial fightback, with the reconquest of North Africa, Italy and Rome itself. Leading the counterattack - one of history’s greatest generals, Flavius Belisarius.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Discover Epic History on Spotify! Our latest uploads include the epic history of Venice and Alexander the Great’s legendary speech at Opis. Follow us to enjoy the back catalogue and download a video or two to watch on the go.. Link in thread.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

250 years on… the revolution is being televised! The second episode of our American Revolution series covers the historic clashes at Lexington and Concord, as simmering tensions explode into outright violence. Watch it now with the link in the thread.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Music is crucial to every video we make. Our quest to find epic scores means we are now even commissioning original tracks. If you’re a fan of our soundtracks, then head on over to Patreon, where we regularly release full scores to members of our ‘Lords and Ladies’ tier! Link in 🧵

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

#OnThisDay in 1796, Napoleon’s Army of Italy won victory over Piedmontese forces at the Battle of Mondovì. Defeat effectively knocked the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia out of the First Coalition, as its king, Victor Amadeus III, signed an armistice the following week. Link in thread. (1/3)

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Martha Washington was America’s first ‘First Lady’, providing guidance and support to her husband throughout the founding of the United States, right up to his death in 1799. George Washington was buried at their family estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia, where Martha remained after his death. (1/3)

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

New video goes live in 15 minutes! Join us for the YouTube premiere of Battle of Concord on its 250th anniversary, as the bullets start flying in the American Revolution. Link in 🧵

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Keep up to date with Epic History news with our free Patreon Newsletter. This week we’ve got soundtrack release announcements, production updates and an exciting video reveal! Continued in 🧵...

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

If you can't wait to watch Episode 2 of our Rise of China series, head to Nebula, where it's already available weeks ahead of the YouTube release. This one delves into a period of violence and turmoil through the 1920s and 1930s, and the rise of dominant political figures such as Chiang Kai-Shek.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The Revolution continues! Episode 2 of our American Revolution series will be out this Saturday on the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Don't miss it! And if you can’t wait until then, head over to our Patreon where it’s already available, ad-free! Link in 🧵

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

An exciting new Napoleonic short film is in the works, inspired by our own documentary series! ‘Eagles in the Snow’ focuses on Napoleon’s Russian campaign, and is scheduled for festival release in 2025, then it will be posted to YouTube. Link in 🧵

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

How did Napoleonic warships communicate? Watch our short video here, then head on over to YouTube to see our full guide to sailing and living aboard the famous HMS Victory! Link in 🧵

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Epic History YouTube memberships are now live! We’ve just expanded the ranks of our custom-made soldier emojis with the Russian infantryman.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Have you watched our new Rise of China series? If you’re interested in further exploration of this turbulent period in Chinese history, we’d also recommend these excellent films: The Last Emperor (1987) Raise The Red Lantern (1991) To Live (1994) The Eight Hundred (2020)

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

‘A View of the British Army on the Present Establishment, 1803.’ Presented to the Army’s Commander-in-Chief, the Duke of York, by ‘his most humble, most obedient and most dutiful Servant Charles Philip de Bosset, Swiss Regt. de Meuron.’

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

#OnThisDay in 1812 the Spanish city of Badajoz was stormed by the British under Wellington’s command. They captured the French-held city at the cost of 4,800 casualties. Many British soldiers then went on a rampage, looting and murdering around 250 Spanish civilians before discipline was restored.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Don’t forget, our YouTube memberships are now live! By joining the ranks of the Grognards you can support the channel, earn bespoke loyalty badges inspired by Napoleonic military headwear, and use a range of custom-made soldier emojis. Plus you’ll also get a code for 10% off merch! Link in 🧵

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

The first episode of our new series ‘The Rise of China’ is out now! Episode 1 explores China's 'century of humiliation' at the hands of foreign powers, and the start of revolutionary movements against the Qing dynasty. The full series will cover China’s re-emergence as a major world power.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

#OnThisDay in 1841 William Henry Harrison died after serving just 30 days in office, making it the shortest US presidency in history. Harrison was also the last US president to be born a British subject, gave the longest inaugural address in history and was the first president to die in office.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

By 1799, General François Joseph Lefebvre (1755-1820) had a reputation as a tough, no-nonsense soldier. As the military commander of Paris that year, Napoleon desperately needed his support for his planned coup against the Directory - the government of France.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Calling all Admiral Nelson fans! You may have watched our videos, but did you know we’ve got a custom-made poster detailing his naval actions? Inspired by our series and hand-drawn by Jesse Kennedy, it includes dates, notes and the outcome of each engagement.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Have you started our new series yet? ‘The Rise of China’ episode 1 is out now on YouTube! This episode - ‘Last of the Qing’ - covers China's 'century of humiliation' at the hands of foreign powers, and the start of revolutionary movements against the Qing dynasty.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Today we launch a new YouTube series - ‘The Rise of China’! This is the first of six episodes that will cover China’s tumultuous 20th century: from the fall of the Qing dynasty, through a series of bloody revolutions and civil wars to the country’s re-emergence as one of the world’s great powers.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In 1807 while Spain was still officially allied with Napoleon’s France, the Grande Armée included a 15k strong Spanish infantry division- ‘La División del Norte’. Commanded by the Marquis of La Romana, Pedro Caro Sureda, the division was garrisoned in Denmark, as part of Marshal Bernadotte’s corps.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Join the ranks of the Grognards… with an Epic History YouTube membership!

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

‘Oorah! Murat!’ Happy Birthday to the ‘Beau Sabreur’ of the French Empire, Marshal Joachim Murat! Born #OnThisDay 1767 in Labastide-Fortunière in south-western France. What’s your favourite moment from Murat’s madcap career?

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Head to Patreon to watch the first two episodes of our new ‘Rise of China’ series now! Patreon subscribers will have early-access to the rest of this epic story, charting China’s re-emergence as a major world power in the 20th century. Sign-up now: www.patreon.com/c/epichistor...

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

“I missed my destiny at Acre.” Napoleon Bonaparte. #OnThisDay 1799 General Napoleon Bonaparte began his siege of the ancient port city of Acre, seat of the local Ottoman governor, Ahmed Pasha al-Djezzar, nicknamed ‘the butcher’.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

In the 1770s, Americans paid 1 shilling in tax per year, compared to 26 shillings paid by a British subject! But when the British Parliament tried to raise taxes in the American colonies, partly to help cover the cost of their own defence, there was uproar, violence and ultimately, a revolution.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The Rise of China has begun on Patreon! Episodes 1 and 2 of our new series are out now, covering the fall of the Qing dynasty, and China’s turbulent 1920s and 30s, which saw the emergence of Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek and the rising influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

#DidYouKnow the young Napoleone Buonaparte was a fervent Corsican nationalist whose family had fought against the French. Throughout his youth, he idolised the resistance leader Pasquale Paoli (who as an enemy of the French Republic, died in exile in Britain in 1807).

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

#OnThisDay 1881 Emperor Alexander II of Russia was assassinated on his way to the Winter Palace in St Petersburg. The assassins, part of the “People’s Will” movement, threw a bomb at the Tsar’s bulletproof carriage.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Discover Epic History on Spotify! Follow us to never miss a new release, or download a video or two to watch on the go! Our latest uploads include the legendary Battle of Austerlitz and the spectacular Battle of Jena–Auerstedt, with the rest of our Napoleonic series coming soon!

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Today is Epic History’s 10th Birthday! We’d like to thank everyone who’s helped us grow from a fun side-project into a video channel on multiple platforms, in 5 languages (with more coming), that is watched by millions around the world!

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

“...We found the brigands barricaded in a little town called Alcañiz. After a sharp fight we got into the place, and it was given over to us for pillage. Having murdered everyone and looted everything in sight, we stayed on for another six weeks.” - Sergeant François Lavaux, 103rd Line Infantry Reg.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Support our work, get all your questions answered, and chat with fellow Epic History fans over at our Patreon community! It’s also the only way to make sure you never miss a new video or update.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Episode 2 of our new series ‘The Rise of China’ is now on Nebula! This episode covers the tumult and conflict of the 1920s and '30s, a time of shifting alliances, the rising influence of the Chinese Communist Party, and the dominance of Chiang Kai-Shek.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

“What greater glory can New England see Than stamp men hanging from a tree.” The start of our new series on the American Revolution is full of politics, protest and outright rebellion, setting the scene for an epic world shaking event. Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJnl...

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy pledged that the USA would overtake the Soviet space program by landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. At the time, the USA had just 15 minutes of human spaceflight experience.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

“When I came to explain to them the ‘Nelson touch’ it was like an electric shock.” - Vice Admiral Nelson, letter to Lady Hamilton, 1st October 1805.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The American Revolution has begun! Episode 1 of our epic new series covering the Thirteen Colonies’ path to independence is out now on YouTube.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Russian painter Ilya Repin was renowned for his realism, and this huge painting of the Russian State Council in 1901 was an incredibly demanding commission. The light shines on Emperor Nicholas II, flanked by his ministers. Watch our history of Russia, from Rurik to Revolution: youtu.be/w0Wmc8C0Eq0

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#OnThisDay 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Mediterranean island of Elba. Napoleon had planned his departure for months. He knew the Bourbons were unpopular, that his enemies were bickering among themselves, and that the British wanted to send him to a more remote island.

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Epic History @epichistory.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Sketches of Field Marshal Blücher, taken from life during his visit to London in 1814, by German artist Friedrich Rehberg. Aged 72, Blücher - aka Marschall ‘Vorwärts’ (Marshal ‘Forwards’) - had commanded the Russo-Prussian Army of Silesia during the Sixth Coalition’s victory over Napoleon.

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