The Rise of the Kyivan Rus (Pre-History-1054) - The History of Ukraine Part 1

My original video on the 'Big Russian Lie' was simply not big enough. Ukraine is a fascinating nation with an ancient history and it deserves to be learnt.
Part II coming as soon as I finish writing it.
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Patreon: patreon.com/HistoryofEverythingKZbin
References:
Cross, Samuel Hazzard. "I. SLAVIC ORIGINS AND MIGRATIONS." In A Handbook of Slavic Studies, Harvard University Press, 1949.
Dolukhanov, Pavel. The early Slavs: Eastern Europe from the initial settlement to the Kievan Rus. Routledge, 2014.
Garipzanov, Ildar Hajdarovič, and Oleksìj Toločko, eds. Early Christianity on the Way from the Varangians to the Greeks. Instytut istoriï Ukraïny NAN Ukraïny, 2011.
Kazanski, Michel. "Archaeology of the Slavic Migrations." Encyclopedia of Slavic Languages and Linguistics Online (2020).
Konduktorova, T. S. "The ancient population of the Ukraine." Anthropologie (1962-) 21, no. 3 (1983).
Plokhy, Serhii. The gates of Europe: A history of Ukraine. Basic Books, 2015.
Pritsak, Omeljan. "At the Dawn of Christianity in Rus': East Meets West." Harvard Ukrainian Studies 12 (1988): 87-113.
Putin, Vladimir. "On the historical unity of Russians and Ukrainians." President of Russia 12 (2021).
(This is a stupid source but it is important to read the rambling of Putin).
Rubinson, Karen S. "Herodotus and the Scythians." Expedition 17, no. 4 (1975): 18.
Sevcenko, Ihor. "The Christianization of Kievan Rus'." The Polish Review (1960): 29-35.
Subtelny, Orest. Ukraine: A history. University of Toronto Press, 2009.
Sysyn, Frank E. "Recovering the ancient and recent past: the shaping of memory and identity in early modern Ukraine." Eighteenth-Century Studies 35, no. 1 (2001).
TIKHOMIROV, MIKHAIL N. "The Origins of Christianity in Russia." History 44, no. 152 (1959).

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

If you can, help Ana with her fundraiser for battery packs! twitter.com/UkrainianAna/status/1779620623943188655?t=o4C9OMlOEDYnQT0DldtVgg&s=19

[@Californianbychoice]

Russians: "Ukraine is just a Russian colony rebelling against the motherland!" Americans: "Wait, that reminds us of something!"

[@QuasiMaven]

This but imagine it's America that claimed the UK 😂

[@stuartdollar9912]

@@QuasiMaven The UK's population was larger than that of the 13 Colonies at the time of the American Revolution, so, no, not really.

[@geoffrogers7590]

​@stuartdollar9912 That's not really what he was getting at. Ukraine is the original home of the Rus. Russia is the colony. That is why it's like America claiming the UK. It has nothing to do with population.

[@krotemitschield]

@@geoffrogers7590 We shouldn't also forget about Pharaoh Tutankhamonenko and the fact that it is thanks to Ukrainians that the Black Sea exists.

[@willclark6961]

He's talking about Canada.

[@andriy_sushko]

As an Ukrainian currently defending my land - thank you for your effort to share history of my land, country and it's people.

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

Best of luck my friend

[@mynameisschezuan]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@jacobbrada2140]

Every time I see a comment made by a Ukrainian I feel tears come to my eyes. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you and every other Ukrainian to fight for your right to exist as an independent country. I may not be able to help you directly(not really rolling in money) but I can at least give my words of respect. Please keep fighting for what is right. I hope you survive when this war ends and you can live without fear of Russian oppression.

[@brianbelgard5988]

As an American I wish we were doing more to help, but hopefully learning more about Ukraine’s history and people will inspire us to do more.

[@DblyaC]

Ukrainians won’t give up, Canada won’t either. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@OzyTheLast]

6:34 In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

[@nullc0ntext]

As an 'Murican, I've got nothing but mad respect for these resilient, fearless people who share our values and deserve our unending support in the face of tyranny from this century's hitler clone.

[@connormclernon26]

It’s too bad we have feckless idiots in this nation that want our country to take inspiration from the Hitler off of Wish clone

[@dx-ek4vr]

It's a shame our politicians haven't done more to support Ukraine. We don't even have to send any troops (aside from those who voluntarily join the international legions), and we didn't even have to spend that much money! In fact, most of what we "spend" on Ukraine aid is essentially sending stuff we made already decades ago

[@yourneighbourhooddoomer]

*Stalin clone

[@zero95lucky]

@@yourneighbourhooddoomer Potato Potahto.

[@geodkyt]

​@@dx-ek4vrHell, a *majority* of the stuff we are sending Ukraine is stuff we were going to have to *pay* to demilitarize and dispose of (IAW our rather strict environmental and safety laws) in a couple of years *anyway* . Heck, when you look at ammunition, US military "safe storage and use" requirements are so strict we tend to pay to destroy ordnance *long* before it reaches what almost every other nation considers still well within the "Best If Used By" dates they use. (You can, in large part, thank the USS Forrestal fire and the USS Iowa turret explosion for this rather conservative approach to ordnance safety - we assume everything is stored in the worst possible conditions, whilst simultaneously trying to ensure everything is stored in the absolute best environmental conditions as much as possible.)

[@OdyTypeR]

"So if you don’t mind, I will take only 30 seconds or one minute to give you a short reference to history for giving you a little historical background." J/k, lol. Puck Futin. Thanks for setting the record straight.

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

I mean short stack (putin) gave me the idea

[@BFB_tg]

Thank you for further spreading the word about our history and identity, as for too much time we were seen as "another flavor of russians", even with the founding of nation dating far before the swamplands. Слава Україні, і велике дякую тобі🫡🇺🇦

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

Героям слава, thank you for watching and I hope I can do this topic justice

[@derrickstorm6976]

"If history makes you comfortable, youre doing it wrong" That is perhaps the best notion for anyone who claim to be, "interested" in history

[@OdyTypeR]

If you're not asking yourself "are we the baddies?", you're usually not asking the right questions.

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

You underestimate my emotional control. Tell me the most grusome story and my response will be - what a pity.

[@baneofbanes]

@@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714sure thing tough guy.

[@reynanlamsen2007]

​@@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714 Want a medal?

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

@@baneofbanes Its true. And Im not tough at all, Im quite normal with a lot of self control.

[@thomaslayton2110]

History of Everything on a roll this month. Rolling like a Ukrainian T80.

[@mikhailsidorov1705]

Ah yes, T80 is Ukrainian as Kievan Rus was )

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

@@mikhailsidorov1705It’s built in Kharkiv, Ukraine, ruzzki troll.

[@user-bt5hb4gd6p]

​@@mikhailsidorov1705 навіть лапті, матрьошка і балалайка крадені 😂😂😂 московія404

[@Syndr1]

Oh Boy, The Rustkie's gonna be mad about this one.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

Yeah, well, in the immortal words of General McAuliffe, "Nuts."

[@briansarah2745]

They will not cry over this rubbish

[@spao9411]

@@briansarah2745 ruskies get mad pissy about anything ukraine related.

[@constentthonking936]

@@eldorados_lost_searcher Just got done listing to Screaming Eagles and that makes your comment way more funny to me.

[@silentdrew7636]

​@@briansarah2745says the man crying over the truth

[@user-wn1xl6hx9i]

As a Ukrainian, thank you for your work, such deep insight is very rare. I want to draw your attention to a little-known fact in the English-speaking world. The use of the term "Slavs" has developed historically, but it is not the term mainly used by the Slavic peoples. In fact, it is used only in four languages - Russian, Bulgarian, Belarusian and Croatian. In others (Ukrainian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbian, Czech, Slovenian and Slovak), the term "Slovs" is used (if phonetically to represent the analogue), the words to check are Slovakia and Slovenia. This term is based on the word "Slovo", which literally means "word". So, "Wordians", if you wish ;). Not slaves, but those who speak an intelligible language. I hope that this will somehow help in the study of the political use of the language question.

[@hello-rq8kf]

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[@no-nonseplayer6612]

funny fact finnis lsangauge has also world for slav whic is Slaavi even though were not slavis people at all

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

As a Ukrainian, I confirm this fact.

[@zallia_]

I absolutely died from the pronunciation on "cucuteni tripoli/ye" on 9:12 . Great vid tho, fun to see that it touches a bit on my culture as well

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

I tried so so hard on it 🤣

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

What shall we bet he says sunami rather than tsunami?

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

It’s actually Trypillia in Ukrainian. Tripolye is the russian version.

[@zallia_]

@@Alex.Kalashnik my bad, Im from Moldova, so we have the romanian pronunciation, which is the same as the russian one. Good to know tho

[@Alex.Kalashnik]

@@zallia_ Understood. It was most likely borrowed into romanian from russian.

[@Thankfully_Over]

I know it kinda doesnt relate to the history but i find it wild how the same americans who want America to stay out of the war in Ukraine are the ones who always talked about how America was the beacon of hope and keeper of peace back in the 90s. We go to war for pointless reasons but wont help a genuine fight to save an innocent group of people being subjugated.

[@andrewb1921]

I was just rewatching the three countries video a few hours ago, thinking how awesome it would be to have a multi part video series about Ukrainian history. And here it is...

[@the_legendary_vin]

Gonna be using your video as sourcing for some of my projects.

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

That genuinely makes me happy. Thanks Vin

[@welbhloud]

The rise of the accurate content creators will be forever remembered. What more can man desire to achieve?

[@Cryo_Cake]

ah yes my favourite Icelandic youtuber

[@trevorhanlin4247]

An American who is also Ukranian Catholic kudos on the quote of the US declaration of independence.

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

Why do you worship long dead jewish men?

[@Usual_User]

​@@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714 Im myself atheist, but, why not? People worship what they want (until it hurts others)

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

@@Usual_User I consider it treason to worship foreign men.

[@hello-rq8kf]

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[@Ekdrink]

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[@chadocracy]

"the comments will be crazy on this one" *unanimous support for Ukraine in the comments*

[@OdyTypeR]

💙🌻Слава Україні🌻💙 💙🔱Героям слава🔱💙

[@HardThrasher]

Respect mate

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

I can relate to that weird niche-finding. After growing out of being a tankie, I became obsessed with learning the truth about Kalashnikov rifles and how shitty they actually are and cutting through the propaganda. I bought one myself to study and get hands-on experience despite hating it. That lead to me studying the theory of Quality on the larger scale, and now I work at a manufacturer as a quality analyst and CMM programmer. I just love when things like that happen for people.

[@EmyrDerfel]

From what I've learnt via C&Rsenal, the Mosin Nagant shared a lot with the Kalashnikov in terms of quality and tolerances.

[@peterrudenko4496]

Thank you for starting this series. As a ukrainian student who was surprisingly uninterested about history of my own country I can clearly say that THIS should be used in schools as a primer. And only after it there should be deeper examinations of specifics. Thank you for doing this. This matters a lot.

[@RelaxationMusic1611]

I had this in school, we had the best school in our city and really keen history teacher. So you are just not so lucky. We had special books with program 1 grade higher than students in normal schools, so we got more material to learn. And we had pairs like in the University, not lessons. It was not paid, just everybody were taking entry exams to primary school to get there ) but don't give up

[@astoran3147]

just a small point at 1:08 thats not Ukraine, thats Czechia, specifically Church of Saint Jan Nepomucký(in Žďár na Sázavou)

[@henrysymes]

Absolutely worthy topic, king. Love this one already at 00:20

[@Deliverator80]

Great work, looking forward to part 2!

[@BiggestCorvid]

Mihola Hohol, whom the Russians claim as Nikolai gogol, was a ukranian aithor and poet first.

[@BIGESTblade]

He wanted to be Russians, they cam have him.

[@bassett_green]

My first ever visit to Ukraine was over summer before the invasio. I never fell in love with a city faster than kyiv. Such an insanely friendly and welcoming place, even though I didn't speak a word of the language beforehand

[@user-sf3hj5vj3g]

Respect brother 🙏 Its good to see based people who still have common sense and dont think its normal to invate, kill and rape other people in a sovereign nation. Bless your soul 💛💙

[@seppo532]

Just as I was lamenting how bad I am at reading maps, you go back far enough in history for me to use the Clan of the Cave Bear series to ground me in the area. Felt very weird jumping from Dan Carlin to those books in my mind

[@RedDotChiliPepper96]

Oh man, I hope I'm back home by the point this drops.

[@mitchconner403]

Left 4 Dead 2 Horde Music starts playing Russian bots: screaming “Here they come”

[@knpark2025]

TIL there's a big difference between history of Ukraine and my country's (Korean) counterpart. On one hand, there is a group of people known for horse archers in the antiquity, who then spent the first millenium A.D. haggling with the carousel of nomadic people coming from the Eurasian Stepps, which culminated in a significant life-changing encounter with the Mongol Empire. In contrast, there is Ukranian history. *....wait.*

[@DOM_GUS]

My man, been watching your videous since the begining and loving every monent of it. One advice: pls use more map images rather the drawings of the artists. Way better for engagement and understanding

[@martindice5424]

You know, I find it a bit of a weird coincidence that EVERY nation that Russia/USSR has EVER ruled would - rather reasonably in my view - never EVER want the Russians to do this to them again. Why oh why can’t the Russians try to be friends with their neighbour rather than a haunting ( or actual) menace? Why is Russia SOOO weirdly spiteful? Answers on a postcode please.

[@finncatwillhelm2457]

An Austrian KZbinr named Kraut has an excellent video on the origins of Russian Authoritarianism if you're interested.

[@samvodopianov9399]

@@finncatwillhelm2457 Come on mate don't suggest Kraut, the guy just puts a "Sonderweg" spin on Russian history as if it was always destined to be autocratic.

[@awesomehpt8938]

The Ozzie PowerPoint man is a god?!?! Wow!!!

[@dogcarman]

Well, god-ish. Pumping out high quality content on hard topics at the speed he’s doing it is at least superhuman.

[@EmyrDerfel]

He has disciples, and that's as far as I'll go.

[@MrFi-es2ie]

As time passes, and as the Ukraine war starts to loose traction in the media, I start to feel like an outcast for supporting Ukraine in its war of independence. Whenever I enter a discussion forum on our news portalls, it looks like the people are split 50/50 on wether the west is in the wrong or wehter Russia is in the wrong. It is insane. I can not comprehend that after 2 years of Russias special needs millitary operation, there is a majority of people who would choose to appease Russia, and mock you for being against it. I don’t like this timeline.

[@Kaiserboo1871]

It’s because many Americans took the criticisms lobbed at America post-Iraq invasion to heart. They became disillusioned, and many now believed that everything American government does, it does with evil intentions. That’s why so many don’t trust Biden with Ukraine as many believe that he is lying and only supporting Ukraine for corrupt purposes.

[@tamcon72]

The squeaky wheels get the grease. It's 2 months since you posted your comment, and things have gotten better.

[@WhenIsItUs]

I'll honestly be watching these a couple times over since my knowledge of that side of the globe is seriously lacking. I'm pretty sure most our politicians would have trouble pointing out these places on a map. Sad, of course. New subscriber to your channel! Thanks so much for your hard work. It's so important. Learning about all the various histories of the world can be overwhelming, but people like you help it along. Especially with all the tragedies going on today that we in the lower classes of the western capitalist world are encouraged to ignore, even as our comforts stem from them.

[@glenysserslev2550]

Looking forward to part 2.

[@Ostentatiousnessness]

A lovely starting point to learn about, what I've come to learn, a beautiful people and culture. I also couldn't help but smile at the Perun shout out.

[@wolfelite7362]

Hi man just want to say love your vids and your one of the best History channels I've watched so keep up the good work you inspire me to be beter in my History class and to look at History in a more open and neutral way so thank you and Slava Ukraine Much love from South Africa

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

Hi mate, thank you for your comment, these kinds of comments really do make it all worth it

[@kameradetoren2741]

Been waiting a long time for this one. After you finish up the Ukrainian history, you should totally do a comprehensive history of Belarus, too. They still have a government in exile that's over 100 years old now.

[@bogdanafilonich33]

I am so excited for this one !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

Live in 4 hrs

[@bogdanafilonich33]

You are the best ! No idea who you are ,but thank you so much! ​@@HistoryofEverythingChannel

[@codeysimmons790]

You have done an excellent job here. I appreciate how concise your explanations are. I have been wanting to look into Ukrainian history further but have never found the time. I look forward to future instalments. You're doing God's work mate, Thank you!

[@antlionworkerfan2007]

Exciting!

[@gerryhouska2859]

Very informative, I've learned much today. Thanks for the hard work.

[@Linki8uu]

Great video as usual Brit

[@tdestroyer1882]

Might wanna get your mods ready for the Russian internet bots, they’re soon gonna be infesting this entire comment section

[@louiscarullo6034]

Don’t mind me. Just here appreciating a beautifully articulate video. So what did we all think? :)

[@Philomatt13]

Every version of Ukraine Shall Not Perish I have heard nearly moves me to tears. Maybe I'm just projecting my own ideas and understanding, but I feel the cry for survival and prosperity.

[@seppo532]

No, it’s arguably one of the top national anthems. It’s simple, but incredibly effective and evocative. I get it stuck in my head. My own country’s anthem does not slap, though it is notoriously hard to sing. The lyrics are top tier as well. There’s a lot of guides to pronouncing the Ukrainian lyrics on KZbin. I use one without the music otherwise it’s too distracting.

[@jtsg464]

Looking forward to this series to learn more about Ukraine HOE! I got 'The Last Empire' based on your suggestion from the Q&A vid, and have enjoyed it so far. I'm actually at the chapter where post-coup, Ukraine is now declaring independence. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@DutchSkeptic]

A great start to a promising series!

[@DisinformationAgent]

It's always funny how 'people' like MTG and her ilk don't see us as a people with our own history, will or culture.

[@baneofbanes]

She’s a Russian asset, she only believes what she’s told to.

[@jfu5222]

MTG's history and culture revolve around the confederate flag and the KKK.

[@POCKET-SAND]

I think the situation in America is more complex than that. In a way, the left kind of screwed the cause over by treating it as their own causes and demonizing "the right" for being pro-Russian, even though most of the right isn't. This had the affect of many ordinary Americans associating support for Ukraine as an inherently "progressive" or Democratic Party cause.

[@patrickjanecke5894]

I still can't help but think of Ukraine as being Eastern, mostly on religious grounds. Of course, that goes with the caveat that I view Russia pretty much a khaganate in a Slavic skinsuit.

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

Europian civilization = Western Civilization And yes christianity is Middle Eastern

[@cane6074]

Very damn true!

[@McNubbys]

For Saint Javilin!

[@ChorltonBrook]

Thanks for making this series. I've become interested to learning this history after listening to Timothy Snyder's 'the Making of Modern Ukraine' last year. No mention of the Scythians going to Egypt, the Ostrogoths & their influence on Rome, the migration to Morocco & Spain or on a sadder note slavery. I suppose these would be over an hour long then though.

[@miguelfpaula]

I dont knowifitwastime or money you had to spend to get the sound right. but it was worth every penny or second.

[@lornamorgan3575]

Thanks for this. I like history and had a fair understanding of Ukraine's roots. This helps consolidate the timeline better for me.

[@williampanagopoulos656]

Loving this

[@ModernDayMarcoPolo]

Doing good work once again ( have to use this one since ill doax myself with my other one)

[@shaqm0bile]

Oh heck yes you made the video! Thank you! :)

[@angusbeef9200]

10:19 terminator went a bit too far back by accident

[@anno-fw7xn]

thanks i cant wait for part 2! i dont know ther histroy went this far back!

[@oleksandrlevchuk]

cant wait for the comment section on this one

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

It will be calm and rational Tbh most likely youtube will bury it

[@DblyaC]

Perun (PowerPoint guy) IS my god

[@OdyTypeR]

Yup. I worship him every Sunday.

[@wtfisgoingon2534]

I can't wait for more, i just love your history videos. In poland we learn the history of the world and poland, and the history of Ukraine is too small for world, and too far for Polish history. Soo yea i can't wait for more episodes 😊

[@Canoby]

Just imagine the mental gymnastics of citing the Kievan Rus as the reason why Moscow can claim supremacy over Kyiv.

[@BlahBlah-np2fp]

Nice summarizatuion.

[@theconqueringram5295]

Thanks to History of Everything for accurately covering this, since we can't expect the RuZZians to.

[@Whatshisname346]

Yes yes I'm all for bite sized chunks and all that; but wouldn't the history of the region be better understood as one 2 hour long interview with Tucker Carlson looking like he was having a confusing fart.

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

You're probably getting 4 hours in total

[@baneofbanes]

Only if Tucker also is amazed by third world food prices.

[@Syndr1]

See you in 47 hours I guess, thanks for the heads up?

[@MeeesterBond17]

-SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE- Comment for the algorithm.

[@theleva7]

Judging by previous algorythm behaviour, algorythm is more Tzeentch than Khorne, so all is dust maybe?

[@MeeesterBond17]

@@theleva7 Perhaps, but subtlety was never my strong suit. For example, my favourite weapon in the Mass Effect trilogy is the M-76 Revenant. 😁

[@wyattdean5192]

Amazing video man! much love from the USA, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this, and i think it’s extremely important we all understand the history behind the cause we all stand behind

[@WinterRav3n]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 *🇺🇦 Introduction to Ukrainian History* - Introduction to the study of Ukraine's history, culture, and people. - Ukraine's history, culture, and people are widely misunderstood in the West. - Historians often become obsessed with niche topics, driving them to delve deeper into their studies. 05:24 *🌍 Origins of Nationalism and Identity* - Nationalism and national identity trace back to the French Revolution, emphasizing the concept of citizenship. - Early sense of community existed before the French Revolution, evolving over time. - Nation-states and national identity are not always codependent, as seen in examples like England. 06:32 *🏛️ Ancient Origins of Ukrainian Civilization* - Ukraine's history traces back to ancient Greece, showcasing its deep historical roots. - Herodotus identified Ukraine as a frontier where Greek civilization met its "barbaric alter ego." - Ukrainian lands were settled by various ancient cultures, including Neanderthals and the Scythians. 10:53 *🏛️ Greek Influence and Hybrid Culture* - Greek colonies along the Black Sea coast contributed to a hybrid Greco-Scythian culture. - Herodotus's writings provide valuable insights into the complexity of Scythian society. - Ukraine's fertile lands earned it the reputation as the "Bread Basket of Europe." 12:56 *🌍 Transition Periods and Regional Shifts* - Ukraine played a crucial role in the transition from Roman to Byzantine power. - The Great Migration period marked significant demographic shifts and cultural changes. - Rise of different powers in Europe led to the division of cultures and territories, shaping Ukraine's historical trajectory. 13:56 *🌍 Emergence of Slavic Peoples* - Origins of the Slavic peoples are complex and rooted in migration patterns and cultural interactions. - Slavic tribes migrated into Europe between the 7th and 3rd millennia BC, impacting the region's demographics. - Different Slavic groups emerged, each with its own distinct characteristics and historical trajectories. 18:25 *🏛️ Impact of Invasions and Trade* - Avar and Bulgar invasions disrupted the power structure of Slavic tribes in Ukraine. - Kazars' rule brought significant trade opportunities and cultural exchanges, contributing to the region's prosperity. - Christianity started to gain influence during this period, shaping future religious landscapes in Ukraine. 20:56 *🚢 Viking Age and the Primary Chronicle* - The Viking age brought raiders known as the Rus to modern Ukraine, attacking Constantinople in 960 AD. - The Primary Chronicle, although considered a key historical source, is primarily a secondary source, documenting events after the fact and influenced by Byzantine sources. - It highlights the rise of the Rurik dynasty in Kiev, but interpretations of its narrative have been used to support various historical claims, including Russia's origins. 23:37 *🤴 Reign of Prince Vladimir the Great* - Prince Vladimir the Great's reign marked a significant period in Eastern European history, particularly Ukraine. - Vladimir's conversion to Christianity in 988 AD initiated the spread of Christianity in the region, with Kiev playing a crucial role as the center of Christianity in the East. - His son, Yaroslav the Wise, further strengthened Christianity by promoting education and translating religious texts into local languages. 25:12 *🏰 Transition to the Medieval Period* - The mention of Genghis Khan's birth marks the transition to the medieval period, hinting at the profound changes to come. - Future episodes will delve into the medieval era of the Rus, including its decline, the rise of other powers like Galicia-Volhynia and Moscow, and the emergence of the Cossacks. - The narrative will continue to unfold, covering significant historical events leading up to the formation of the Russian Empire.

[@Amininworld4864]

Peace and change this moment at the best in future. Relley We truly acknowledge and greatly appreciate the courage we have found in the Ukrainian people that exceeds expectations, and we are proud of it. But it's time for spring flowers to grow again in Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@smukarch]

Thank you from Ukraine. Another great work from Australian squad in action. Catch you next time!

[@chadmicmac5029]

It means a lot, thank you

[@martindice5424]

A ‘Wise King’ decided to adopt an alphabet NO ONE ELSE west of the river Bug actually uses. Brilliant mate 👍🤣

[@Usual_User]

As a Ukrainian, thank you, even i learned a lot from here.

[@stalinsoulz7872]

Watch this get flamed by Russian bots and Chinese raid

[@GM-xk1nw]

What does China have to do with Ukraine?

[@GM-xk1nw]

Man, speaking about bots

[@zero95lucky]

@@GM-xk1nw All the world is connected. Dictatorial interests often align. China is one of russia's closest allies.

[@zero95lucky]

@@GM-xk1nw Thus chinese & russian bots often run in the same circles, spreading similar disinformation.

[@mitchconner403]

Anyone that brings up stuff from the 1940s is a bot trying to spread propaganda by the way

[@Syndr1]

Hey, they made TimeZones no longer a concern.

[@BNRmatt]

I see you are also a man of culture, enjoying Perun PowerPoints.

[@antonlempiy7086]

Church-Slovanic language (and its alphabet) is an artificial language created by missionary monks Cyril and Methodius to spread Eastern Christianity in Moravia and Bulgaria. After baptism, Church-Slovanic became an 'eastern Latin' for Orthodox Slavs. It was the language of state and church. As for domestic usage, it is unknown which language or languages were spoken among ~12 Rus-occupied tribes, since they had no writing. But it’s very very unlikely that it was “one people '' and “one language” as some KGB agents say.

[@sasaniem131]

First thing i did after this vid ... starting a new game of CK3 ^^

[@alganhar1]

lets face it, Genghis Kahn was one of, if not the most pivotal person in European history full stop, certainly when you consider Central and Eastern Europe, but arguably including Western and North Western Europe as well, even if more indirectly. That of course is before you look at China and the Indian Sub continent (though the latter was after his death if I remember right).

[@alganhar1]

Another thought, decided not to start a new thread with this, is considering this notion of 'racial purity.' To elucidate why I think this is a myth, I'll use the British Isles, as I am a Welshman! To put it bluntly us British, including the Irish as I am using British in this case as a Geographical rather than socio-political term, are mongrels. All of us. The majority of our DNA, between 60 - 70% is Beaker Peoples, who were pre Celtic. The term Celtic is in itself as amorphous as the term Slav, in that its more a group of peoples and cultures that more or less shared certain cultural and linguistic similarities. You only have to look at the British Isles to realise that. Of the 6 Celtic Languages that are still spoken today, five are spoken on the British Isles and all are 'native' to those Isles. But they fall in two groups, P and Q Celtic, and though related, they are very much different language groups. As a Welshman who speaks Welsh (though not fluently), I would not be able to understand Irish or Scots Gaelic, but I WOULD be able to understand a decent amount of Cornish or Breton. Then you have other influxes, the Angles and the Jutes, the Normans, the Romans, the Norse, all of whom have left imprints on our DNA, languages and culture. There are others, these are just the major ones. Us Brits are hardly unique, all populations of humans on Earth in the modern day are to a greater or lesser extent the result of a melting pot of blood, culture and language that is the result of thousands of years of interactions, sometimes violent, sometimes more peaceful. The English Language is almost a personification of that mongrelisation. It is probably the most mongrelised language on Earth. Sure its basis is Anglo Saxon (which itself is a combination of several albeit related Germanic languages), but it has so much else thrown into the mixing pot. To close, one of my favourite arguments against White Supremacy is really quite simple. If you are White, somewhere between 2.5 - 4.5% (depending where you come from) of your DNA is not even Human, its Neanderthal...... Yes, I am White, I embrace that small percentage of Neanderthal blood!

[@emilioi.valdez6680]

Say HoE, this series you're doing reminds me of Project Ukraine that came out when the invasion happened. You perhaps taking inspiration from that event?

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

Inspiration from Vladaqueer Pootin actually. And his fanfiction

[@emilioi.valdez6680]

@@HistoryofEverythingChannel Pretty good roast that. You see the Bellend statue of Mr. Pootin?

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

I haven't no

[@emilioi.valdez6680]

@@HistoryofEverythingChannel You should read up on it. It's hilarious.

[@ArmedSpaghet]

@@emilioi.valdez6680can confirm. Absolute peak comedy

[@MDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMD]

Count Dankula is my favorite Scottish KZbinr

[@BrownEyePinch]

The soviets only own sadness and despair

[@daladams]

Slava fuckin Ukraini

[@goid996]

At 16:16 I just want to say that also what today are western Slavs (Slovaks, Czechs, Poles or Sorbians) also moved to where these countries are now (except some modern day parts of Poland) alongside modern day Hungary and parts of Germany

[@nemesis7774]

Well, may the black and orange god of power point inspire you for part 2.

[@PTillA-kf7rq]

Ukraine at the time of the slavs beginning sounds like the behind the scenes U.S. a mixing pot of cultures.

[@rackstraw]

6:46 I thought it was pronounced So-crates with a long "a". 😀

[@davidcool5189]

0:46 Well, I sure wasn't expecting the Spanish inquisition.

[@Fupuloru]

I subscribe

[@muffinandme1]

Thanks

[@HistoryofEverythingChannel]

Thank you so much

[@danielleighton4472]

A sacrifice for the gods of the algorithm. Good fortune to you!

[@Mamorufumio]

Honestly thanks for this history lesson knew barely anything about (from the United States) and it really is fascinating how far back Ukraine goes, but then again not a huge surprise because of it’s incredible farm land, if farming would start anywhere it would be Ukraine and it’s black soil

[@Peter-iu3dh]

Great video. One small correction would be due though. At 15:24 you lumped Serbs and Bulgars together but the history and migration of Bulgarian people is different. Other than that, good work and waiting for more videos in the series

[@oleksandr4371]

I can not agree about FINAL stage of russification, Belarus much further down in that way

[@darksnakenerdmaster]

This is a very big undertaking, but very well done so far. Would have appreciated at least one joke about Mel Brooks considering the similar titles.