Why We Study Art: Introducing Crash Course Art History

Crash Court Art History Preview (2:26): "Over the next 22 episodes, Sarah Urist Green will explore the hidden stories behind artworks. We’ll make connections across time and space, unlock the secrets of the past, and look ahead to the art of the future." Transcript. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6RJUzuVq4w Key texts cited include: Art History Volume 1, 6th edition …

Boer War & the British Empire’s Influence in Southern Africa in the Early 20th Century

The Second Boer War, also known as the Boer War, the Anglo–Boer War, or the South African War, was a conflict fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics over the Empire's influence in Southern Africa from 1899 to 1902. Wikipedia Location: South Africa, Eswatini Result: British victory: Conquest and dissolution of the South African Republic and Orange Free State; Treaty of …

Applying the Philosophy of Roman Historian Boethius to Contemporary Times

Reflecting on the beliefs of the Roman historian Boethius in a wheel of fate and fortune and applying it to 20th and 21st-century history, my friend Bruce Johnson wrote in an email: Britain in the 1950s and 1960s felt angst over the loss of its once dominant World Power position. France felt a similar pain over …

Roman Historian Boethius Explained the Fate of Nations and Empires

The Roman senator, consul, and historian Boethius (c. 480–524 AD) explained the fate of nations, empires, and societies more than a millennium and a half ago in his immortal treatise On the Consolidation of Philosophy. My friend Bruce Johnson explained in an email: The ups and downs of secular cultures are controlled by "the wheel of …

Will 21st Century Belong to Asia?

The historical global consensus, if somewhat simplistic, is that the 19th century was dominated by the British Empire, at least from 1815-1914, and the second half of the 20th century, since the end of World War II in 1945, was dominated by the United States. With the end of the Cold War, symbolized by the …

Origin of the Disdainful Term, ‘Pig War’, And It’s Importance to Diplomacy

"This will not be a pig war," meaning it won't be insignificant, there's a real danger of prolonged violent confrontation, and we had better take it seriously, we'd better think seriously about diplomacy. The Pig War of 1859 "was a confrontation in 1859 between the US and the British Empire over the British–U.S. border in the San Juan …

How Mad Was King George III?

7 Minutes in History is a Youtube channel. This video is actually 8:42. "George III was King of Great Britain and of Ireland from 25th October 1760 until the union of the two kingdoms in 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death in 1820. …

King Arthur’s Britain: The Real Legacy of The Roman Invasion in Britain

Timeline: World History Documentaries: "Sheep-farming archaeologist, Francis Pryor, presents a historical series which explores Britain A.D, the British national character and the ultimate British icon King Arthur...Pryor examines the history of Britain near the end of the Roman occupation. The first installment focuses on Britain under Roman rule, revealing a much greater degree of collaboration …

What Happened to Portugal’s Monarchy?

History Matters: "Have you ever wondered how Portugal became a Republic? What happened to the monarchy which had been a part of Portuguese history throughout its rise and fall? We'll find out in this short, simple animated history documentary." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYgd3P0DyK4 Sources: The Portuguese Revolution of 1910 by Douglas L. Wheeler A Concise History of Portugal …

1980s: Britain Wins the Falklands War

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-1913) served from 1979 until 1990. She was called "the Iron Lady" because of her tough exterior, and her belief that British people had grown soft and needed a swift kick in the derriere. She believed strongly in conservative causes. One of her most iconic victories was when she went …