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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

Find out how this remarkable twist in fortune came about in our American Revolution series. Image: Washington's First Inauguration by Ramon de Elorriaga, 1899. (3/3)

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250th Anniversary! The Battles of Lexington & Concord

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

Yet a decade later, Washington would become commander-in-chief of the Continental Army - the armed forces of Britain’s rebellious American colonies - and lead it to victory against the British Empire. (2/3)

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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

Watch our complete history of the Napoleonic Wars here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Vf... Main image: Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino’ by Nikolay Samokish, 1912

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Napoleonic Wars 1804 - 1814 (All Parts)

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

It was the moment the tide turned against the Emperor. But already in ill health, Kutuzov’s constitution was further undermined by the exertions of the winter campaign. His death in Germany in the spring of 1813 meant he did not witness that year’s decisive campaign against Napoleon. Link in 🧵

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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

If you enjoy our videos, are passionate about history and want to support our work, please think about joining our Patreon community! www.patreon.com/c/epichistor... (3/3)

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

You can follow us for free and get access to our regular newsletter, or support us from as little as $1 per video to get ad-free early access to new videos, plus other perks including track-listings, scores, and votes on future topics. (2/3)

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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

Join here: www.patreon.com/c/epichistor... Painting: ‘Le Récital’ by Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel

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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

You can relive them all in our comprehensive coverage of the entire campaign. youtu.be/Bm1RhjcdJek (3/3)

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Napoleon's Italian Campaign (All Parts)

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

Napoleon barely paused to catch breath, before marching off to take on the Austrians at Fombio, and Lodi… Napoleon’s win at Mondovì was just one of many brilliant victories across his Italian campaign, which many historians consider his best. (2/3)

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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

But when one founding father visited to pay his respects in 1801, Martha reflected that, next to the loss of her husband, it ‘was the most painful occurrence of her life’. Whose social call to the widow was so painful? Head to our YouTube community page to find out the answer! Link in 🧵 (2/3)

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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

Plus, one of our team visits the world’s only full scale recreation of the Parthenon! Do you know where it is? Our monthly Patreon newsletter is free for all followers here: www.patreon.com/posts/patreo...

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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

Get Nebula using our link for 40% off an annual subscription - just $3 per month. You’ll have access to new videos before their release on YouTube and can also watch our catalogue ad-free. Plus you'll be supporting Epic History directly, helping us to create more history videos.

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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

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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

By joining the Grognards you can support the channel, earn bespoke loyalty badges inspired by Napoleonic military headwear, and use all of our custom-made emojis. Plus you’ll also get a code for 10% off Epic History merch! Join here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCvP...

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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

Let us know if you’ve watched any already. And if you missed Part 1 of the new series, you can watch it on YouTube right now: youtu.be/TtX5NvP0tF0

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Last of the Qing - Rise of China Part 1

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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

The chart outlines the structure of the British Army on the eve of the Napoleonic Wars, with all its infantry, cavalry and artillery formations. It includes several foreign regiments and specialists like the 95th Rifles. Can you spot any famous regiments?

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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

We’ve dramatised eyewitness accounts of this ferocious battle, alongside many others, in our Voices of the Peninsular War video. Watch now here: youtu.be/NoMVoQAWs-s?...

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Eyewitness Accounts from the Napoleonic Wars: Spain and Portugal 1808-1814

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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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