What if 'Catherine the Great' Built a 'Great Wall' Too?

30/01/2025 7 min Temporada 7 Episodio 5
What if 'Catherine the Great' Built a 'Great Wall' Too?

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 You know the Great Wall of China, but what-if ‘Catherine the Great’ dreamed of her own ‘Great Wall’ in Crimea?👉 Watch Next: The unknown truth about the hoax of Bat-Men on the moon. https://youtu.be/DrLywrAr82UVIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: Find out about a forgotten war in American history -  https://youtu.be/NEQkkM7OhacWas the tale of Jekyll & Hyde about a real person? Find out now  -  https://youtu.be/xz7pvn5yrO4----------------------------------------------------- What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet.~ Woody Allen Fearless means trusting your instincts and clarity of thought. Once you have made up your mind, don't be scared of what if. ~ Ravi  Shastri ----------------------------------------------------********Disclaimer:The concept of Catherine the Great’s "Great Wall" in Crimea is a speculative exploration based on historical rumors. The references provided focus on well-documented aspects of Catherine’s reign and her actions in Crimea, offering a foundation for imagining how history might have unfolded differently.-------------------------------------------------- Inquiries: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------- References for this episode:Online References:1. "When Catherine the Great Invaded the Crimea and Put the Rest of the World on Edge"This article explores Catherine’s annexation of Crimea and its impact on European geopolitics.URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-catherine-great-invaded-crimea-and-put-rest-world-edge-180949969/2. "Greek Plan" (Wikipedia)An overview of Catherine’s "Greek Plan," highlighting her ambitions to expand Russian influence in the Black Sea region.URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Plan3. "1783: The Founding of Sevastopol"Details Catherine’s establishment of a strategic naval base in Crimea, reflecting her focus on fortifying the region.URL: https://scalar.fas.harvard.edu/imperiia/1783-the-founding-of-sevastopol4. "The First Annexation of Crimea 1784"Discusses the Treaty of Constantinople and Catherine’s efforts to integrate Crimea into the Russian Empire.URL: https://www.crimeahistory.org/the-first-annexation-of-crimea-1784/5. "Claiming Crimea: A History of Catherine the Great's Southern Empire" (Harvard University Press)A scholarly analysis of Catherine’s policies in Crimea and their historical significance.URL: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/history_winter_reading_list/news/oneill-kelly-claiming-crimea-history-catherine-greats-southern6. "Catherine the Great's Expansion: Russian Imperial Ambitions"Outlines Catherine’s territorial expansions and the long-term implications of her imperial policies.URL: https://www.worldatlas.com/early-modern-era/catherine-the-great-s-expansion-russian-imperial-ambitions.html7. "Catherine II Manifesto on Accession of Crimea Peninsula, Taman Island..."A historical document detailing Catherine’s annexation of Crimea and the creation of the Taurida region.URL: https://www.prlib.ru/en/history/6191798. "Crimean Journey of Catherine the Great" (Wikipedia)Describes Catherine’s inspection trip to Crimea in 1787, showcasing her commitment to the newly acquired territory.URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_journey_of_Catherine_the_GreatAttributions and Credits:This video includes multiple AI generated images and composite images that use an AI source. These images are labeled in the videoMusic: Produced with  AI in Cyberlink.Images and video from Wikimedia Commons, iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video. 

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