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

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  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +848

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @hidalgoyakerson1598
      @hidalgoyakerson1598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      now you can do the battles that ensued :)

    • @pritulkhan1395
      @pritulkhan1395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @FlashPointHx
    @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +139

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

    • @jaquaviousmoor799
      @jaquaviousmoor799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where can we get these Maps?

    • @bilalbilalbilal7
      @bilalbilalbilal7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @MOhamedAliMaher
      @MOhamedAliMaher 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @michaellavan5802
    @michaellavan5802 7 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🏅

    • @ryanmurphy3624
      @ryanmurphy3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jonyhyder6506
      @jonyhyder6506 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Eevcee
    @Eevcee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @abdulsweilam8516
    @abdulsweilam8516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      true

    • @anypercentdeathless
      @anypercentdeathless 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Stitchwitchstitch
    @Stitchwitchstitch 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 TH-cam. I generally find most YT channels sickening, cringeworthy and grasping but not you! Thank you for your integrity and knowledge!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the awesome comment - appreciated !

  • @raedalghamdi3976
    @raedalghamdi3976 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @leghaton
    @leghaton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @bengoldberg6198
    @bengoldberg6198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @colej7973
    @colej7973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Literally the best channel on this website

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks so much Cole!

  • @ikashik
    @ikashik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @LoboDeNoche87
    @LoboDeNoche87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jsealejandro06
    @jsealejandro06 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @ceesaydesignsolutions
    @ceesaydesignsolutions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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👏

  • @basilshareef3021
    @basilshareef3021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to have the opportunity to help.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @just_a_panda85
    @just_a_panda85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me know what you think of the rest

  • @terryfauzifan9459
    @terryfauzifan9459 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @mj2820
    @mj2820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @stabrez86
      @stabrez86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @THOROBREDZ72
    @THOROBREDZ72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Good to have you here.

  • @MountainEDM
    @MountainEDM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 =)

  • @sonofsonghai1843
    @sonofsonghai1843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dustinparr6795
    @dustinparr6795 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Bluebeetle1975
    @Bluebeetle1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard! Happy that you liked my content!!

  • @rccarothers
    @rccarothers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @DaveT383
    @DaveT383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheGhostbuster1989
    @TheGhostbuster1989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    As a Muslim, I found this podcast Fantastic

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you!! I am really happy that you liked this. I took a class on Islamic history and culture while in college and I've travelled to a few Islamic countries - however, for me learning about this history in depth again has been a fascinating journey. Again, thanks for the kind comment.

    • @TheGhostbuster1989
      @TheGhostbuster1989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for the reply, I'm sad that this channel is not well known because your commentary is exciting and compelling. Really looking forward to the other parts.

    • @TheGhostbuster1989
      @TheGhostbuster1989 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Also fun fact, Khalid ibn Al-Waleed took part in the battle of Uhud on the Meccan side before he converted to Islam, his cavalry charge was what lead to the defeat of the Muslim army.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I will have the third episode out in a few days - looking forward to your comments and what you think

  • @athishamiqbal7011
    @athishamiqbal7011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Flash Point History you have an avid subscriber in myself that will do more to shed some light on your amazing TH-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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @saleemy-s-e3397
    @saleemy-s-e3397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @shaunmay8990
    @shaunmay8990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ModusPwnens72
    @ModusPwnens72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jcorona984
    @jcorona984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well - good to have you here!

    • @Jagermoffin
      @Jagermoffin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here! Great content!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you like it as well 😀

    • @jamescampbell965
      @jamescampbell965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @hamarikaksha6351
      @hamarikaksha6351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kings and generals is the best channel for history

  • @mikecarter4258
    @mikecarter4258 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SuperIberian
    @SuperIberian 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 :)

  • @garrettgarnett3120
    @garrettgarnett3120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @darkdefender6384
    @darkdefender6384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @andrespope8568
    @andrespope8568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @xjuliussx
    @xjuliussx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @dylanrodrigues
      @dylanrodrigues ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @GOINPOSTAL1985
    @GOINPOSTAL1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cartelhwb81
    @cartelhwb81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @irenebryant9755
    @irenebryant9755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep up the great work! ❤ history!

  • @kinemobile
    @kinemobile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @darvisprime
    @darvisprime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam. Awesome job, I should have started here in 2017 lol. 10/10

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 TH-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. :)

  • @Fred_L.
    @Fred_L. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rawone9158
    @rawone9158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @proof4469
      @proof4469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He should start the series at the neolithic age

  • @kmorton54
    @kmorton54 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dfmahone
    @dfmahone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MuhammadZubair-yv5iw
    @MuhammadZubair-yv5iw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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  5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @mcflayv
    @mcflayv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @mkspind3l
    @mkspind3l 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @lunauraz1596
    @lunauraz1596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful podcast. And the voice of the narrator is so soothing. Thank you.

  • @SupremelyFly
    @SupremelyFly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Paul Fletcher si deus pro nobiscum quis contra nos?

  • @lancelotdufrane
    @lancelotdufrane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      happy that you liked it!

  • @salaheddineboukhoulda9348
    @salaheddineboukhoulda9348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @richardputz3233
    @richardputz3233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @555greek
    @555greek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Zafersan
    @Zafersan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy that you liked this!

  • @brahim119
    @brahim119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @muricamarine9473
    @muricamarine9473 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @timmychang1791
    @timmychang1791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @pyrrhus3445
    @pyrrhus3445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @marylee8372
    @marylee8372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @XRemARx
    @XRemARx ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahha - happy that you liked this !

  • @mightyomar1318
    @mightyomar1318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Abdulrahman-tt2sf
    @Abdulrahman-tt2sf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @ShahTalks
      @ShahTalks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlashPointHx th-cam.com/video/oDk_mEE8_Lg/w-d-xo.html here's one of his poems with English translation

    • @buridah328
      @buridah328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @_hunter_hunter1048
      @_hunter_hunter1048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @modestoolivo-mv4hi
    @modestoolivo-mv4hi ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nomeyodomar
    @nomeyodomar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are so welcome

  • @nateemond197
    @nateemond197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This dudes voice is so soothing. It feels like an old English documentary like Battlefields of World War 2 in color when he talks about the battles

  • @St-hj1ux
    @St-hj1ux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This should be taught in schools, simply amazing.

    • @al-kazaz9032
      @al-kazaz9032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alexe Lamarre the amazing USA

    • @St-hj1ux
      @St-hj1ux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@al-kazaz9032 Exactly same here in Malta.

  • @zackali9934
    @zackali9934 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy that you liked this =)

  • @bettyjparker8397
    @bettyjparker8397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to put on a good history documentary as I try to fall asleep. You have got a wonderful voice to sleep by... great podcasts

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha Im your cure for insomnia =)

  • @bredmond812
    @bredmond812 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are a glutton for punishment ;) enjoy!!

    • @bredmond812
      @bredmond812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Historyden
    @Historyden 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @bredmond812
      @bredmond812 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +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.

  • @bradgiddens3453
    @bradgiddens3453 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @user-uy2ez4ro6u
    @user-uy2ez4ro6u ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all your videos 😊

  • @dylanrodrigues
    @dylanrodrigues ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @MrRoupille
    @MrRoupille 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Superb way to go !

  • @haniababneh13
    @haniababneh13 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dr.sudhirnagisetty7355
    @dr.sudhirnagisetty7355 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your style is awesome in style gripping in spirit thorough you have kept to your word love to hear you

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey - really appreciate that!

  • @zohebalikhan7404
    @zohebalikhan7404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love the animations and narrative. I like how the TH-cam historian community has exploded to where it's now. Subbed

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I’m happy you liked this first episode. I got a program to help with the animations after Episode 3. Let me know what you think. The TH-cam community is great. It’s nice to have people to bounce ideas and collaborate with.

  • @zacharyduff2376
    @zacharyduff2376 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    super happy you decided to go in depth to the history ramping up to Cortez. interesting stuff! can't wait for the next episode

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zach - thanks ! Its good to hear some confirmation from the audience that this pathway we're taking is welcomed. Glad you liked it thus far. I've got some time coming my way and I've already started research on the next one. All the best!

  • @edmqnd8128
    @edmqnd8128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @suck-myballs1152
    @suck-myballs1152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 😃

    • @suck-myballs1152
      @suck-myballs1152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @valentinstoyanov304
    @valentinstoyanov304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its amazing how everything is so interconnected

  • @brandonstanley9125
    @brandonstanley9125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @shameemsyed9273
    @shameemsyed9273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ver well done series, informative and interesting.

  • @2arif92
    @2arif92 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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. TH-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.

  • @Elbasilius
    @Elbasilius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kayumaz748
    @kayumaz748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @harryrcarmichael
    @harryrcarmichael ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @johngregory4410
    @johngregory4410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes but the initial that gathered them around him was 500

  • @aragorn8gb
    @aragorn8gb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    WELL DONE! I SENSE A GREAT JOURNEY IS AHEAD OF ME LIKE THAT OF THE PUNIC WARS. AND BTW YOUR PRECISION AND ACCURACY IS OUTSTANDING ESPECIALLY HOW YOU PRONOUNCED THE ARABIC TERMS USED IN THE VIDEO. LOVE YOUR WORK !

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Be careful my friend - this one is an even longer journey than the last one with the Punic Wars! =)

  • @jcIsInURHouse
    @jcIsInURHouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OutlandishSamurai
    @OutlandishSamurai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing podcast, you just earned yourself a new subscriber.

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tabletopgeneralsde310
    @tabletopgeneralsde310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bobbulat1393
    @bobbulat1393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Khalid was so good he defeated the Muslim army at Uhud

  • @xtusvincit5230
    @xtusvincit5230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sulh9504
    @sulh9504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You definitely deserve more than 26k subs great work

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DanHalen
    @DanHalen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great podcasts. Makes my night audit shift way better!

    • @FlashPointHx
      @FlashPointHx  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha - Glad I can help.