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Flash Point History

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War of the Worlds - EP 1 - Intro / Early Islamic Conquest

War of the Worlds - EP 1 - Intro / Early Islamic Conquest

Our journey begins with the rise of Islam. Despite incredible hardships, that at times nearly lead to extinction, the Ar... Read more

30 Jun 2017

1hr 2mins

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Punic Wars - Part I - Prelude

Punic Wars - Part I - Prelude

Rome and Carthage, two names that imply great civilization, were destined for conflict. Their expansion was only outdone... Read more

16 Jan 2016

53mins

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Attila the Hun - Part 3

Attila the Hun - Part 3

The might of a combined Hun Empire challenges the remains of a declining and dying Western Roman Empire. Attila faces hi... Read more

5 Nov 2015

1hr 16mins

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War of the Worlds - EP 2 - The Journey to al-Andalus

War of the Worlds - EP 2 - The Journey to al-Andalus

Arabian armies, flush with victory over the Byzantine and Persian Empires, now push west into North Africa. By 709, the ... Read more

13 Aug 2017

1hr 13mins

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War of the Worlds - EP 3 - The Moors of Andalusia

War of the Worlds - EP 3 - The Moors of Andalusia

The Moors invade Spain in what will be a lightning affair. They are soon poised to attack France. But as the Islamic Exp... Read more

5 Oct 2017

1hr 12mins

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Punic Wars - Part II - Bellum Inexpertis

Punic Wars - Part II - Bellum Inexpertis

The 1st Punic War is in full swing as Rome and Carthage slam into one another over Sicily. But lack of a grand strategy ... Read more

23 Mar 2016

57mins

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Punic Wars - Part V - The Return of The Scipi

Punic Wars - Part V - The Return of The Scipi

Hannibal's victory at Cannae sends the Roman Republic into a death spiral. However despite the calamities that ensue, Ro... Read more

19 Nov 2016

1hr 55mins

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War of the Worlds - EP 6 - Cordoba & Moorish Spain - The Ornament of the World

War of the Worlds - EP 6 - Cordoba & Moorish Spain - The Ornament of the World

A look into the cultural heritage of Moorish Spain. Was it truly a golden age of enlightenment and meaningful co-existen... Read more

5 Apr 2018

51mins

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War of the Worlds - EP 5 - Abd Al Rahman III - Camelot and Catastrophe

War of the Worlds - EP 5 - Abd Al Rahman III - Camelot and Catastrophe

Abd Al Rahman III comes to the scene and brings Al Andalus back from the brink. His successes usher in a period of prosp... Read more

31 Jan 2018

1hr 6mins

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WOTW - 9 - The History of the Reconquista - The Rise of the Christian Kingdoms

WOTW - 9 - The History of the Reconquista - The Rise of the Christian Kingdoms

We take a step back in this episode and look at the Rise of the Christian Kingdoms and the beginning of the epic struggl... Read more

15 Dec 2018

1hr 18mins

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