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11/17/2025

This video explores Oliver Cromwell's devastating campaign in Ireland, highlighting the cultural genocide, widespread destruction, and the enduring legacy of hatred and sorrow it left on the Irish people.

11/15/2025

Explore the dramatic story of Oliver Cromwell's ascent, examining his key decisions and the formation of the Commonwealth. This sets the stage before his campaign in Ireland.

11/14/2025

Before the brilliance, there were struggles. Albert Einstein faced initial failures, developmental delays, and a deep dislike for traditional education. He even dropped out of school. His story proves that setbacks don't define destiny.

11/14/2025

Sexual violence during the 1798 rebellion in Ireland wasn't a byproduct of war; it was a tool of domination. Families were stripped, women abused, and lives destroyed. These acts, hidden from history, echoed across the colonies, starting in Ireland. Never forget where it all began.

11/14/2025

The siege of Drogheda under Cromwell was marked by extreme violence and a tragedy. This video explores the atrocities committed and examines the lasting impact this event had on history.

11/14/2025

In 17th and 18th century Ireland, iron collars were used on Catholic priests and rebels. The spikes would drive into their flesh with every movement. Later, the empire used the same device on enslaved people in West Africa. A tool tested and perfected on human necks.

11/13/2025

Oliver Cromwell sparks very different reactions depending on where you are. In England, he's a hero. In Ireland, a villain. Why such conflicting views on one historical figure?

11/13/2025

Explore the dark chapter of Oliver Cromwell's campaign in Ireland. Religious fervor fueled terror and genocide, leaving a lasting scar on history. Learn about the motivations and consequences of this brutal period.

11/13/2025

Discover the complicated story of Oliver Cromwell, a figure known for both his impact on England and his controversial actions in Ireland. His legacy continues to spark debate.

11/13/2025

Discover how Oliver Cromwell's policy of land confiscation and resettlement devastated Ireland. Explore the brutality, the far-reaching consequences, and the deep wounds left on the Irish people.

11/13/2025

Imagine being stretched on a wooden frame, joints cracking. The rack wasn't just about pain; it was about breaking spirits. Add the thumbscrew: slow, deliberate crushing. Compliance demanded confessions, betrayals. The British Empire refined torture, turning hope into despair.

11/12/2025

Oliver Cromwell's siege of Wexford wasn't just a battle—it was an obliteration. The brutality, the stark hypocrisy, and the event's long-lasting impact are still felt today. A dark chapter in history.

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