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

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2017
  • With the birth of The Prophet Muhammad and the Rise of Islam, the early Islamic Conquest begins. In a matter of 100 years the nascent Muslim state grows from the city state of Medina to encompass Mecca and a majority of the Middle East. Soon the young nation takes on the superpowers of its day - the Byzantine and the Persians. The stage is set for one of the greatest conquests in history.
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  • @KingsandGenerals
    @KingsandGenerals 6 років тому +848

    I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Your podcasts will make my commutes/work outs way better, thank you!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +92

      Thanks!! I'm happy you liked it - Especially since you've done a lot of research on this topic as well. Yeah help yourself to download the podcast and take it with you. The links are all above

    • @bredmond812
      @bredmond812 6 років тому +18

      +Kings and Generals I just finished watching your video "Armies and Tactics: Greek Armies during the Peloponessian Wars
      ". I gave it a "like".

    • @everythingyoutuber3423
      @everythingyoutuber3423 6 років тому +6

      Kings and Generals I watch your vids keep up your good work m8

    • @hidalgoyakerson1598
      @hidalgoyakerson1598 5 років тому +2

      now you can do the battles that ensued :)

    • @pritulkhan1395
      @pritulkhan1395 5 років тому +17

      Two of my fave history youtubers complimenting each other. This is great.

  • @michaellavan5802
    @michaellavan5802 7 років тому +218

    I'll say it before, I'll say it again. This is a quality podcast. It's like finding a diamond in the rough. Really loving this!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  7 років тому +13

      Wow! Thank you for the kind comment - I'm so happy you'll be joining me for this journey into history!

    • @bosbanon3452
      @bosbanon3452 3 роки тому +3

      🏅

    • @ryanmurphy3624
      @ryanmurphy3624 2 роки тому +1

      @@FlashPointHx you ever get tired of cranking out dope material?

    • @jonyhyder6506
      @jonyhyder6506 Рік тому +1

      @@FlashPointHx Not much is known About Prophet Muhammad sa: Early life??you lost all credibility there.There are hundreds of books written about his Life in details.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  Рік тому

      @@jonyhyder6506 a lot of those sources are conflicting and contradictory.

  • @FlashPointHx
    @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +139

    Thanks for the kind words ! Intend to keep on going :)

    • @jaquaviousmoor799
      @jaquaviousmoor799 6 років тому +3

      Where can we get these Maps?

    • @bilalbilalbilal7
      @bilalbilalbilal7 6 років тому +5

      You should watch "Yasir Qadhi" videos for more correct history.
      In this video there are some fatal errors in details of "stuff".

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +2

      I either create them or get them from the net. You can get my maps from my Flickr account.

    • @MOhamedAliMaher
      @MOhamedAliMaher 5 років тому +3

      @@FlashPointHx 26:16 Aryans are the followers of Arius , he was a christian presbyter and ascetic and priest Who believed that Jesus (pbuh) was a human prophet not a son of God , Arius and his followers were monotheistic just like the Islamic belief , Arius was killed his followers were suppressed by the Roman Empire that accepted trinity and refused monotheism.

    • @dosran5786
      @dosran5786 4 роки тому +1

      i hope you dont you revise history by omitting details and are thoroughly bad for anyone trying to get educated who watched your hackneyed attempt at historical revisionism. so islam just over ran two of the greatest countries on earth cause they were awesome omg.....ignore the 100 year long series of wars between the sassanids and rome.....the imperial dark age of the 5th century

  • @Eevcee
    @Eevcee 3 роки тому +56

    These are such gems. Being of Mexican descent - and most likely Iberian and North African descent as well - it feels like you’re telling me the histories of how I came to be. Loved the Iberian history series and loving this now also. I can’t wait to hear the Aztec/Spanish Conquest series :)

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому +4

      I'm so happy that you like my content and can derive such a personal connection from my video.

  • @abdulsweilam8516
    @abdulsweilam8516 4 роки тому +25

    @flashpoint, camels have a water reservoir in their stomachs that allow them to store water and not drink for 6-7 months. So Khalid ibn Walid most likely knew about this and cut open their stomachs to scoop it out.

  • @Ealdorman_of_Mercia
    @Ealdorman_of_Mercia 2 роки тому +28

    Insanely impressive documentary!!! How can someone narrate so clearly and naturally ? It doesn't even feel like he is reading from somewhere. It feels like he is telling us an incredible story in a very engaging way. Subscribed, what a gem!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  2 роки тому +8

      Thanks so much for the kind words - I think if you make history a compelling narrative, it draws a person in. It makes it relatable to the experiences and emotions one has now.

    • @accuratetaxes5504
      @accuratetaxes5504 Рік тому

      true

    • @anypercentdeathless
      @anypercentdeathless 7 місяців тому +1

      @@FlashPointHx Don't be afraid to look up pronunciations of new vocabulary.

  • @leghaton
    @leghaton 3 роки тому +15

    history set in this time period is always underrated and brushed away, glad I’ve found someone that will talk over this period

  • @raedalghamdi3976
    @raedalghamdi3976 6 років тому +137

    great video!!
    as a muslim from the heart of islam (saudi arabia) i would like to say there are a couple of honest mistakes (probably english sources) but the one i want to point out is when omar basically benched khalid. it wasn't because he didn't like him or because of rivalry, in fact Omar appreciated him so much he was afraid that the people would start thinking the wars are being won because of khalid not because of allah. if you think about it the same thing happened when the prophet died, the people thought islam died with him so they revolted and omar was avoiding a similar situation.
    in summary, it was actually a good and smart move.
    again, great video! can't wait to watch ep 2

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +17

      I’m glad you like the series thus far! Yes it’s been challenging to do the research for this - and it only becomes even more so as the sources become more biased with time. When you get to the first and then the second fitna it becomes very difficult to know precisely what went down. Either way, thank you for the kind words - I look forward to hearing what you think of the rest of the series.

    • @raedalghamdi3976
      @raedalghamdi3976 6 років тому +25

      I faced the same problem with the biased sources, i found it hard to follow my favourite commander khalid bin al-waleed. the bias in sources is heavily shown in your second episode because a handful of the information in it contradicts the common consensus in most of the middle east. i'm not trying to undermine your work, you obvioulsy worked very hard but it is a very difficult and complicated subject especially since most sources would be in arabic.
      i appreciate the effort you are doing and in support of it i would like to offer you my services free of charge. even if it was for a word pronouncation.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +15

      Thank you again - I’m actually really pleasantly surprised on how many people who speak Arabic, or have good insight into the history of this period (like yourself) have been so supportive of this project. I’m about to begin episode 4 about Abd Al-Rahman I’s flight from Syria and the fall of the Umayyad with the rise of the Abbasid. This period is really convoluted. If you could give me your thoughts on why this change in government happened I’d be very appreciative. My email is flashpointhistory@gmail.com. All the best!

    • @raedalghamdi3976
      @raedalghamdi3976 6 років тому +14

      i will return to a couple of arabic sources to make sure of what i say then get back to you. expect an email soon.

    • @mustafarehman1580
      @mustafarehman1580 5 років тому +4

      You r not the only one who find it challenging to understand the fitnas but actually Muslims find it more challenging than you probably.
      They are called fitna because of misunderstandings

  • @terryfauzifan9459
    @terryfauzifan9459 Рік тому +6

    your pronounciation of the Arabic Qur'anic words for places and names are spot on .... amazing stuff

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  Рік тому +4

      Hey thanks - I reviewed all the names with native Arabic speakers to make sure I got them right

  • @jsealejandro06
    @jsealejandro06 Рік тому +5

    So this is the villain origin story of this channel. Lovely. Will follow through until I finally can hear your retelling of la noche triste, the Mayans their enemies the battles and hopefully jump forward to Pizarro and so on. Keep the great work!

  • @Stitchwitchstitch
    @Stitchwitchstitch 29 днів тому +1

    This channel is nearly ALWAYS open in my tabs. I am grateful for your work! Seriously some high quality stuff, and I am PICKY about UA-cam. I generally find most YT channels sickening, cringeworthy and grasping but not you! Thank you for your integrity and knowledge!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  29 днів тому

      Thank you for the awesome comment - appreciated !

  • @basilshareef3021
    @basilshareef3021 5 років тому +8

    I'm an arab muslim that spent the first half of my life in the middle east.
    I've listened to this entire series and I've learned more from you about islamic history than I could have back home.
    Thank you very much for this series I really really enjoyed it.

    • @basilshareef3021
      @basilshareef3021 5 років тому

      I would love to have the opportunity to help.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +2

      This is one of the kindest and nicest remarks I’ve ever gotten. Thank you! I’m glad you liked my series and that you have gained from it. It is for people like you who want to learn that I created this series. I really appreciate your comment! I hope that you can follow the series further as well. All
      The best!

    • @eminkerim7859
      @eminkerim7859 5 років тому +1

      maybe you didn't try. you should've read some books like nitin did.

  • @bengoldberg6198
    @bengoldberg6198 3 роки тому +3

    After a long day, this was just perfect. So far, everything I've watched from your channel is gold. I've recommended it to each of my history junkie friends. Thank you!

  • @LoboDeNoche87
    @LoboDeNoche87 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for your dedication and hard work towards this monster of a project! I can only hope you get the recognition that you deserve.

  • @just_a_panda85
    @just_a_panda85 Рік тому +4

    The intro to this was mind grabbing. Definitely had my attention. So far I'm very pleased with your content.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  Рік тому

      Let me know what you think of the rest

  • @SuperIberian
    @SuperIberian 7 місяців тому +2

    Spoke to a Brazilian friend about what was the Iberian peninsula before the Portuguese and Spanish, he was stunned in disbelief and I did not even mentioned the romanisation period after the Punic Wars.
    Advise him to watch this video… Guess now he understands a bit more about the pre-origins of Brasil 🇧🇷 than ever 😆
    Soo thanks a lot for this Channel :)

  • @ikashik
    @ikashik 5 років тому +13

    Oh man! What an impressive narration in a podcast! I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you for your perspective and objective analysis. I will follow through all your posts.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому

      Thank you for the wonderful comment ! When I was doing the research for this time period, the historical events just blew me away. I knew I had to create the series starting from this point. I hope you enjoy the content - let me know what you think.

  • @saleemy-s-e3397
    @saleemy-s-e3397 3 роки тому +4

    At 26:15. The letter to heraclius said: "you will bear the sin of the Arisiyyen" witch is what Arabs called the Orthodox Christians then.
    Not Arians

  • @dustinparr6795
    @dustinparr6795 3 місяці тому +1

    This is absolutely magnificent work. Such a sincere, honest, well-rounded approach to the subject matter. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Let the coffee and binge-watching commence! 😂☕️

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 місяці тому +1

      Well I've made videos that cover the next 800 years - have fun!

  • @MountainEDM
    @MountainEDM 5 років тому +17

    Been needing something new after finishing Mike Duncan's History of Rome, this was fantastic, thank you!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +3

      Thanks! You are so welcome! I'm really glad you liked this series. Finishing the History of Rome is no easy feat - I'm glad you have me grouped into that caliber of podcast =)

  • @ceesaydesignsolutions
    @ceesaydesignsolutions 4 роки тому +10

    Fact 🎤 57m: one of the senior roman generals was so impressed and respectful of Khalid ibn Waleed that he ended up switching sides and fighting along with him! Love your videos. Well balanced and eloquently delivered👏

  • @jcorona984
    @jcorona984 6 років тому +48

    I stumbled upon this channel upon the recommendation in the comments section of the Kings and General channel. Glad to be here.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +5

      Well - good to have you here!

    • @Jagermoffin
      @Jagermoffin 6 років тому +3

      Same here! Great content!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +3

      Glad you like it as well 😀

    • @jamescampbell965
      @jamescampbell965 3 роки тому

      Same lol long I think it was probably the same comment two years ago

    • @hamarikaksha6351
      @hamarikaksha6351 3 роки тому +1

      Kings and generals is the best channel for history

  • @sonofsonghai1843
    @sonofsonghai1843 4 роки тому +2

    I have just subscribed. Looking forward to bingeing on these history series. Properly researched and well presented. Thank you.

  • @mj2820
    @mj2820 7 років тому +1

    This channel needs so many more subscriptions! Really happy I found this gem. The Punic wars series never ceased to impress, and I highly doubt this will either.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  7 років тому

      Thanks for commenting! Glad you liked the Punic Wars they were an impressive time period in history. This new series is all about venturing into areas of history that are not that well documented. I'm looking forward to making them. As far as subscribers - just give it time. As Sir Francis Drake was fond of saying 'sic parvis magna!'

  • @stabrez86
    @stabrez86 6 років тому +10

    This is High Quality and a Master Piece. Your work most definitely deserves a lot many views. Keep up the great Work.
    Regards from Germany

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +2

      I am so happy that you like the series! The next episode will come out next week. Danka Schoen!!

    • @stabrez86
      @stabrez86 6 років тому +2

      You are the first person on the internet i made donation too. Have just finished watching the entire episode. If I may then I would highly suggest you to watch Omar the series (from episode 21 to 26) to see the details you mentioned about Khalid ibn Al-waleed in a Movie.

  • @darkdefender6384
    @darkdefender6384 4 роки тому +12

    WOOOOOOOOOOOWWW!!! This is the history I have always wanted to know. I have never donated to anything on pateron but I definitely plan to on this one. I am so excited for your next episodes! Bravo sir Bravo 👏

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому +1

      I’m so happy that you like my content - this is episode 1 and I’m up to 11 - so enjoy!

  • @Bluebeetle1975
    @Bluebeetle1975 3 роки тому +3

    So happy I found your channel. Very well put together, educational and entertaining. Will definitely make a contribution. Thanks so much!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому

      Welcome aboard! Happy that you liked my content!!

  • @GOINPOSTAL1985
    @GOINPOSTAL1985 5 років тому +1

    great material, you were in my suggested video feed, looking forward to learning from the rest of your catalogs.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому

      Good to have you here! Let me know what you think of my content

  • @DaveT383
    @DaveT383 3 роки тому +3

    Sir WhoeverYouAre, I came across this channel yesterday totally by accident because I wanted to review the 14th C Hundred Years War and the Black Death. I watched your video and was totally impressed - fabulous stuff! In this one, your intro is excellent, making the point about how do you build from any point in history because it is all connected! Excellent work, Sir.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому

      Really happy that you liked my video! Didn't realize myself what a huge project this was going to be

  • @THOROBREDZ72
    @THOROBREDZ72 5 років тому +4

    Quality podcast giving all of the main and minor details of such a vast subject in history! New subscriber that has listened to a bunch of history podcast, great work

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! Good to have you here.

  • @zackali9934
    @zackali9934 Рік тому +1

    I can't understand how u can capture the attention with such sublime narrating

  • @shaunmay8990
    @shaunmay8990 3 роки тому +2

    An excellent video - I greatly look forward to watching the rest of the series!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому

      Nice! Let me know what you think of the series!

  • @mikecarter4258
    @mikecarter4258 Рік тому +3

    I have to admit that I was, at first disappointed that you didn't immediately make the Cortez and Aztec podcast. I had heard your Attila podcast and throughly enjoyed it. Knowing your style, attention to detail, and passion for history I gave this genre of history a shot. Thanks to your podcasts I am absolutely mesmerized, intrigued, and entertained by early Muslim expansion. Thank you for opening this genre of history for me. Keep up the great podcasts!!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  Рік тому

      I absolutely love to get comments like this. Its awesome to know I got you into this period of history

  • @555greek
    @555greek 4 роки тому +4

    good job on this realy love it and your voice i can listin to that for hours !! good job keep up the good work

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      Hahaha - thank you. Happy you like the content and my voice

  • @muricamarine9473
    @muricamarine9473 6 років тому +1

    I just finished listening to and watching this,jaw dropping , awesome man ,thank you

  • @Historyden
    @Historyden 7 років тому +19

    Fantastic job on this ... I am about 37 minutes in hopefully can finish it this weekend

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  7 років тому +4

      Awesome! Let me know what you think of Khalid ibn Al-Walid

    • @bredmond812
      @bredmond812 6 років тому

      +Historyden I have been working through your videos on Rome. They fill in a lot of gaps. I am trying to get to the Samnite Wars.

  • @andrespope8568
    @andrespope8568 3 роки тому +5

    Absolutely brilliant, spot on Historical chronologically told . I have read many books and traveled to many parts of Spain . This brought me much joy and of course learned thoughts

  • @rccarothers
    @rccarothers 2 роки тому +3

    It's always a blessing to find such professional, creative & entertaining content like this especially when it's about History of on topics I have not really learned about yet! Well Done! 👌✌

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! This was far out of my comfort zone as well when I first began. Had to read a lot to feel comfortable with it

  • @colej7973
    @colej7973 Рік тому +2

    Literally the best channel on this website

  • @garrettgarnett3120
    @garrettgarnett3120 3 роки тому +1

    You’re incredible. Hurry up and give me episode 2 😭❤️🙏

  • @athishamiqbal7011
    @athishamiqbal7011 6 років тому +7

    What a fantastic series you have here, phenomenonal work and your voice is so fitting and captivating.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +2

      Thank you! I'm so glad you like the series. It's been an incredible experience on my end to do the research for this time period which seems to often get ignored. Hope you join along for the rest of it.

    • @athishamiqbal7011
      @athishamiqbal7011 6 років тому +3

      Flash Point History you have an avid subscriber in myself that will do more to shed some light on your amazing UA-cam series. We need more people like yourself to look across the field and extract out history from other cultures, peoples and faiths. I love your none bias way of looking at history from a complete objective standpoint and for that I applaud you. Good job

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +3

      Making history podcasts are a pleasure - but having a receptive and supportive audience is exceptional. I thank you again for the kind words.

  • @pyrrhus3445
    @pyrrhus3445 6 років тому +9

    That was great I want to thank u for that cuz u are the first one who represents the history of Islam and Muslims with honesty that was the first fair video about the history of Muslims thank u god bless you bro :)

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      Thank you so much - I’m really happy that you like my content. This has been a fantastic experience to do the research for this. Please continue and let me know what you think.

  • @salaheddineboukhoulda9348
    @salaheddineboukhoulda9348 3 роки тому +2

    Your effort is inimaginable, thank you for all the hard work, very precise informations, and objective narration as well, i hope you still make such videos wish you all the best

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much - yes this did take a bit of work

  • @mkspind3l
    @mkspind3l 4 роки тому +1

    I really like your intro of an intro of an intro approach :D def lets us see more nuance and often times this is missed which tends to lead to skewed perspectives about past peoples I actually found your requista videos after I watched Kings and Generals and now im back tracking to the beginning you are one passionate man when it comes to history

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      Thank you - Im really happy that you like this method. History is after all a series of dominoes. The hardest part of telling a story like this is where to find the starting point. Personally, I've found this to be rewarding as its way out of my usual comfort zone.

  • @Fred_L.
    @Fred_L. 6 років тому +3

    Understandable voice, very nice maps, clear animations, interesting information about topics I know only very little about - aaaaand subscribed.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      Hahaha - awesome response - good to have you here. Enjoy the series.

  • @Zafersan
    @Zafersan 4 роки тому +4

    hi nitil. great content as always, you have true love for this map of the world and its history

  • @brahim119
    @brahim119 4 роки тому +2

    Channel *HistoryMarche* referred many of us to this channel, a great channel.
    Let me start by complimenting the narrator, he has the perfect voice for narration.

  • @dfmahone
    @dfmahone 3 роки тому +2

    This was a fantastic episode. Great work here. Entertaining and just awesome.

  • @cartelhwb81
    @cartelhwb81 2 роки тому +6

    One of the best narration, voice and literacy. Need to mention at 17:10 , Muhammed s.a.v.s. and his friends did not raiding the caravans. Trading was rare as there was no enough goods for regular trades. Wheat does not grow in the desert and one caravan needs minimum 60 days to go and return back, also this is why it is impossible to raid the "caravans". The people of Mecca seized the belongings of the refugees and those who did hijra. When Muhammed a.s. has gone from the Mecca he left behind his nephew Ali r.a. to return all wealth which was guarded by the trusted Muhammed s.a.v.s to the people of Mecca. Which he done and then he left Mecca empty handed. They did not do the same to those which was fly to Medina. Peaceful negotiations between 2 sideds did not pass well. That is why people of Mecca sent so many soldiers to protect the one and only one large caravan with stolen and captured property of those who are committed the hijra. But, instead of capturing their wealth back, it will result as first battle in the history of Islam, battle of Badr. All wealth was lost as the caravan managed to pass Muhammed s.a.v.s. and his followers unnoticed in both directions. Allah the Greatest knows the best.

  • @xjuliussx
    @xjuliussx 4 роки тому +3

    Excelent, great inspiring podcast. Always love your podcast and i hope you will continue mapping the entire history! I watched all your punic wars and after a few months, come back and heard it again!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks ! I love hearing comments like this. I hope the 2nd time around was just as good

    • @dylanrodrigues
      @dylanrodrigues 2 роки тому

      @@FlashPointHx your Punic Series was so good as well. I remember watching it a couple of years ago but now I want to watch it again.

  • @nomeyodomar
    @nomeyodomar 3 місяці тому +1

    You are one of a kind. Excellent and with soul inside!! THANK YOU!

  • @kinemobile
    @kinemobile 3 роки тому +1

    Great video ! Very impressive historic accuracies AND correctly spelled names ;)
    I salute the effort, may your work resonate in listener's heads for a long long time ! Bravo!

  • @irenebryant9755
    @irenebryant9755 Рік тому +3

    Keep up the great work! ❤ history!

  • @MuhammadZubair-yv5iw
    @MuhammadZubair-yv5iw 6 років тому +4

    Great great work, I am here to appreciate all your efforts to create 1 hrs video. Really appreciate your time to invest in this

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      Really glad you liked my work! Yes it takes a lot of time and effort to make these. Thank you for your kind words!

  • @haniababneh13
    @haniababneh13 6 років тому

    Exellent work
    Thank you for doing this series, I will share your channel

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      Thank you!! Appreciate it. Glad you like the series - hoping to get out a new episode every month.

  • @darvisprime
    @darvisprime 4 роки тому +1

    When the series first started I had a hard time following the podcast (audio version) because a lot of locations and names were totally new to me and I ended up abandoning listening after episode 3. This format makes it SO much easier to follow and I'm really looking forward to binging all the episodes here on UA-cam. Awesome job, I should have started here in 2017 lol. 10/10

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому +2

      Ha! You poor thing - you had to start all over ! I personally think that history can’t be taught without the geography. Hence I create most of my own maps for this series! Enjoy and let me know what you think of it!

    • @darvisprime
      @darvisprime 4 роки тому

      @@FlashPointHx So I'm caught up to where I left off, your research and ability to dictate what you've learned is amazing. Dan Carlin's King of Kings series is hands down my top audio experience BUT in my schooling I was never taught that story and had to re-listen many times and do a ton of my own leg work just to understand who and where he was talking about. You do all that leg work with your podcast here on UA-cam and now I feel spoiled. If no one has told you lately, dang man thanks for your hard work! I'm just a pleb laborer but your work helps deepen our understanding of the past. :)

  • @mightyomar1318
    @mightyomar1318 4 роки тому +5

    I was looking for a good series like this, I finally found it, this series is very interesting

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      Nice - let me know what you think as you go along

  • @St-hj1ux
    @St-hj1ux 4 роки тому +5

    This should be taught in schools, simply amazing.

    • @al-kazaz9032
      @al-kazaz9032 4 роки тому +1

      If only sadly we waste our time away spending weeks on a very simple topic that can be learned in less then a hour by watching one video but instead we do endless amounts of useless worksheets learning nothing until we hate what every thing about what where supposed to learn

    • @alexelamarre7403
      @alexelamarre7403 4 роки тому

      @@al-kazaz9032 I don't know in which country you got your education, but I can relate with that on a deep level, sadly.

    • @al-kazaz9032
      @al-kazaz9032 4 роки тому

      Alexe Lamarre the amazing USA

    • @St-hj1ux
      @St-hj1ux 4 роки тому

      @@al-kazaz9032 Exactly same here in Malta.

  • @kmorton54
    @kmorton54 Рік тому +1

    Excellent, excellent video. I really enjoyed it and will continue to watch the other videos in the series

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  Рік тому

      Nice Keith - let me know what you think of my content as you go along !

  • @victoriazhu2185
    @victoriazhu2185 9 місяців тому +1

    written so well that I wanted to binge watch all 4 episodes at once.

  • @brandonstanley9125
    @brandonstanley9125 5 років тому +15

    I like the breadth and depth of your research process. I'm listening to these on iTunes and watching the vids to cover the same ground again. Thanks. Scholarship is happening on youtube. The new era of oral history, as Dan Carlin says.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +5

      Thanks! I’m really glad you like my series. I’m impressed that you are both listening and watching the series as well. Let me know what you think as you go along, it would be nice to have feed back from one so committed.

  • @ziephk
    @ziephk 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for giving credit in regards that they fought for something bigger than the material and land of this life.

    • @ainaltair3217
      @ainaltair3217 3 роки тому +1

      Guess some sugarcoating in the end after setting in a lot of errors...

  • @johngregory4410
    @johngregory4410 2 роки тому +2

    About the conquest of Mexico, Cortes didn't conquer them with just his 500 men. He also had thousands of native allies that were the enemies of the Mexica (Aztecs).

    • @histimemanof4954
      @histimemanof4954 2 роки тому

      yes but the initial that gathered them around him was 500

  • @ModusPwnens72
    @ModusPwnens72 Рік тому +1

    Just found this, so glad I have a new channel to binge. I think your pace of info is perfect

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  Рік тому

      Awesome, thank you! Let me know what you think of the videos

  • @valentinstoyanov304
    @valentinstoyanov304 4 роки тому +15

    I love the beginning of the video. My version of it:
    If you want to know more about the Bulgarian history (especially the medieval period) you have to learn more about Byzantine. If you want to know more about Byzantine, you have to learn more about the Arabs. So, here I am :-)

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому +2

      Its amazing how everything is so interconnected

  • @lancelotdufrane
    @lancelotdufrane 4 роки тому +3

    Top Shelf! I don’t know which I enjoyed more,..... The entertainment value, or the education. Thanks for a deeper understanding. You are a natural Teacher. Enjoyed That.

  • @edmqnd8128
    @edmqnd8128 5 років тому +1

    I love that when watching this series there is no bias, I mean you could have done this series give the prophet a bad picture or a good picture but you kept it neutral and gave it to us as I was so I respect that!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому

      Thanks ! Appreciate that - tried to keep this as even keel as possible

  • @gwho
    @gwho 4 роки тому +2

    This intro is so amazingly legally and politely both PC and corporate PR to die for.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      Can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic or legit - will give it a like and a heart

  • @bredmond812
    @bredmond812 6 років тому +18

    Okay. I finished the Punic Wars. Time to start this series...

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +5

      You are a glutton for punishment ;) enjoy!!

    • @bredmond812
      @bredmond812 3 роки тому

      Ok, today I try again. Last time i got side tracked.

  • @Abdulrahman-tt2sf
    @Abdulrahman-tt2sf 5 років тому +50

    Wow
    I've listened to many westerners talking about our history but your details was very impressive
    I wish I could translate to you Khalid's poetry when he found out that his first son Suleman was killed by the Romans after being sent as an ambassador
    Suleman happened to fought against his father in the battle of Uhud that he believed before his father did
    But Khalid defeated him and then he joined his son in faith
    but after his death Khalid swore to take 1000 Roman nights to avenge him
    Umar however said I want the people to know that it's Allah Who gives victory to the believers not Khalid
    Umar was a knowledgeable man that fear the people would cross the line in praising Khalid
    `Umar: Narrated
    I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised the son of Mary, for I am only a Slave. So, call me the Slave of Allah and His Apostle."
    Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 3445
    THANK you for your wonderful work you made my weekend very enjoyable

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +13

      I’m so happy you liked my video! I took a long time to research it as much as I could. I never knew of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid until I did this series. Now I think he is one of the best generals in history. I never knew he made his own poetry! I’ll have to find some of it. Again thank you for the kind words!

    • @Abdulrahman-tt2sf
      @Abdulrahman-tt2sf 5 років тому +4

      @@FlashPointHx
      You are very welcome
      I shall translate it soon to you

    • @ShahTalks
      @ShahTalks 3 роки тому

      @@FlashPointHx ua-cam.com/video/oDk_mEE8_Lg/v-deo.html here's one of his poems with English translation

    • @buridah328
      @buridah328 3 роки тому

      You’re an idiot. You didn’t listen to the whole thing did you

    • @_hunter_hunter1048
      @_hunter_hunter1048 3 роки тому +1

      @@FlashPointHx Jesus sent Apostles to preach . Mohammad sent generals and bloodthirsty armies to conquer

  • @tabletopgeneralsde310
    @tabletopgeneralsde310 3 роки тому

    Great intro mate, nice teled story. Looking forward for part two, will listen to it in the next days.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому +1

      Much appreciated - let me know what you guys think of the next part. Love your table top pics!

  • @bradgiddens3453
    @bradgiddens3453 4 роки тому +2

    Just found the that so happy I did I'm av24 yr old up to knongood n no one would believe this is what I watch n my free time love it plz keep em coming

  • @MrRoupille
    @MrRoupille 7 років тому +3

    Superb way to go !

  • @dimazashari5941
    @dimazashari5941 4 роки тому +21

    the reason why Khalid was called back from the battlefield was that he won too many battles and people started to revere him, and the Caliph worry that the people might turn to blasphemy by doing idolatry, as they were before they convert to Islam. and thus, he was recalled. Then the Caliph sent his replacement, but Khalid still commanded the various battle in the shadow. Effectively killing 2 birds with one stone, maintaining public order and winning battles.

    • @aladdinnahs
      @aladdinnahs 3 роки тому +2

      That's exactly it brother, saved me from having to correct him.

    • @buridah328
      @buridah328 3 роки тому

      How would they be idolaters?

    • @aladdinnahs
      @aladdinnahs 3 роки тому

      @@buridah328 for the sake of simplicity, people were holding Khalid in such high regards that they were thanking him instead of God. They basically idolized the man

    • @buridah328
      @buridah328 3 роки тому

      @@aladdinnahs what were they idolising him for?

    • @abdullah19_m
      @abdullah19_m 2 роки тому

      @@buridah328 as the helper and savior of them

  • @richardputz3233
    @richardputz3233 6 років тому +1

    I was so glad to find you on Podcasts and over joyed to see the You Tube connection ! I wanted to find this subject covered for a long time .

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому

      It's good to have you here! Its an awesome time period and the narrative writes itself. BTW, I'm curious which system did you use to get your podcasts? - I seem to have no issue with Apple Podcasts - but with Google it seems like its a hassle.

    • @richardputz3233
      @richardputz3233 6 років тому

      I used Goggle . I don’t know if I ever had a problem because all I’ve used has been Goggle .

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому

      Excellent - good to know that they are getting better with their podcast service.

  • @marylee8372
    @marylee8372 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! Super interesting in addition to excellent scholarship. I completely support your plan to start with the Persian empire to give background to subsequent events in Spain and Central America. Thanks! I'm hooked ❤️

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  2 роки тому +1

      This is Episode 1 - you've got another 11 a head of you ;) Let me know what you think when you get to the end.

  • @Elbasilius
    @Elbasilius 3 роки тому +4

    This is a GOD TIER history podcast. Up there with Dan Carlin and History on Fire. Crazy

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for this - I actually posted this in my twitter feed

  • @rawone9158
    @rawone9158 3 роки тому +7

    It's definitely hard to start at the beginning when you can always go farther back in some way.

    • @proof4469
      @proof4469 3 роки тому +1

      He should start the series at the neolithic age

  • @grimslyfox
    @grimslyfox 3 місяці тому +1

    man, you're getting close to finishing this project, my friend. once you've ended Cortez' story, i vote that you tell us the story of the Holy Roman Empire. your attention to detail and amazing ability to convey very complex scenarios would be so good on that subject.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 місяці тому +1

      This has been a journey for sure - was thinking Mughals next - they are near and dear to my heart

    • @grimslyfox
      @grimslyfox 3 місяці тому +1

      @@FlashPointHx oh nice, that will be awesome as well lol. thanks for all your hard work

  • @theraptor6973
    @theraptor6973 6 років тому +2

    wow this series has a lot of information. I find it funny of why you decide to do this, but hey why not? your really good at explaining it so why not.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому

      It’s one thing to read and explore history in your own - but I find the process of creating these videos fascinating. It also allows me to meet people who are also into history as well. All the best!

  • @timmychang1791
    @timmychang1791 2 роки тому +3

    You r such a great story teller, especially its history with the enthusiasm of revealing fact. Thank you.

  • @The1stGurehaundo
    @The1stGurehaundo 3 роки тому +6

    THANK YOU for visiting Mexico. You have so far amazed me with a history of Spain that is not normally taught in Mexico. Looking forward to the Isabella episode. Outstanding job! Hope to see more battle plans and formations. Kudos, hombre!
    Just one inaccuracy: Muhammad didn't just "vanish" the 3 Jewish tribes of Medina, he expellled the Banu Nadir, supposedly after a plot to assassinate him that the angel Gabriel "discovered", the Banu Qainuqa were threatened with conversion or death and let go with only the shirts on their backs due to the pleading of Ibn Abd-Allah Ubayy , and latter, the Banu Qurayza were "vanished" by way of decapitation of all the males (600 to 900 men and one woman) and the enslavement and selling of the survivors. The event is well attested to in the Islamic historical tradition, and has served as the basis for multiple rulings throughout history dealing with the treatment of captured non-Muslims by Muslim military forces.

  • @modestoolivo-mv4hi
    @modestoolivo-mv4hi Рік тому +1

    Bravo Sir. Having a history buff with your voice is a delight.

  • @harryrcarmichael
    @harryrcarmichael Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much ! have been looking for a good overview of Islamic history for quite awhile. Working in IT in Chicago I have several Muslim co-workiers, and even out here in Rockford, middle America cornfields and all, there is a mosque down the street.

  • @kayumaz748
    @kayumaz748 4 роки тому +12

    Beautiful narration. One mistake I caught was at 13:40; regarding Revelations. He did not write them down, as Muhammad(peace be on him), was illiterate.

    • @kayumaz748
      @kayumaz748 4 роки тому +7

      Another mistake is the description of the "two" factions(sects) of Islam. Two groups did not manifest out of a decision point, but rather one group (Shia), developed political and doctrinal differences from the majority over multiple points.

    • @buridah328
      @buridah328 3 роки тому +1

      @@kayumaz748 that’s false. The slip happened the day the prophet PBUH died. Shias believed the prophet wanted his cousin and husband to his daughter Fatima to lead the Muslims after him. Sunnis believe the elder sahabi one Abu baker should be chosen.

  • @ozymandias-saidcomorian3871
    @ozymandias-saidcomorian3871 5 років тому +3

    Interesting thing about Khalid ibn Walid is that the victory of the Meccans against the Muslims was due to him seeing the archers leave their post, where he maneuvered his troops to take the strategic position on the field.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +2

      The man was a master of tactical warfare - doesn't surprise me that he saw the weakest link

  • @XRemARx
    @XRemARx Рік тому +1

    I just discovered your channel yesterday and you got me so addicted to history imma need to check myself into rehab. Will be sending the bill to you ❤
    On a real note: Thank you for this. I love it.

  • @luna775
    @luna775 5 років тому +2

    u got my like just by the story about the Cortez intro im looking forward for this

  • @dylanrodrigues
    @dylanrodrigues 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing podcast. So thorough, engaging and your narration is superb. Can’t wait to see the rest of the episodes.
    Also Khalid ibn Al-Walid really was the main character of his time period, huh?

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  2 роки тому +2

      oh yeah - he won over and over again - made great strides against the Persians and defeated the Byzantine at the pivotal battle of Yarmouk

  • @bobbulat1393
    @bobbulat1393 3 роки тому +3

    Khalid was so good he defeated the Muslim army at Uhud

  • @OutlandishSamurai
    @OutlandishSamurai 6 років тому +2

    Amazing podcast, you just earned yourself a new subscriber.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      Hey, thanks for the comment. Glad you're enjoying the show !

  • @sulh9504
    @sulh9504 4 роки тому +2

    You definitely deserve more than 26k subs great work

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      Thanks ! Happy you liked the show! The content will speak for itself - when I published this video I had less than a thousand subs

  • @SupremelyFly
    @SupremelyFly 4 роки тому +3

    I was suggested this channel a while back and I only decided to embark on your podcast now. I'm SHOCKED at how good this first episode is. I wouldn't have thought it could be this good. Your voice is very good and your narration keeps me focused on the podcast. I have a problem where I can lose interest very easily but I was sucked in the entire hour. I'm looking forward to the rest of your videos!
    Edit: P.S, your Arabic prenunciation is pretty good. Ofc not perfect, but bearable lol.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the awesome comment! Really happy that you like the content. I put a lot of time and effort to try to keep the narrative flowing and keep people interested in the history. Let me know what you think of the rest of the series!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      @Paul Fletcher si deus pro nobiscum quis contra nos?

  • @mcflayv
    @mcflayv 6 років тому +27

    You're keeping me sane between Hardcore History shows! Great job! You are right up there with Carlin and Duncan Sir.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +4

      Thanks! It’s awesome to know my content is up there with Hardcore Hx and Revolutions. Appreciate it!

  • @2arif92
    @2arif92 6 років тому +1

    Really liked it. It seems you have put almost every content after studying them! Though was a long video & was in doubt if I would watch till the end. But thanks for your hard work on researching and non-biased vision!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      I’m happy you liked it. I decided for my youtube audience to break the videos down into 15-20 minute installments

    • @2arif92
      @2arif92 6 років тому +1

      Yap that would be better as newcomers will most likely think regarding the long duration before they decide to watch it. Your vid's every minute was worth watching though

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 років тому +1

      This was initially made as a podcast - where an hour is about average for an episode. People usually download the show on their phones and listen while they are working out, driving, or some other activity. UA-cam is an entirely different format. The last two episodes I put into 15 minute episodes and people seem to like them more. Take a look and let me know what you think.

  • @user-uy2ez4ro6u
    @user-uy2ez4ro6u Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all your videos 😊

  • @xtusvincit5230
    @xtusvincit5230 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for this series. This history has always been murky to me. Well done!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому

      Glad you liked it! I hope my content shed some light on this time for you

  • @jcIsInURHouse
    @jcIsInURHouse 4 роки тому +3

    I LOVE THIS GUY...this is sooooo darn interesting!!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 роки тому

      hahah - Thanks! let me know what you think of the series !

  • @TheMajorActual
    @TheMajorActual 5 років тому +1

    Playing this at work....Just a note that you might want to consider the geostrategic situation that allowed Yarmouk to happen -- Both Rome/Byzantium and Persia had been wrecked by a near-30 year war with each other before the Faithful attacked. In both states, the treasuries were empty, veteran troops were exhausted and short on pay, most of the really good commanders were dead or in exile, supplies were low, and defenses had not been rebuilt. In addition, the tax base hadn't recovered, which exacerbated both money and food shortages. Had this happened 40 years earlier, or had Phocas not assassinated Maurice, the world would be a very different place.
    But as always -- excellent work!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 років тому +1

      That’s exactly right - the two powerful states had exhausted themselves. Plus Heraclius had launched a devastating surprise attack into the heart of Persia. On top of that Plague, disease, and famine had also crippled the Byzantine. Had the Islamic Conquest come before - I doubt they would have been as successful as well

  • @suck-myballs1152
    @suck-myballs1152 2 роки тому +2

    Your pronunciation is fine. Thank you for this great contribution.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😃

    • @suck-myballs1152
      @suck-myballs1152 2 роки тому +1

      @@FlashPointHx By the way, my username is directed at UA-cam for their censorship.