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The Real Story of the Mongolian Singing Dunes

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The Most Terrifying Nuns of the Middle Ages

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When Burning People Became a Business

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The Most Ridiculous War Humans Ever Fought

History doesn’t repeat itself, the uninformed do. Get every side of every story at https://ground.news/night. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide media and see beyond your blindspots. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-emuwars/ Back in 1932, Australia went to war against the most unusual enemy. It wasn't another country or an invading army. It was a flock of 20,000 emus! They invaded and devastated farmers' wheat fields and the government had no other option but to take out the big guns, literally. What followed has since become one of the strangest military operations in the history: the Great Emu War. So what actually happened during the Emu War, and how did one of the world's largest birds outsmart machine guns? And most importantly, who won? HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US? ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ We can only make our videos thanks to your support. ✨ Become a channel member on YouTube Get Products designed with ❤️ https://shop.kgs.link Join the Patreon Bird Army 🐧 https://kgs.link/patreon

Why Being a Renaissance Queen SUCKS

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Her Visions Defeated an Army

History doesn’t repeat itself, the uninformed do. Get every side of every story at https://ground.news/night. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide media and see beyond your blindspots. Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-desert-sorceress/ In the late 7th century, the Arab Empire expanded across North Africa, defeating the Persians and humbling the Byzantines, and now they seemed unstoppable. But one ruler stood in its way: Dihya, a warrior queen remembered as a sorceress, rebel and liberator. She united tribes into one of the strongest forces of resistance, and fought a battle that transformed the history of North Africa. This is the story of Dihya, the mysterious queen who challenged one of the largest empires in history. Feared by her enemies and celebrated by her descendants, she became one of the greatest legends and symbols of resistance. HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US? ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ We can only make our videos thanks to your support. ✨ Become a channel member on YouTube Get Products designed with ❤️ https://shop.kgs.link Join the Patreon Bird Army 🐧 https://kgs.link/patreon

Everything You Know About Ninjas Is Wrong

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Cleopatra’s Brutal Rise to Power

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How This Queen Became the Biggest Drug Lord

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Why History Forgot About This Extraordinary Emperor

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The Rise and Fall of the Richest Man In California

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The Tragic Life of the Most Powerful King in History

Do you have a balanced news diet? Go to https://ground.news/night to see reporting from a variety of sources and perspectives around the world. Subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan through our link. For 72 years, Louis XIV ruled as the most powerful king in Europe. He centralized power, reshaped the map of Europe, and turned Versailles into a glittering machine of spectacle and control. But no king can rule his own body. Behind closed doors, he lived at the mercy of his doctors, enduring the brutal limits of 17th century medicine. This is the tragic life of the Sun King. Nightshift is a new channel by ‪ @kurzgesagt . It’s a passion project focused on longer, darker, and more emotional stories from history, crafted by a small team of humans. Let us know what you think – we’d love to hear from you. Welcome to the nightshift. 🌚 Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-louisxiv/

How Humans Fought The Biggest Creature On Earth

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How One Pirate Captain Fought The Whole Chinese Empire

She commanded 1,800 ships, led tens of thousands of pirates, and forced an empire to negotiate. This is the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most powerful pirate in history. From her rise to power to the floating pirate confederation that ruled the South China Sea, we're exploring how one woman reshaped trade, war, and authority in the early 19th century. Nightshift is a new channel by @kurzgesagt . It's a passion project focused on longer, darker, and more emotional stories from history, crafted by a small team of humans. Let us know what you think, we'd love to hear from you. Welcome to the nightshift. 🌚 Sources & further reading: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-pirateprincess/ HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US? ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ We can only make our videos thanks to your support. ✨ Become a channel member on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@nightshift_kurzgesagt Get Products designed with ❤️ https://shop.kgs.link Join the Patreon Bird Army 🐧 https://kgs.link/patreon

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