Kyiv - The Tragic History of Ukraine's Capital

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  • Kyiv has a long and turbulent history. From the Mongols to the Nazis, Kyiv has witnessed many occupiers, and been the scene of many massive battles.
    Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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    Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; Sebastian Munster; Juanedc; Alex Tora; Kyiv City Council; State Emergency Service of Ukraine; UP9

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  • @thinman8621
    @thinman8621 2 роки тому +772

    Love it when Dr. Felton unpacks current events giving us some understanding of the history, the run-up to the current situation.

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron 2 роки тому +11

      Except until now it's been called KIEV!?!

    • @j.carter6449
      @j.carter6449 2 роки тому +5

      @@DaveSCameron I thought it was still called Kiev today! Always learn something new watching these videos.

    • @dongilleo9743
      @dongilleo9743 2 роки тому +11

      Having studied the campaigns of the Eastern front in WW2, it's weirdly odd to hear about many of the same cities fought over then, that are once again in the news as battlefields.

    • @PanzerBuyer
      @PanzerBuyer 2 роки тому +5

      There are a few current videos showing burned out apartment buildings in Mariupol. They are blackened but not collapsed. I assume they are Soviet Era heavily reinforced concrete construction.

    • @RemusKingOfRome
      @RemusKingOfRome 2 роки тому +2

      You'd think they would have learnt by now - Never trust Moscow, never trust socialists, and placed a agent in Moscow with a nuke. Invade us at your peril.

  • @omarali262
    @omarali262 2 роки тому +614

    It certainly is one of those cities of history like Alexandria, Jerusalem, London, Constantinople, etc, although does not get as much recognition in the west as many of the others.

    • @aliayyldz2827
      @aliayyldz2827 2 роки тому +22

      Lets correct constantinapolis as İstanbul 👍

    • @milanvajic6454
      @milanvajic6454 2 роки тому +12

      Lets say that London is not a city of history. Nothing important for european history happened in London, was never under siege, invaded, burned or destroyed by foreign intruder.

    • @TheOmegakix
      @TheOmegakix 2 роки тому +89

      @@aliayyldz2827 No it's Konstantinopol

    • @dzonikg
      @dzonikg 2 роки тому +34

      @@milanvajic6454 Belgrade was attacked so many times from so many different empires and countries that no one could count

    • @gethyper770
      @gethyper770 2 роки тому +11

      There is also a theological concept that gained popularity in the 1620s, where Kyiv is the second Jerusalem.

  • @ourlifeinwyoming4654
    @ourlifeinwyoming4654 2 місяці тому +25

    The suffering is unimaginable. If it weren’t for images it may not be believed. Thank you for the role you play in making sure these moments in history aren’t forgotten. I admire you - I couldn’t do it; it’s too upsetting. God bless you.

  • @Axgoodofdunemaul
    @Axgoodofdunemaul 2 роки тому +9

    I'm deeply grateful for the work you do, Mr. Felton.

  • @alanguest1979
    @alanguest1979 2 роки тому +640

    A timely and fascinating insight into the history of Ukraine.

    • @jed-henrywitkowski6470
      @jed-henrywitkowski6470 2 роки тому +1

      Indeed.

    • @TermlessHGW
      @TermlessHGW 2 роки тому +17

      Small correction, most of today's Ukraine was part of Poland and Lithuania Commonwealth not only Lithuania.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 2 роки тому +1

      F Trump

    • @JGZ.
      @JGZ. 2 роки тому +3

      Got to get the clicks and revenue somehow 😉

    • @spateri728
      @spateri728 2 роки тому +12

      @@JGZ. And? Have you got something against Mark Felton earning money through his amazing knowledge?

  • @RUDI-UK
    @RUDI-UK 2 роки тому +192

    Love your work Mark. Not only is every clip informative, but keep alive the memories of all those fallen in the name of freedom.

    • @Dexusaz
      @Dexusaz 2 роки тому +4

      @@ReptilianLepton How so? It's from a band called D.R.I.

    • @kevinmiele5289
      @kevinmiele5289 2 роки тому +2

      HOLOMOR ( 60 million+ died over 20 years of stalin's rule) but felton claim only 4-7 million which cant be verified!!! big time failure in your analysis mark....notice how he has to throw babar yar where only 30, 000 jews died who were mostly communists but doesnt dare say Christians were starved to death by communists

    • @Dexusaz
      @Dexusaz 2 роки тому +4

      @@kevinmiele5289 "60 million +" What the hell are you talking about? You realize that is almost double the amount of the population in Ukraine at that time, right? The absolute maximum of reasonable estimates is at about 10 million and even that is extremely high.

    • @RUDI-UK
      @RUDI-UK 2 роки тому +1

      @@ReptilianLepton You're seeing things that aren't there. Get your mental health examined as a matter of urgency.

    • @archstanton6102
      @archstanton6102 2 роки тому

      @@kevinmiele5289 can you provide any fact checked evidence for your claims on the numbers dead?
      Can you also prove that the communists starved the Christians because of their faith? The jews were directly targeted due to their beliefs.

  • @dustylover100
    @dustylover100 2 роки тому +5

    I wish more people could see these videos. A historical perspective is badly needed and you are doing a great job.

  • @thestonedabbot9551
    @thestonedabbot9551 2 роки тому +45

    Mark Felton's such a good historian he even managed to find footage of the Mongol conquest of Kyiv :D Great work Mark

    • @fightback397
      @fightback397 2 роки тому

      Are you joking ? There was no film back than .

    • @IsntTheInternetGreat
      @IsntTheInternetGreat 2 роки тому +6

      @@fightback397 /woooosh

    • @sasababic4016
      @sasababic4016 2 роки тому +4

      It's Kiev

    • @ismaelzz
      @ismaelzz 2 роки тому +3

      @@sasababic4016 Did you even watch the video? It's Kyiv.

    •  2 роки тому

      @@ismaelzz he did not

  • @michaelscott5653
    @michaelscott5653 2 роки тому +381

    Thanks for bringing attention to Ukraine Dr. Felton! Your history videos are some of the best content on UA-cam.
    Keep it up!

    • @TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55
      @TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55 2 роки тому +12

      Bringing attention to Ukraine? Bro, where have you been the last 5 weeks? They wanted zalinzki to appear at the Oscars for Christ's sake. Ukraine is everywhere all the time.

    • @24pavlo
      @24pavlo 2 роки тому +4

      @@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55 Who's zalinzki?

    • @igor_pavlovich
      @igor_pavlovich 2 роки тому +4

      @@24pavlo Ukrainian comedian

    • @optimusprinceps3526
      @optimusprinceps3526 2 роки тому +5

      @@igor_pavlovich Siberian Gulag bound if he's lucky

    • @optimusprinceps3526
      @optimusprinceps3526 2 роки тому +2

      Hypocrisy

  • @fordfairlane662dr
    @fordfairlane662dr 2 роки тому +906

    As always a great take on current events presented by Mark Felton....to bad history wasn't this entertaining when I was a kid in school back in the 70ies😇

    • @jdawg8487
      @jdawg8487 2 роки тому +11

      Can we resurrect the Tourettes Guy to cuss Putin out and shove him down some stairs?

    • @asahutchinsonsuckslittledi1056
      @asahutchinsonsuckslittledi1056 2 роки тому +12

      Unfortunately they call in the US Congress out of 36 billion dollars half of that is going to zielinsky's offshore bank accoun

    • @umoo23
      @umoo23 2 роки тому +22

      a very-one sided take…

    • @chudleyflusher7132
      @chudleyflusher7132 2 роки тому +24

      It’s always more “entertaining” when you don’t have to try to remember every detail and aren’t tested on the material later.

    • @Yamaha38XCRacer
      @Yamaha38XCRacer 2 роки тому +10

      It wasn't even entertaining in early 2000s when I was in high school..hell, you will be surprised just how many people don't even know a eastern front took place..it was all USA Yada yada did everything along with British soldiers..and also that Germans was bad..

  • @pollinseclectic8254
    @pollinseclectic8254 2 роки тому +5

    All you have to do is wait for the Mark Felton video on a specific subject and you are set with all the important info. As always, down to earth, not too complicated, not too simple, succint, fast pace, brilliant

  • @nicoz5624
    @nicoz5624 2 роки тому +95

    The video clip at 6:30 is an incredible piece of footage. Having just read Christopher Browning’s Ordinary Men, I’m familiar with photos and descriptions of Babi Yar, but seeing video of the massacre in progress absolutely floored me. I’ve never seen anything like that before, thank you Dr. Felton for finding and showing this, lest we forget.

    • @steadmanuhlich6734
      @steadmanuhlich6734 2 роки тому +12

      Same here. i have only seen still photos previous to viewing this video. Chilling. Never again.

    • @edwardd9702
      @edwardd9702 2 роки тому +3

      Thats not video of the babyn yar massacre in progress. There was no known filming of the massacre besides some stills after the event. The picture of the girl undressing is from the Lubny massacre.

    • @wombatwilly1002
      @wombatwilly1002 2 роки тому +1

      The AHC has some excellent documentaries called "Nazi Death Squads" if you get that on your TV!

    • @fredfinks
      @fredfinks 2 роки тому +1

      @@edwardd9702 Then what is the footage from? it looks to be the ravine. Also them walking towards and firing. What puzzles me is that only a few people drop. (also no one is fleeing, but i can understand the feeling of hopelessness / resignation)

    • @edwardd9702
      @edwardd9702 2 роки тому +5

      @@fredfinks Some sort of reenactment probably. The babyn yar massacre was on a huge scale. People undressed in a former sand quarry before marched over an embankment and into the ravine. Theres a few descriptions by Germans who participated and were later tried by the Soviets.

  • @moosesnWoop
    @moosesnWoop 2 роки тому +294

    Tragic, Ukraine seems to be the battleground for all these conflicts. It's been to hell and back and is still fighting. Great work Mark!

    • @Warmaker01
      @Warmaker01 2 роки тому +26

      That's how it is with any region that sits between others that traditionally host large powers. Poland sitting in between Central Europe and the East: Russia.
      Over in the Far East, the Koreans have a terrible history because they sit right smack in the middle of China and Japan. The Korean Peninsula also faced the fury of Genghis Khan at the height of his power and ability. Later Korea was aligned with Imperial China, and when Japan concluded its Warring States period, Toyotomi Hideyoshi had a huge surplus of warriors, and so he sent them to invade Korea with the aim of conquering China. Korea became a battle ground that caused immense devastation and a huge loss of life. The Japanese were extremely brutal with the locals. If that wasn't bad enough, Japan would try again in the 1930s and be more successful until the end of WWII.
      Then, when you think Korea could finally try and recover, the country is divided up due to the Cold War and the Korean War ensues for several bloody years. The Korean War is only at a cease fire, and has never been ended.

    • @kyky5088
      @kyky5088 2 роки тому +1

      But glodomor hit not only ukrain
      Относительные потери от голода 1932-1933 годов были наивысшими в (KASACHSTAN)Казахстане - 22,42 %, на (Ukraine)Украине - 12,92 %, в (Russia)России - 3,17 %, в среднем по СССР - 5,42 %
      Golodomor 1932 Ukrain 3.9mio Russia 3.2mio Kasachstan 1mio deaths... above population loss in %

    • @harryshuman9637
      @harryshuman9637 2 роки тому +7

      Ukraine literally means Borderlands.

    • @jacobsamorodin9937
      @jacobsamorodin9937 2 роки тому +1

      Humanity learns nothing from history.

    • @TheKitMurkit
      @TheKitMurkit 2 роки тому +6

      @@harryshuman9637 one of the versions, and not literally, it's a similar word

  • @fortunatejeremy
    @fortunatejeremy 2 роки тому +152

    I love the pivot you've made to current events with historical context.

    • @mixmixed.comics3002
      @mixmixed.comics3002 2 роки тому +10

      I know right!

    • @als1023
      @als1023 2 роки тому +1

      @@mixmixed.comics3002 Same

    • @BenWillyums
      @BenWillyums 2 роки тому +5

      Cashing in, sickening

    • @thunberbolttwo3953
      @thunberbolttwo3953 2 роки тому +6

      So then dont talk about how historical events effect present day events then. Lol yeah no.

    • @CODELIRIOUS-sy8xz
      @CODELIRIOUS-sy8xz 2 роки тому +7

      @@BenWillyums but its ok when west does it!

  • @jasonwhitaker4883
    @jasonwhitaker4883 2 роки тому +4

    Seems like you will never run out of content for your channels as long as man kind lives on. I enjoy your videos so much and you are a true testament to history!

  • @MrModernKetchup
    @MrModernKetchup 2 роки тому

    nothing gets me going like this hard as hell intro. seriously love the choice you made with that. good content and well made video, really love the footage and and photos you show during the videos. one of the most educational channels on youtube. ty

  • @linkieloos
    @linkieloos 2 роки тому +26

    I've learnt more history from Dr Felton than I ever did in primary and secondary school. With current events, it's a refreshing yet terrifying change of pace.

  • @rolandocastaneda4429
    @rolandocastaneda4429 2 роки тому +45

    Thank you Mr Felton for sharing the definitive story of the people of Ukraine and reminding us that it is not just related to a current event or war but a long saga.

    • @garypulliam3740
      @garypulliam3740 2 роки тому +2

      Interesting? Yes. Definitive? Uh, no.

    • @kyky5088
      @kyky5088 2 роки тому +2

      Относительные потери от голода 1932-1933 годов были наивысшими в (KASACHSTAN)Казахстане - 22,42 %, на (Ukraine)Украине - 12,92 %, в (Russia)России - 3,17 %, в среднем по СССР - 5,42 %
      Golodomor 1932 Ukrain 3.9mio Russia 3.2mio Kasachstan 1mio deaths... above population loss in %

  • @dontask6863
    @dontask6863 2 роки тому +5

    Good stuff Mark! Although a sad topic, you’re always the best at presenting the historical!

  • @petermsamson
    @petermsamson 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks Mark, for the amazing content you are providing on your channel.

  • @michaelbennett1938
    @michaelbennett1938 2 роки тому +65

    As always,well done Dr. Felton. .

  • @olternaut
    @olternaut 2 роки тому +37

    The importance of history has really hit home hard these last few weeks.

    • @kyky5088
      @kyky5088 2 роки тому

      Yes chek also who is Stepan Bandera (ukrain national hero)
      Относительные потери от голода 1932-1933 годов были наивысшими в (KASACHSTAN)Казахстане - 22,42 %, на (Ukraine)Украине - 12,92 %, в (Russia)России - 3,17 %, в среднем по СССР - 5,42 %
      Golodomor 1932 Ukrain 3.9mio Russia 3.2mio Kasachstan 1mio deaths... above population loss in %

    • @thomasshelbyasmrconnoiseur7046
      @thomasshelbyasmrconnoiseur7046 2 роки тому

      Germany better not invade in the winter

  • @SkylarRace
    @SkylarRace 2 роки тому +1

    I've been a subscriber for a long time, I enjoy all of your videos and love your narrations. Thank you for making such great historical content.

  • @Zerojquan
    @Zerojquan 2 роки тому +7

    As always Dr. Felton continues to be informative and timely. Thank you for giving us a perspective of why helping Ukraine is so important. Much love from USA 🇺🇸

  • @Mr_SkyCapt
    @Mr_SkyCapt 2 роки тому +55

    Perfect way to start the day off with extensively curated information by our favorite Historian!

    • @ShivamR34440
      @ShivamR34440 2 роки тому +8

      Not really

    • @umoo23
      @umoo23 2 роки тому +7

      extremely biased i believe you meant to write

    • @lowe_sa2976
      @lowe_sa2976 2 роки тому +2

      Bruh, filter any information that you get from your favorite Historian before making statements...

    • @christiandauz3742
      @christiandauz3742 2 роки тому +1

      Imagine on 2018 Ukraine went back in time to 3500 BCE
      I think the Ukrainians rather deal with Bronze Age tribes than Putin

    • @AdmiralBonetoPick
      @AdmiralBonetoPick 2 роки тому +4

      @@umoo23 That's because he only reports actual history, not the made-up conspiracy theories of Russian trolls.

  • @delavalmilker
    @delavalmilker 2 роки тому +87

    Thank you, Dr. Felton, for this excellent video. Your excellent research and presentation is as usual, factual and to-the-point. A rare thing on UA-cam!

    • @HateTheIRS
      @HateTheIRS 2 роки тому +11

      You payed 10$ for this comment bruh🤣🤣

    • @higorss
      @higorss 2 роки тому +31

      @@HateTheIRS No, he payed 10$ to support the channel.

    • @aceous99
      @aceous99 2 роки тому

      @@HateTheIRS go throw ur money at thots?

    • @HateTheIRS
      @HateTheIRS 2 роки тому

      @@aceous99 ok

    • @rangerhood2011
      @rangerhood2011 2 роки тому +3

      Waste of money

  • @areyashore
    @areyashore 2 роки тому +4

    8mins.48seconds at such high quality. Hope people found this as excellent as I did.
    Thank you

  • @edjopago1
    @edjopago1 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Dr Felton.....an important video at this moment!

  • @justanotherviewer52
    @justanotherviewer52 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks Mark. Nice to keep up with the history of what is going on today.

  • @Arcl1t
    @Arcl1t 2 роки тому +69

    I'm watching this in Kyiv while sitting in the shelter with air raid sirens wailing outside... seems unreal.
    Was born here, lived my entire life here. Heard the stories from my grandparents about the WW2 Kyiv first hand. Never thought I'd be living through these stories.

    • @Arcl1t
      @Arcl1t 2 роки тому +31

      @John g yeah it's coming to die

    • @Arcl1t
      @Arcl1t 2 роки тому +24

      @John g How did your surrounding work out?

    • @rubiconnn
      @rubiconnn 2 роки тому

      @John g Better start looking for a new job. Your government will probably collapse in the coming years and they'll probably find better shills.

    • @uffa00001
      @uffa00001 2 роки тому +10

      @John g The fact remains that the first big battle was lost by the Russian army.

    • @uffa00001
      @uffa00001 2 роки тому +9

      @George Thomas I agree they are not as incompetent as they are described. But this "competent" army lost a big and important battle. I still think they are favourably positioned for positive results if the war lasts for let's say 1 month or 2, and very negatively positioned if the war lasts for 6 - 18 months or more. Abandoning the North means that help from Europe is going to arrive straight at the Donbass frontier without obstacles. That front line will be very "thick" and very "busy". Military help from NATO will be unstoppable. In the long run, Russia cannot compete industrially, economically, politically. Internal dissent will begin to show up, sanctions will begin to byte, political isolation will also have an impact. If the Ukrainian people are so heroic to endure a long battle (and I think they are), Russia is doomed to fail.

  • @OlivierGabin
    @OlivierGabin 2 роки тому

    Your expertise is welcome, Mr. Felton. Thanks for the good work done, especially here.

  • @korbell1089
    @korbell1089 2 роки тому +52

    "Known until 1991 by it's Russian name Kiev..."
    I am pretty sure I can speak for a large group of people when I say that we knew it as Kiev until 2022 when we found out it was changed in 1991.

  • @chudleyflusher7132
    @chudleyflusher7132 2 роки тому +34

    Before you comment:
    Yes. We know. History is so much more enjoyable from Mark than it was in school.
    History is always more fun when you don’t have to try to remember every detail and aren’t tested on the material later.

    • @fod2011
      @fod2011 2 роки тому +5

      History is so much more enjoyable from Mark that it was in school. History is always more fun when you don't have to try to remember every detail and aren't tested on the material later

    • @PanzerBuyer
      @PanzerBuyer 2 роки тому +1

      In a nutshell, history is so much more enjoyable from Mark than it was in school.
      History is always more fun when you don’t have to try to remember every detail and aren’t tested on the material later.

  • @jbh5294
    @jbh5294 2 роки тому +3

    Mr Felton is the David Attenborough of History . Great research , videos and excellent narration. Look forward to every video . Well done .

  • @mr.goodpliers6988
    @mr.goodpliers6988 2 роки тому +85

    Stalin's cruelty knew no bounds. What a truly evil man.

    • @edmonddantes1210
      @edmonddantes1210 2 роки тому

      All American and Great Britain President, Premier are like Stalin. Truly Evil USA and Great Britain. Thank God for Putin!

    • @lemeshenko
      @lemeshenko 2 роки тому

      When Stalin died whole country cried.why they did that? Stockholm syndrome or you are the victim of Western propaganda?

    • @jeff4362
      @jeff4362 2 роки тому +5

      I always found it incredibly hypocritical that people can still openly look up to Stalin and joke about him whereas when it comes to Hitler - who was pretty much no different whatsover - it is very taboo.

    • @lemeshenko
      @lemeshenko 2 роки тому

      @@jeff4362 Nazis Germany burned people by their nationaluty, Sovjet send criminals to work. Do you feel difference?

    • @jeff4362
      @jeff4362 2 роки тому +6

      @@lemeshenko Soviet Stalin also committed genocide against Ukrainians and forcibly displaced countless other ethnicities.

  • @scottlibby4973
    @scottlibby4973 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this timely video clip. Great review of the history and on the mark. спасибі!

  • @trenauldo
    @trenauldo 2 роки тому +10

    Thanks so much for the scholarship you invest in your content as well as the objectivity with which you cover your subjects. You have no idea how needed these sorts of videos are in these days when so much slanted misinformation is floating about. Your work is greatly appreciated, sir.

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 2 роки тому +10

    Served in dessert shield and storm , seeing what Kuwait city and later Baghdad looked, smelled and felt like ... my heart breaks again for regular people subjected to this horrible condition. May this end as quickly as possible. Thank you for another , historical viewpoint.

    • @mike8631
      @mike8631 2 роки тому +2

      That sounds like a delicious conflict.

    • @nemo2203
      @nemo2203 2 роки тому

      @Mila Brujic get yourself a Kalashnikov

  • @marshallkinjongun5333
    @marshallkinjongun5333 2 роки тому

    Mark Felton is one of my favorite narrators. Thank you Dr Felton.

  • @FAAMAN841
    @FAAMAN841 2 роки тому

    Excellent Series, Dr. Felton. I really enjoy watching them. Thanks

  • @ColinH1973
    @ColinH1973 2 роки тому +3

    Excellently informative and always watchable. Thanks Mark.

  • @joegordon5117
    @joegordon5117 2 роки тому +284

    Thank you, Mark, timely and informative, a reminder that history is never "the past" but knocking on the present's door. Like many I am horrified this can happen, and in the middle of Europe, in the 21st century, all the more so because Kyiv is the twin city of my hometown, Edinburgh. Hard to comprehend what they are going through right now

    • @KRYPTOS_K5
      @KRYPTOS_K5 2 роки тому +2

      The future is an unknown land however it isn't more unknown than the past. In that sense we can believe that history is partially predictable and easier predictable in Europe. Only the Americas were truly new at some extent.

    • @nedludd7622
      @nedludd7622 2 роки тому +13

      What about what is happening in non-European countries? Don't they matter?

    • @archstanton6102
      @archstanton6102 2 роки тому +15

      @@stingingmetal9648 If you keep trolling I am sure someone will care sooner or later.

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron 2 роки тому +1

      Bollox he is

    • @predictless1009
      @predictless1009 2 роки тому +7

      @@nedludd7622 They do matter. But we have to focus on stopping russian Putin. Greatest terrorist of the modern world. If he is not stopped in Ukraine, it is World War 3.

  • @paulh3973
    @paulh3973 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video. It helps to understand the region.

  • @fancyultrafresh3264
    @fancyultrafresh3264 2 роки тому

    This is such important information, thank you Mr Felton as always.

  • @hiskebekkering3450
    @hiskebekkering3450 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much for this excellent and informative video, that gives invaluable insight into what's happening right under our noses. You provide history lessons with impeccable timing, allowing us to connect the dots in real time. In the short time since I've subscribed to your channel, you've proven time and again to be a trustworthy source of information to this here history buff!

  • @rjwohlman
    @rjwohlman 2 роки тому +37

    It's channels like this that will help us really learn and grow as humans. Great job bravo!

    • @thomasriggle6371
      @thomasriggle6371 2 роки тому +1

      Peace ✌️??? Yeah right bud. It will keep going. War is a human thing. There will always be disagreements because that's human. One side wants freedom and one side wants their government to control. Both sides have their flaws but this is how they've been dividing us for ever! Not even the socialists want to do what their government says and the people in the west are tired of their governments restricting their choices.

    • @primalsuga
      @primalsuga 2 роки тому +2

      @@thomasriggle6371 are you a bot? Or just terrible at reading comprehension?

    • @thomasriggle6371
      @thomasriggle6371 2 роки тому +1

      @@primalsuga wondering the same about you. See that's why this fantasy of everyone getting along will never happen.

    • @primalsuga
      @primalsuga 2 роки тому

      @@thomasriggle6371 Your reply has nothing to do with the original comment lmao

    • @thomasriggle6371
      @thomasriggle6371 2 роки тому

      @@primalsuga really??? Because LMFAO!!! That's how much you know. Is the original comment not talking about people coming together??? Peace??? If your understanding is at the level of a goat then why do you put yourself out there?

  • @sergiyrospysdiyenko6224
    @sergiyrospysdiyenko6224 2 місяці тому

    Most of it I learned at school but many things forgot by now.
    Thank you for your work!

  • @yuriyyuriy600
    @yuriyyuriy600 Рік тому

    Informative and useful video. Thank you Mr. Felton.

  • @gregoryemmanuel9168
    @gregoryemmanuel9168 2 роки тому +17

    Beautiful narrative, excellent research, intersects content, inspired presentation. Thank you Mark!

  • @Vespasian91
    @Vespasian91 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your work

  • @PETERNESS
    @PETERNESS 2 роки тому +2

    Would of loved to have had Mr Felton as a school teacher as a kid ,outstanding as always sir

  • @cypresshill9276
    @cypresshill9276 2 роки тому

    Fascinating, as always, ty Dr. Felton

  • @bobsteadman9728
    @bobsteadman9728 2 роки тому +14

    Another too short but great episode Mark. I'd like to see a few episodes on the Coast Watchers in the South Pacific during WW2. I've read extensively about them and they have fascinating stories. I'm a history nut and study all history from all times so this stuff is a never-ending well for me to drink from. Keep them coming.

  • @dutchschultz3076
    @dutchschultz3076 2 роки тому +29

    Thank you Dr Felton for bringing history to light against those whom try to oppress it..

  • @johndean3475
    @johndean3475 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent summary of the historical background.

  • @brianingarfill1773
    @brianingarfill1773 2 місяці тому +1

    WOW, have just re-visited your amazingly historic video, on Kyiv, many thanks for ALL your amazing historic work

  • @The105ODST
    @The105ODST 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you Mark for a new video to add to my workout playlist. It is going to be a sad reminder of how much the Ukrainian people had suffered in their history and currently.

  • @FUL0H8
    @FUL0H8 2 роки тому +3

    Doc, your post are becoming an addiction.
    One I’m exceptionally proud of.

  • @CatskillsGrrl
    @CatskillsGrrl 2 роки тому

    I appreciate these videos so much. Shared with my friends.

  • @sergio2aa
    @sergio2aa 2 роки тому +1

    Great job, thanks for your work.

  • @victorbeauvois
    @victorbeauvois 2 роки тому +3

    ALWAYS VERY INFORMATIVE ❗👍

  • @sharkscrapper
    @sharkscrapper 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks Mark - I always look forward to your videos and these historical perspectives on our present day situation are invaluable. Keep up the great work.

  • @RollingStoneZzzzz
    @RollingStoneZzzzz 2 роки тому

    Thanks Mark!
    As always...I love your work!

  • @donalddodson7365
    @donalddodson7365 2 роки тому

    Thank you, Dr. Felton.

  • @nozrep
    @nozrep 2 роки тому +25

    I remember learning about the Mongol sack of the Kievan Rus when listening to Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History Podcast “Wrath of the Khans” episodes for the first time a few years ago. Crazy!

    • @carval51
      @carval51 2 роки тому +4

      Honestly kiev Prince's could just not bother and kill their envoy next time, I 'm sure their city would survive or just pay tribute to mongols and shutted up

    • @chamariano4833
      @chamariano4833 2 роки тому +1

      Where can i watch or listen wrath of the khans for free?

    • @unitedwestanddividedwefall3521
      @unitedwestanddividedwefall3521 2 роки тому +1

      Yea It was a great show.

  • @EnlightenedTurtle
    @EnlightenedTurtle 2 роки тому +13

    This channel will reach 10 million subs one day.

  • @Ab-xu9dj
    @Ab-xu9dj 2 роки тому

    Another great video Dr felton,thanks my friend.

  • @enorazza
    @enorazza 2 роки тому +2

    Very well made, thank you

  • @ishgumi44
    @ishgumi44 2 роки тому +9

    Once more, Mark exceeds all expectations. Thank you so much for this eye opener!

  • @bdockett
    @bdockett 2 роки тому +24

    There is a lot of blood-soaked ground within the borders of Ukraine. Just in WW2 many cities saw savage combat during the German advance and then became "fortress cities" during the withdraw. Kharkiv alone changed hands four times and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd battles of Kharkiv loom large in the chronology of that struggle. It is incredible and unbelievable that so many of these places are again in flames as the dogs of war howl.

    • @Gallagherfreak100
      @Gallagherfreak100 2 роки тому +6

      Most people are not aware of the fact that the European portion of WW2, was actually more a battle over the Ukraine than anything else. The war see sawed back and forth across Ukraine for four years; 1941 - 1944. In the summer 1944 offensive, the Red army finally expelled the Wehrmacht from Ukraine for good.

    • @otofoto
      @otofoto 2 роки тому +4

      @@Gallagherfreak100 For what good? Nothing good.

    • @Rasmajnoon
      @Rasmajnoon 2 роки тому

      @@Gallagherfreak100 they within stepan bandera,now a day in ukraines calender!and azovs,never went away,and god bless russia this time around,those murdering non empathic racists run the country,the most undignified cowardly scum army,literally encamped amongst their own civilians,particularly in russian areas,racist much,europe supports this filth,supports ethnic cleansing ,,no respect for this

    • @derpphil5400
      @derpphil5400 10 місяців тому +1

      @@otofoto Well, war isn't good at all. Anyway, in English "for good" may just mean "permanently" or "finally".

  • @pravinjoshi1
    @pravinjoshi1 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the timely video.

  • @cool5tuff
    @cool5tuff 2 роки тому

    current/recent events are a great way to grow your channel! I'll still watch every one.

  • @finsfan90
    @finsfan90 2 роки тому +19

    As a history guy, ive always known it as Kiev. Ever since this crisis started tho, everyones is spelling it Kyiv. Still seems weird to me.

    • @dzonikg
      @dzonikg 2 роки тому +18

      Still Kiev for me

    • @sudnoss
      @sudnoss 2 роки тому

      I've seen people refer to Kievan Rus as Kiyvan Rus.

    • @koalabear1984
      @koalabear1984 2 роки тому

      CHICKEN KYIV XD

    • @koalabear1984
      @koalabear1984 2 роки тому

      @@1pcfred inshallah

    • @_dude..
      @_dude.. 2 роки тому +8

      Exactly. Not going to change to a foreign spelling and pronunciation just because twitter wants me to.

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby 2 роки тому +11

    Really appreciate the Modern videos Mark, They are really helpful

  • @caniacstevehenderson7115
    @caniacstevehenderson7115 2 роки тому

    Well done sir & thank you for your efforts

  • @musoangelo
    @musoangelo 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @allegrajane7205
    @allegrajane7205 2 роки тому +4

    The story of Kyiv (and Ukraine) are written in blood, fire and bone, and it continues. Thank you for this essential historical perspective, Dr. Felton.

    • @user-ru9gf7ky2y
      @user-ru9gf7ky2y 2 місяці тому

      Ukraine shouldn't have participated in "the rat line" . Do research before you get sympathetic.

  • @thEannoyingE
    @thEannoyingE 2 роки тому +8

    My relatives escaped Russia, specifically Minsk, to avoid the invasion by the Nazis. My relatives in Austria and Poland weren’t so lucky, falling victim to the Nazi occupation during wartime. My other relatives in Russia were caught up in Stalin’s cleansing massacre before the war. Thank you for highlighting this horrific time in history that my relatives suffered.

    • @Rampart.X
      @Rampart.X 2 роки тому +1

      If not for the rise of curiously ethnic Communism, there would never have been a WWII.

    • @elissitdesign
      @elissitdesign 8 місяців тому

      My grandparents fled Russia and Poland. Other relatives wiped out. Crazy ain’t it!
      I wish I knew more of my families history.

  • @vicbanks9079
    @vicbanks9079 2 роки тому

    Very timely and meaningful perspective that escapes the current headlines. Rich in graphics too. Many thanks!!

  • @JohnSmith-ht7mb
    @JohnSmith-ht7mb 2 роки тому +1

    Tremendous channel. Keep it up lad.

  • @Coooro9
    @Coooro9 2 роки тому +22

    I know is not relevant to modern times and events but if there is a possibility, could you please do a video like this for Budapest? I remember during a walked tour the guide mentioned Buda and Pest had both been destroyed 7 times in human history but all I could find was the invasion of the Mongols and then WWII. Thanks! I love your channel!

  • @davidmurphy563
    @davidmurphy563 2 роки тому +37

    When I am dead, bury me
    In my beloved Ukraine,
    My tomb upon a grave mound high
    Amid the spreading plain,
    So that the fields, the boundless steppes,
    The Dnieper's plunging shore
    My eyes could see, my ears could hear
    The mighty river roar.
    When from Ukraine the Dnieper bears
    Into the deep blue sea
    The blood of foes... then will I leave
    These hills and fertile fields-
    I'll leave them all and fly away
    To the abode of God,
    And then I'll pray... But until that day
    I know nothing of God.
    Oh bury me, then rise ye up
    And break your heavy chains
    And water with the tyrants' blood
    The freedom you have gained.
    And in the great new family,
    The family of the free,
    With softly spoken, kindly word
    Remember also me.
    by Taras Shevchenko

    • @werdru6258
      @werdru6258 2 місяці тому +1

      Ukrainian poet and artist (1814-1861).

  • @dgr8zod
    @dgr8zod 2 роки тому

    Fascinating as always, Mark. Thanks

  • @jackzimmer6553
    @jackzimmer6553 2 роки тому +59

    Another great presentation, Mark! It’s unfortunate that the people in Ukraine looked on the Germans as their liberators in 1941. After what Stalin had done you could hardly blame them!

    • @skurtov
      @skurtov 2 роки тому +8

      Stalin did to everyone.

    • @Rampart.X
      @Rampart.X 2 роки тому +4

      By 'Stalin', you mean of course 'the Bolsheviks'. Stalin simply sat in a chair while the non-Christians destroyed Ukraine.

    • @QualityPen
      @QualityPen 2 роки тому +12

      Russians suffered under the USSR as much as Ukrainians did. Weird how Ukrainians talking about the Holodomor leave out all the Russian regions suffering from the same famine to dishonestly portray it as ethnic cleansing instead of what it really was, a deliberate crackdown on a socioeconomic caste of farmers or accidental famine caused by horribly incompetent leadership. Russia had a civil war because half of it didn’t want communism to rule, and by the end of the USSR period the Russians were just as tired of communism as the Ukrainians.
      There’s a lot of historical revisionism in post Soviet states aimed at absolving their own government and people of any responsibility and to blame everything on “the Russian occupiers.” I wish nationalism could stop interfering with history.
      Stalin wasn’t even a Russian. He was a Georgian.

    • @highpath4776
      @highpath4776 2 роки тому +3

      @@QualityPen the way the famine in Ukraine is put over sounds much like the Irish Famine where crops grown in Ireland were taken to feed England. As always it is the small peasants that get kicked by the ruling classes.

    • @Slaktrax
      @Slaktrax 2 роки тому

      @@QualityPen Exactly! I believe more Russians died than people in Ukraine during Stalin's (three?) purges.
      Also bear in mind Ukrainian commanders were responsible for carrying out these purges in their own country.

  • @alexamerling79
    @alexamerling79 2 роки тому +6

    Sad to see history repeating itself. Thanks for all you do Mark :)

    • @crosswiring
      @crosswiring 2 роки тому +3

      No way history will be repeated this time ;) Death to occupants and victory to Ukraine!🇺🇦

    • @koalabear1984
      @koalabear1984 2 роки тому

      @@crosswiring it is with unnecisarry ethnic tension within the globalista politics

    • @crosswiring
      @crosswiring 2 роки тому

      @@koalabear1984 what do you say? In this case one country ruled by terrorists attacks another innocent nation that's it! And by the way not only attacks but does brutal and uncovered genocide. Period

    • @koalabear1984
      @koalabear1984 2 роки тому

      @@crosswiring Naïve

    • @koalabear1984
      @koalabear1984 2 роки тому

      And ironic

  • @jjeherrera
    @jjeherrera 2 роки тому

    A very timely video. Thanks!

  • @paddy.7784
    @paddy.7784 2 роки тому

    Keep up the great work Mark !! Much appreciated down here in Aotearoa.

  • @c.s.4273
    @c.s.4273 Рік тому +4

    The flag shown at 2:43 is upside down. The blue stripe like the sky should be above the yellow stripe of the wheat field.

  • @davet.5493
    @davet.5493 2 роки тому +9

    Great work. Very well researched to wit: as a child of a Ukrainian immigrant; this video is the first mention I've seen in ANY media of the Holodomor.

    • @jorgeabuauad
      @jorgeabuauad 2 роки тому

      It was in the south, but the south ex new Russia is a mix of the Ukrainian and Russian speaker so they murder Russian too and not only there but in Moscow etc .

    • @steadmanuhlich6734
      @steadmanuhlich6734 2 роки тому +3

      Dave, I really like Felton's videos. But, since you mentioned the Holodomor, also go see the "TimeGhostArmy" channel on UA-cam, where Indy Neidell does a series and the Holodomor was one featured video.

  • @bladesmith5927
    @bladesmith5927 2 роки тому

    Love your videos, just wanted to leave a comment since I just realized Iv'e seen quite a few videos and never mentioned how well their made.

  • @paulbeesley8283
    @paulbeesley8283 2 місяці тому

    A very timely video. Concise and informative.

  • @Kevinism
    @Kevinism 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you Dr. Felton for keeping history and the present in context with one another using your platform. Anglophonic resources are not always easy to find, if they even exist, on Ukrainian history and culture. Much love і щиро дякую from the Ukrainian diaspora in North America!

    • @Kevinism
      @Kevinism 2 роки тому +1

      btw if you are looking for more topics regarding Ukrainian history and national identity, Archduke Wilhelm Franz of Austria (aka "Vasyl Vyshyvani") is an interesting figure to examine.

    • @shawnkennedy855
      @shawnkennedy855 2 роки тому

      Oliver Stone did

  • @davesherry5384
    @davesherry5384 2 роки тому +44

    Great presso as usual, Mark. Perhaps you could do a follow-up sometime about the Ukrainian resistance post WW2 and also the fate of the Ukrainians that served against Stalin with Hitler? You did a really informative one on the Ukrainian SSi mutiny in France that could be topped off perhaps with a broader summary Ukrainian involvement in WW2?

    • @lukaszwawszczak3108
      @lukaszwawszczak3108 2 роки тому +3

      Oh yes please . Should start with genesis of nazi movement and Ukrainian eager participation in holocoust as well as ethnic cleansing of so called ukrainie from unwanted elements like poles, jews, gypsies , russians and other which led to mass genocide commited by those brave freedom fighters with aprival and help of their buddies nazi germany during ww2 and after. Cant wait for such a documentary . Im sure it will sit well with current events.

    • @michaelmitchell6476
      @michaelmitchell6476 2 роки тому +2

      @@lukaszwawszczak3108 that was almost 80 years ago the world has moved on from that and so should you man

    • @richardrestall8592
      @richardrestall8592 2 роки тому +2

      @@michaelmitchell6476 Obviously neither the Russians nor the western non-Orthodox Ukrainians have moved on, sadly. Europe is full of bitter memories of injustice and lost homelands such that a major economic downturn may rekindle more of these old blood-feuds. Catalonia, Corsica, Trieste and so on.

    • @lukaszwawszczak3108
      @lukaszwawszczak3108 2 роки тому +2

      @@michaelmitchell6476 noone is moving on from anything . That the fun fact about history and humans that sooner or later things like that come out with big bang ot small, as a main reason or just side one but they do as long as knowledge and memory remain. And not just bad stuff it applies to good stuff too. Its the reason why peole still talk about anything from the past- romans , greeks, christian ,muslims and so on. I just made a reply from different angle about earlier sttement thats all . And as a side note i would love to see you make the same comment telling jews to forget about holocoust as its stuff from the past and they should move on.

  • @joycekeller8214
    @joycekeller8214 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks for this info helps to feel a bit more knowledgeable about Kyiv,

  • @denisgavagan2848
    @denisgavagan2848 2 роки тому

    Flawless synopsis as always Mr Felton.

  • @ApocDevTeam
    @ApocDevTeam 2 роки тому +14

    I like how despite it being involved in current events Mark Felton does not do any political pandering or moral grandstanding. Just pure facts and history. Very refreshing and interesting, feels a lot more professional than most media these days.

    • @harbourdogNL
      @harbourdogNL 2 роки тому

      Condemning Putin and typical Russian army tactics like targeting civilians and using rape as a weapon would not be "political pandering", it would be simple truth.

  • @JFDA5458
    @JFDA5458 2 роки тому +4

    Interesting video. Mark, can you do a discussion of the four battles for Kharkov/Kharkiv between 1942-43?

  • @jamesb.9155
    @jamesb.9155 2 роки тому +1

    The work of Professor Mark Felton is nothing short of amazing, bringing the true history of many European subjects before the world.

  • @willbrink
    @willbrink 2 роки тому

    Per usual, excellent work of a current topic of interest.

  • @sleepyjo9340
    @sleepyjo9340 2 роки тому +80

    I hope and pray all slavs to see peace one day. Just so many centuries of constant warfare have left them torn and battered. These are good, hard-working people too. Sure there was some corruption, but no worse than we see in the west. Here's to prayers of a brighter future for them!

    • @kamilpotato3764
      @kamilpotato3764 2 роки тому +14

      Current Russian regime made sure that for generations to come Russia will be even more treated with suspicion and hate by most of other Slavs

    • @brianshook3289
      @brianshook3289 2 роки тому +11

      I was there a year ago. Old world hospitality, buy a round for a table in the beer joint, your a hero, and plan on crawking away from your new buddies. They are tough people, a rough edge, bever had it easy. I wouldnt want to piss them off

    • @aleksanderpopov5060
      @aleksanderpopov5060 2 роки тому +1

      @@kamilpotato3764 most other Slavs? I really don’t think so, the Serbs and the Belorussians are Russias little brothers forever there are others like Transnistria and even some support in unfriendly countries because Slavs need to all unite and that would be great, unrealistic but great

    • @kamilpotato3764
      @kamilpotato3764 2 роки тому +7

      @@aleksanderpopov5060 Only Serbs got some weird fetish towards Russia.

    • @INSANESUICIDE
      @INSANESUICIDE 2 роки тому

      The East had and have corrupt power, in the West we have moral and ethical corruption instead