5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About The Medieval Times...

[@norikadolmy7274]

The Greeks did not believe the earth was flat. There were several philosophers who theorized the earth was round. One argued this based on lunar eclipses and the circular shadows which indicates a sphere rather than a disk. One of them even produced a rough estimate of the earth's size by measuring the angle of the sun at midday in two wells, one in Greece and the other in Alexandria. Another one used the lunar eclipses to measure the size of the earth and moon. And they also reasoned that if the earth were flat, you would be able to see an entire ship as it approached the shore, but for a round earth you can only see the top as it is obscured by the curvature of the earth

[@voyaristika5673]

Do you know how close the earth size estimate was to actual size? Thanks for the interesting tidbits!

[@lone6718]

Ain’t it something? The ancient civilizations knew the world was round and why……and now we have people who preach flat-earth theory, those who think the sun isn’t real, snow is a government « phenomenon », and that birds of robots built by the government…..🤦‍♀️

[@voyaristika5673]

@@lone6718 An intelligent friend of ours believes the real moon was obliterated by a civilization from another galaxy and they hauled in a fake moon with all kinds of stations on the dark side doing God knows what. And I swear this man IS intelligent. Strange.

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​@lone6718 birds aren't real so 🤷‍♂️

[@cecemepls0]

thank you so much! I was planning on basing my thesis on this academic youtube video, so you saved me from misinformation 😮‍💨😭 that was close!

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Trying not to binge watch everything and be left without content, this is too good!

[@christopherlawley1842]

Yes. It's a problem

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I get so happy when this channel uploades!!

[@silverback7675]

Same, I love learning about Medieval Europe

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[@makwilson2050]

In 1974 I was in a fantastic National Youth Theatre production of The Childrens’ Crusade by Paul Thompson. Brilliant play with music, utterly sad and tragic tale.

[@cecemepls0]

Being non-religious myself, I find it so interesting to research and learn about the slow changes and different interpretations of various religious texts over time (and among different groups of people). It’s just so intriguing to me how dramatically different Holy books can be interpreted. Especially looking at the Middle Ages and how Christians lived then compared to now….I find it truly interesting. (I don’t mean this in any offensive way, to be clear. I respect all religions, regardless of if I believe in them myself. Religion has always been an interesting topic for me, since I was young.)

[@JamesFromTexas]

This is still a new channel but I see great things coming! Keep up the great work

[@peachrenard2320]

I find the part about witch hunts really interesting. They went from saying it contradicted the bible, the thing they basically entrusted the way they lived to completely, to believe witches could not harm you, to executing innocent people because they may be witches and that suddenly scared them? Also, the mission the children set out on may have been doomed from the start but I must admit, I've never met a child that determined to do anything.

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It will blowup in time

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I get excited when the notification comes up!

[@rebeccadurston2973]

Your editor deserves an award for that Voldemort input 😆

[@silverback7675]

Not gonna lie, I come here every Friday as soon as a video is uploaded. Many people are fascinated by the history of Rome and WWII. I, on the other hand, love the overlooked periods like Medieval times, Eastern Asia history, WWI, Byzantines and Turks, etc...

[@Jelly_Juice2006]

I don’t think medieval times are overlooked lol it’s like the most popular time period really

[@Nathanfx2006]

Problem is once you dive down the rabbit hole of being fascinated with history, quickly hit that wall of pre-recorded history. Having to piece the image together with a few untied word of mouth sources 🤕

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Soon this channel will be a big as top 5s. I'm surprised he hasn't sponsored it more on his channel

[@Arterexius]

That Voldy cameo was absolute gold! Also, have your editor taken the scream used with Cristopher Columbus, from Hydroneer? It sounds identical to the scream they use, when the player attempts to shoplift

[@BDaMonkey]

That's called a wilheim scream. It's been used in a lot of things for decades.

[@Arterexius]

@@BDaMonkey Thanks! I find it an absolutely hilarious scream, so thanks for giving me the name of it. I don't think I would have found it otherwise :)

[@BDaMonkey]

@@Arterexius No problem. Have fun hearing it in practically everything from now on 😃

[@_RocketQueen_]

The Voldemort laugh got me lmao

[@Adnan-nz4bb]

this is quality content, thank you! might also be a good idea to include resources in the description

[@matty8952]

2:46 Casually smiling while an axe is being shoved into his skull

[@lesleeherschfus707]

You should do a video on the Borgias - the original nepotistic dynesty

[@LloydEWatson1983]

Sounds like a knightmare.

[@Iamtheliquor]

Ah I remember that Kids tv game show from the 80’s in the UK Knightmare!

[@taylorgletscher]

So, you're saying that there are probably more flat earthers now than in those times. Interesting.

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

What about Matthew Hopkins of the 17th century ( the witchfinder) there still was insanity past the Renaissance! Even 18th century!!

[@SaltySteff]

He could start a channel about the early modern period and discuss these things

[@daneaxe6465]

6:00 Red flagged. James 1 made witch hunting common, he wrote a book on it. Plus there were witch hunters for hire who abused the system started by James's book. Pinning the blame on Elizabeth smacks of propaganda since James1 book and witch hunting is so well known.

[@trishna_6815]

James was after Elizabeth though

[@hildahilpert5018]

There was a movie called Matthew Hopkins, Witch finder General with Vincent Price as the main character.

[@thewhitewolf58]

How petty do you have to be to dig up a persons body just to put them on trial. I get digging them up for biological evidence, but mainly just to shit talk their dead body in court is a bit much. Seems like he was living rent free in a mansion in that guys head.

[@als3022]

Well, they did it to Oliver Cromwell and considering some of the stuff he did I wouldn't judge them too harshly.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

One of the pope's did it to a rival, even appointed him an attorney to answer for him. Deranged is a word that comes to mind.

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[@Yousadclownofaman]

Out of curiosity, have you taken a look at Hard To Be A God from 2013?

[@thewhitewolf58]

What is it about this time period that makes it a stand time for magic and dragons?

[@SaltySteff]

During the early and high middle ages dragons were actually considered to be an extinct species that once existed, hence why dragons are such a classic trope in film and tv featuring the medieval period

[@thewhitewolf58]

@@SaltySteff rather interesting. Does remind you that fantasy is just a misunderstood and hyped up version of reality.

[@SaltySteff]

@@thewhitewolf58 it is interesting and something I've always thought about as well. How interesting it is that ways of thinking from so long ago can still exist and have a profound cultural impact on modern society

[@thewhitewolf58]

@@SaltySteff such as vampires. They didnt exist. But when people dig up the graves of dead people they see stages of decay that makes it look like the corpse was actually healing. Like fingernail length and such. Also i do think that legends and stories have a natural way of trying to 1 up themselves between each telling.

[@HumbleMentorGaming]

Did you say "12012 and 1204" or am I tripping?

[@Candlewick14]

The pronunciation of macabre!

[@jonathanstoutenburg8634]

Centuries past, people did horrible things and got away with them.

[@christopherlawley1842]

nothing changes :- (

[@norsie24]

Can you list citations please?

[@annhitchcock3093]

Haha! “ The Flat Earth Society has members around the globe”. Sorry. I don’t know who wrote that, but it’s hilarious.

[@amandarowe2928]

Pirates took some of the children and sold them into slavery.... thought your "god" was going to protect you? 😂 he must have been busy when that happened

[@silviahannak3213]

Americans still believe in flat earth. Medevieal Americans? That's exactly why i don't follow..wink wink.

[@jamesjanson6129]

Children's crusade 2022.Led by Greta Thunberg.A lot of similarities to the medieval children's crusade.

[@micknotfromleitrim]

Right, because she doesn't shut up about wanting to capture Jerusalem for her pretend god, she just goes on and on about her stupid fallacious deity and how he hates abortion, mixing fabrics and how everybody that disagrees with her needs to die and suffer eternal torment, obviously.

[@BDaMonkey]

Don't be silly.

[@arte0021]

Greta Thunberg is still a thing in 2022?

[@chrisper94]

Not only did they truly believe the Earth was flat, they also believed the Sun revolved around the Earth. Facts!

[@Voirreydirector]

They?