The Journey to al-Andalus - The Muslim Conquest of North Africa - WOTW EP 2
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2017
- Flushed with success against the Byzantine and Persian Empires, the Arabian forces now seek to push west into North Africa, across the Maghreb, and onwards to the Atlantic. Despite going through two civil wars, the Islamic Empire by 709 C.E. will stretch from the Atlantic to the Indus River.
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Criminally under subbed. I can't imagine how long it takes to produce each episode.
I love making these - and I’m happy you like them. It takes me a month to do the research, write up the scripts, and get all the pictures and video to create the videos. Seems like after I hit a 1000 subs the channel started to really gain traction. But please spread word.
Love your videos, I got into history a few years ago and you my friend are one of my favorite sources of history
They are the hipster version of Zeppelin. Stole nearly everything that wasn't nailed down. But in a way, I'm not angry about it - Zeppelin had soul that you don't always find in music that just seems manufactured for the masses. GVF does a good job on emulating the style and produces some good music for the modern ear. @MACK D
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Thank you for this great work !
6 years later I'm watching this.
The best part you did it all without background music! Truly appreciated. ❤
Zeppelin and Al-Andalus, two of my favorite esoteric subjects.
hahah - I know right ?
Excellent video. It isn't often that you can find a decent account of the conquest of North Africa.
Hey thanks! I’m really glad you liked this video. It means a lot coming from you as I know how much into history you are as well.
My admirations to the video. It's a very comprehensive one. In fact, this is one the best videos on history topics I have ever seen. Coming from Bulgaria, I have always been interested in the history of Byzantine and Southeast Europe but I lacked a detailed knowledge about the history of the Arabs and the Middle East. I realize that the founders of the First Bulgarian Empire took advantage of the problems Constantinopole had with the Arabs and now I'm just "connecting the dots" and filling the gaps in my knowledge of the bigger picture in the 7th century... Thank you once again.
"if you want to now bulgarian history learn byzantium empire, if you wan to now byzantium empire history learn arabic conquest"
The best thing I like about your videos is that you do not use the stereotypical arabic music as if everyone muslim listens to the same shit. Love your work. I highly recommend your work to all my history students as I'm a history teacher myself. I hope more people from your country will watch your show. You deserve way way more subscribers.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I love making these shows and thank you for recommending them to your students. I do use some Arabic themed music later on, but I try to mix it up as well. Take care and again thank you!
You're most welcome. Although my knowledge probably pales in comparison to many historians available on youtube and yourself; but, if there's any help you need I'm always here to help. here's a tip: The poet/scholar/historian Muhammad Iqbal you mentioned in your show, is our national poet.
Thank you again! My biggest issue has to do with pronunciation. Learning a bit of Arabic along the way has been fascinating however.
Ahem ahem
@@FlashPointHx you are amazing . You even learnt Arabic.
How did I not stumble upon this epic podcast before? Loving everything about it!
I'm so happy that you like it !
Hi, it has been about 2 weeks since I watched my first video on this channel (it was one of the series about the Spanish Reconquista) and I devoured video after video. Compliments. I have joined your patreons because I think good work is worth to spend money.
I saw that this morning and was going to send you message. Thank you for helping out the show. Happy that you liked the videos.
The Islamic conquest is my favorite, there should be a full TV series of the entire conquest. It's full of such incredible details you can't make this stuff up!
What the Persians gave to Arabia was similar to what the Greeks gave to Rome. Incredible...
@@bryon5284 very good comparison
I wish they would make something like this. Many of the best stories are already written in stone.
The time and research put in to this period of time is admirable. The only downside is the occasional sarcasm that seeps through where the eastern Romans are involved.
" Get used to a rough life, for luxury does not last forever." Good principle
The first generation builds the wealth, the second generation enjoys the wealth, and the third generation losses the wealth
Quoting Martok: “war is only fun when your winning” was the catalyst that made me sub. Just can’t help but love that.
Hahaha - listen to my video on The History of the Black Death - Huu Mon!
@@FlashPointHx oh I definitely will now 😂
Heh. I always say the same thing about jiujitsu
Thank you for calling them "Romans." This is historically accurate. The Eastern Empire and its citizens called themselves "Roman." Even up until 1453 there was no longer an Eastern Empire outside of the Theodosian Walls when Constantinople fell to the House of Osman. "Byzantine" was not used until a few hundred years ago. It was Western European bias and prejudice because "Rome wouldn't fall to Muslims," but they did. Even today in Romania, they strongly consider themselves the remnants of the Eastern Empire and "Roman." Romanian is a Romance language. They claim to trace their origins back to Trajan's conquest of Dacia.
i can imagine the effort put in for a non Arabic speaker, great job keep it up
Thank you! Apologize ahead of time if I butcher your language. I have reviewed the names and phrases several times with my Arabic speaking friends.
Flash Point History no need to apologize anyone can butcher a language so different from theirs, but you did a great job man.
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I'm loving this series, great episode 2! Very interesting.
Third time around on this series, easily the best history podcast to ever grace the internet, and it only gets better as it goes on !!!!
Excuse me for 4-5 days while i binge watch every single of your videos in chronological order.
Hahhaa - hit up the playlist section on my home page to get them in order. Let me know what you think when you make it to the end :)
Thnx for the video. Thnx also for the objective and none-biased way of narrating this history.
I like things realistic and unbiased.
Hey my pleasure - happy you like the video!
All men are biased since we all have a stake in the matter of the glory of nations, since we all belong to one or a race which is more meaningful since blood is family, not a paper saying your identity.
@@barbatvs8959 True.
Awesome job love the long podcasts
Love history, love geography and I fucking love maps... what a guy you are
500 subs last time I listened, 10k a year later. Doing something right !
Thanks! I'm totally blown away by this
And 50k subs now
73k now, it's happening
Fabulous! Thanks for the swift journey through all of the conflicts that brought us to this point, taking over the Iberian peninsula.
I was initially hooked in your intro episode when you tempted us with the story of Cortez. BUT I really have been enjoying all of the Arabian-Persian-Muslim background.
Greatest Podcast since the Mike's History of Rome. Gold, pure gold
Extremely impressed & superexcited by the finer details in the minds of personalities.
Wait till you get to Maimonides and Averroes
How would you know. What are you basing your opinion on
Great video again, the story will make up for awesome tabletop stuff. You do a great job bringing this topic to the viewer without much bias. Thank you.
I am sharing your episodes with my kids. I rediscover my love for history with every minute spent here. Brilliantly produced!
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Excellent documentary here thanks so much for sharing this information. Very pivotal moments in history highlighted and explained in amazing detail.
Thanks!
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Love the long video format. You can watch at leisure.
I love it as well - but the nature of CZcams is designed for a 15-20 minute watching. Per the analytics that I get - that is the average watch time. So from here on out the episodea are cut into smaller portions. I’d rather people hear everything than miss out.
Amazing!! What a rare & incredible history of Islamic civilization. Thank you for producing this and sharing with the world...An often overlooked history. Keep it up!!👍👍
Bro your work is astonishing i love to hear you i found your channel today heard two episodes back to back. Thankyou so much
wow that's some good history right there
Thanks !
These are awesome. Excellent work.
Thank you!
As i love so much history i need to thank u 4 these videos and narations. Love the way u do it greetings from Bosnia, keep the good work
I thoroughly enjoy your presentations!
Thank you! Happy to hear that !
great Job man ! thank you for sharing this video. keep it Up. wish U all the best for the new 2019.
Happy New Years!! Thank you for the kind words!
I am repeating this series for the second time as I have forgotten some insights that are important. Especially in doing my ancestry research. Love this channel.
Thanks for sharing! Happy that you enjoyed it so much
Loving this stuff. Thanks for covering this oft-overlooked piece of history.
No worries - the way I look at it, its a voyage of exploration
When you quoted Bernard Lewis.
I was dialed in. Thx for the lesson!
You and Talkernate History are my favorite podcasts :)
Thank you! I haven’t heard of Talkernate - but i guess I’m in good company :)
Just came across this work. Indepth, educational, well spoken and above all, very entertaining. Thank you
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I love this and the intro is everything ! You’re great !
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I kinda stumbled upon you, love the history and the way you present it, you obviously do your research and prepare your scripts. Thank you for your hard work.
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Amazing work and good taste in music perfect
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Why thank you!
A great deep dive vid. Loving the new channel 😀
Glad you enjoy it! Let me know when you get to the Reconquista
Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for bringing if ready back to sleep.
Any time!
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Happy that you liked this! My pleasure!
Superb,so much into so little and yet everything of substance is there,very good effort indeed.
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New sub. Amazing job man. I love the content, your voice and the topic. Wish you the best
hey thanks - glad you like the content - same to you!
Wonderful series! A lot of painstaking effort and attention to detail put in. I also enjoy your easygoing sense of humor which does not detract from salient points. Btw, it's Edward Gibbon (without the final "S"), I'm sure you figured that one by now... I used to read him ages and ages ago, it takes me way back. Kudos!
Great!
I like how you acknowledged the improvements brought about by Omer ibn khattab RA.
Exquisite history podcasts are produced by an honest and hard working individual...really appreciated your effort and contribution to this piece of history often hidden and not allowed to be taught in the Western World Schools.
Thank you!
None of this is hidden or barred from being taught. Stop it.
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What a smart documentary and a pleasant narrator voice !
Thank you!
It's 5 yrs and probably someone did write about this story. But to the deeds of second khaliph (approx 9th minute), someone (don't remember the name) who was friend if Umar went to his house in the evening. Umar put out a candle and fired another one. When the friend asked why you did that, khaliph said "I was working thus using candle from "bait-ul-mol" (that is publicly funded); when you came it's a personal matter not public so I used the candle of my own".
I'm glad you mentioned Kahina aka Dihya, I was worried that you wouldn't! However, I might have liked for you to discuss her a little more.
only so much you can fit into a video like this
@@FlashPointHx , thank you for your reply! I've noticed that you are very good about that, which is great! I'm a rather new subscriber, and I've been enjoying trying to get caught up, and learning the impetus for this massive project of yours. Cortés, eh? That's exciting! I appreciate the route you're taking to get there, and the unexpected rabbit hole you doubtless discovered once you decided to take it! I've also been a bit of a busy bee commenting here and there on your videos!😂😁😀
Great!
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Welcome!
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Hey thanks! I’m really happy you like the videos. The channel is growing!
@@FlashPointHx Glad to hear it, with content like this you deserve it.
Enlightenment- thank you.
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Thank you so much! Saw your other comment about the Navy Seals - totally hear ya
Nearly 52K subscribers....something isn't right, should be 10x that!
Just recently stumbled across, watched, liked and subscribed....perfect watch or just chill to and listen, top job! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻
Hey thanks! This channel was about 5k when this video came out I think. Happy that you liked it. Let me know what you think of the rest of the series
@@FlashPointHx
Great series, great videos, the longer the better....
History was my favourite subject in school, together with geography, they still are favourite subjects of mine, all the way back to day dot....poor are those with no history!
Anyhoo, start all over on this one, as I crashed out while listening to it yesterday and then continue onwards and upwards from there!
Stay safe and take care....
Great job man.
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Very fitting song.
I'm new here but I'm loving your channel
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Why thank you! Appreciate that!
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Thanks ! I’m glad you like the series.
Enjoying this while i am ill. Wish history in school would have been like this.
Hey Ganja - I hope you feel better
The more i spend time watching your productions, the more i agree with people that says that this channel is underrated !
Thanks!! Much appreciated
I wouldn't say underrated - I'd say undiscovered :)
The people that consume his content (including me) can't get enough!
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Makes learning so much more enjoyable.
Hope you get an "A"!
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@@Emzo99 Read from arabian sources
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Love that Zeppelin right in the beginning.. of course it was a drive through a desolate desert area in southern Morocco that inspired Plant to create this song, Kashmir
Yeah that’s right - in 1973 or 76 can’t remember. In 97 I was traveling in Egypt from Luxor down to Abu Simbel in a transport convoy (you needed military escort to go that far south) and I must have listened to this song half a dozen times. It was especially good when the sun came up off the desert.
@@FlashPointHx you have a lot of experienced no wonder you can create. This whole series
Excellent excellent job, thank you. I am Persian. I remember as a young boy I lived in the small of Nahavand, as you mentioned, was a battleground, perhaps the last battle of the Persian king. Yazgerd the 3rd. I remember as a boys, one day I was playing "kick-the-can" with schoolmate, sadly it was human skulls! We had to cross an ancient cemetery, now shallow, on way home from school!! 😢
Thanks for sharing
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Of course !
thank you again ! - I think I am finally understanding early Islam.
Dude, arguably my favorite Led Zeppelin song. You have exquisite taste in music!
Awesome!! Yeah I love this song. When I was traveling to Morocco with a buddy of mine - we rented ATV's and took them up into the sand dunes of the Western Sahara - was listening to Zeppelin half the time I was on that ride.
Stairway to Heaven backwards has a message about going to hell, I think. I cover it in my series with over 3,000 slides: "Proof Satan Rules The World Ergo The Bible is Right."
I just found ur channel.. thnx for ur work.. but saw in advance ur videos got shorter .. i love full docu's but i appropriate ur work👍
Turning Points.
Awsome
nothing beats having a good meal ..a turkish kebab... a salad and having nice mint tea ... hearing.
past muslim conquest ....
muhamad iqbal .... have to comment the narrators pronuciation is top notch ....
Great Podcast! The podcast is going to get back and forth listening from me because I would prefer to watch the youtube videos. I don't know if podcats that also have youtube videos get hit in the metrics one way or another. The maps really help because this is an area that I am not as familiar with.
Awesome, thank you! Yeah, I think history is intimately tied into the geography. You need to have the maps
Great work, sir 👌
Dat apocalypse niw's napalm morning reference tho 😄👍
You know it! Love that movie =) 'You know (sniff) some day this war is going to be over (looks down and sad)'
I love Led Zeppelin ..... And thank you brother for this magnificent video !! Love your efforts
Glad you enjoyed it! Thats got to be one of my fav LZ songs
You should’ve mentioned the name of the berber king who wiped out the muslim army In biskra Aksil AKA Koceila, which is my name ❤️. And my sister’s name is Kahina the queen who wiped out the muslim army after Koceila’s death.
Thanks a lot I learned so much from your videos.
Thank you
Dude! Your channel is like the love child of Historia Civilis and Dan Carlin's Hardcore History = fantastic content. Stay awesome :)
Hahahaha - that’s is so awesome to hear! I’d love to sound like Carlin - not sure if I’d like to look like him ;)
"there is nothing like the smell of Greek fire in the morning, smells like victory" 🔥😂🤣 oh my God.. Muhahaa, you are killing me😂✌️👍
Hahhaha - that’s gotta be one of my favorite movies
Without knowledge of the past we have no knowledge of the present. Without knowledge of the present, we cannot see what's possible in the future.
Being a Muslim, that's almost the first time I listened the history of the "fitna" so concise.
You need to make a video about how the Rashiduns were unsuccessful in their attempts to conquer Nubia (northern Sudan) , the nubian king of Makuria managed to repulse the Arab armies sent against them, using guerrilla warfare, night raids and scorched earth tactics, the Arab governors of Egypt gave up and instead negotiated the baqt treaty.
Wow - no wonder the region is again embroiled in strife. It looks like its been like that forever.
After watching Black death I'm hooked ever since
Nice! Seems like you just started a new series