Author: See U in History / Mythology

The BRUTAL Story of Alexander The Great – The Life of the Young Man Who Conquered the World. If you like our content, check out our original comics: Medusa: The Cursed Priestess – Japanese Mythology in Comics: The Essential –

At just twenty years old, Alexander ascends the throne amidst revolts and threats. Determined to fulfill his father’s dream, he crosses the Hellespont toward the mighty Persian Empire. In this journey of audacity and leadership, the young king faces his first major challenges, wins over allies, and proves his military genius. The narrative culminates in the decisive Battle of the Granicus, where Alexander makes it clear to the world that a new power had emerged. If you like our content, check out our original comics: Medusa: The Cursed Priestess – Japanese Mythology in Comics: The Essential –

Now aging, Theseus tries to revive the past by marrying the young Phaedra, but the union brings tragedy to Athens. Driven by Aphrodite’s revenge, Phaedra falls obsessively in love with Hippolytus, the king’s son, who rejects her out of devotion to chastity and honor. Humiliated, she takes her own life, leaving a fake letter accusing the prince. Blinded by grief, Theseus curses his son, who dies in an accident caused by Poseidon. The truth comes too late, and the hero is left destroyed by remorse, defeated by his own mistake. If you like our content, check out our original comics:…

Imagine a weapon so clever that, after hitting the enemy, it purposefully self-destructed so no one could use it against you. That weapon was the pilum, the Roman spear that terrified ancient battlefields and was practically impossible to throw back. In this video, we’ll see how this weapon worked and why it was one of Rome’s greatest military advantages! If you like our content, check out our original comics: Medusa: The Cursed Priestess – Japanese Mythology in Comics: The Essential –

At the last dawn in Avalon, Morgana, at twenty-five, leaves without ceremony: she takes a black tunic, a bone dagger, and the Mark of the Mists. Britain has changed; churches and famine dominate, and Arthur reigns in Camelot. Morgana arrives as a priestess and is joyfully welcomed by her half-brother, who celebrates her as a “lost daughter.” But behind the smile lies calculation: Merlin suspects her and cannot read her mind. Morgana studies Guinevere and realizes she is the key piece. To gain title and power, she agrees to marry Urien of Gore—not for love, but as a siege. If…

Haunted by guilt over his father’s death, Theseus takes the throne and uses his fame to unite Attica—creating an assembly in Athens and handing power to the people while keeping military command. Compassionate, he shelters Hercules after his tragedy and follows him to the land of the Amazons, where he takes Antiope as his consort and fathers Hippolytus. Years later, the Amazons invade Athens; Antiope fights at Theseus’ side and dies, turning victory bitter. At the height of his glory, Theseus forges a bond with Pirithous. At his friend’s wedding, drunken centaurs try to abduct the bride; Theseus leads the…

Every Roman soldier was trained to obey without question, no matter the order. But, according to an ancient legend, in 286 AD, 6,600 Roman soldiers made a decision that would change history forever. They said NO to Emperor Maximian and paid the ultimate price. This is the legend of the Theban Legion — the soldiers who chose to die rather than betray their conscience. If you like our content, check out our original comics: Medusa: The Cursed Priestess – Japanese Mythology in Comics: The Essential –

The Macedonian army, especially under the command of Alexander the Great, was considered one of the best-organized military forces of antiquity. In this video, we will break down the hierarchy of the Macedonian army. If you like our content, check out our original comics: Medusa: The Cursed Priestess – Japanese Mythology in Comics: The Essential –

After the Second World War, the world did not enter an era of peace: it entered a state of suspension. The USA and the USSR, uneasy allies, began to engage in an ideological and global conflict, capitalism versus socialism, without direct confrontation. With the nuclear age, the mere existence of the threat was enough. Thus, deterrence and “mutually assured destruction” were born, creating a fragile balance sustained by fear and decisions made in minutes. The war spread through propaganda, espionage, science, and proxy wars around the globe. In the final decades, the Soviet system wore down, reforms exposed its vulnerabilities,…

After being humiliated by Aphrodite’s betrayal, Hephaestus isolates himself in his forge. Athena, visiting the god to commission weapons for the Trojan War, becomes the target of Poseidon’s intrigue, hinting at a romance. When Hephaestus attempts to possess her by force, Athena rejects him and the god’s semen falls to the earth; Gaia gives birth to Erichthonius, half-man and half-serpent. Athena adopts him and hides him in a basket given to Athenian princesses, who open it, lose their minds, and leap to their deaths. Erichthonius is raised by Athena and becomes the wise king of Athens. If you like our…