Athens is a good place to learn the story of Europe, whether you are traveling in Europe or not. It's a place where the development of humans was so rapid in such a short period of time, like nowhere else on earth. It influence Europe for the rest of time. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

Rome was one of the most powerful cities to ever exist - and now you can explore it all. Rarely has such an ancient and important city been so well-preserved - and this helps us understand what really happened during the Roman Empire. Visit the Colosseum where gladiators fought, the Roman Forum where the important Roman business happened, and Palatine Hill where the Emperor lived. Learn how Rome went from a small settlement to a power that ruled a huge part of the known world. See where the story begins in Athens: https://youtu.be/Orl_NPzfHUc

Episode 2 of the Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBitn8vk6PRLXrgZRsCYQ1Zimz_LlIR7 This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released. -- William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066, killed King Harold, and made himself king of England. In order to keep his grip on power, he needed strong castles that his enemies couldn’t capture. He went on a castle building spree, and ended up in London, where he built his strongest castle: the Tower of London. Learn the story behind this powerful castle that became the base of power for England’s kings and queens for hundreds of years. You’ll learn the backstory of this grand building, to give you some context of what it means to the world.

Not too long ago, Italy used to consist of a bunch of city-states fighting each other for land and power. They were like independent countries, run from their main city. You may have heard of some, like Venice, Florence, Milan and Genoa. They built castles all over Italy to help defend their land. Genoa is lucky because it is surrounded by a ring of hills; the perfect place to build castles. This video explores the wars they fought and what happened to these castles. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected than ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

Istanbul was once Constantinople; captial of the Roman Empire. It was conquered by the Ottoman Empire using a massive cannon. It was the last stronghold of the Roman Empire, and when it fell, so did this 1500-year-old empire. But throughout the years, it attracted people from all over the world. Even today, it’s a bridge between the East and the West, literally. You can eat lunch in Asia while looking over the water into Europe, all while staying in this one city. It’s an exciting and mysterious place to explore. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

If you travel in Europe, Asia or Africa, this is one of the most important stories to know. Rome ruled a massive empire that spanned parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. There are still a lot of ruins around the world that you can go see. But what happened to this vast power and how did it influence the rest of history? It lasts for nearly 1,500 years, then falls to another Empire that lasts until World War I. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

Episode 1 of the Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaBitn8vk6PRLXrgZRsCYQ1Zimz_LlIR7 This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released. -- Almost a thousand years ago, England launched an invasion of Ireland. The sailed over with army's, conquered land and to hold the land, they built castles. These castles were so strong, some of them are still around to explore today. See what they look like now. You can get to any of the locations in this video using Google Maps: Galway, Ireland: https://goo.gl/maps/mn8gLk3d4DC2 Ashford Castle: https://goo.gl/maps/63tJC6jCex82 Clifden Castle: https://goo.gl/maps/oojoJ4JXuZP2 The cool abandoned Abbey at the end: https://goo.gl/maps/zTnK5pcV3wq Ending music: Joakim Karud - Road Trip

You can rent a speed boat on Lake Garda at a pretty low cost, and explore a massive, ancient Roman villa and Medieval castles ready for battle that are scattered along the banks of Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. This video shows these old relics from the past and explains their significance to world history. We explore by boat, the best way to explore the lake. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland are breathtaking - learn the real story behind them in this fascinating mini documentary. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you traveling on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

Bosnia went through a brutal civil war in the 1990s. Now tourism is helping revitalize the country. The means it's cheap and really dramatic to explore. This story gives you the background you'll need to explore yourself, or just to learn about the story. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

Part 1 of Bosnia: https://youtu.be/AO0H3XyiktQ In Part 2 I look more deeply at the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina and explore some of the countries highlights. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

Cinque Terre, Italy is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It's a World Heritage Site partly because it was so hard to get there but people still decided to live there for a thousand years. A thousand years ago, people figured out how to grow wine grapes in the mountains by making terraces. People in Cinque Terre lived by making wine that was famous in the Middle Ages. Then a railroad was built and everything changed, check out the story in the mini documentary. Saracen pirates roamed the seas for hundreds of years, starting during Medieval Europe and lasting so long that the US Navy was formed in 1794 to fight them off of the new country's trade routes. These pirates would raid the Italian coastline, taking people from Cinque Terre for ransom. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.

We explore Bergamo, Italy, a town near Milan that is surrounded by massive walls. Why were these walls built? In the 1500s, Bergamo was captured by Milan’s arch rival, the Republic of Venice. As these two Italian powers battled each other throughout the Middle Ages, they would capture land, then they would have to protect it. Venice didn’t want to loose Bergamo to Milan, so they built huge walls around the entire city. Venice became a powerful sea power and captured cities all over the region, not just in Italy. The defenses they built were so important to world history that they are now on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites! Learn how these Medieval fighters would propel attacks on their walls and keep invaders out. Walled cities and castles were hard to capture and played and important part of the politics and power all over the area. The Explore Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... This series takes you on a journey around the world. Our world is more interconnected that ever before. The more you learn, the more engaging and meaningful the world becomes. You learn new ways to have a positive impact. Hit subscribe to see each new video when it’s released.