What Tolstoy Knew About War That We Still Ignore | War & Peace | The War of Jenkins' Ear

Why do nations go to war over symbols?
In this thought-provoking video, we explore the bizarre yet real War of Jenkins' Ear — a deadly conflict sparked by a severed ear and inflated egos. Discover how thousands died for one man’s pride, and how Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” helps us understand the deeper forces that shape history.

Topics Covered:

1. The forgotten war that started over a severed ear

2. How pride and propaganda lead nations to war

3. Lessons from Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”

4. Why history repeats itself — unless we break the cycle

Inspired by real events and classic literature, this is not just a history lesson — it’s a mirror to the modern world.
Peace begins when we question the stories we’re told.

📚 Featuring insights from:

The War of Jenkins’ Ear (1739)

The Battle of Cartagena de Indias

Tolstoy's philosophical view on war and historical causality

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