Swords and Shadows History
Welcome to Swords and Shadows, where history is brought to life through long-form storytelling. Our channel explores the great battles, warriors, and civilizations that shaped the world — from the Crusades and Reconquista to Viking invasions, the Mongol Empire, the Roman and Byzantine worlds, and beyond. Each documentary blends cinematic visuals with historically accurate research to deliver immersive accounts of medieval history, ancient warfare, and the rise and fall of empires. Discover the strategies of knights and generals, the clash of armies, and the legends that defined eras. Whether you love military history, castles and kingdoms, or the turning points of world history, this is your place to learn and experience history in full. Subscribe and journey into the shadows of the past, where swords decided the fate of nations.
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Thunder in the West – The 1241 Invasions (1236–1242) | Mongol Conquests Ep. 5
The Long Recon – Caucasus to Kalka (1220–1223) | Mongol Conquests Ep. 4
Empire Shattered – Mongols vs Khwārazm (1218–1221) | Mongol Conquests Ep. 3
Walls of the North – Mongols vs Xia & Jin (1209–1215) | Mongol Empire Ep. 2
Forge of the Steppe – Rise of Genghis Khan (1180–1206) | Mongol Empire Ep. 1
Siege of Jerusalem – Fall of the Holy City (1099) | Crusades Ep. 8 | Swords and Shadows Documentary
The Fifth Crusade: The Siege of Damietta | A Battle Against the Nile (1217–1221) | Crusades Ep. 7
Fourth Crusade – The Sack of Constantinople (1202–1204) | Crusades Ep. 6
Third Crusade – Richard the Lionheart and Saladin (1189–1192) | Crusades Ep. 5
Second Crusade – From Edessa to Damascus (1147–1149) | Crusades Ep. 4
First Crusade – From Clermont to Jerusalem (1096–1099) | Crusades Ep. 3
Top 10 Crusader Battles – From Antioch to Hattin (1096–1291) | Crusades Ep. 2
Crusade Battle Timeline – From Jerusalem to Acre (1096–1291) | Crusades Ep. 1