#  @historymatters History Matters History Matters posts on YouTube about history, twitter, war, watch the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC22BdTgxefuvUivrjesETjg/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +78% - [--] Month [---------] -32% - [--] Months [----------] -21% - [--] Year [----------] +114% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UC22BdTgxefuvUivrjesETjg/posts_active)  - [--] Month [---] -7.20% - [--] Months [---] +0.56% - [--] Year [---] +90% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC22BdTgxefuvUivrjesETjg/followers)  - [--] Week [---------] no change - [--] Month [---------] no change - [--] Months [---------] +2.20% - [--] Year [---------] +5.60% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC22BdTgxefuvUivrjesETjg/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 82.24% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 46.72% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 46.72% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 8.11% [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.54% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 0.77% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 0.77% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.39% [formula 1](/list/formula-1) 0.39% [finance](/list/finance) 0.39% **Social topic influence** [history](/topic/history) #695, [twitter](/topic/twitter) #657, [war](/topic/war) #1119, [watch](/topic/watch) #1242, [france](/topic/france) #1190, [in the](/topic/in-the) 18.92%, [germany](/topic/germany) #466, [patreon](/topic/patreon) 10.04%, [russia](/topic/russia) #1453, [united states](/topic/united-states) #5920 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@gmailcom](/creator/undefined) [@mrterry](/creator/undefined) [@tradtards](/creator/undefined) [@commonmanshow](/creator/undefined) [@aceanimations](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The French Occupation of the Ruhr (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel Vesko Dinev" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0upgqMmbUy8) 2019-11-12T19:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Ten Minute History - Peter the Great and the Russian Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Kevin Sanders Cornel Norman A. Letterman Mason Cox Blaine Tillack William Foster Thomas Mitchell Josh Selby Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Matthew anon Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith Rbj Andrew Keeling Joo Santos Richard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3tBNr2gjAA0) 2019-01-21T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #18 - The Late Tudors: Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the reigns of Henry VIII's three children Edward VI Mary I and Elizabeth I. It follows Edward's approach to church reform and his untimely death and Mary's attempt to undo this with the help of her husband King Philip II of Spain. After Mary's death Elizabeth took over and set England back on the course of Protestantism and aiding others which annoyed Philip who subsequently unleashed the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=87kZSY9On7k) 2018-07-10T21:12Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Why didn't Greece become a part of the Eastern Bloc (Short Animated Documentary) After World War [--] most countries in East and South Europe were run by Communist governments. Greece despite having a large well-armed Communist resistance and being geographically important managed to stay free from Communist Influence. So how did it do this How did Greece avoid becoming a part of the Eastern Bloc A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9Vw-BqoD-Aw) 2023-10-02T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Why did the world let India annex Goa (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] the Indian army marched into Portuguese Goa and after two days of fighting formally annexed it into the country. Given that the world largely believed that conquering foreign lands hadn't been cool since the end of the WW2 why was it allowed to stand Why did the world let India annex Goa To find out why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=etlXPx6lrAE) 2023-02-04T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.8M engagements "Why wasn't France carved up after Napoleon was defeated (Short Animated Documentary) Napoleon embarrassed everyone. Lost. Nobody took territory from France afterwards. But why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Matthew Hogan Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Spencer W Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb John Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett JakeBak0905 Ryan Schindeler Person Ray Charles Barkley Sean D. Alex Teplyakov" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-5fIH8iKh2s) 2022-07-09T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements "Why was Japan Allowed to Keep its Emperor After World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Emperor Hirohito of Japan was a rare case of an axis leaders who didn't get Nuremburged or Tokyo'd and managed to keep his position (and life). But why Why was Hirohito not punished and Japan allowed to keep its emperor https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Richard Wolfe David" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-6VRESxVT4w) 2020-09-07T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why was Yugoslavia formed in the first place (Short Animated Documentary) You all know Yugoslavia for its nasty break up with many people seeing its end as unfortunate but inevitable because of the country's ethnic tensions. Given that looking back its doom seemed all but guaranteed why did anyone bother to make a Yugoslavia in the first place To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Also sidenote that I should feel ashamed of: I labelled Crete as Corfu for the week i was making this and didn't realise until I uploaded it. So shame on me for that. A very special" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Td-s1wGTuk) 2025-01-17T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 828.5K engagements "Why did Communist Vietnam invade Communist Cambodia (Animated History Documentary) Communists and Capitalists picked their sides during the Cold War and for the most part they all got along. However in the late 1970s Communist Vietnam invaded its neighbour and fellow hammer and sickle enthusiast Cambodia in order to topple its government. So why did this happen Why did Vietnam invade and occupy its fellow communists next door To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-YBZMS1PThk) 2025-05-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 965.8K engagements "Why didn't Belgium get more land after World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Despite a terrible occupation and suffering immense damage Belgium received very little territorial compensation after World War One. So why didn't it get more despite asking for more To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Verbi563 Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B CharTS Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Mathias.C Brendan W Heath Robertson Justin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-qh26VDbE8I) 2024-06-21T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 832.8K engagements "What Happened to Prussia (Short Animated Documentary) Prussia no longer exists. But why What happened to one of history's most famous nations and why did it stay gone If you want to find out more then watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Richard Wolfe David archaeologist Bjrnosaurus Cant Think Of A Name Mr Sandman Kevin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-uVmogHmmWw) 2020-10-06T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements "Why How and When did Britain Join the EU (Short Animated Documentary) We talk so much about Britain leaving the EU that nobody wants to talk about how Britain came to be a member of the organisation. Ever wondered how Britain became a member or why France's Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain's entrance Well if you're curious and want a simple video to tell you here's one. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=02ahkhDSc2w) 2020-01-31T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why did Britain Build Nuclear Weapons (Short Animated Documentary) Britain was third in the race for nuclear weapons. Unlike the much more famous process of development in the USA or USSR Britain's programme and reasons for developing such weapons is barely understood. So how and why did Britain develop them To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0RNwR1Sewh8) 2020-11-25T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements "Why didn't the Ottomans Colonise the Americas (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: James Bisonette Richard Wolfe Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Joshua Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer anon Cornel Danny Anstess Blaine Tillack Matthew Will Davis-Coleman Bernardo Santos William Foster Norman A. Letterman Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung Paul" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0W1b_TFKCHs) 2019-06-06T18:54Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements "Why didn't Vichy France join the Axis (Short Animated Documentary) When France fell to Germany (and Italy if you're feeling generous) it mostly became a client state of Berlin. Despite this France never tried to join the axis to fight the allies. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0XNKI-3GcOI) 2023-02-17T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Edward VIII and the Abdication Crisis: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta James Baker Richard Wolfe Cornel Mitchel Wildoer Joshua Perry Gagne Thomas Mitchell Bernardo Santos Joooooshhhhhh Matthew FuzzytheFair Daan ter Elst Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith anon Andrew Keeling Joo Santos This episode covers one of the greatest scandals to rock the British" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0mHk8sgdUcs) 2019-03-06T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "Did the USA and USSR always hate each other (Short Animated Documentary) We all know the USA and USSR weren't the best of friends during the Cold War. But how did they see each other before this from the Russian Revolution to the beginning of World War [--] Did the United States and Soviet Union always hate each other To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Thanks to my patreon supporters: Verbi563 Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Dennis Vandeban CharTS Mathias.C Brendan W" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=19SA5kOLvqo) 2024-08-09T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 616.7K engagements "How Were Medieval Taxes Collected (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel Vesko Dinev" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2kjPCzBMZns) 2019-11-21T21:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Why Didn't the Arab World Unite (Short Animated Documentary) When so many other groups of people were united into single nations why didn't the Arab world do the same Were there any attempts to do so and since they clearly didn't succeed in the long term what happened Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2y5qnswF2Ec) 2020-03-04T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Why is Cyprus Divided (Short Animated Documentary) Cyprus like many countries isn't whole. However unlike most nations which are split it's split into three parts with Cyprus itself holding the south Turkish-backed Northern Cyprus in the north and with Britain holding on two other parts of the island because of course they are. To find out how this strange status occurred watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=38NGVPw3UFw) 2022-03-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements "Why was India Partitioned (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Matthew John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer William Foster Blaine Tillack Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Richard Hartzell Cornel Borin LavaLampLover3000 Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3AsvcUn3XQc) 2019-07-27T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements "Why Isn't There A Kurdistan (Short Animated Documentary) Kurdistan doesn't exist. At least not as an internationally recognised state. But why not Given that there have been numerous opportunities for a Kurdish state to spring up why didn't it happen Why isn't there a Kurdistan To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Ethan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3EK6UIMvakc) 2021-06-14T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why didn't Saddam Hussein back down before the Gulf War (Animated History Documentary) In the lead up to the Gulf War Iraq and its leader Saddam Hussein had five months to back down and avoid an armed conflict altogether. This never happened and as you'll likely know Iraq was swiftly crushed by a US-led coalition in [----]. But given how Saddam never really stood a chance why didn't he try to back down and avoid war To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3PHFGeJFa7A) 2025-05-26T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements "Why didn't the Tsar Flee Russia During the Russian Revolution (Short Animated Documentary) Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was famously relieved of life by the Bolsheviks in [----] whilst he was under house arrest in Russia. But given that he'd abdicated about a year prior to this why didn't he leave and head for a safe foreign country To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Rww4RDyN1s) 2021-11-08T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #08 - [----] and the Norman Conquest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the reign of Edward the Confessor including his problematic nobility and close links with Normandy. The main event is of course [----] and the Norman Conquest including the attempt by Harold Hardrada and the Norwegians who were defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The rest of the episode is devoted to Williams reign and the massive changes which occurred afterwards. Recommended Books: Ten Minute English and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3_sCOVe1r_g) 2017-11-18T20:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements "Why did Italy Abolish its Monarchy (Short Animated Documentary) Since its birth Italy was a kingdom until very suddenly after World War [--] it wasn't. But why did this happen and what led the Italians to abolish their monarchy To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Heath Robertson Franco La Bruna Southside Mitch Sergio M. Vela Robyn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3sdqFPxLaTY) 2021-08-25T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why did Japan ban everyone except for the Dutch (Short Animated Documentary) Japan was an infamously closed off country for over two centuries until the Commodore Matthew Perry turned up and forced it to open. Yet during this time the Dutch were exempt from the ban on foreigners and were given a monopoly on trade with Japan So why were they singled out To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3tpJbjKJeE0) 2023-01-08T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #07 - The Late Anglo-Saxons and King Cnut Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the reign of thelred the Unready and the many problems he faced most notably the Vikings. The reign of Cnut and his many achievements and his legacy alongside those of his two sons Harold and Harthacnut are also examined. This period is the last time that a Scandinavian would rule England but their legacy changed England forever. Recommended books: Recommended Reading: James Campbell et al. - The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=45hoTnF39rk) 2017-11-12T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 937.7K engagements "Why did Sweden Support the Vietcong (Short Animated Documentary) Why did Sweden support the Vietcong during the Cold War Why did it despite being a democratic neutral nation oppose the United States' actions there Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory - The Bittersteel Richard Wolfe D. Mahlik Qi Xiao Anon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4KiTZycVxgI) 2020-02-22T21:58Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "How the Ottoman Empire was Carved Up (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta anon sharpie660 D. Mahlik Cykler770(Ger) Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Perry Gagne Jordan Mccann Sam August Block Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Danny Anstess Vesko" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4QKIxObizXM) 2019-10-27T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why didn't Weimar Germany just default (Short Animated Documentary) Throughout its existence the Weimar Republic was saddled with massive reparations from Germany's defeat during WW1. As you'll know these caused massive problems across Germany so why didn't its politicians just try to default and what did they do to reduce Germany's massive debts To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=54WazJmllcc) 2025-02-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 728.4K engagements "Why did Emperor Napoleon depose his brother (Short Animated History) During the Napoleonic Wars Emperor Napoleon was quick to make his brothers monarchs of France's client states because he felt they were the few people he could trust to rule them. However in [----] Louis Bonaparte was ousted as the King of Holland and his brother soon annexed it into the French Empire. So why did he do this to his brother To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5bJQhAImlfA) 2025-04-04T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 514.6K engagements "Ten Minute History - World War 2: Free and Vichy France (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Field of Flowers caption was made my 'Joshua' in this episode. Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Kevin Sanders Cornel Norman A. Letterman Mason Cox Blaine Tillack William Foster Thomas Mitchell Josh Selby Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Matthew anon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5bqWm3DLcYk) 2019-01-07T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 3.8M engagements "Did Ancient Rome and China Know About Each Other (Short Animated Documentary) Did Ancient Rome or Ancient (Han) China know about each other Did these two empires communicate did they trade and what did they think of each other Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Stefan Mller Ian Jensen D. Mahlik anon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5e8Yde6qXrI) 2020-02-03T21:00Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements "Why does Belgium Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Why does Belgium exist A question which is often asked given its location between two historically annex-happy states and its linguistically-divided population. If you want to find out why happy little Belgium became and managed to stay a thing then watch this short and simple animated history documentary to find out why. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6eGEX_LTqhQ) 2020-05-18T18:14Z 1.9M followers, 4.1M engagements "Why Did Britain Refuse to Annex Malta (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] the Maltese government asked to be incorporated into the United Kingdom as its fifth constituent nation. As you'll be aware that never happened and Britain refused to annex the Mediterranean island. But why Well find out by watching this short and simple animated documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Arthur" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6q3S7a4V7p0) 2020-06-17T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Austro-Hungarian Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the birth rise stagnation and swift fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Beginning with the [----] Revolutions through the [----] compromise this episode will take a look at the political and social issues the empire had. It covers the reign of Ferdinand Franz Joseph and Karl I (Charles I) and how the empire launched the First World War which would ultimately be its" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=745HeLp-0sA) 2018-06-12T11:30Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements "Why are so many countries called Guinea (Short Animated Documentary) Guinea Guinea-Bissau Equatorial Guinea and Papua New Guinea are all called Guinea to some degree. But what led to this happening Why are there four modern nations called Guinea To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: ystein Alsaker Dummy Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Zed-g6dbZ8) 2022-01-01T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4M engagements "Why aren't Bhutan or Nepal a part of China or India Why didn't India or China ever annex Bhutan or Nepal Despite them being respectively run by expansionist powers like the Mughals or the British. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons: thypthon Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Don Bonnigan Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Adam Barrett Justin Kubusch Matthew Literovich John Ryan Schindeler" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7fS42KwfZhw) 2022-09-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "Why did the Anglo-Japanese Alliance Fail (Short Animated Documentary) In the early 20th century Britain and Japan were the best of friends. They hated their neighbours loved boats and wanted to take other peoples' countries. Despite this common ground their alliance dissolved after twenty years and another couple of decades later the two were at war. So why Why did Britain and Japan's alliance fail A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek George Kapoyanis Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Steven B Dennis Vandeban Brendan W robert" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8dW2g1pxopE) 2023-06-30T05:15Z 1.9M followers, 987.7K engagements "Ten Minute History - The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Birth of the Balkans (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire from the turn of the nineteenth century to its end in [----]. The first half covers the empire's struggles up until the Crimean War and the second sees the empire catastrophic fall including the Balkan Wars and of course the First World War. Ten Minute History is a series of short ten" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=96n33WWgE9g) 2018-04-17T20:31Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements "Why did the USSR hand over West Berlin (Short Animated Documentary) Just after World War [--] the USSR handed over West Berlin to the western allies despite having conquered it all on its own. So why did it do this To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Adam Barrett Justin Kubusch Bradley chaulk John Matthew Literovich Heath Robertson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9YPbue5bfgk) 2022-12-19T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor (Short Animated Documentary) The Attack on Pearl Harbor is famous for being one of the worst decisions in history when looking at what happened to Japan afterwards. So given the outcome. Why did Japan do it Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9_e_1fNH2aI) 2020-11-30T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements "Did Ethiopians or Nubians join the Crusades (Short Animated Documentary) A special thanks to my patrons below. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela mamoun alnasr Matthew Bakke Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Hasmuffin Michael Kram Franco La Bruna Bradley chaulk Ethan Don Bonnigan Azlow the Lion Spencer W Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch John Matthew Literovich Ryan Schindeler JakeBak0905 Ray Charles Barkley Tom Ebert Shion S. Marisol Asselta Aaron Conaway DocOzz13 . Philip Yip Samantha O'Leary Shauna K Piotr Wojnowski Steven Gibson Phoenix Fats Jane Sumpter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9dF79dKnUfc) 2022-07-01T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 949.6K engagements "Ten Minute History - Westward Expansion and the American Civil War (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe James Baker Chris Fatta Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Joshua Mason Cox Cornel Thomas Mitchell William Foster Norman A. Letterman anon Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne John Lucid Josh Shelby Matthew Byzana Scotorius Richard Manklow Derek Dufon Spencer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9v5pY9300MQ) 2018-12-17T21:53Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements "Who opposed German Reunification (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Matthew John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer William Foster Blaine Tillack Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Richard Hartzell Cornel Borin LavaLampLover3000 Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A6UXMUbsiT8) 2019-07-14T18:27Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements "How Harsh was the Treaty of Versailles Really (Short Animated Documentary) The Treaty of Versailles which ended World War One is perhaps the most famous peace treaty in human history. It ended the German Empire assigned Germany the blame for the First World War and took a chunk of its territory away from it and gave it to France Poland Denmark and Lithuania. It's often decried as being too harsh and as being the cause of World War [--]. But just how harsh was the Treaty of Versailles was it really that bad Find out in this video the latest in my very short animated historical documentaries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ArVAS4lOFmc) 2019-12-10T19:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "Why wasn't Italy occupied after World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) After World War [--] Italy was the only major loser to avoid long-term occupation. So why To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. In the early 20th century Britain and Japan were the best of friends. They hated their neighbours loved boats and wanted to take other peoples' countries. Despite this common ground their alliance dissolved after twenty years and another couple of decades later the two were at war. So why Why did Britain and Japan's alliance fail A special thanks to my patreon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B5d_MPw1nQs) 2023-07-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Why did Japan refuse Poland's declaration of war in WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) When Poland declared war on Japan with the rest of the allies in World War [--] Japan refused the declaration. It didn't ignore it. It responded saying no there was no war. And that Poland was wrong to think so. To find out why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett John Matthew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BO-mnNg4iZo) 2022-09-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "Why did Wilhelm II get rid of Bismarck (Short Animated Documentary) Otto von Bismarck is famous for being the architect of German Unification and one of the 19th century's greatest political minds. Despite his achievements when Emperor Wilhelm II took the throne he soon fired Bismarck. So why did Wilhelm do this to one of Germany's greatest politicians To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BX0Q8ZCz6GY) 2023-03-25T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 989.3K engagements "Why didn't the Great Powers join the Franco-Prussian War (Short Animated Documentary) When France and Prussia went to war in [----] one of the most notable things about said conflict was the fact that none of the other great powers got involved. So why not Why didn't they help one side or the other To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W Michael Kram Justin Kubusch Leonard Frank Cippalippus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BZ-VmgCFHUQ) 2025-03-07T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 627.7K engagements "Why didn't the USA ever adopt the Metric System (Short Animated Documentary) The USA is famously one of the few countries on Earth that doesn't use the Metric System. So why doesn't it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon Supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La Bruna Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Adam Barrett Bradley chaulk John Southside Mitch Justin Kubusch Matthew Literovich Heath Robertson JakeBak0905 Ethan Person sharpie660 Vance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BtKbq_zAr-A) 2022-11-29T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "How did the Holy Roman Empire Work (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev PaulToon Kelly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C8Fd7RSNK0s) 2019-08-25T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements "Why did the Weimar Republic Fail (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert anon Stefan Mller sharpie660 Wolf D. Mahlik John Garcia Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala Paul McGee Ariadni Voulgari Sam Bernardo Santos Danny Anstess August Block Vesko Diney Christopher Godfrey Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Magdalena" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C8T-NO2HQQo) 2019-12-29T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Why didn't Britain have a Revolution in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) Loads of European countries had revolutions or wars in [----] but the United Kingdom didn't. So why not A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Matthew Hogan Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Spencer W Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb John Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett JakeBak0905 Ryan Schindeler Person Ray Charles Barkley Sean D. Alex Teplyakov Philip Yip BeninPrince51" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CFer-iqW8Cs) 2022-07-28T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Ten Minute History - Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua James Baker Mitchell Wildoer Howard G. Dude Blaine Tillack Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj John Lucid Matthew Josh Selby Joo Santos Mark Bevan Andrew Keeling This episode of Ten Minute" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CUQhuC31ieI) 2018-11-24T17:52Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements "Why weren't Confederate leaders punished after the Civil War (Short Animated Documentary) After the American Civil War was won the US government never tried or convicted any of the primary political and military leaders of the CSA despite the immense suffering of the previous four years. So why not Why didn't the US government punish the Confederate leaders To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C_8tFLmiMuU) 2024-10-16T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 635.7K engagements "Why didn't Greece get Constantinople after World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Greece (after Russia) really wanted to get its hands on Constantinople after World War One and the surrender of the Ottoman Empire. And given its history as a Greek city and the heart of the classical Greek world why didn't Greece get the city To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C_uaLrbcpXE) 2022-02-24T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4.5M engagements "Why didn't Turkey fight in WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung FuzzytheFair" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dozq8DCw-Pc) 2019-07-06T17:45Z 1.9M followers, 3.3M engagements "Why didn't the US focus on Japan first in WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) The United States entered World War [--] in the wake of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. However upon joining the allies Roosevelt's government and the US military agreed to a 'Europe First' policy whereby Germany would be the primary focus and once defeated the allies would turn their attention to Japan. But given how angry Americans were feeling over Pearl Harbor why didn't the US aggressively focus on destroying Japan first. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DvVqcgBiddc) 2025-12-19T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 868.1K engagements "Why did the League of Three Emperors fail twice (Short Animated Documentary) In the late 19th century there were two (almost three) attempts by Germany to build an alliance comprising of itself Austria-Hungary and Russia with the sole purpose of isolating France. This alliance the League of the Three Emperors failed to take hold twice but given how strong it would have been why did it fail To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DwXJKcZDb-c) 2021-12-13T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why did Thailand join the axis (Short Animated Documentary) Thailand is one of the lesser known of the countries that fought the allies in World War [--] and whilst it was never formally a member of the axis it was aligned with them. So why did it do so To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Gin Aldeguer Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Ethan Heath Robertson Southside Mitch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EH0R2UoYTZ0) 2024-01-31T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Fall of Rome (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. It deals with the division of the empire by Theodosius I and the rule of his successors Honorius and Arcadius. Honorius'" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EIkeRBP5nDg) 2018-09-09T14:29Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements "Why did Russia conquer Siberia (Short Animated Documentary) Siberia is vast and despite the long distances Russia conquered it throughout the 16th and seventeenth centuries. But given that it was mostly empty and put Russia in contact with potential enemies why did Moscow conquer it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb Justin Kubusch John" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EkTXXeqjT8U) 2022-10-23T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Viking Age (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Frolicking Caption was provided by FuzzytheFair. Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Kevin Sanders Cornel Norman A. Letterman Mason Cox Blaine Tillack William Foster Thomas Mitchell Josh Selby Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Matthew anon Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith Rbj Andrew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ExvEIOWB-H0) 2019-01-28T13:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "How is France on its Fifth Republic (Short Animated Documentary) The formal title for France today is the Fifth French Republic and given that most nations have only had one period of republicanism (or maybe two) how has France managed to have five To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Joo Santos Nice Merge Prin Soare Franco La Bruna" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F935JdNiKAE) 2020-08-01T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.4M engagements "Did Austria want the Anschluss (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: James Bisonette Richard Wolfe Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Joshua Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer anon Cornel Danny Anstess Blaine Tillack Matthew Will Davis-Coleman Bernardo Santos William Foster Norman A. Letterman Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung Paul Armani_Banani" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FEJZwtBk5Ug) 2019-05-31T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "Why didn't Ireland Fight in World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Countries like Switzerland and Sweden are famous for staying out of World War [--] but Ireland a country which managed to avoid much of the wars damage. But how did Ireland do this given its position and the pressures placed on it How did Ireland stay neutral in World War [--] To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FLy6GA6-Xhw) 2021-10-22T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements "Why Did the USSR Ask to Join NATO (Short Animated Documentary) One thing many wouldn't have expected in the Cold War was that the USSR asked to join Nato. Which seems a bit mad and so obviously it raised the question: why To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn Kitchen Juan Castillo Scott P Mickey Landen Chase Labiste KNSTRKTVST" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FxhLkwmSu98) 2021-04-15T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 4.6M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #20 - The English Civil War Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua James Baker Mitchell Wildoer Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne John Lucid Shaun Pullin Matthew Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj This episode of Ten Minute History covers the late reign of Charles I and his problems with the Bishops' War and the conflict with parliament. It wasn't long before Charles'" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0Ycp3SiOLw) 2018-10-09T21:01Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "Why is Chile such a weird shape (Short Animated Documentary) Few countries are as oddly shaped as Chile which is roughly two and half thousand miles long at its tallest and two hundred miles wide at its thickest. So why is it shaped like this and why didn't Argentina Peru or Bolivia do anything about it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Bort Ward Hiro P Heytun Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GfQ1oE_hiR4) 2024-03-02T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Why did Britain and France stop fighting and become allies (Short Animated Documentary) Britain and France haven't historically been the best of friends yet nowadays they are firm allies and there hasn't been a war between them in over two hundred years. But why did this age-old rivalry and mutual hatred come to an end To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gfje-9YJEyE) 2021-12-22T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #14 - Richard II The Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the latter half of Edward II's reign and his overthrow on behalf of his son Edward III. Edward III's reign saw the beginning of the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death and the episode covers how these changed English society. His grandson Richard II succeeded him and his reign had many issues ranging from the Peasants' Revolt to his nobility who deposed him for Henry IV. Really this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gvg9kBsESK8) 2018-02-12T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Why does Russia Own Kaliningrad/ Knigsberg (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Tom Loghin Joshua anon Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Rastro Bernardo Santos Ariadni Voulgari Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Diney Adam" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H5K4tq-9osc) 2019-09-12T19:15Z 1.9M followers, 6.9M engagements "Why did Sparta Have Two Kings (Short Animated Documentary) Sparta is second only to Athens when it comes to famous historical Ancient Greek city states and its military prowess and incredible hoplites are incredibly well-known. But one thing less spoken of is that the famous King Leonidas who fought the Persians wasn't the only king of Sparta he had a co-king. And it was around these two kings that the entire Spartan Constitution was based and operated. But why did Sparta have two kings why keep the Diarchy when you can become a republic or simply a monarchy Find out in this video the latest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I7dvEyaguTI) 2020-01-10T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Why did the Philippines keep its Spanish name (Short Animated Documentary) When countries win their independence many choose a new name different from the one their coloniser gave them. Yet the Philippines despite winnings it independence twice (sort of) kept the name given to it in Spanish in honour of King Philip II. So why didn't they change it Why did the Philippines keep its Spanish name https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IDX1qzIV8NA) 2022-05-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why are Purple Flags So Rare (Short Animated Documentary) Why are Purple Flags So Rare What Caused the lack of them Find out in this short simple animated historical documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory - The Bittersteel Richard Wolfe D. Mahlik Qi Xiao Anon Ian Jensen sharpie660 Wolf SirAlpaka Andrew Miraut Ariadni Voulgari Jason Martins Paul McGee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IFMRtGyuVCo) 2020-02-05T22:06Z 1.9M followers, 4.3M engagements "How 'Wild' was the Wild West (Short Animated Documentary) We've all heard the stories of the Wild West. Saloon Brawls duels at high noon ladies being tied to Train Tracks by moustachioed gentlemen Cowboys fighting Indians. But how true is any of this To put it bluntly. Just how 'Wild' was the Wild West. Find out in this short animated simple history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IKnKYZFKMP0) 2020-02-15T18:54Z 1.9M followers, 3M engagements "Why didn't the Netherlands gain territory after World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Many gained land from their axis occupiers in World War [--]. The Dutch did not. So why A special thanks to my patrons below. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela mamoun alnasr Matthew Bakke Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Hasmuffin Michael Kram Franco La Bruna Bradley chaulk Ethan Don Bonnigan Azlow the Lion Spencer W Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch John Matthew Literovich Ryan Schindeler JakeBak0905 Ray Charles Barkley Tom Ebert Shion S. Marisol Asselta Aaron Conaway DocOzz13 ." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-ju5QyGcs) 2022-06-20T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.3M engagements "Why didn't the Warsaw Pact help invade Afghanistan (Short Animated History Documentary) When the USA fought in South Vietnam it used the help of its allies to try to win the war. But when the USSR did the same in Afghanistan there was no such call. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JCBE3GqUDYs) 2023-03-04T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements "Why did so many countries get involved in the Boxer Rebellion (Short Animated Documentary) The Boxer Rebellion saw Chinese rebels attempt to force foreign influence out of the country and it resulted in none of that happening. Instead eight great powers formed a coalition to crush the rebellion and force more concessions out of China. But given how much the great powers disliked each other why did they team up and what made the Boxer Rebellion in particular so important To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JSe8FmYlYdk) 2021-11-24T18:18Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "Ten Minute History - The French Wars of Religion (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta James Baker Richard Wolfe Cornel Mitchel Wildoer Joshua Perry Gagne Thomas Mitchell Bernardo Santos Joooooshhhhhh Matthew FuzzytheFair Daan ter Elst Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith anon Andrew Keeling Joo Santos Recommended reading: The French Wars of Religion 1562-1629 by Mack P. Holt. - Pretty" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JmcMVOKa2Os) 2019-02-20T19:32Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why did France get so much of Africa (Short Animated Documentary) As many of you will know when Africa was Scrambled by the European powers (and Belgium) in the late 19th century France got a massive chunk of it all to itself. But given that France was seen as the great enemy of Europe and went through long periods of imposed Isolationism why did it get so much Why did France get so much of Africa and why didn't the other great powers do anything about it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon Supporters: Rikspuckot SirJoe Myller" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KKgpIukWJdM) 2025-10-27T19:16Z 1.9M followers, 958.6K engagements "Why doesn't France own the Channel Islands (Short Animated Documentary) The Channel Islands lie just over a dozen miles off the coast of France and six times closer to it than England. In spite of its proximity and the centuries of warfare between the two it remained in English and later British hands. So why To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B Brendan W Dennis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KbCp1C1n_Pk) 2023-09-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Why did it Take so Long for Newfoundland to Join Canada (Short Animated Documentary) Canada and Newfoundland remained separate from [----] to [----]. But given their close proximity cultural connections and economies why did it take so long To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Daniel Galgano Fox2012 Ethan Godden Robyn Kitchen Southside" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L-tcw7AZMMs) 2021-07-02T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.4M engagements "Why Does Britain Own Gibraltar (Short Animated Documentary) Since [----] Gibraltar has been a tiny British overseas territory attached to the Spanish mainland and despite its proximity to Spain its size and the time that's passed since Spain has never managed to regain it. Which raises the question: why does Britain own Gibraltar To answer watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LMTJW_eEYDs) 2021-03-08T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4M engagements "How close was the US to another Civil War in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) The [----] election was a hotly contested one with results from numerous states contested with both candidates claiming victory. During the [--] months leading up to the inauguration tensions grew massively and many people across the Unites States feared the breakdown of the government and the beginning a second Civil War in 1876/1877. But how realistic were these fears Was the USA actually close to another civil war in after the [----] election To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LjA1MzUuHk8) 2025-08-18T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Sino Soviet Split: Explained Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Tom Loghin Joshua anon Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Rastro Bernardo Santos Ariadni Voulgari Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Diney Adam Barrett FuzzytheFair Armani_banani" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M24mK3o8Qzw) 2019-09-15T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements "Bartholomew Roberts: The Most Successful Pirate Ever - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MMhSSIpyMp4) 2019-04-17T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 680.6K engagements "Why did Gran Colombia Fail (Short Animated Documentary) Gran Colombia is one of history's great 'what if' countries. It was a large South American power which only existed for [--] years before breaking into pieces and becoming Venezuela Ecuador and Colombia. So why did this nation fracture Why did Gran Colombia Fail To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. TL:DW - Bolivar maketh. Bolivar breaketh. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MV7m7hX5nYU) 2021-11-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why didn't Puerto Rico become a US State (Short Animated Documentary) Many of America's 19th century territorial acquisitions became formal states in the 20th century but one notable exception is Puerto Rico. So why didn't it become a state To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb Justin Kubusch John Matthew Literovich Adam Barrett Heath Robertson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mk6JrUYLyWw) 2022-11-06T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #12 - The Conquest of Wales and the Birth of Parliament Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the conflicts between England and Wales throughout the reigns of Henry III and Edward I which culminated in the latter's victory. It covers the political and social makeup of medieval Wales particularly Gwynedd and stresses the changes that underwent both Wales and England as a result of the conquest. Recommended books: W. Davies - Wales in the Middle Ages. Probably the best overview of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MyDELVes1-U) 2018-01-10T10:33Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "The Second Opium War - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith Mark Bevan Joo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N11D8Ajgfyo) 2019-04-22T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements "Why didn't the USSR Annex Finland (Short Animated Documentary) I fixed it. Sorry. Why didn't the USSR the largest country not simply eat the other one If you want to know why then watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Kevin Sanders Ian Jensen Mickey Landen Kevin Phoenix Richard Wolfe Robert Brockway Cant Think Of A Name Mr Sandman SirAlpaka Connor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N6aOk0SiHgI) 2020-08-05T18:21Z 1.9M followers, 6M engagements "Why does Andorra Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Andorra is a tiny country located between the two conquery nations of France and Spain and yet none of them managed to conquer it and make it part of themselves. But why Why does Andorra still exist To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NEK7lMTEDaM) 2021-02-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "The Romanian Revolution: Explained (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] a wave of revolution swept across Eastern Europe disrupting the Communist governments of Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Hungary and of course Romania. But how did the Romanian Revolution play out and why couldn't Nicolae Ceauescu or the authorities stop it like they had done previously And why did it end the way it did With the same people still in power and the Ceauescu's subject to a mock trial. Find out in this video the latest in my very short animated historical documentaries (about history). Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NHdusoqoYI4) 2020-01-07T19:39Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "Why did the USSR Refuse to Annex Mongolia (Short Animated Documentary) It's not often a country asks to be annexed and even rarer that the answer is no. Yet this is what happened when Mongolia asked the USSR for just that. So why did the USSR say no To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Tim Stumbaugh Richard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NUa1mvaYNtk) 2020-12-18T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements "Ten Minute History - The French Revolution and Napoleon (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars from the beginning of King Louis XVI's reign all the way to the death of Napoleon Bonaparte in [----]. The first half covers the life and death of Louis XVI during the events of the revolution including the rise and fall of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror. The second half covers the rise of Napoleon the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NeVJDd1XhIk) 2016-09-12T13:33Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements "How did the Orthodox World React to the Protestant Reformation (Short Animated Documentary) When the Protestant Reformation happened the Catholic Church had an unsurprisingly negative reaction. But what about the other major Christian denomination at the time. How did the Orthodox Church react to the Protestant Reformation To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NgYWbWUmLKE) 2021-08-12T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "Why did the Czechs and Slovaks leave Austria Hungary together (Short Animated Documentary) When Austria-Hungary fell apart many ethnic groups went their own way. The Czechs and the Slovaks despite never living in a single state before opted to not only leave the empire but to unite into a single country. So why did they do this instead of going their own way To find out why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Thank you to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NyJU1WWM1Ww) 2023-11-01T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 977.8K engagements "Why was Texas divided after it joined the USA (Short Animated Documentary) When Texas joined the USA in [----] it was about 50% larger than it was today but five years after it had joined its northern and western lands had been handed over to the federal government. But given that Texas had fought a war with Mexico for this land why did it give it up and why did the US feel the need to take it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek George Kapoyanis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O-To1g3uJ6A) 2023-08-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Meiji Restoration and the Empire of Japan (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the unification of Japan and the Meiji Restoration through Japanese imperial expansion and until Japan's defeat in World War [--]. The first half covers the Meiji Restoration and Japanese social change whilst the second half covers the military aspects of Japan's empire. Japan Japanese Meiji Emperor Hirohito Showa World War [--] WW2 Meiji Restoration" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oc_un-o4hGc) 2017-07-07T20:21Z 1.9M followers, 3.4M engagements "Why didn't the USSR stop Lithuania from leaving (Short Animated Documentary) Lithuania was the first part of the USSR to leave as it was falling apart. But given that the Soviet Union had a large army and was able to crush any attempt at secession why didn't it Why did the USSR just let Lithuania leave To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Thank you to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B Dennis Vandeban Brendan W robert lalonde" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ouff4wJjwZA) 2023-11-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements "When Did Time Zones Become a Thing (Short Animated Documentary) When did Time Zones happen and why were they created At what point did people formalise the fact that the earth is round and that it was noon in different places at different times Watch this short and simple animated documentary to find out. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Arthur Hosey Jr. Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PFrN9ZgbIAI) 2020-06-13T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Rise of the Ottoman Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the rise of the Ottoman Empire from its humble beginnings in the 14th century through the Conquest of Constantinople to its stalling at the Battle of Lepanto in [----]. The first half covers the general rise of the Ottomans and details their system of government. The second half deals with the Ottoman conquest of Hungary and Suleiman's rule. Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PWg0tae_QT0) 2017-03-28T14:36Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements "Why do Ex-British Colonies use Dollars Instead of Pounds (Short Animated Documentary) You'll notice that many ex-British Colonies like Australia Canada and New Zealand don't use pounds like their former British overlords but instead use dollars. Why What caused these nations to switch currencies and why did they prefer America's style of currency of the Britain's Find out in this video the latest in my very short animated historical documentaries (about history). Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PXuT-PeTkbY) 2020-01-14T18:37Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements "How did Communist States React to the USSR's Collapse (Short Animated Documentary) We all understand that the western world was over the moon at the collapse of the USSR and the end of the Cold War. But how did the rest of the Communist world react How did Cuba China Vietnam North Korea and Yugoslavia feel about it Find out by watching this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PbRDe2eK67o) 2020-07-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Decline and Dissolution of the Soviet Union (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the USSR after the death of Stalin. It covers its peak under Khrushchev during" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pqt3U48MFcY) 2018-10-22T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4.2M engagements "The Six Hour War: [----] German Invasion of Denmark: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q4recofi_g8) 2019-04-10T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Why didn't Canada join the American Revolution (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QSBS9Zu5PE0) 2019-08-15T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Why didn't Castro try to retake Guantanamo Bay from America Throughout the Cold War US-Cuban relations weren't exactly great. Castro Cuba's leader never acknowledged the US' ownership of the Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay as legitimate but during the decades after he took power he never made a single concerted effort to get it back. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot SirJoe Myller Jillbert MajesticFirebird Scott W robert lalonde Steven B CharTS Brendan W Justin Kubusch Michael Kram Leonard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QdmJsqDceV4) 2025-09-30T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "Why did Denmark gain land after WW1 despite being neutral (Short Animated Documentary) Denmark didn't get involved in World War One. Despite this after Germany's defeat Denmark was given northern Schleswig. So why Why did a nation that did nothing get free land from a defeated foe https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Seth Don Bonnigan abdelrahman Sayeh Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Spencer W John" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RZTBnlAVfnQ) 2022-04-25T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why did the [----] Japanese Army coup against the Emperor fail (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] just as the Japanese Government confirmed its intent to surrender some Officers in the army launched a coup against Emperor Hirohito and those who served under him. This was supposed to overthrow the peace faction and keep Japan fighting against the allies to the bitter end and avoid the disgrace of surrender. But despite the Japanese army's hatred of capitulation why didn't it try to keep fighting and why did the coup against the Emperor fail so spectacularly. To find out watch this short and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RgI-hR82Jss) 2025-11-13T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 625.5K engagements "What did Native Americans do during the Civil War (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rq3Hegl9I2g) 2019-11-29T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements "Why did the Renaissance start in Italy (Short Animated Documentary) Italy is famous for being the birthplace of the Renaissance which saw the flourishing of art architecture and classical learning that soon spread across Europe. To some this marks a potential end of the medieval era and the beginning of the Early Modern Era but given how important the Renaissance was why did it specifically begin in Italy To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S7d9cU4vlME) 2024-12-18T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 509.2K engagements "Why did Brazil Join World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Brazil was one of the larger allies during the Second World War when it declared war in [----]. But given that it had good relations with Germany and that it could have avoided the war quite easily why did it join Why did Brazil join the allies To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=STfpsSW47HE) 2021-09-28T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "The Last Ditch Attempt to Save the USSR - August Coup of [----] (Short Animated Documentary) One of the most important events in the decline and fall of the USSR was the August Coup of [----] which saw its Vice President attempt to overthrow its President Mikhail Gorbachev. It didn't go to well and was hastily planned but the fact that it ended peacefully is frankly nothing short of miraculous. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SXfvo34Ubpc) 2020-04-30T18:42Z 1.9M followers, 3.3M engagements "New Courland: When Latvia Built an Empire (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta anon sharpie660 D. Mahlik Cykler770(Ger) Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Perry Gagne Jordan Mccann Sam August Block Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Danny Anstess" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SYVslrnYQjw) 2019-10-31T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements "Why Did Kings Stop Leading Troops into Battle (Short Animated Documentary) Kings always used to lead troops into battle and would often command them during it. But when did this change and why To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Joo Santos Nice Merge Prin Soare Franco La Bruna Cant Think Of A Name Kevin Phoenix Micky Landen Richard Wolfe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TUcv5z_2aq8) 2020-07-27T18:12Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements "Why did Mao win the Chinese Civil War When the Chinese Civil War began the Communists (eventually under the leadership of Mao) started at a disadvantage. They didn't control much territory the number of soldiers they had access to was much smaller and they had much more limited supplies than their opponents. But by [----] just four years after the end of WW2 Mao and his communists were victorious and proclaimed the creation of the People's Republic of China soon before the remnants of the Nationalist government fled to Taiwan. So how did Mao achieve such a victory Why did Mao win the Chinese" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T_OqU3ONq3w) 2026-02-07T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 555.8K engagements "When Did Britain and America Stop Hating Each Other (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta anon sharpie660 D. Mahlik Cykler770(Ger) Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Perry Gagne Jordan Mccann Sam August Block Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Danny" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T_YYBitSBPs) 2019-10-13T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 4.9M engagements "Why did China give up so much of Siberia to Russia China under its former Imperial Dynasties used to control hundreds of thousands of miles of territory in what's now Siberia. As you'll know though Siberia is now in Russia and China has relinquished control of astronomical amounts of territory to it. So why did the Chinese give up so much land To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W Michael Kram Justin Kubusch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UNT90coKeZI) 2025-06-22T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "Did Medieval Knights Actually Go On Quests (Short Animated Documentary) We all associate medieval knights with questing and heroic deeds but is this association based on facts Not really but watch the video anyway. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Kevin Phoenix Ian Jensen Bjrnosaurus Mickey Landen Kevin Sanders Cant Think Of A Name Robert Brockway Chase Labiste" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UkUUBxqe_Fc) 2020-10-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "How did the USSR React to JFK's Assassination (Short Animated Documentary) When JFK shook off his mortal coil not much is discussed about the international reaction to it specifically that of the USSR. So how did America's rivals in the Cold War react to his death Find out more in this short and simple animated documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VFEZiFosi8I) 2020-06-03T17:14Z 1.9M followers, 5M engagements "Did France and Britain Almost Unite into the Franco-British Union (Short Animated Documentary) France and Britain have numerous times come close to becoming one state But how close And why didn't the two formally unite into the Franco-British Union Well you can find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Spoiler: it was in [----] and was a proposal supported by Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VqI0pqtStuw) 2020-05-03T19:08Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements "Why didn't Rome Conquer Ireland (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung FuzzytheFair" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vy2rO2mpsbs) 2019-06-29T19:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements "Why Didn't the Allies Declare War on the USSR when it Invaded Poland (Short Animated Documentary) As you'll know World War [--] (in Europe) began with Britain and France declaring war on Germany after it invaded Poland. But when the USSR invaded soon afterwards the allies did nothing. But why Why was there no declaration of war on the Soviet Union Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WARonsfUOvw) 2020-05-23T18:59Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements "Who Named the United States (Short Animated Documentary) The United States of America. The USA. America. The Land of the Free. These are just some of the names for that continental sized nation which Alaska wishes it could touch. You'll be surprised to know that other names were considered for the new nation during the American Revolution against Britain and that a name wasn't settled on until the Constitutional Congress. Until other ideas like Columbia or Fredonia were proposed. So why did the Founding Fathers choose the name 'United States of America'. Find out in this video the latest in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WZ6Y9p2vhJs) 2020-01-17T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why Was the Holy Roman Empire Dissolved (Short Animated Documentary) The Holy Roman Empire was at the heart of European politics for centuries when abruptly in [----] it disappeared from history never to be seen again. Given its importance it makes sense to ask why. Why did the Holy Roman Empire die To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WrNNUn7_xZc) 2021-05-20T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why does Lesotho Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Lesotho is one of the few enclave countries in the world (being a country entirely within another country) and given who it lived amongst it's fairly shocking that it managed to survive until the modern day. So how did Lesotho do it Why does Lesotho exist To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wx9RAi-5UuA) 2021-11-19T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.4M engagements "How did Europe React to the Discovery of the Americas (Short Animated Documentary) When the Americas were first brought to the attention of Europeans it surely was a big deal right Yes but how exactly did Europeans react to this discovery To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Michael Kram Franco La Bruna James Nile" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XOBQgZVoBSU) 2021-04-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Why didn't Germany invade the Netherlands in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Germany famously invaded France via the Netherlands and Belgium in World War Two. Yet in the First World War Germany choose to avoid the Netherlands and only invaded via Belgium and Luxembourg. So why did it do this To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon Supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La Bruna Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Adam Barrett Bradley" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XXPSjLecm3c) 2022-11-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements "The Fall of the Knights Templar: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Joshua William Foster Blaine Tillack Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos Cornel Thomas Mitchell Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Matthew Crighton Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Perry Gagne Fuzzythefair Daan ter Elst" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XnEatn3-kko) 2019-03-17T17:42Z 1.9M followers, 945.7K engagements "Why did Britain give up Oregon (Short Animated Documentary) Britain once held condominium of what's now Oregon Idaho and Washington State with the United States and during a time of diplomatic strength simply handed it over without any compensation. So why did the United Kingdom do this when it could have got something in return or at least given less To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Below is a list of my Patreon supporters without which this wouldn't be possible: Luk Houdek Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek George" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YqEtdM0c4qc) 2023-06-02T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Spanish Civil War and Francisco Franco (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers Spain in the 1930s before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War through the civil war itself and to the end of Francisco Franco's dictatorship. It covers why the Nationalists won what conditions led to the civil war and how Franco governed Spain. The end of the episode is focused on the (incredibly impressive) efforts of King Juan Carlos I of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yw-OxbtF1iY) 2018-07-28T15:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements "Why did Cuba Intervene in Angola (Short Animated Documentary) One of the longest military interventions in the Cold War was the Cuban intervention in the Angolan Civil War. But why did Cuba a small country a literal ocean away decide to intervene in an African Civil War. And what happened after it did so To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDX5e6S8E58) 2020-12-09T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Russian Revolution (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the late Russian Empire under Tsar Nicholas II all the way to the USSR just before World War II. The first part of the Episode covers the social and political issues and changes until the February Revolution. The second part covers the October Revolution and how Lenin Trotsky and Stalin established the Soviet Union and how things changed. Without a doubt the Russian" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ55ZvBe07U) 2016-12-31T16:29Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements "How did Brazil get so big (Short Animated Documentary) Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world but Portugal's initial claim was tiny. So how did it grow to become such a large country and why did Spain allow that to happen To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A Special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Ethan Heath Robertson Michael Kram Southside" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZbN6CtktnY8) 2024-04-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 992.6K engagements "Why didn't Britain ever try to retake the United States (Short Animated Documentary) After the US Revolution was over Britain just sort of accepted that America was free and never made any real effort to end it or recapture some of its old colonies. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Verbi563 Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B CharTS Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Mathias.C Brendan W Heath Robertson Justin Kubusch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zbku2ILzGlo) 2024-07-05T17:45Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements "Why didn't India rebel during WW1 or WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) India despite hating their British colonial overlords made no effort to rebel during the World Wars. Britain's attention was elsewhere and its global position was massively weakened and it's unlikely that it could have prevented India independence. So why didn't India rebel To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Mathias.C" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zc_I_pSXzEM) 2024-09-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 798K engagements "What Happened When Kamikaze Pilots Failed or Wimped Out (Short Animated Documentary) Kamikaze Pilots had one job. Introduce and crash their face (and plane) into the deck of an American Aircraft Carrier or Battleship. They were a late addition to Imperial Japan's arsenal during the latter years of World War [--] when they desperately trying to stop the United States from defeating them. So what happened to these young pilots when they failed and returned to their bases Were they punished or just sent back out on another mission to sacrifice it all for victory. Find out in this video the latest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1VoMLwb_oA) 2020-01-21T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 10.5M engagements "Why was FDR allowed to serve four terms (Short Animated Documentary) FDR (whose name isn't Frederick) is the only US president to win a third term and stay in office for over [--] years. The two-term limit wasn't introduced until after he had snuffed it so why didn't any president before him manage the feat. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_1mqrhINZsM) 2023-02-24T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements "Why didn't the USA also Scramble Africa (Short Animated Documentary) The USA despite being a great power didn't carve up Africa. So why not A special thanks to my patrons below. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela mamoun alnasr Matthew Bakke Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Hasmuffin Michael Kram Franco La Bruna Bradley chaulk Ethan Don Bonnigan Azlow the Lion Spencer W Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch John Matthew Literovich Ryan Schindeler JakeBak0905 Ray Charles Barkley Tom Ebert Shion S. Marisol Asselta Aaron Conaway DocOzz13 . Philip Yip Samantha O'Leary Shauna K" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_kIF9tg3QVo) 2022-06-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements "Why was Egypt forced to give up so much of its land in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) After rebelling against the Ottoman Empire in the 1830s Egypt was able to become all but independent massively increasing the size of its borders and dominating large parts of Arabia and the Levant. During this time it continuously defeated its Ottoman overlords and was even a threat to the Sultan himself. Yet in spite of its victories in [----] the Great Powers of Europe intervened and forced it to hand back all of its gains to the Ottomans. So why did this happen and why didn't Egypt do more to resist To" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_qD2qcZrFAE) 2025-09-12T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 852.3K engagements "Why did Mexico choose an Austrian to be its Emperor (Short Animated Documentary) When Mexican conservatives were searching for an Emperor to lead their country they ended up settling on Archduke Maximilian von Habsburg of Austria. Which seems like an odd thing to do so why did they Why did the Mexicans pick an Austrian to be their Emperor To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W Michael Kram" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aTaI97GUfgM) 2025-03-28T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 564.8K engagements "Why didn't Spain join World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Spain was the largest European nation to sit World War One out but given how desperate both sides were to bring in new allies why didn't Spain get involved. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Ian Smith Proxy Ellen Teapot Jeremy Arghhhhh thypthon ystein Alsaker Dummy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aTmWcarPmOY) 2022-01-10T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why didn't Alexander the Great conquer Rome (Short Animated Documentary) Alexander the Great is most famous for conquering the Persian Empire but what drove him to go east instead of going west and conquering Rome or Carthage To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Gin Aldeguer Ethan Heath Robertson Michael Kram Southside Mitch Justin Kubusch Leonard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aZw_u60v_5U) 2024-04-13T17:45Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why wasn't Iran colonised (Short Animated Documentary) How did Iran (or Persia as it was known back then) survive the Age of Colonialism Most nations in Africa and Asia were subject to a foreign power during the 19th and 20th centuries and yet Iran managed to circumvent this. To find out how and why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b_8zULEJ7e8) 2020-05-28T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements "Why Does Luxembourg Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Luxembourg is a tiny nation which sits between France and Germany and has managed to survive centuries of warfare. The little country is still free and independent but how Well you can find out by watching this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Joo Santos Nice Merge Prin Soare Franco La Bruna Cant Think Of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c7I8kdzH2LA) 2020-07-22T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Why didn't the USA invade North Vietnam (Short Animated Documentary) During the Vietnam War with the exception of air strikes the US kept its military operations to the South. Given that attacking the north would have placed the momentum with the US and allowed it to remove important North Vietnamese infrastructure it seems weird that the Americans didn't. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Luk Houdek thypthon Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek Eclipse Armaan Bath Gin Aldeguer Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Brendan W" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c7o-RV4jFjQ) 2023-04-23T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why did the British Royal Family change its name to Windsor (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] the British Royal Family changed its name from the House of Saxe-Coburg Gotha to Windsor. So why did it do that and why did it change its name to Windsor and not something else To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb Justin Kubusch John Matthew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cR6041sWQIs) 2022-10-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements "Ten Minute English and British History #15 - The Hundred Years' War Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the epic struggle between England and France for the French throne which lasted for over a century. It covers everything from Edward III's victory at Crcy and the Black Prince's triumph at Poitiers all the way to the French victory in [----]. All of the major battles such as Sluys Agincourt and Orlans are covered as well as the political intrigues in both kingdoms. Recommended Books: Michael Prestwich - The Hundred" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d6CrOGoXtMI) 2018-03-06T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements "Why did Bulgaria lose so much land (Short Animated Documentary) Modern Bulgaria hasn't existed for very long but during its brief time it's managed to gain and lose large amounts of the same land numerous times. So how did it manage to do that To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B Brendan W Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Mathias.C Michael Kram Ethan Southside Mitch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWx5xxAI_GU) 2023-09-26T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Why Was Hungary Punished So Severely After World War One (Short Animated Documentary) The Kingdom of Hungary (part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) lost about 70% of its land and 65% of its population after its defeat in World War One. Making it perhaps the greatest loser of the war despite most of the blame being placed firmly in Germany's lap. But why Why was Hungary punished so harshly To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dYDo5c4-OIY) 2021-06-19T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements "How did the Soviets React to the Moon Landings (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Tom Loghin Joshua anon Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Rastro Bernardo Santos Ariadni Voulgari Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Diney Adam" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eQ15AMgZkqk) 2019-10-03T17:03Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Why Didn't Britain Make Peace After the Fall of France (Short Animated Documentary) As you'll know Britain kept fighting after the Fall of France but given that the odds seemed to be stacked against them the question is: why did they keep fighting Why didn't Britain sue for peace https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn Kitchen Southside Mitch Hasmuffin Michael Kram Ryan Schindeler Andrew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fejFRfsPED8) 2021-05-12T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements "How did France Get Nukes (Short Animated Documentary) France was nation number [--] to obtain nuclear weapons but what isn't often discussed is how they came to get hold of them. So how did they How did France get Nuclear Weapons To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Tim Stumbaugh Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g2OuUkS2teA) 2020-12-26T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.7M engagements "Why is Ireland Divided (Short Animated Documentary) The island of Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom which controls the north. But given that the Irish fought a short and brutal war for independence why didn't the north leave the UK with the rest of Ireland To find out why Ireland is still divided watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gF8ot5ulkBc) 2022-02-17T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why does Monaco Exist Monaco is a minuscule nation that exists nuzzled into the southern coast of France. It has been around since the thirteenth century and spent that time as either a Genoese French Spanish or Sardinian puppet. Despite this it managed to survive to this day. To find out why Monaco doesn't unexist watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gPkZefBA7v8) 2023-02-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "How 'Dark' were the Dark Ages (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev PaulToon Kelly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gnTMu4Ba17o) 2019-08-10T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why was Kazakhstan the last to leave the USSR (Short Animated Documentary) Kazakhstan left the USSR four days after Russia did. Making it sole remaining state in the Soviet Union. But why A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Matthew Hogan Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Spencer W Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb John Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett JakeBak0905 Ryan Schindeler Person Ray Charles Barkley Sean D. Alex Teplyakov Philip Yip" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hQo9OJ4CLfY) 2022-08-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements "How did Ethiopia survive the Scramble for Africa (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hZvUAlxtpB4) 2019-06-15T19:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Did the Ancient Greeks climb Mount Olympus to see the Gods (Short Animated Documentary) The Ancient Greek pantheon were known to live atop Mount Olympus where they'd sit around and mess with mortals (except Hades he was cool). So did the Ancient Greeks go up there to see for themselves and how did they feel about it when it was just a plain old mountain To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=haJ38kvoGc0) 2024-05-29T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "When Iceland Defeated Britain: The Cod Wars (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel Vesko" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hfD3gevx48Y) 2019-11-24T21:47Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements "Why did Bulgaria join the axis (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung FuzzytheFair" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hwEcK5FVm64) 2019-06-19T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why did Sweden Decline (Short Animated Documentary) In the 1600s Sweden was a great military power and spent most of its free time wrecking the faces of Austria Russia Denmark and Poland-Lithuania but nowadays its definitely no longer considered a great power. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Gin Aldeguer Ethan Heath Robertson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i9_5hLgVm04) 2024-06-09T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements "Why was Algeria a part of France and not a colony (Short Animated Documentary) When most countries conquer overseas lands they keep them as colonies. Yet in the case of Algeria France made it a part of France itself in the same way that Paris or Corsica were. So why did France do this and how did a part of France itself manage to become independent To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iU8-fLeihqA) 2022-01-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements "Why did Argentina Decline (Short Animated Documentary) At the end of the nineteenth century Argentina was seen by many as on the cusp of becoming a great power. Yet as you'll know that never happened and instead Argentina declined relative to the rest of the developed world. But why To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Kevin Sanders Ian" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=im349_aRx-Q) 2020-08-15T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements "Why did Germany remake Poland in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) During the First World War Germany (and Austria-Hungary) recreated the state of Poland. But given that they'd helped Russia to destroy the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth a century earlier why did they do this To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A Special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jKIxq41ab0A) 2024-03-22T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 979.2K engagements "Is Afghanistan Really the Graveyard of Empires (Short Animated Documentary) Afghanistan is sometimes referred to as the Graveyard of Empires but just how accurate is that reputation To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Hans Melbye kevinh Richard Wolfe Ian Smith James Nile Tim Stumbaugh" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jO1UXqXMI4I) 2021-02-28T20:50Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "Did the USSR have a 'Blue Scare' (Short Animated Documentary) We all know about America's red scare in the 1950s when everyone and their mom freaked out about Communists secretly plotting to overthrow the government and eat their babies. But did the USSR have anything similar with respect to capitalists. Did the USSR have a blue scare To find out the answer (it's no) watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jxkQSoeRsS4) 2021-11-01T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements "Why did France Leave NATO (Short Animated Documentary) There's sometimes talk online of when France left NATO in [----] and what that meant for the Cold War and the alliance as a whole. One thing you should know is that France never actually left NATO but instead left its unified Command Structure but still this move made waves. So why did France withdraw from this and how did other NATO members react To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k17KlonUDOM) 2021-05-06T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 6.6M engagements "How did Ancient/Medieval Borders Work (Short Animated Documentary) Shout-out to my Patron Joshua for coming up with the series name. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k46r_pKW4LQ) 2019-05-09T18:32Z 1.9M followers, 4.1M engagements "Ten Minute History - The Unification of Italy (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers Italy in the wake of the Napoleonic Wars and the tumultuous decades which followed it. The focus is on liberal revolutionaries like Mazzini and Garibaldi and their conservative opponents like Victor Emmanuel II and Cavour. The episode covers the many revolutions (emphasis on 1848) in Italy across the 19th century and the wars with the Austrian Empire with Napoleon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjFscoiE8eI) 2018-08-18T07:23Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements "Why did Britain Handover Hong Kong to China (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev PaulToon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l7UxedFC9zs) 2019-08-22T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements "Why wasn't there a Turkish Missile Crisis (Short Animated Documentary) When the USSR placed Nuclear Weapons in Cuba the United States was quick to publicly demand that the Soviet Union remove them or face war. As many will know they were placed there in response to the USA putting its own nukes in Turkey beforehand. But the USSR never said anything publicly about the US deploying atomic weapons on its own borders nor did it demand their removal. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lA9_BWwP0p0) 2023-06-11T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements "Collectivisation and the Ukrainian Famine - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lLlp-LmXm3s) 2019-05-05T19:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements "Why didn't Czechoslovakia resist the Munich Agreement (Short Animated Documentary) After the Munich Diktat the Czechs handed over valuable territory to the Germans. But why didn't they at least try to resist To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Seth Don Bonnigan abdelrahman Sayeh Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Spencer W John Matthew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lWrY9IY32hc) 2022-05-27T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "The Hungarian Revolution of 1956: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Joshua William Foster Blaine Tillack Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos Cornel Thomas Mitchell Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Matthew Crighton Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Perry Gagne Fuzzythefair Daan ter Elst" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lsTWqvumQCo) 2019-03-10T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements "Why didn't Britain fight in Vietnam (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: James Bisonette Richard Wolfe Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Joshua Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer anon Cornel Danny Anstess Blaine Tillack Matthew Will Davis-Coleman Bernardo Santos William Foster Norman A. Letterman Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung Paul" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ltZkOdmGLc4) 2019-05-29T19:11Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements "Why does The Gambia exist (Short Animated Documentary) The Gambia is a tiny country in West Africa that is entirely surrounded by Senegal which is has much in common with. Despite the fact The Gambia is a nation which came about as a result of colonial partitions why didn't it join Senegal and why does it exist as in independent country To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lvuZDP-N-CM) 2023-09-19T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 897.2K engagements "Why Did Ukraine Give Up Its Nukes (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] Ukraine had the third largest nuclear arsenal in the world and by [----] it had completely disarmed. Given the clout that comes with nuclear weapons why did Ukraine decide to scrap them To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn Kitchen Southside Mitch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mJzvI2YarJM) 2021-06-04T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements "Why Did the Bay of Pigs Invasion Fail (Short Animated Documentary) If you look at the US and Cuba on paper the US should have easily dominated Cuba. But when John F. Kennedy ordered Cuban Exiles to invade Cuba in the Bay of Pigs Invasion it was a major failure. But why did it fail To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n2X36tiDAuU) 2021-04-21T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements "The Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918: Explained (Short Animated Documentary) The Spanish Flu swept across the world in the closing months of World War One and was responsible for more destruction of human life than that entire conflict. So what was the Spanish Flu Where did it come from Who did it affect and how did countries deal with it Find out by watching this short and simple animated educational documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nISQbh8rrv8) 2020-03-25T20:50Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements "Why did Austria-Hungary do so poorly in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) The Austro-Hungarian Empire's performance in World War One is often seen as a bit of a joke and one of blunder and blunder with it failing to conquer Serbia and do little more than wait for Germany to help. But given that the Austria-Hungary started the war why did it perform so poorly Why did the Austro-Hungarian army fail so badly To find out watch this short and simple animated history. A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Rikspuckot SirJoe Jarrod Gerke MajesticFirebird Scott W Ryan Schindeler Steven B" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nVFqq1a1r_s) 2026-01-09T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 686.8K engagements "Why did it take so long for France to conquer Brittany (Short Animated Documentary) The small Duchy of Brittany sat on the north-west frontier of France for over six centuries. Despite France being much larger and much more powerful its king never managed to conquer the Bretons and instead had to wait to marry into its ruling family. So why not Why didn't France conquer Brittany in such a long period of time. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Below is a list of my Patreon supporters without which this wouldn't be possible: Luk Houdek Jens Koch-Nommensen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=njbBjuF6RyM) 2023-05-23T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements "Why isn't Inner Mongolia a part of Mongolia (Short Animated Documentary) For the past few centuries there have been two Mongolias. Outer Mongolia better known as just plain old Mongolia and Inner Mongolia which is a part of China. Historically these two regions were seen as indistinguishable and were overwhelmingly Mongolian in their make up. So why are the two separate and why is Inner Mongolia a part of China and not Mongolia To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A very special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nmDc8JRzvCU) 2025-01-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 925K engagements "Did Pepsi Really Own the Sixth Largest Navy in the World (Short Animated Documentary) There's an internet legend that at one point due a deal with the USSR that Pepsi owned briefly the sixth largest navy on the planet. So did it To find out the answer watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Kevin Sanders Ian Jensen Mickey Landen Kevin Phoenix" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nqCSxyudKHY) 2020-08-24T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements "When Did the Romans Become Italians (Short Animated Documentary) [----] years ago the people who lived in what's now Italy considered themselves to be Romans. Of course nowadays none of them do anymore which raises the question: when did this change occur When did the Romans become Italians To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nzIT_7Ls2yc) 2021-02-18T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements "Why did Austria / Austria-Hungary decline Austria was one of the great powers of Europe in [----] but in [----] it wasn't doing so well and had been eclipsed by its rivals. So why did this happen Why did Austria and later Austria-Hungary decline A special thanks to my patrons below: Bort Ward Hiro P Heytun Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Ethan Heath Robertson Michael Kram Justin Kubusch Southside Mitch John Leonard Frank Cippalippus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o3DVF_AMBiU) 2024-02-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements "The [----] July Revolution: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Joshua William Foster Blaine Tillack Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos Cornel Thomas Mitchell Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Matthew Crighton Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Perry Gagne Fuzzythefair Daan ter Elst" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oKShPDOhIrk) 2019-03-13T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 845.3K engagements "Ten Minute History - World War One and International Relations (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua James Baker Mitchell Wildoer Howard G. Dude Blaine Tillack Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj John Lucid Matthew Josh Selby Joo Santos Mark Bevan Andrew Keeling This episode of Ten" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=obzqMCu8vGs) 2018-11-05T15:11Z 1.9M followers, 5.1M engagements "Why didn't Belgium let the German through in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Belgium famously refused to let German troops through in World War One which led to the German invasion and with that the British entry into the war. Despite the massive strength difference between Germany and Belgium why didn't Belgium cave in and simply let the Germans through To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oo27p7ZX3w4) 2024-05-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 754.9K engagements "Why didn't the USA annex all of Mexico in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] a war kicked off between the US and Mexico which the United States won. In the peace settlement Mexico lost its northern territories but there were Americans who pushed for the total annexation of all of Mexico into the United States. So why didn't this happen To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p5FSjxt_X8s) 2022-10-14T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 4M engagements "What did Leon Trotsky do in Exile (Short Animated Documentary) Everyone knows that Trotsky was kicked out of the USSR and remained in exile until [----]. When Ice Axe. But what did he do during his exile Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory - The Bittersteel Richard Wolfe D. Mahlik Qi Xiao Anon Ian Jensen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6JV8JD9scc) 2020-02-11T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements "Why does Denmark Own Greenland (Short Animated Documentary) Greenland is massive. Denmark is not. Given its size it's strategic position and its distance from Denmark How does Denmark own it and why didn't anybody take it from them If you want to find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Richard Wolfe David" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pS_zMuGGY5k) 2020-09-23T16:34Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements "How did Europe React to the Fall of Constantinople (Short Animated Documentary) The Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in [----] is considered by many to be one the most important events in human history. Yet very little is said about how contemporary Europeans reacted to the event. So how did they To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pVJG2Agyv2U) 2020-10-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.8M engagements "Why Does Moldova Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Moldova. Why though Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Arthur Hosey Jr. Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Richard Wolfe anon Ian Jensen Stefan Mller D. Mahlik Dragan Wold Sir Alpaka Dexter_McAaron Qi_Xiao Ariadni Voulgari Andrew Niedbala Chris Fatta Rod D. Martin Paul McGee Nathan Perlman John Garcia Bernardo Santos Jane Sumpter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=phiapMuyQ3w) 2020-06-24T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements "Why didn't Spain get more in the Scramble for Africa (Short Animated Documentary) The Scramble for Africa saw many of Europe's great powers occupy and colonise much of the continent. Yet Spain despite its long imperial history and status as a European power barely got anything. Less than Belgium even. So why was this the case To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pj8EdjUJvP8) 2021-12-07T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements "How did the World React to the Unification of Germany (Short Animated Documentary) There was a time when Germany didn't exist. Then suddenly it did. So how did the world's great powers react to this change To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Seth Don Bonnigan abdelrahman Sayeh Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Spencer W John Matthew" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q3HWfvmIt7M) 2022-06-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"The French Occupation of the Ruhr (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel Vesko Dinev"
YouTube Link 2019-11-12T19:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Ten Minute History - Peter the Great and the Russian Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Kevin Sanders Cornel Norman A. Letterman Mason Cox Blaine Tillack William Foster Thomas Mitchell Josh Selby Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Matthew anon Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith Rbj Andrew Keeling Joo Santos Richard"
YouTube Link 2019-01-21T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #18 - The Late Tudors: Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the reigns of Henry VIII's three children Edward VI Mary I and Elizabeth I. It follows Edward's approach to church reform and his untimely death and Mary's attempt to undo this with the help of her husband King Philip II of Spain. After Mary's death Elizabeth took over and set England back on the course of Protestantism and aiding others which annoyed Philip who subsequently unleashed the"
YouTube Link 2018-07-10T21:12Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Why didn't Greece become a part of the Eastern Bloc (Short Animated Documentary) After World War [--] most countries in East and South Europe were run by Communist governments. Greece despite having a large well-armed Communist resistance and being geographically important managed to stay free from Communist Influence. So how did it do this How did Greece avoid becoming a part of the Eastern Bloc A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B"
YouTube Link 2023-10-02T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Why did the world let India annex Goa (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] the Indian army marched into Portuguese Goa and after two days of fighting formally annexed it into the country. Given that the world largely believed that conquering foreign lands hadn't been cool since the end of the WW2 why was it allowed to stand Why did the world let India annex Goa To find out why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis"
YouTube Link 2023-02-04T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Why wasn't France carved up after Napoleon was defeated (Short Animated Documentary) Napoleon embarrassed everyone. Lost. Nobody took territory from France afterwards. But why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Matthew Hogan Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Spencer W Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb John Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett JakeBak0905 Ryan Schindeler Person Ray Charles Barkley Sean D. Alex Teplyakov"
YouTube Link 2022-07-09T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Why was Japan Allowed to Keep its Emperor After World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Emperor Hirohito of Japan was a rare case of an axis leaders who didn't get Nuremburged or Tokyo'd and managed to keep his position (and life). But why Why was Hirohito not punished and Japan allowed to keep its emperor https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Richard Wolfe David"
YouTube Link 2020-09-07T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why was Yugoslavia formed in the first place (Short Animated Documentary) You all know Yugoslavia for its nasty break up with many people seeing its end as unfortunate but inevitable because of the country's ethnic tensions. Given that looking back its doom seemed all but guaranteed why did anyone bother to make a Yugoslavia in the first place To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Also sidenote that I should feel ashamed of: I labelled Crete as Corfu for the week i was making this and didn't realise until I uploaded it. So shame on me for that. A very special"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 828.5K engagements
"Why did Communist Vietnam invade Communist Cambodia (Animated History Documentary) Communists and Capitalists picked their sides during the Cold War and for the most part they all got along. However in the late 1970s Communist Vietnam invaded its neighbour and fellow hammer and sickle enthusiast Cambodia in order to topple its government. So why did this happen Why did Vietnam invade and occupy its fellow communists next door To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller"
YouTube Link 2025-05-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 965.8K engagements
"Why didn't Belgium get more land after World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Despite a terrible occupation and suffering immense damage Belgium received very little territorial compensation after World War One. So why didn't it get more despite asking for more To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Verbi563 Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B CharTS Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Mathias.C Brendan W Heath Robertson Justin"
YouTube Link 2024-06-21T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 832.8K engagements
"What Happened to Prussia (Short Animated Documentary) Prussia no longer exists. But why What happened to one of history's most famous nations and why did it stay gone If you want to find out more then watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Richard Wolfe David archaeologist Bjrnosaurus Cant Think Of A Name Mr Sandman Kevin"
YouTube Link 2020-10-06T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Why How and When did Britain Join the EU (Short Animated Documentary) We talk so much about Britain leaving the EU that nobody wants to talk about how Britain came to be a member of the organisation. Ever wondered how Britain became a member or why France's Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain's entrance Well if you're curious and want a simple video to tell you here's one. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen"
YouTube Link 2020-01-31T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why did Britain Build Nuclear Weapons (Short Animated Documentary) Britain was third in the race for nuclear weapons. Unlike the much more famous process of development in the USA or USSR Britain's programme and reasons for developing such weapons is barely understood. So how and why did Britain develop them To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't"
YouTube Link 2020-11-25T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Why didn't the Ottomans Colonise the Americas (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: James Bisonette Richard Wolfe Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Joshua Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer anon Cornel Danny Anstess Blaine Tillack Matthew Will Davis-Coleman Bernardo Santos William Foster Norman A. Letterman Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung Paul"
YouTube Link 2019-06-06T18:54Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Why didn't Vichy France join the Axis (Short Animated Documentary) When France fell to Germany (and Italy if you're feeling generous) it mostly became a client state of Berlin. Despite this France never tried to join the axis to fight the allies. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch"
YouTube Link 2023-02-17T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Edward VIII and the Abdication Crisis: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta James Baker Richard Wolfe Cornel Mitchel Wildoer Joshua Perry Gagne Thomas Mitchell Bernardo Santos Joooooshhhhhh Matthew FuzzytheFair Daan ter Elst Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith anon Andrew Keeling Joo Santos This episode covers one of the greatest scandals to rock the British"
YouTube Link 2019-03-06T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"Did the USA and USSR always hate each other (Short Animated Documentary) We all know the USA and USSR weren't the best of friends during the Cold War. But how did they see each other before this from the Russian Revolution to the beginning of World War [--] Did the United States and Soviet Union always hate each other To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Thanks to my patreon supporters: Verbi563 Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Dennis Vandeban CharTS Mathias.C Brendan W"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 616.7K engagements
"How Were Medieval Taxes Collected (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel Vesko Dinev"
YouTube Link 2019-11-21T21:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Why Didn't the Arab World Unite (Short Animated Documentary) When so many other groups of people were united into single nations why didn't the Arab world do the same Were there any attempts to do so and since they clearly didn't succeed in the long term what happened Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory"
YouTube Link 2020-03-04T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Why is Cyprus Divided (Short Animated Documentary) Cyprus like many countries isn't whole. However unlike most nations which are split it's split into three parts with Cyprus itself holding the south Turkish-backed Northern Cyprus in the north and with Britain holding on two other parts of the island because of course they are. To find out how this strange status occurred watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be"
YouTube Link 2022-03-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Why was India Partitioned (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Matthew John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer William Foster Blaine Tillack Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Richard Hartzell Cornel Borin LavaLampLover3000 Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne"
YouTube Link 2019-07-27T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Why Isn't There A Kurdistan (Short Animated Documentary) Kurdistan doesn't exist. At least not as an internationally recognised state. But why not Given that there have been numerous opportunities for a Kurdish state to spring up why didn't it happen Why isn't there a Kurdistan To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Ethan"
YouTube Link 2021-06-14T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why didn't Saddam Hussein back down before the Gulf War (Animated History Documentary) In the lead up to the Gulf War Iraq and its leader Saddam Hussein had five months to back down and avoid an armed conflict altogether. This never happened and as you'll likely know Iraq was swiftly crushed by a US-led coalition in [----]. But given how Saddam never really stood a chance why didn't he try to back down and avoid war To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott"
YouTube Link 2025-05-26T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Why didn't the Tsar Flee Russia During the Russian Revolution (Short Animated Documentary) Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was famously relieved of life by the Bolsheviks in [----] whilst he was under house arrest in Russia. But given that he'd abdicated about a year prior to this why didn't he leave and head for a safe foreign country To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without"
YouTube Link 2021-11-08T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #08 - [----] and the Norman Conquest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the reign of Edward the Confessor including his problematic nobility and close links with Normandy. The main event is of course [----] and the Norman Conquest including the attempt by Harold Hardrada and the Norwegians who were defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The rest of the episode is devoted to Williams reign and the massive changes which occurred afterwards. Recommended Books: Ten Minute English and"
YouTube Link 2017-11-18T20:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Why did Italy Abolish its Monarchy (Short Animated Documentary) Since its birth Italy was a kingdom until very suddenly after World War [--] it wasn't. But why did this happen and what led the Italians to abolish their monarchy To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Heath Robertson Franco La Bruna Southside Mitch Sergio M. Vela Robyn"
YouTube Link 2021-08-25T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why did Japan ban everyone except for the Dutch (Short Animated Documentary) Japan was an infamously closed off country for over two centuries until the Commodore Matthew Perry turned up and forced it to open. Yet during this time the Dutch were exempt from the ban on foreigners and were given a monopoly on trade with Japan So why were they singled out To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La"
YouTube Link 2023-01-08T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #07 - The Late Anglo-Saxons and King Cnut Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the reign of thelred the Unready and the many problems he faced most notably the Vikings. The reign of Cnut and his many achievements and his legacy alongside those of his two sons Harold and Harthacnut are also examined. This period is the last time that a Scandinavian would rule England but their legacy changed England forever. Recommended books: Recommended Reading: James Campbell et al. - The"
YouTube Link 2017-11-12T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 937.7K engagements
"Why did Sweden Support the Vietcong (Short Animated Documentary) Why did Sweden support the Vietcong during the Cold War Why did it despite being a democratic neutral nation oppose the United States' actions there Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory - The Bittersteel Richard Wolfe D. Mahlik Qi Xiao Anon"
YouTube Link 2020-02-22T21:58Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"How the Ottoman Empire was Carved Up (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta anon sharpie660 D. Mahlik Cykler770(Ger) Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Perry Gagne Jordan Mccann Sam August Block Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Danny Anstess Vesko"
YouTube Link 2019-10-27T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why didn't Weimar Germany just default (Short Animated Documentary) Throughout its existence the Weimar Republic was saddled with massive reparations from Germany's defeat during WW1. As you'll know these caused massive problems across Germany so why didn't its politicians just try to default and what did they do to reduce Germany's massive debts To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W"
YouTube Link 2025-02-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 728.4K engagements
"Why did Emperor Napoleon depose his brother (Short Animated History) During the Napoleonic Wars Emperor Napoleon was quick to make his brothers monarchs of France's client states because he felt they were the few people he could trust to rule them. However in [----] Louis Bonaparte was ousted as the King of Holland and his brother soon annexed it into the French Empire. So why did he do this to his brother To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 514.6K engagements
"Ten Minute History - World War 2: Free and Vichy France (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Field of Flowers caption was made my 'Joshua' in this episode. Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Kevin Sanders Cornel Norman A. Letterman Mason Cox Blaine Tillack William Foster Thomas Mitchell Josh Selby Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Matthew anon"
YouTube Link 2019-01-07T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Did Ancient Rome and China Know About Each Other (Short Animated Documentary) Did Ancient Rome or Ancient (Han) China know about each other Did these two empires communicate did they trade and what did they think of each other Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Stefan Mller Ian Jensen D. Mahlik anon"
YouTube Link 2020-02-03T21:00Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Why does Belgium Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Why does Belgium exist A question which is often asked given its location between two historically annex-happy states and its linguistically-divided population. If you want to find out why happy little Belgium became and managed to stay a thing then watch this short and simple animated history documentary to find out why. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show"
YouTube Link 2020-05-18T18:14Z 1.9M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Why Did Britain Refuse to Annex Malta (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] the Maltese government asked to be incorporated into the United Kingdom as its fifth constituent nation. As you'll be aware that never happened and Britain refused to annex the Mediterranean island. But why Well find out by watching this short and simple animated documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Arthur"
YouTube Link 2020-06-17T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Austro-Hungarian Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the birth rise stagnation and swift fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Beginning with the [----] Revolutions through the [----] compromise this episode will take a look at the political and social issues the empire had. It covers the reign of Ferdinand Franz Joseph and Karl I (Charles I) and how the empire launched the First World War which would ultimately be its"
YouTube Link 2018-06-12T11:30Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Why are so many countries called Guinea (Short Animated Documentary) Guinea Guinea-Bissau Equatorial Guinea and Papua New Guinea are all called Guinea to some degree. But what led to this happening Why are there four modern nations called Guinea To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: ystein Alsaker Dummy Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson"
YouTube Link 2022-01-01T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4M engagements
"Why aren't Bhutan or Nepal a part of China or India Why didn't India or China ever annex Bhutan or Nepal Despite them being respectively run by expansionist powers like the Mughals or the British. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons: thypthon Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Don Bonnigan Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Adam Barrett Justin Kubusch Matthew Literovich John Ryan Schindeler"
YouTube Link 2022-09-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Why did the Anglo-Japanese Alliance Fail (Short Animated Documentary) In the early 20th century Britain and Japan were the best of friends. They hated their neighbours loved boats and wanted to take other peoples' countries. Despite this common ground their alliance dissolved after twenty years and another couple of decades later the two were at war. So why Why did Britain and Japan's alliance fail A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek George Kapoyanis Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Steven B Dennis Vandeban Brendan W robert"
YouTube Link 2023-06-30T05:15Z 1.9M followers, 987.7K engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Birth of the Balkans (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire from the turn of the nineteenth century to its end in [----]. The first half covers the empire's struggles up until the Crimean War and the second sees the empire catastrophic fall including the Balkan Wars and of course the First World War. Ten Minute History is a series of short ten"
YouTube Link 2018-04-17T20:31Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Why did the USSR hand over West Berlin (Short Animated Documentary) Just after World War [--] the USSR handed over West Berlin to the western allies despite having conquered it all on its own. So why did it do this To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Adam Barrett Justin Kubusch Bradley chaulk John Matthew Literovich Heath Robertson"
YouTube Link 2022-12-19T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor (Short Animated Documentary) The Attack on Pearl Harbor is famous for being one of the worst decisions in history when looking at what happened to Japan afterwards. So given the outcome. Why did Japan do it Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco"
YouTube Link 2020-11-30T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Did Ethiopians or Nubians join the Crusades (Short Animated Documentary) A special thanks to my patrons below. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela mamoun alnasr Matthew Bakke Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Hasmuffin Michael Kram Franco La Bruna Bradley chaulk Ethan Don Bonnigan Azlow the Lion Spencer W Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch John Matthew Literovich Ryan Schindeler JakeBak0905 Ray Charles Barkley Tom Ebert Shion S. Marisol Asselta Aaron Conaway DocOzz13 . Philip Yip Samantha O'Leary Shauna K Piotr Wojnowski Steven Gibson Phoenix Fats Jane Sumpter"
YouTube Link 2022-07-01T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 949.6K engagements
"Ten Minute History - Westward Expansion and the American Civil War (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe James Baker Chris Fatta Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Joshua Mason Cox Cornel Thomas Mitchell William Foster Norman A. Letterman anon Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne John Lucid Josh Shelby Matthew Byzana Scotorius Richard Manklow Derek Dufon Spencer"
YouTube Link 2018-12-17T21:53Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Who opposed German Reunification (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Matthew John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer William Foster Blaine Tillack Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Richard Hartzell Cornel Borin LavaLampLover3000 Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne"
YouTube Link 2019-07-14T18:27Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements
"How Harsh was the Treaty of Versailles Really (Short Animated Documentary) The Treaty of Versailles which ended World War One is perhaps the most famous peace treaty in human history. It ended the German Empire assigned Germany the blame for the First World War and took a chunk of its territory away from it and gave it to France Poland Denmark and Lithuania. It's often decried as being too harsh and as being the cause of World War [--]. But just how harsh was the Treaty of Versailles was it really that bad Find out in this video the latest in my very short animated historical documentaries"
YouTube Link 2019-12-10T19:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Why wasn't Italy occupied after World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) After World War [--] Italy was the only major loser to avoid long-term occupation. So why To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. In the early 20th century Britain and Japan were the best of friends. They hated their neighbours loved boats and wanted to take other peoples' countries. Despite this common ground their alliance dissolved after twenty years and another couple of decades later the two were at war. So why Why did Britain and Japan's alliance fail A special thanks to my patreon"
YouTube Link 2023-07-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Why did Japan refuse Poland's declaration of war in WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) When Poland declared war on Japan with the rest of the allies in World War [--] Japan refused the declaration. It didn't ignore it. It responded saying no there was no war. And that Poland was wrong to think so. To find out why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett John Matthew"
YouTube Link 2022-09-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Why did Wilhelm II get rid of Bismarck (Short Animated Documentary) Otto von Bismarck is famous for being the architect of German Unification and one of the 19th century's greatest political minds. Despite his achievements when Emperor Wilhelm II took the throne he soon fired Bismarck. So why did Wilhelm do this to one of Germany's greatest politicians To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde"
YouTube Link 2023-03-25T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 989.3K engagements
"Why didn't the Great Powers join the Franco-Prussian War (Short Animated Documentary) When France and Prussia went to war in [----] one of the most notable things about said conflict was the fact that none of the other great powers got involved. So why not Why didn't they help one side or the other To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W Michael Kram Justin Kubusch Leonard Frank Cippalippus"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 627.7K engagements
"Why didn't the USA ever adopt the Metric System (Short Animated Documentary) The USA is famously one of the few countries on Earth that doesn't use the Metric System. So why doesn't it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon Supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La Bruna Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Adam Barrett Bradley chaulk John Southside Mitch Justin Kubusch Matthew Literovich Heath Robertson JakeBak0905 Ethan Person sharpie660 Vance"
YouTube Link 2022-11-29T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"How did the Holy Roman Empire Work (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev PaulToon Kelly"
YouTube Link 2019-08-25T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Why did the Weimar Republic Fail (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert anon Stefan Mller sharpie660 Wolf D. Mahlik John Garcia Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala Paul McGee Ariadni Voulgari Sam Bernardo Santos Danny Anstess August Block Vesko Diney Christopher Godfrey Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Magdalena"
YouTube Link 2019-12-29T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Why didn't Britain have a Revolution in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) Loads of European countries had revolutions or wars in [----] but the United Kingdom didn't. So why not A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Matthew Hogan Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Spencer W Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb John Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett JakeBak0905 Ryan Schindeler Person Ray Charles Barkley Sean D. Alex Teplyakov Philip Yip BeninPrince51"
YouTube Link 2022-07-28T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Ten Minute History - Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua James Baker Mitchell Wildoer Howard G. Dude Blaine Tillack Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj John Lucid Matthew Josh Selby Joo Santos Mark Bevan Andrew Keeling This episode of Ten Minute"
YouTube Link 2018-11-24T17:52Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Why weren't Confederate leaders punished after the Civil War (Short Animated Documentary) After the American Civil War was won the US government never tried or convicted any of the primary political and military leaders of the CSA despite the immense suffering of the previous four years. So why not Why didn't the US government punish the Confederate leaders To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde"
YouTube Link 2024-10-16T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 635.7K engagements
"Why didn't Greece get Constantinople after World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Greece (after Russia) really wanted to get its hands on Constantinople after World War One and the surrender of the Ottoman Empire. And given its history as a Greek city and the heart of the classical Greek world why didn't Greece get the city To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without"
YouTube Link 2022-02-24T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4.5M engagements
"Why didn't Turkey fight in WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung FuzzytheFair"
YouTube Link 2019-07-06T17:45Z 1.9M followers, 3.3M engagements
"Why didn't the US focus on Japan first in WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) The United States entered World War [--] in the wake of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. However upon joining the allies Roosevelt's government and the US military agreed to a 'Europe First' policy whereby Germany would be the primary focus and once defeated the allies would turn their attention to Japan. But given how angry Americans were feeling over Pearl Harbor why didn't the US aggressively focus on destroying Japan first. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 868.1K engagements
"Why did the League of Three Emperors fail twice (Short Animated Documentary) In the late 19th century there were two (almost three) attempts by Germany to build an alliance comprising of itself Austria-Hungary and Russia with the sole purpose of isolating France. This alliance the League of the Three Emperors failed to take hold twice but given how strong it would have been why did it fail To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:"
YouTube Link 2021-12-13T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why did Thailand join the axis (Short Animated Documentary) Thailand is one of the lesser known of the countries that fought the allies in World War [--] and whilst it was never formally a member of the axis it was aligned with them. So why did it do so To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Gin Aldeguer Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Ethan Heath Robertson Southside Mitch"
YouTube Link 2024-01-31T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Fall of Rome (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire. It deals with the division of the empire by Theodosius I and the rule of his successors Honorius and Arcadius. Honorius'"
YouTube Link 2018-09-09T14:29Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Why did Russia conquer Siberia (Short Animated Documentary) Siberia is vast and despite the long distances Russia conquered it throughout the 16th and seventeenth centuries. But given that it was mostly empty and put Russia in contact with potential enemies why did Moscow conquer it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb Justin Kubusch John"
YouTube Link 2022-10-23T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Viking Age (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Frolicking Caption was provided by FuzzytheFair. Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Kevin Sanders Cornel Norman A. Letterman Mason Cox Blaine Tillack William Foster Thomas Mitchell Josh Selby Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Matthew anon Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith Rbj Andrew"
YouTube Link 2019-01-28T13:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"How is France on its Fifth Republic (Short Animated Documentary) The formal title for France today is the Fifth French Republic and given that most nations have only had one period of republicanism (or maybe two) how has France managed to have five To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Joo Santos Nice Merge Prin Soare Franco La Bruna"
YouTube Link 2020-08-01T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Did Austria want the Anschluss (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: James Bisonette Richard Wolfe Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Joshua Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer anon Cornel Danny Anstess Blaine Tillack Matthew Will Davis-Coleman Bernardo Santos William Foster Norman A. Letterman Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung Paul Armani_Banani"
YouTube Link 2019-05-31T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Why didn't Ireland Fight in World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Countries like Switzerland and Sweden are famous for staying out of World War [--] but Ireland a country which managed to avoid much of the wars damage. But how did Ireland do this given its position and the pressures placed on it How did Ireland stay neutral in World War [--] To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below"
YouTube Link 2021-10-22T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Why Did the USSR Ask to Join NATO (Short Animated Documentary) One thing many wouldn't have expected in the Cold War was that the USSR asked to join Nato. Which seems a bit mad and so obviously it raised the question: why To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn Kitchen Juan Castillo Scott P Mickey Landen Chase Labiste KNSTRKTVST"
YouTube Link 2021-04-15T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 4.6M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #20 - The English Civil War Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua James Baker Mitchell Wildoer Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne John Lucid Shaun Pullin Matthew Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj This episode of Ten Minute History covers the late reign of Charles I and his problems with the Bishops' War and the conflict with parliament. It wasn't long before Charles'"
YouTube Link 2018-10-09T21:01Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Why is Chile such a weird shape (Short Animated Documentary) Few countries are as oddly shaped as Chile which is roughly two and half thousand miles long at its tallest and two hundred miles wide at its thickest. So why is it shaped like this and why didn't Argentina Peru or Bolivia do anything about it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Bort Ward Hiro P Heytun Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS"
YouTube Link 2024-03-02T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Why did Britain and France stop fighting and become allies (Short Animated Documentary) Britain and France haven't historically been the best of friends yet nowadays they are firm allies and there hasn't been a war between them in over two hundred years. But why did this age-old rivalry and mutual hatred come to an end To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the"
YouTube Link 2021-12-22T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #14 - Richard II The Black Death and the Peasants' Revolt Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the latter half of Edward II's reign and his overthrow on behalf of his son Edward III. Edward III's reign saw the beginning of the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death and the episode covers how these changed English society. His grandson Richard II succeeded him and his reign had many issues ranging from the Peasants' Revolt to his nobility who deposed him for Henry IV. Really this"
YouTube Link 2018-02-12T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Why does Russia Own Kaliningrad/ Knigsberg (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Tom Loghin Joshua anon Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Rastro Bernardo Santos Ariadni Voulgari Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Diney Adam"
YouTube Link 2019-09-12T19:15Z 1.9M followers, 6.9M engagements
"Why did Sparta Have Two Kings (Short Animated Documentary) Sparta is second only to Athens when it comes to famous historical Ancient Greek city states and its military prowess and incredible hoplites are incredibly well-known. But one thing less spoken of is that the famous King Leonidas who fought the Persians wasn't the only king of Sparta he had a co-king. And it was around these two kings that the entire Spartan Constitution was based and operated. But why did Sparta have two kings why keep the Diarchy when you can become a republic or simply a monarchy Find out in this video the latest"
YouTube Link 2020-01-10T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Why did the Philippines keep its Spanish name (Short Animated Documentary) When countries win their independence many choose a new name different from the one their coloniser gave them. Yet the Philippines despite winnings it independence twice (sort of) kept the name given to it in Spanish in honour of King Philip II. So why didn't they change it Why did the Philippines keep its Spanish name https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram"
YouTube Link 2022-05-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why are Purple Flags So Rare (Short Animated Documentary) Why are Purple Flags So Rare What Caused the lack of them Find out in this short simple animated historical documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory - The Bittersteel Richard Wolfe D. Mahlik Qi Xiao Anon Ian Jensen sharpie660 Wolf SirAlpaka Andrew Miraut Ariadni Voulgari Jason Martins Paul McGee"
YouTube Link 2020-02-05T22:06Z 1.9M followers, 4.3M engagements
"How 'Wild' was the Wild West (Short Animated Documentary) We've all heard the stories of the Wild West. Saloon Brawls duels at high noon ladies being tied to Train Tracks by moustachioed gentlemen Cowboys fighting Indians. But how true is any of this To put it bluntly. Just how 'Wild' was the Wild West. Find out in this short animated simple history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta"
YouTube Link 2020-02-15T18:54Z 1.9M followers, 3M engagements
"Why didn't the Netherlands gain territory after World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Many gained land from their axis occupiers in World War [--]. The Dutch did not. So why A special thanks to my patrons below. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela mamoun alnasr Matthew Bakke Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Hasmuffin Michael Kram Franco La Bruna Bradley chaulk Ethan Don Bonnigan Azlow the Lion Spencer W Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch John Matthew Literovich Ryan Schindeler JakeBak0905 Ray Charles Barkley Tom Ebert Shion S. Marisol Asselta Aaron Conaway DocOzz13 ."
YouTube Link 2022-06-20T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.3M engagements
"Why didn't the Warsaw Pact help invade Afghanistan (Short Animated History Documentary) When the USA fought in South Vietnam it used the help of its allies to try to win the war. But when the USSR did the same in Afghanistan there was no such call. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Southside"
YouTube Link 2023-03-04T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Why did so many countries get involved in the Boxer Rebellion (Short Animated Documentary) The Boxer Rebellion saw Chinese rebels attempt to force foreign influence out of the country and it resulted in none of that happening. Instead eight great powers formed a coalition to crush the rebellion and force more concessions out of China. But given how much the great powers disliked each other why did they team up and what made the Boxer Rebellion in particular so important To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2021-11-24T18:18Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The French Wars of Religion (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta James Baker Richard Wolfe Cornel Mitchel Wildoer Joshua Perry Gagne Thomas Mitchell Bernardo Santos Joooooshhhhhh Matthew FuzzytheFair Daan ter Elst Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith anon Andrew Keeling Joo Santos Recommended reading: The French Wars of Religion 1562-1629 by Mack P. Holt. - Pretty"
YouTube Link 2019-02-20T19:32Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why did France get so much of Africa (Short Animated Documentary) As many of you will know when Africa was Scrambled by the European powers (and Belgium) in the late 19th century France got a massive chunk of it all to itself. But given that France was seen as the great enemy of Europe and went through long periods of imposed Isolationism why did it get so much Why did France get so much of Africa and why didn't the other great powers do anything about it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon Supporters: Rikspuckot SirJoe Myller"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T19:16Z 1.9M followers, 958.6K engagements
"Why doesn't France own the Channel Islands (Short Animated Documentary) The Channel Islands lie just over a dozen miles off the coast of France and six times closer to it than England. In spite of its proximity and the centuries of warfare between the two it remained in English and later British hands. So why To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B Brendan W Dennis"
YouTube Link 2023-09-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Why did it Take so Long for Newfoundland to Join Canada (Short Animated Documentary) Canada and Newfoundland remained separate from [----] to [----]. But given their close proximity cultural connections and economies why did it take so long To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Daniel Galgano Fox2012 Ethan Godden Robyn Kitchen Southside"
YouTube Link 2021-07-02T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Why Does Britain Own Gibraltar (Short Animated Documentary) Since [----] Gibraltar has been a tiny British overseas territory attached to the Spanish mainland and despite its proximity to Spain its size and the time that's passed since Spain has never managed to regain it. Which raises the question: why does Britain own Gibraltar To answer watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom"
YouTube Link 2021-03-08T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4M engagements
"How close was the US to another Civil War in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) The [----] election was a hotly contested one with results from numerous states contested with both candidates claiming victory. During the [--] months leading up to the inauguration tensions grew massively and many people across the Unites States feared the breakdown of the government and the beginning a second Civil War in 1876/1877. But how realistic were these fears Was the USA actually close to another civil war in after the [----] election To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Sino Soviet Split: Explained Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Tom Loghin Joshua anon Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Rastro Bernardo Santos Ariadni Voulgari Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Diney Adam Barrett FuzzytheFair Armani_banani"
YouTube Link 2019-09-15T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Bartholomew Roberts: The Most Successful Pirate Ever - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius"
YouTube Link 2019-04-17T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 680.6K engagements
"Why did Gran Colombia Fail (Short Animated Documentary) Gran Colombia is one of history's great 'what if' countries. It was a large South American power which only existed for [--] years before breaking into pieces and becoming Venezuela Ecuador and Colombia. So why did this nation fracture Why did Gran Colombia Fail To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. TL:DW - Bolivar maketh. Bolivar breaketh. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of"
YouTube Link 2021-11-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why didn't Puerto Rico become a US State (Short Animated Documentary) Many of America's 19th century territorial acquisitions became formal states in the 20th century but one notable exception is Puerto Rico. So why didn't it become a state To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb Justin Kubusch John Matthew Literovich Adam Barrett Heath Robertson"
YouTube Link 2022-11-06T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #12 - The Conquest of Wales and the Birth of Parliament Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the conflicts between England and Wales throughout the reigns of Henry III and Edward I which culminated in the latter's victory. It covers the political and social makeup of medieval Wales particularly Gwynedd and stresses the changes that underwent both Wales and England as a result of the conquest. Recommended books: W. Davies - Wales in the Middle Ages. Probably the best overview of the"
YouTube Link 2018-01-10T10:33Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"The Second Opium War - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith Mark Bevan Joo"
YouTube Link 2019-04-22T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Why didn't the USSR Annex Finland (Short Animated Documentary) I fixed it. Sorry. Why didn't the USSR the largest country not simply eat the other one If you want to know why then watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Kevin Sanders Ian Jensen Mickey Landen Kevin Phoenix Richard Wolfe Robert Brockway Cant Think Of A Name Mr Sandman SirAlpaka Connor"
YouTube Link 2020-08-05T18:21Z 1.9M followers, 6M engagements
"Why does Andorra Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Andorra is a tiny country located between the two conquery nations of France and Spain and yet none of them managed to conquer it and make it part of themselves. But why Why does Andorra still exist To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders"
YouTube Link 2021-02-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"The Romanian Revolution: Explained (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] a wave of revolution swept across Eastern Europe disrupting the Communist governments of Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Hungary and of course Romania. But how did the Romanian Revolution play out and why couldn't Nicolae Ceauescu or the authorities stop it like they had done previously And why did it end the way it did With the same people still in power and the Ceauescu's subject to a mock trial. Find out in this video the latest in my very short animated historical documentaries (about history). Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2020-01-07T19:39Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Why did the USSR Refuse to Annex Mongolia (Short Animated Documentary) It's not often a country asks to be annexed and even rarer that the answer is no. Yet this is what happened when Mongolia asked the USSR for just that. So why did the USSR say no To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Tim Stumbaugh Richard"
YouTube Link 2020-12-18T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The French Revolution and Napoleon (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars from the beginning of King Louis XVI's reign all the way to the death of Napoleon Bonaparte in [----]. The first half covers the life and death of Louis XVI during the events of the revolution including the rise and fall of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror. The second half covers the rise of Napoleon the"
YouTube Link 2016-09-12T13:33Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements
"How did the Orthodox World React to the Protestant Reformation (Short Animated Documentary) When the Protestant Reformation happened the Catholic Church had an unsurprisingly negative reaction. But what about the other major Christian denomination at the time. How did the Orthodox Church react to the Protestant Reformation To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the"
YouTube Link 2021-08-12T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Why did the Czechs and Slovaks leave Austria Hungary together (Short Animated Documentary) When Austria-Hungary fell apart many ethnic groups went their own way. The Czechs and the Slovaks despite never living in a single state before opted to not only leave the empire but to unite into a single country. So why did they do this instead of going their own way To find out why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Thank you to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer"
YouTube Link 2023-11-01T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 977.8K engagements
"Why was Texas divided after it joined the USA (Short Animated Documentary) When Texas joined the USA in [----] it was about 50% larger than it was today but five years after it had joined its northern and western lands had been handed over to the federal government. But given that Texas had fought a war with Mexico for this land why did it give it up and why did the US feel the need to take it To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek George Kapoyanis"
YouTube Link 2023-08-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Meiji Restoration and the Empire of Japan (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the unification of Japan and the Meiji Restoration through Japanese imperial expansion and until Japan's defeat in World War [--]. The first half covers the Meiji Restoration and Japanese social change whilst the second half covers the military aspects of Japan's empire. Japan Japanese Meiji Emperor Hirohito Showa World War [--] WW2 Meiji Restoration"
YouTube Link 2017-07-07T20:21Z 1.9M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Why didn't the USSR stop Lithuania from leaving (Short Animated Documentary) Lithuania was the first part of the USSR to leave as it was falling apart. But given that the Soviet Union had a large army and was able to crush any attempt at secession why didn't it Why did the USSR just let Lithuania leave To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Thank you to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B Dennis Vandeban Brendan W robert lalonde"
YouTube Link 2023-11-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements
"When Did Time Zones Become a Thing (Short Animated Documentary) When did Time Zones happen and why were they created At what point did people formalise the fact that the earth is round and that it was noon in different places at different times Watch this short and simple animated documentary to find out. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Arthur Hosey Jr. Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders"
YouTube Link 2020-06-13T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Rise of the Ottoman Empire (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the rise of the Ottoman Empire from its humble beginnings in the 14th century through the Conquest of Constantinople to its stalling at the Battle of Lepanto in [----]. The first half covers the general rise of the Ottomans and details their system of government. The second half deals with the Ottoman conquest of Hungary and Suleiman's rule. Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2017-03-28T14:36Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Why do Ex-British Colonies use Dollars Instead of Pounds (Short Animated Documentary) You'll notice that many ex-British Colonies like Australia Canada and New Zealand don't use pounds like their former British overlords but instead use dollars. Why What caused these nations to switch currencies and why did they prefer America's style of currency of the Britain's Find out in this video the latest in my very short animated historical documentaries (about history). Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:"
YouTube Link 2020-01-14T18:37Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements
"How did Communist States React to the USSR's Collapse (Short Animated Documentary) We all understand that the western world was over the moon at the collapse of the USSR and the end of the Cold War. But how did the rest of the Communist world react How did Cuba China Vietnam North Korea and Yugoslavia feel about it Find out by watching this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show"
YouTube Link 2020-07-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Decline and Dissolution of the Soviet Union (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Joshua Mitchell Wildoer Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the USSR after the death of Stalin. It covers its peak under Khrushchev during"
YouTube Link 2018-10-22T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 4.2M engagements
"The Six Hour War: [----] German Invasion of Denmark: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius"
YouTube Link 2019-04-10T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Why didn't Canada join the American Revolution (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev"
YouTube Link 2019-08-15T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Why didn't Castro try to retake Guantanamo Bay from America Throughout the Cold War US-Cuban relations weren't exactly great. Castro Cuba's leader never acknowledged the US' ownership of the Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay as legitimate but during the decades after he took power he never made a single concerted effort to get it back. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot SirJoe Myller Jillbert MajesticFirebird Scott W robert lalonde Steven B CharTS Brendan W Justin Kubusch Michael Kram Leonard"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Why did Denmark gain land after WW1 despite being neutral (Short Animated Documentary) Denmark didn't get involved in World War One. Despite this after Germany's defeat Denmark was given northern Schleswig. So why Why did a nation that did nothing get free land from a defeated foe https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Seth Don Bonnigan abdelrahman Sayeh Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Spencer W John"
YouTube Link 2022-04-25T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why did the [----] Japanese Army coup against the Emperor fail (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] just as the Japanese Government confirmed its intent to surrender some Officers in the army launched a coup against Emperor Hirohito and those who served under him. This was supposed to overthrow the peace faction and keep Japan fighting against the allies to the bitter end and avoid the disgrace of surrender. But despite the Japanese army's hatred of capitulation why didn't it try to keep fighting and why did the coup against the Emperor fail so spectacularly. To find out watch this short and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 625.5K engagements
"What did Native Americans do during the Civil War (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel"
YouTube Link 2019-11-29T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Why did the Renaissance start in Italy (Short Animated Documentary) Italy is famous for being the birthplace of the Renaissance which saw the flourishing of art architecture and classical learning that soon spread across Europe. To some this marks a potential end of the medieval era and the beginning of the Early Modern Era but given how important the Renaissance was why did it specifically begin in Italy To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 509.2K engagements
"Why did Brazil Join World War [--] (Short Animated Documentary) Brazil was one of the larger allies during the Second World War when it declared war in [----]. But given that it had good relations with Germany and that it could have avoided the war quite easily why did it join Why did Brazil join the allies To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be"
YouTube Link 2021-09-28T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"The Last Ditch Attempt to Save the USSR - August Coup of [----] (Short Animated Documentary) One of the most important events in the decline and fall of the USSR was the August Coup of [----] which saw its Vice President attempt to overthrow its President Mikhail Gorbachev. It didn't go to well and was hastily planned but the fact that it ended peacefully is frankly nothing short of miraculous. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without"
YouTube Link 2020-04-30T18:42Z 1.9M followers, 3.3M engagements
"New Courland: When Latvia Built an Empire (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta anon sharpie660 D. Mahlik Cykler770(Ger) Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Perry Gagne Jordan Mccann Sam August Block Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Danny Anstess"
YouTube Link 2019-10-31T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Why Did Kings Stop Leading Troops into Battle (Short Animated Documentary) Kings always used to lead troops into battle and would often command them during it. But when did this change and why To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Joo Santos Nice Merge Prin Soare Franco La Bruna Cant Think Of A Name Kevin Phoenix Micky Landen Richard Wolfe"
YouTube Link 2020-07-27T18:12Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Why did Mao win the Chinese Civil War When the Chinese Civil War began the Communists (eventually under the leadership of Mao) started at a disadvantage. They didn't control much territory the number of soldiers they had access to was much smaller and they had much more limited supplies than their opponents. But by [----] just four years after the end of WW2 Mao and his communists were victorious and proclaimed the creation of the People's Republic of China soon before the remnants of the Nationalist government fled to Taiwan. So how did Mao achieve such a victory Why did Mao win the Chinese"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 555.8K engagements
"When Did Britain and America Stop Hating Each Other (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta anon sharpie660 D. Mahlik Cykler770(Ger) Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Will Davis-Coleman Perry Gagne Jordan Mccann Sam August Block Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Danny"
YouTube Link 2019-10-13T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Why did China give up so much of Siberia to Russia China under its former Imperial Dynasties used to control hundreds of thousands of miles of territory in what's now Siberia. As you'll know though Siberia is now in Russia and China has relinquished control of astronomical amounts of territory to it. So why did the Chinese give up so much land To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W Michael Kram Justin Kubusch"
YouTube Link 2025-06-22T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"Did Medieval Knights Actually Go On Quests (Short Animated Documentary) We all associate medieval knights with questing and heroic deeds but is this association based on facts Not really but watch the video anyway. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Kevin Phoenix Ian Jensen Bjrnosaurus Mickey Landen Kevin Sanders Cant Think Of A Name Robert Brockway Chase Labiste"
YouTube Link 2020-10-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"How did the USSR React to JFK's Assassination (Short Animated Documentary) When JFK shook off his mortal coil not much is discussed about the international reaction to it specifically that of the USSR. So how did America's rivals in the Cold War react to his death Find out more in this short and simple animated documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders"
YouTube Link 2020-06-03T17:14Z 1.9M followers, 5M engagements
"Did France and Britain Almost Unite into the Franco-British Union (Short Animated Documentary) France and Britain have numerous times come close to becoming one state But how close And why didn't the two formally unite into the Franco-British Union Well you can find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Spoiler: it was in [----] and was a proposal supported by Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of"
YouTube Link 2020-05-03T19:08Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Why didn't Rome Conquer Ireland (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung FuzzytheFair"
YouTube Link 2019-06-29T19:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Why Didn't the Allies Declare War on the USSR when it Invaded Poland (Short Animated Documentary) As you'll know World War [--] (in Europe) began with Britain and France declaring war on Germany after it invaded Poland. But when the USSR invaded soon afterwards the allies did nothing. But why Why was there no declaration of war on the Soviet Union Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these"
YouTube Link 2020-05-23T18:59Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Who Named the United States (Short Animated Documentary) The United States of America. The USA. America. The Land of the Free. These are just some of the names for that continental sized nation which Alaska wishes it could touch. You'll be surprised to know that other names were considered for the new nation during the American Revolution against Britain and that a name wasn't settled on until the Constitutional Congress. Until other ideas like Columbia or Fredonia were proposed. So why did the Founding Fathers choose the name 'United States of America'. Find out in this video the latest in"
YouTube Link 2020-01-17T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why Was the Holy Roman Empire Dissolved (Short Animated Documentary) The Holy Roman Empire was at the heart of European politics for centuries when abruptly in [----] it disappeared from history never to be seen again. Given its importance it makes sense to ask why. Why did the Holy Roman Empire die To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible:"
YouTube Link 2021-05-20T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why does Lesotho Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Lesotho is one of the few enclave countries in the world (being a country entirely within another country) and given who it lived amongst it's fairly shocking that it managed to survive until the modern day. So how did Lesotho do it Why does Lesotho exist To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be"
YouTube Link 2021-11-19T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.4M engagements
"How did Europe React to the Discovery of the Americas (Short Animated Documentary) When the Americas were first brought to the attention of Europeans it surely was a big deal right Yes but how exactly did Europeans react to this discovery To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Michael Kram Franco La Bruna James Nile"
YouTube Link 2021-04-08T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Why didn't Germany invade the Netherlands in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Germany famously invaded France via the Netherlands and Belgium in World War Two. Yet in the First World War Germany choose to avoid the Netherlands and only invaded via Belgium and Luxembourg. So why did it do this To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon Supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram Hasmuffin CharTS Franco La Bruna Don Bonnigan Ian Whitcomb Adam Barrett Bradley"
YouTube Link 2022-11-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.9M engagements
"The Fall of the Knights Templar: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Joshua William Foster Blaine Tillack Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos Cornel Thomas Mitchell Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Matthew Crighton Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Perry Gagne Fuzzythefair Daan ter Elst"
YouTube Link 2019-03-17T17:42Z 1.9M followers, 945.7K engagements
"Why did Britain give up Oregon (Short Animated Documentary) Britain once held condominium of what's now Oregon Idaho and Washington State with the United States and during a time of diplomatic strength simply handed it over without any compensation. So why did the United Kingdom do this when it could have got something in return or at least given less To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Below is a list of my Patreon supporters without which this wouldn't be possible: Luk Houdek Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek George"
YouTube Link 2023-06-02T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Spanish Civil War and Francisco Franco (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers Spain in the 1930s before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War through the civil war itself and to the end of Francisco Franco's dictatorship. It covers why the Nationalists won what conditions led to the civil war and how Franco governed Spain. The end of the episode is focused on the (incredibly impressive) efforts of King Juan Carlos I of"
YouTube Link 2018-07-28T15:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Why did Cuba Intervene in Angola (Short Animated Documentary) One of the longest military interventions in the Cold War was the Cuban intervention in the Angolan Civil War. But why did Cuba a small country a literal ocean away decide to intervene in an African Civil War. And what happened after it did so To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be"
YouTube Link 2020-12-09T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Russian Revolution (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers the late Russian Empire under Tsar Nicholas II all the way to the USSR just before World War II. The first part of the Episode covers the social and political issues and changes until the February Revolution. The second part covers the October Revolution and how Lenin Trotsky and Stalin established the Soviet Union and how things changed. Without a doubt the Russian"
YouTube Link 2016-12-31T16:29Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements
"How did Brazil get so big (Short Animated Documentary) Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world but Portugal's initial claim was tiny. So how did it grow to become such a large country and why did Spain allow that to happen To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A Special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Ethan Heath Robertson Michael Kram Southside"
YouTube Link 2024-04-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 992.6K engagements
"Why didn't Britain ever try to retake the United States (Short Animated Documentary) After the US Revolution was over Britain just sort of accepted that America was free and never made any real effort to end it or recapture some of its old colonies. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Verbi563 Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B CharTS Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Mathias.C Brendan W Heath Robertson Justin Kubusch"
YouTube Link 2024-07-05T17:45Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Why didn't India rebel during WW1 or WW2 (Short Animated Documentary) India despite hating their British colonial overlords made no effort to rebel during the World Wars. Britain's attention was elsewhere and its global position was massively weakened and it's unlikely that it could have prevented India independence. So why didn't India rebel To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker eddy.birdy SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Mathias.C"
YouTube Link 2024-09-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 798K engagements
"What Happened When Kamikaze Pilots Failed or Wimped Out (Short Animated Documentary) Kamikaze Pilots had one job. Introduce and crash their face (and plane) into the deck of an American Aircraft Carrier or Battleship. They were a late addition to Imperial Japan's arsenal during the latter years of World War [--] when they desperately trying to stop the United States from defeating them. So what happened to these young pilots when they failed and returned to their bases Were they punished or just sent back out on another mission to sacrifice it all for victory. Find out in this video the latest"
YouTube Link 2020-01-21T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 10.5M engagements
"Why was FDR allowed to serve four terms (Short Animated Documentary) FDR (whose name isn't Frederick) is the only US president to win a third term and stay in office for over [--] years. The two-term limit wasn't introduced until after he had snuffed it so why didn't any president before him manage the feat. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna"
YouTube Link 2023-02-24T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Why didn't the USA also Scramble Africa (Short Animated Documentary) The USA despite being a great power didn't carve up Africa. So why not A special thanks to my patrons below. Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela mamoun alnasr Matthew Bakke Heath Robertson Dave Brondsema Hasmuffin Michael Kram Franco La Bruna Bradley chaulk Ethan Don Bonnigan Azlow the Lion Spencer W Ian Whitcomb Southside Mitch John Matthew Literovich Ryan Schindeler JakeBak0905 Ray Charles Barkley Tom Ebert Shion S. Marisol Asselta Aaron Conaway DocOzz13 . Philip Yip Samantha O'Leary Shauna K"
YouTube Link 2022-06-13T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Why was Egypt forced to give up so much of its land in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) After rebelling against the Ottoman Empire in the 1830s Egypt was able to become all but independent massively increasing the size of its borders and dominating large parts of Arabia and the Levant. During this time it continuously defeated its Ottoman overlords and was even a threat to the Sultan himself. Yet in spite of its victories in [----] the Great Powers of Europe intervened and forced it to hand back all of its gains to the Ottomans. So why did this happen and why didn't Egypt do more to resist To"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 852.3K engagements
"Why did Mexico choose an Austrian to be its Emperor (Short Animated Documentary) When Mexican conservatives were searching for an Emperor to lead their country they ended up settling on Archduke Maximilian von Habsburg of Austria. Which seems like an odd thing to do so why did they Why did the Mexicans pick an Austrian to be their Emperor To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters: Talebone Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller MajesticFirebird Scott W George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Brendan W Michael Kram"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 564.8K engagements
"Why didn't Spain join World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Spain was the largest European nation to sit World War One out but given how desperate both sides were to bring in new allies why didn't Spain get involved. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Ian Smith Proxy Ellen Teapot Jeremy Arghhhhh thypthon ystein Alsaker Dummy"
YouTube Link 2022-01-10T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why didn't Alexander the Great conquer Rome (Short Animated Documentary) Alexander the Great is most famous for conquering the Persian Empire but what drove him to go east instead of going west and conquering Rome or Carthage To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Gin Aldeguer Ethan Heath Robertson Michael Kram Southside Mitch Justin Kubusch Leonard"
YouTube Link 2024-04-13T17:45Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why wasn't Iran colonised (Short Animated Documentary) How did Iran (or Persia as it was known back then) survive the Age of Colonialism Most nations in Africa and Asia were subject to a foreign power during the 19th and 20th centuries and yet Iran managed to circumvent this. To find out how and why watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible:"
YouTube Link 2020-05-28T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Why Does Luxembourg Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Luxembourg is a tiny nation which sits between France and Germany and has managed to survive centuries of warfare. The little country is still free and independent but how Well you can find out by watching this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Joo Santos Nice Merge Prin Soare Franco La Bruna Cant Think Of"
YouTube Link 2020-07-22T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Why didn't the USA invade North Vietnam (Short Animated Documentary) During the Vietnam War with the exception of air strikes the US kept its military operations to the South. Given that attacking the north would have placed the momentum with the US and allowed it to remove important North Vietnamese infrastructure it seems weird that the Americans didn't. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Luk Houdek thypthon Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek Eclipse Armaan Bath Gin Aldeguer Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Brendan W"
YouTube Link 2023-04-23T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why did the British Royal Family change its name to Windsor (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] the British Royal Family changed its name from the House of Saxe-Coburg Gotha to Windsor. So why did it do that and why did it change its name to Windsor and not something else To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb Justin Kubusch John Matthew"
YouTube Link 2022-10-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Ten Minute English and British History #15 - The Hundred Years' War Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode covers the epic struggle between England and France for the French throne which lasted for over a century. It covers everything from Edward III's victory at Crcy and the Black Prince's triumph at Poitiers all the way to the French victory in [----]. All of the major battles such as Sluys Agincourt and Orlans are covered as well as the political intrigues in both kingdoms. Recommended Books: Michael Prestwich - The Hundred"
YouTube Link 2018-03-06T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Why did Bulgaria lose so much land (Short Animated Documentary) Modern Bulgaria hasn't existed for very long but during its brief time it's managed to gain and lose large amounts of the same land numerous times. So how did it manage to do that To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS Steven B Brendan W Dennis Vandeban robert lalonde Mathias.C Michael Kram Ethan Southside Mitch"
YouTube Link 2023-09-26T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Why Was Hungary Punished So Severely After World War One (Short Animated Documentary) The Kingdom of Hungary (part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) lost about 70% of its land and 65% of its population after its defeat in World War One. Making it perhaps the greatest loser of the war despite most of the blame being placed firmly in Germany's lap. But why Why was Hungary punished so harshly To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:"
YouTube Link 2021-06-19T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements
"How did the Soviets React to the Moon Landings (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Richard Wolfe Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Tom Loghin Joshua anon Warren Rudkin John Garcia Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Rastro Bernardo Santos Ariadni Voulgari Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Diney Adam"
YouTube Link 2019-10-03T17:03Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Why Didn't Britain Make Peace After the Fall of France (Short Animated Documentary) As you'll know Britain kept fighting after the Fall of France but given that the odds seemed to be stacked against them the question is: why did they keep fighting Why didn't Britain sue for peace https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn Kitchen Southside Mitch Hasmuffin Michael Kram Ryan Schindeler Andrew"
YouTube Link 2021-05-12T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.1M engagements
"How did France Get Nukes (Short Animated Documentary) France was nation number [--] to obtain nuclear weapons but what isn't often discussed is how they came to get hold of them. So how did they How did France get Nuclear Weapons To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Tim Stumbaugh Richard Wolfe Kevin Sanders"
YouTube Link 2020-12-26T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.7M engagements
"Why is Ireland Divided (Short Animated Documentary) The island of Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom which controls the north. But given that the Irish fought a short and brutal war for independence why didn't the north leave the UK with the rest of Ireland To find out why Ireland is still divided watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom"
YouTube Link 2022-02-17T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why does Monaco Exist Monaco is a minuscule nation that exists nuzzled into the southern coast of France. It has been around since the thirteenth century and spent that time as either a Genoese French Spanish or Sardinian puppet. Despite this it managed to survive to this day. To find out why Monaco doesn't unexist watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Joakim Idland Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela khaki enthusiast Eclipse Gin Aldeguer Brendan W Dennis Vandeban Michael Kram CharTS Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna"
YouTube Link 2023-02-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"How 'Dark' were the Dark Ages (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev PaulToon Kelly"
YouTube Link 2019-08-10T17:30Z 1.9M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why was Kazakhstan the last to leave the USSR (Short Animated Documentary) Kazakhstan left the USSR four days after Russia did. Making it sole remaining state in the Soviet Union. But why A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Sergio M. Vela Heath Robertson Matthew Hogan Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Azlow the Lion Spencer W Don Bonnigan Southside Mitch Ian Whitcomb John Justin Kubusch Adam Barrett JakeBak0905 Ryan Schindeler Person Ray Charles Barkley Sean D. Alex Teplyakov Philip Yip"
YouTube Link 2022-08-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements
"How did Ethiopia survive the Scramble for Africa (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung"
YouTube Link 2019-06-15T19:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Did the Ancient Greeks climb Mount Olympus to see the Gods (Short Animated Documentary) The Ancient Greek pantheon were known to live atop Mount Olympus where they'd sit around and mess with mortals (except Hades he was cool). So did the Ancient Greeks go up there to see for themselves and how did they feel about it when it was just a plain old mountain To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde"
YouTube Link 2024-05-29T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"When Iceland Defeated Britain: The Cod Wars (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Alen Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Stefan Mller sharpie660 D. Mahlik anon Warren Rudkin Mitchell Wildoer Andrew Niedbala John Garcia Ariadni Voulgari Bernardo Santos Blaine Tillack Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Sam Shaun Pullin Henry Rabung Magdalena Reinberg-Leibel Vesko"
YouTube Link 2019-11-24T21:47Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Why did Bulgaria join the axis (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Tom Loghrin Joshua anon Andrew Niedbala Cornel Matthew Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos LavaLampLover3000 Norman A. Letterman William Foster Blaine Tillack Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung FuzzytheFair"
YouTube Link 2019-06-19T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why did Sweden Decline (Short Animated Documentary) In the 1600s Sweden was a great military power and spent most of its free time wrecking the faces of Austria Russia Denmark and Poland-Lithuania but nowadays its definitely no longer considered a great power. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Gin Aldeguer Ethan Heath Robertson"
YouTube Link 2024-06-09T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Why was Algeria a part of France and not a colony (Short Animated Documentary) When most countries conquer overseas lands they keep them as colonies. Yet in the case of Algeria France made it a part of France itself in the same way that Paris or Corsica were. So why did France do this and how did a part of France itself manage to become independent To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these"
YouTube Link 2022-01-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Why did Argentina Decline (Short Animated Documentary) At the end of the nineteenth century Argentina was seen by many as on the cusp of becoming a great power. Yet as you'll know that never happened and instead Argentina declined relative to the rest of the developed world. But why To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Kevin Sanders Ian"
YouTube Link 2020-08-15T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Why did Germany remake Poland in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) During the First World War Germany (and Austria-Hungary) recreated the state of Poland. But given that they'd helped Russia to destroy the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth a century earlier why did they do this To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A Special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan"
YouTube Link 2024-03-22T18:45Z 1.9M followers, 979.2K engagements
"Is Afghanistan Really the Graveyard of Empires (Short Animated Documentary) Afghanistan is sometimes referred to as the Graveyard of Empires but just how accurate is that reputation To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Hans Melbye kevinh Richard Wolfe Ian Smith James Nile Tim Stumbaugh"
YouTube Link 2021-02-28T20:50Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Did the USSR have a 'Blue Scare' (Short Animated Documentary) We all know about America's red scare in the 1950s when everyone and their mom freaked out about Communists secretly plotting to overthrow the government and eat their babies. But did the USSR have anything similar with respect to capitalists. Did the USSR have a blue scare To find out the answer (it's no) watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of"
YouTube Link 2021-11-01T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Why did France Leave NATO (Short Animated Documentary) There's sometimes talk online of when France left NATO in [----] and what that meant for the Cold War and the alliance as a whole. One thing you should know is that France never actually left NATO but instead left its unified Command Structure but still this move made waves. So why did France withdraw from this and how did other NATO members react To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch:"
YouTube Link 2021-05-06T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 6.6M engagements
"How did Ancient/Medieval Borders Work (Short Animated Documentary) Shout-out to my Patron Joshua for coming up with the series name. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul"
YouTube Link 2019-05-09T18:32Z 1.9M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Ten Minute History - The Unification of Italy (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary only shorter) covers Italy in the wake of the Napoleonic Wars and the tumultuous decades which followed it. The focus is on liberal revolutionaries like Mazzini and Garibaldi and their conservative opponents like Victor Emmanuel II and Cavour. The episode covers the many revolutions (emphasis on 1848) in Italy across the 19th century and the wars with the Austrian Empire with Napoleon"
YouTube Link 2018-08-18T07:23Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Why did Britain Handover Hong Kong to China (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Kevin Sanders Chris Fatta Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Tom Loghrin Warren Rudkin Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Blaine Tillack Bernardo Santos Matthew John Garcia Richard Hartzell Will Davis-Coleman Danny Anstess Henry Rabung August Block Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Vesko Dinev PaulToon"
YouTube Link 2019-08-22T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Why wasn't there a Turkish Missile Crisis (Short Animated Documentary) When the USSR placed Nuclear Weapons in Cuba the United States was quick to publicly demand that the Soviet Union remove them or face war. As many will know they were placed there in response to the USA putting its own nukes in Turkey beforehand. But the USSR never said anything publicly about the US deploying atomic weapons on its own borders nor did it demand their removal. So why not To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Jens Koch-Nommensen"
YouTube Link 2023-06-11T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Collectivisation and the Ukrainian Famine - History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Joshua Mitchell Wildoer anon Andrew Niedbala Blaine Tillack William Foster Bernardo Santos Cornel Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Perry Gagne Henry Rabung Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Daan ter Elst Paul FuzzytheFair Byzans_Scotorius Spencer Smith"
YouTube Link 2019-05-05T19:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Why didn't Czechoslovakia resist the Munich Agreement (Short Animated Documentary) After the Munich Diktat the Czechs handed over valuable territory to the Germans. But why didn't they at least try to resist To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Seth Don Bonnigan abdelrahman Sayeh Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Spencer W John Matthew"
YouTube Link 2022-05-27T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"The Hungarian Revolution of 1956: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Joshua William Foster Blaine Tillack Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos Cornel Thomas Mitchell Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Matthew Crighton Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Perry Gagne Fuzzythefair Daan ter Elst"
YouTube Link 2019-03-10T17:00Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Why didn't Britain fight in Vietnam (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: James Bisonette Richard Wolfe Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders Daniel Lambert Chris Fatta Joshua Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer anon Cornel Danny Anstess Blaine Tillack Matthew Will Davis-Coleman Bernardo Santos William Foster Norman A. Letterman Shaun Pullin Perry Gagne Joooooshhhhh Henry Rabung Paul"
YouTube Link 2019-05-29T19:11Z 1.9M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Why does The Gambia exist (Short Animated Documentary) The Gambia is a tiny country in West Africa that is entirely surrounded by Senegal which is has much in common with. Despite the fact The Gambia is a nation which came about as a result of colonial partitions why didn't it join Senegal and why does it exist as in independent country To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Emil widerek MajesticFirebird George Kapoyanis Colonel Oneill Gin Aldeguer CharTS"
YouTube Link 2023-09-19T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 897.2K engagements
"Why Did Ukraine Give Up Its Nukes (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] Ukraine had the third largest nuclear arsenal in the world and by [----] it had completely disarmed. Given the clout that comes with nuclear weapons why did Ukraine decide to scrap them To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn Kitchen Southside Mitch"
YouTube Link 2021-06-04T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2M engagements
"Why Did the Bay of Pigs Invasion Fail (Short Animated Documentary) If you look at the US and Cuba on paper the US should have easily dominated Cuba. But when John F. Kennedy ordered Cuban Exiles to invade Cuba in the Bay of Pigs Invasion it was a major failure. But why did it fail To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Fox2012 Robyn"
YouTube Link 2021-04-21T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.2M engagements
"The Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918: Explained (Short Animated Documentary) The Spanish Flu swept across the world in the closing months of World War One and was responsible for more destruction of human life than that entire conflict. So what was the Spanish Flu Where did it come from Who did it affect and how did countries deal with it Find out by watching this short and simple animated educational documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of"
YouTube Link 2020-03-25T20:50Z 1.9M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Why did Austria-Hungary do so poorly in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) The Austro-Hungarian Empire's performance in World War One is often seen as a bit of a joke and one of blunder and blunder with it failing to conquer Serbia and do little more than wait for Germany to help. But given that the Austria-Hungary started the war why did it perform so poorly Why did the Austro-Hungarian army fail so badly To find out watch this short and simple animated history. A special thanks to my patreon supporters: Rikspuckot SirJoe Jarrod Gerke MajesticFirebird Scott W Ryan Schindeler Steven B"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 686.8K engagements
"Why did it take so long for France to conquer Brittany (Short Animated Documentary) The small Duchy of Brittany sat on the north-west frontier of France for over six centuries. Despite France being much larger and much more powerful its king never managed to conquer the Bretons and instead had to wait to marry into its ruling family. So why not Why didn't France conquer Brittany in such a long period of time. To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. Below is a list of my Patreon supporters without which this wouldn't be possible: Luk Houdek Jens Koch-Nommensen"
YouTube Link 2023-05-23T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Why isn't Inner Mongolia a part of Mongolia (Short Animated Documentary) For the past few centuries there have been two Mongolias. Outer Mongolia better known as just plain old Mongolia and Inner Mongolia which is a part of China. Historically these two regions were seen as indistinguishable and were overwhelmingly Mongolian in their make up. So why are the two separate and why is Inner Mongolia a part of China and not Mongolia To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A very special thanks to my patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker SirJoe Myller"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 925K engagements
"Did Pepsi Really Own the Sixth Largest Navy in the World (Short Animated Documentary) There's an internet legend that at one point due a deal with the USSR that Pepsi owned briefly the sixth largest navy on the planet. So did it To find out the answer watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Kevin Sanders Ian Jensen Mickey Landen Kevin Phoenix"
YouTube Link 2020-08-24T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements
"When Did the Romans Become Italians (Short Animated Documentary) [----] years ago the people who lived in what's now Italy considered themselves to be Romans. Of course nowadays none of them do anymore which raises the question: when did this change occur When did the Romans become Italians To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch"
YouTube Link 2021-02-18T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Why did Austria / Austria-Hungary decline Austria was one of the great powers of Europe in [----] but in [----] it wasn't doing so well and had been eclipsed by its rivals. So why did this happen Why did Austria and later Austria-Hungary decline A special thanks to my patrons below: Bort Ward Hiro P Heytun Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Arcedia Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B robert lalonde Gin Aldeguer CharTS Dennis Vandeban Mathias.C Brendan W Ethan Heath Robertson Michael Kram Justin Kubusch Southside Mitch John Leonard Frank Cippalippus"
YouTube Link 2024-02-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1M engagements
"The [----] July Revolution: History Matters (Short Animated Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna James Baker Daniel Lambert Richard Wolfe Chris Fatta Joshua William Foster Blaine Tillack Andrew Niedbala Mitchell Wildoer Bernardo Santos Cornel Thomas Mitchell Norman A. Letterman Danny Anstess Matthew Crighton Shaun Pullin Joooooshhhhh Perry Gagne Fuzzythefair Daan ter Elst"
YouTube Link 2019-03-13T18:00Z 1.9M followers, 845.3K engagements
"Ten Minute History - World War One and International Relations (Short Documentary) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/ten-minute-historys-store Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Franco La Bruna Chris Fatta Richard Wolfe Joshua James Baker Mitchell Wildoer Howard G. Dude Blaine Tillack Mason Cox William Foster Thomas Mitchell Perry Gagne Shaun Pullin Anon Spencer Smith Matt M Rbj John Lucid Matthew Josh Selby Joo Santos Mark Bevan Andrew Keeling This episode of Ten"
YouTube Link 2018-11-05T15:11Z 1.9M followers, 5.1M engagements
"Why didn't Belgium let the German through in World War One (Short Animated Documentary) Belgium famously refused to let German troops through in World War One which led to the German invasion and with that the British entry into the war. Despite the massive strength difference between Germany and Belgium why didn't Belgium cave in and simply let the Germans through To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my Patreon supporters below: Rikspuckot ystein Alsaker Sergio M. Vela Myller MajesticFirebird Harley Raptopoulos George Kapoyanis Steven B"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 754.9K engagements
"Why didn't the USA annex all of Mexico in [----] (Short Animated Documentary) In [----] a war kicked off between the US and Mexico which the United States won. In the peace settlement Mexico lost its northern territories but there were Americans who pushed for the total annexation of all of Mexico into the United States. So why didn't this happen To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. A special thanks to my patrons below: Jens Koch-Nommensen ystein Alsaker Carl sterbrand Colonel Cheng Sergio M. Vela Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Bradley chaulk Don"
YouTube Link 2022-10-14T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 4M engagements
"What did Leon Trotsky do in Exile (Short Animated Documentary) Everyone knows that Trotsky was kicked out of the USSR and remained in exile until [----]. When Ice Axe. But what did he do during his exile Find out in this short and simple animated history documentary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 Special Thanks to the following Patrons for their support on Patreon: Chris Fatta Kevin Sanders Stefan Mller Gregory - The Bittersteel Richard Wolfe D. Mahlik Qi Xiao Anon Ian Jensen"
YouTube Link 2020-02-11T18:30Z 1.9M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Why does Denmark Own Greenland (Short Animated Documentary) Greenland is massive. Denmark is not. Given its size it's strategic position and its distance from Denmark How does Denmark own it and why didn't anybody take it from them If you want to find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Southside Mitch Franco La Bruna Richard Wolfe David"
YouTube Link 2020-09-23T16:34Z 1.9M followers, 3.6M engagements
"How did Europe React to the Fall of Constantinople (Short Animated Documentary) The Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in [----] is considered by many to be one the most important events in human history. Yet very little is said about how contemporary Europeans reacted to the event. So how did they To find out watch this short and simple animated documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be"
YouTube Link 2020-10-30T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Why Does Moldova Exist (Short Animated Documentary) Moldova. Why though Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Arthur Hosey Jr. Franco La Bruna Kevin Sanders sharpie660 Richard Wolfe anon Ian Jensen Stefan Mller D. Mahlik Dragan Wold Sir Alpaka Dexter_McAaron Qi_Xiao Ariadni Voulgari Andrew Niedbala Chris Fatta Rod D. Martin Paul McGee Nathan Perlman John Garcia Bernardo Santos Jane Sumpter"
YouTube Link 2020-06-24T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Why didn't Spain get more in the Scramble for Africa (Short Animated Documentary) The Scramble for Africa saw many of Europe's great powers occupy and colonise much of the continent. Yet Spain despite its long imperial history and status as a European power barely got anything. Less than Belgium even. So why was this the case To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/history-matters-store-2 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom"
YouTube Link 2021-12-07T18:15Z 1.9M followers, 1.6M engagements
"How did the World React to the Unification of Germany (Short Animated Documentary) There was a time when Germany didn't exist. Then suddenly it did. So how did the world's great powers react to this change To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary. https://twitter.com/HistMattersYT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/useru=4973164 A special thanks to all of these Patrons below without whom the show wouldn't be possible: Dave Brondsema Michael Kram Hasmuffin Franco La Bruna Ethan Seth Don Bonnigan abdelrahman Sayeh Azlow the Lion Ian Whitcomb Spencer W John Matthew"
YouTube Link 2022-06-03T17:15Z 1.9M followers, 2.6M engagements
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