We hear of great people in history all the time – The Caesars, the Elizabeths, the Napoleons, and the Genghis Khans.

They may have been enlighten rulers or vile despots; great builders or the destroyers of civilization – but they all shared one thing. They were human, and as such they had hopes, dreams, aspirations, inner demons, and insecurities – like everyone else.

These traits affected the course of humanity for better and for worse.

Together, they have made us the global society we are today.

Flash Point History is dedicated to making history accessible because when we look into the past we discover ourselves.

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Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque - Part 4: The Capture of Malacca

Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque - Part 3: Second Conquest of Goa

Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque - Part 2: First Conquest of Goa

Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque: Sic Parvis Magna

Normandy - Part 2 - Valognes Azeville Battery and St Mere Eglise

The Punic Wars - Entire History - Audio Podcast

The Battle of Diu 1509 - The Art of War: Revenge

Francisco de Almeida - Part 3 - Age of Discovery

Francisco de Almeida - Part 2 - Age of Discovery

Francisco de Almeida - Part 1 - Age of Discovery

Part 1 - Hiking in Normandy from Cherbourg to Valognes

Forging an Empire - The Portuguese Empire - Part 2 Commerce

Cochin - Art of War: Terrain

Duarte Pereira - Part 2 - Age of Discovery

Duarte Pereira - Part 1 - Age of Discovery

Vasco da Gama - Part 4 - Age of Discovery

Vasco da Gama - Part 3 - Age of Discovery

Pedro Álvares Cabral - Age of Discovery

Forging an Empire - The Portuguese Empire - Part 1 Exploration

Vasco Da Gama - Part 2 - Age of Discovery

Vasco Da Gama - Part 1 - Age of Discovery

Bartolomeu Dias - Age of Discovery

Henry the Navigator - Age of Discovery

A big ‘what if’ scenario for attacking Pearl Harbor

Doolittle - Art of War: Morale

Isabella of Castile: Reconquista - Full History ( All Parts )

The Life of Emperor Justinian - Vol 1-9 - The History of Byzantium

Epilogue - Isabella of Castile: Reconquista - Part 7

Siege of Loja 1486 - When in doubt, bring in more artillery!

The Fall of Granada - Isabella of Castile: Reconquista - Part 6

Start of the American Civil War #history #civilwar #charleston #sumter

Masterminds of warfare - Hannibal and Scipio Africanus at The Battle of Zama #shorts #history

History of Byzantium - Vol 7-9 - Justinian's End Game

Balian’s based response - shutting Saladin down #crusades #kingdomofheaven #jerusalem

They made a Moat of the Dead #reconquista #history #spain #granada

The Fortress of Ronda - after math of a Brutal Siege #queen #isabella #reconquista #history

Holy War - Isabella of Castile: Reconquista - Part 5

Why Richard the Lionheart was THE LIONHEART 😲😯😲 #lionheart #richard #crusade #third

The shock and awe of a medieval amphibious assault #crusades #fourth #crusade #constantinople

Socrates final day #history #socrates #greek #philosophy #philosopher

The King’s wife had been ‘busy’ while he was away #reconquista #isabella #castile #history

Civil War - Grant’s Counterattack at Shiloh April 7, 1862 #civil #war #shiloh

Black Death in England #shorts #blackdeath #plague #history

World War Two - 101st Airborne’s response to the Germans at Bastogne #shorts #airborne #bastogne

Alesia - Art of War: Siege

Return of the Queen - Isabella of Castile: Reconquista - Part 4

Trials of Justinian - VOL 4-6 - Politics Persians Plagues

Shiloh - Art of War: Counterattack

The Art of Manliness

How to Swing a Baseball Bat Like Ted Williams

April 24, 2025 by Brett & Kate McKay

In the world of baseball, few skills are more foundational than a proper bat swing. Whether you’re playing in a competitive league or just enjoying weekend softball with friends, mastering the mechanics of your swing can transform you from an easy out to a feared power hitter. In this illustrated guide, we look to Ted […]

Podcast #955: The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to Lose a Lot

April 22, 2025 by Brett & Kate McKay

Note: This is a rebroadcast. Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you’re probably thinking about how you need to exercise more. And that can certainly help. But what about the 23 hours a day you’re not at the gym? How much you move during those hours — from walking to the […]

Thomas Aquinas On Not Being a Sissy

April 21, 2025 by Brett & Kate McKay

In the 13th century, philosopher-theologian Thomas Aquinas wrote about a vice he called “effeminacy.” While the term can sound off-putting or old-fashioned, Aquinas wasn’t talking about mannerisms or gender. Rather, for Aquinas, effeminacy meant moral softness: failing to persevere in something good because you’d rather be comfortable and avoid pain. The name reflects the ancient […]

Skill of the Week: Make a Fishing Hook Out of a Can Tab

April 20, 2025 by Brett & Kate McKay

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]

Odds & Ends: April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025 by Brett & Kate McKay

Neil Postman’s Advice on How to Live the Rest of Your Life. Neil Postman is one of my favorite thinkers about media and its effect on individuals and our culture. I recently came across a lecture of his life advice that was posthumously compiled and delivered by one of his colleagues. It consists of a list […]

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30 of the Best Website Designs to Inspire You
April 24, 2025
Looking for web design inspiration? I’ve rounded up what I consider to be the best website designs to act as your personal muse.
The Future of Social Media [Research]: What Marketers Need to Know in 2025
April 24, 2025 by Cassie Wilson Clark
Social media has changed considerably since the MySpace days, and it‘s part of a marketer’s job to stay on top of its advancements.
The Top 4 Roadblocks to Your Team’s Productivity and How AI Can Solve Them, According to Asana’s Head of Corporate Marketing
April 24, 2025 by Caroline Forsey
Here’s what a typical Monday morning looks like for me: I open my computer and see a few Slack messages about a campaign I’m launching on Tuesday.
16 Social Media Video Examples to Inspire Your Next Video Marketing Campaign
April 23, 2025
These days, video is absolutely essential to get people to discover your business and their next must-have product.
Level Up Your Content Marketing Funnel — Here’s How I Make the Right Content for Each Stage
April 23, 2025 by Kiran Shahid
There are several customer personas to consider when creating content. There’s Customer A, who doesn’t even know who you are or what you offer. Then there’s Customer B, who is trying to decide between you and one of your competitors. And finally, there’s Customer C who is ready to buy but needs one final push […]