1) The Romanovs (formerly known as Morgan Grace and The Hidden Hands) only … Read Full Bio ↴1) The Romanovs (formerly known as Morgan Grace and The Hidden Hands) only released one record under that name. Each player was a product of the classical world, all having been trained in their respective instruments from a very tender age (piano, cello, violin).

As a group they opened for bands such as Rasputina and Paris Loves L.A., and toured with Veruca Salt. Wes Precourt has supported Justin Timberlake, played the Grammys, soloed with national orchestras and serenaded the dedication of the Heifitz studio. Ana has played with Arthur Lee and LOVE, The Eels, Trent Reznor, Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle, Gnarls Barkley, ZWAN, Kidney Thieves, Brian Wilson and Sparkle Horse to name a few, Dan is the founder of Music ‘N Me, a school dedicated to music education for small children, and finally Morgan has sung on the trailers for “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”, “Pride and Prejudice” and “Lady in the Water”, and left the Romanovs to collaborate and tour with French electronic/shoegaze band M83 (for the album Saturdays=Youth).

Winners of the 2007 Toronto Independent Music Awards where they won for Best USA Band, The Romanovs released their debut and final album “…and the moon was hungry…” in November of 2007.

Morgan Kibby: Writer, Vocals
Wesley Precourt: Violin
Ana Lenchantin: Cello
Dan Rosa: Piano
Randy Cooke: Drums

2) The Romanovs are also an independent alternative rock band from Minneapolis. They released their first album War & Peace on August 16, 2009.

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Also Fuck ICE Also while we're here Can we talk about how much ICE…
Alyosha You and I were busy plotting like the brothers Karamazov You…
Blitzkrieg Like lightning but far worse Can't you see that I am Can't…
China Shop This squalor that we live in, It's vile but it's divine. I…
Daughter of Ptolemy I read another book about you Last night When I fell asleep …
Defund the Police When we defund the police We can re-allocate funds to where…
Exit Wounds You scare me. I see the glint of your storm But you…
Fever Pitch This is the only way I know myself From here to…
Four Things I'll cram the sin down inside And bleed it out from…

King Look no more; Only the weak use their eyes, But I, I…
Kiss You don't have to be beautiful To turn me on I just…
Kronos In the sense of The terms of the struggle which is Can…
Mr Okada Dear Mr. Okada, I am writing this letter For I find…
Nice Day No one sees, no one sees, Nobody sees me. No one wants,…
Olden Times I'll sew you up This one last time. Feel my needle, Stop …
Patroclus I know that you probably hate me But I've still been…
Portrait of a Lady in Winter That winter when we first met I followed you through the…
U Should Know All these moonlit drives Didn't it show? Darling how'd you n…

White Flag You said we were wolves Once upon a time But now…

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Comments from YouTube:

@ShitterMcGavin

1y↑117

This is by far one of the absolute best documentaries I've ever watched not to mention one of the best about the Romanovs. First I can remember watching that started from the beginning of the Dynasty. Great mix of accurate recreation and actual art/historical documentations. 10/10 stars!!!!

@knope2023

1y↑3

There are really good ones about the English throne and cousins at war too

@oTkPoBeHuE

32w

@@Osc1llateW1ldly 42

@joeblow2069

24w

Agree.

@joeblow2069

24w↑1

Agree.

@joeblow2069

22w

Agree. Almost shocking at times how well done this is.

@bubblesmageefrompoughkipse7104

2y↑70

This is what a documentary should be...the standard of excellence all other documentaries should seek to achieve!

@ashleelarsen7765

2y↑3

Yes

@meandersandmusings

2y↑96

Absolutely 1st class series, as always. If only all history production had such high standards

@theredgate5568

2y↑3

Amen to that Reverend 🙏

@ebonyjefferson2096

2y↑2

💯 agree!

@MusgraveRitual

2y↑58

Incredible series. Tsar Alexei letting a falcon open his vein for a blood-letting procedure is another level badass (48:25)

@kellyriddell5014

1y↑5

I agree! His falcons were very cool. He also sounded like an avid gardener. Cool guy.

@Kim-J312

32w↑1

? Alexi was a hemophiliac, the only child who inherited the disorder, the 4 girls did not have it , but probably carriers . It was referred as the English disease because of the marriage between cousin passed from Queen Victoria to daughter Anastasia to Alexi

@fisherzahari2689

2y↑30

Tsar Fyodor is so underrated and glad they give him the credit he deserved

@tasi4372

2y↑276

Michael Romanov feels like such an underrated historical figure. He unwillingly accepted the role of Tsar, inherited a volatile country, faced political and personal betrayals yet stayed true to his convictions and geared Russia towards development. He laid the groundwork for his successors and didn't let anyone else rule him. Truly a man who is overlooked despite being the founder of one of the greatest empires in the world.

@romanovtiktokhistorian9052

2y↑14

@@julieharris9sis. You need to remember the time period. That type of stuff was normal. It was a savage time period. Now Peter the Great policies and onward really screwed over Russia…even now they are paying that price

@ebonyjefferson2096

2y↑11

I totally agree with you...I mean he seemed like a pretty important piece to the Russian empire. Michael and the land ended up being at peace and he had good morals and principles didn't just listen to anyone he went with his intuition. I really enjoyed this video!

@ClickClack_Bam

2y↑3

They stated his eldest son inherited the Czar position at the same age his father was when he inherited it.

The country was transformed they said.

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@arisucheddar3097

2y↑140

I've been watching this occasionally for some time and was thinking why it is so effective. I think it works in large part because the characters themselves don't speak. This allows it to be seamlessly translated. The quality of the narration, music, and visuals are obviously the way the story gets told... but imagine if we were watching a bad dub of Catherine the Great. It would spoil things for me a bit.

@ashleelarsen7765

2y↑3

Dope 🤙

@ebonyjefferson2096

2y↑9

Ohh no! Not Cather the Great that's my dawg!!!

@toughtittypdiddy4634

2y↑4

This is why I really wish they would do an English dub of the Rurik dynasty..

@shanasapp6212

2y↑3

I am so glad they did that way as well. I absolutely loved it and suggested to a friend at work. It's amazing how history can grab us like that. Paris 1919 is also good. It is a documentary but they act and speak the proper language as well.

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@katharper655

1y↑16

I so greatly enjoy these documentaries, I make it a point of watching them a couple of times a year, at least. Other nations could learn a lot from this Russian Production Company, Star Media and its exceptionally high standards, with these beautifully-produced historcal documentaries.The attention to detail is dazzling: costumes; illustrations, character casting; even the use of hundreds of live animals as set dressing to add to the authenticity of the proramme merely drives home the historically evocative ambiance of this groundbreaking series.
And Russia's Historically widely-acknowledged musical excellence is obvious in the background music and the powerful Credits Score.

@marijkeisaacson2879

3y↑59

When I heard I had to watch a documentary, I thought it was going to be incredibly boring but this was absolutely captivating! I appreciate how you tell the story, showing the rulers flaws AND accomplishments

@ReinhardvonHolst

1y↑30

Thanks for this! I've written a novel set in 1642 in Russia and this video is going to really help me with the second and third in the trilogy. Thank you again.

@phanx0m924

35w↑1

Name?

@ReinhardvonHolst

35w

@@phanx0m924 mortal creatures of the dead. Thanks.

@williamcecil6666

35w↑1

I'm interested . If you can release a free pdf, unfortunately, I have no money :((

@ReinhardvonHolst

35w

@@williamcecil6666 No worries. I can help you out there. It's a horror story about a 25-year-old woman who hunts werewolves for a living. Interested?

@brianscontracting

32w↑1

@@ReinhardvonHolst
Now that sounds pretty cool especially set back in the 1600's. 👍

@lisastambaugh3054

2y↑38

I have already watched the series. I woke up half way through the first chapter & I'm now almost done with the second. I have never been so interested in a history documentary. Very well made. Thank you!

@michaelsadventures4261

Did you know there are 8 parts to this?

@lisastambaugh3054

2y↑1

@@michaelsadventures4261 Yes. I did have trouble finding one part of the series but i did eventually find it. I watched all of it within a few days & I was sad when it was over. I'm watching it over again now. It really is awesome.

@suescourfield7902

25w↑5

This is an absolutely exceptional documentary series.
Extremely informative and captivating.

@bedazzledmisery6969

3y↑61

Thank you so much for this entire series. It's absolutely captivating and more easier to consume and retain than all the slaving over history books and lessons that I have ever had to do in school. 💜

@jquanseer6107

😍😘

@kermit8619

2y↑6

I am 60 and I agree :-)

@davidkelly4259

@@kermit8619 . .A

@shawndouglass2939

2y↑3

If you're even lucky enough to be taught true history in schools these days. 😞

@shawndouglass2939

2y↑2

@@kermit8619 58 and as do I. 😉

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@martinalewis2844

1y↑9

I have always been fascinated by the Romanovs and their horrific demise 😢

@annikkirahko6714

3y↑62

Those actors didn’t have to go as hard as they went but damn am I glad they did! They really took this amazing documentary to the next level!!!

@1988banker

2y↑75

I'm glad I stumbled across this. I enjoy learning history. Russia has a very rich history. What a story!

@crimsontowers

2y↑2

Haha yeah i was watching History Buffs great episode on the Death of Stalin movie and this came on, i knew most all of this already but it's still presented in a really compelling way

@shawndouglass2939

2y↑1

Yes, it's really incredible 😍

@paulinewellm

1y↑1

👍 nice, I thought enjoyed

@larrackell

2y↑227

I didn't think I'd be spending my day watching a series on Russian nobles, but here we are.

@anniesmith6275

2y↑6

EEW

@dogmomma4019

2y↑3

I know!! Same here, only I am @ 19 minutes in and it is currently 12:16 am.

@noahoverton9580

2y↑4

I had to learn about this when I was living in Baumholder, Germany

@alexm566

@@dogmomma4019 2:09 am here

@TheBmco99

2y↑3

I did the same but don’t remember what I was watching when I went to sleep one thing for sure it won’t go down is history as Putin the great lmao it we’ll say something a lot different

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@ponypower8

2y↑44

If I remember correctly, I've been watching short and full documentaries since I was like 6 or 7 because my grandfather stopped by our house almost everyday, and he would watch all kinds of sports events or documentaries on TV (we only had one). This docu series is among the most informative and better produced ones that I've seen in my life. Thanks for uploading this.

@RemoWilliams1227

2y↑5

Your Grandpa and my Dad would not have fought over the remote lol.

@ashleelarsen7765

2y↑2

👍

@bramhuysen5907

5y↑38

One of the best historical series ever produced. All 8 episodes are well made, entertaining and highly informative. Don't miss it. One more thing: there's plenty of wonderful Russian movies, series and documentaries on YouTube, that are worth watching.

@nrqed

2y↑12

Why the heck would anyone thumbs down such an awesome documentary?!

@allandavis8201

4y↑55

I always knew that Russian history was complicated, but at the same time, very very interesting, it’s still that way today, perhaps even more so after the fall of the Soviet Union,it’s puppet states and the rise of oligarchy whilst still maintaining their secretive state.
Thanks for sharing this interesting,informative and entertaining documentary, looking forward to the rest of the episodes. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@Anton-kl5xq

3y↑2

🇷🇺🤝🇬🇧

@i.p.956

2y↑27

I love this documentary, it's very thorough and I actually learned a lot more from it, I thought I already knew quite a lot. I like that they not only told the story of the Romanovs but the country too - they said how regular people lived and how much it cost to buy this and this.

@HelenaVanCity

2y↑187

I am Russian (real Russian, not just of Russian descent :), and I am learning SO MUCH MORE from this documentary than I "learned" in all my middle and high school years! I always found our history textbooks boring and poorly written, and the two history teachers we had could not really engage and fascinate us. Basically, we were only learning the chronology of events, without being told the exciting stories and personalities that were behind those events. Thank you for this fun and education!

@bh7840

2y↑26

Real Russian? You're writing sounds Real American to me. I always thought "Real Russians" are the ones that actually love the Fatherlamd way to much to ever leave it. Let me ask you a question. The newly re-aquired lands of Crimea have many people there that were born and bred citizens of Ukraine. Are they real Russians? Are Russian Jews that have never known any other country, real Russians?
Are the people of Dagestan, Tatarstan, Chechnya real Russians?
Was Stalin a real Russian?
How many real Russians have roots originating in Mongolia.
Do Moscovites really believe that anyone not from Moscow is really anything other than at best a 2nd class Russian. Do People from St.Petersberg see themselves as Russians first or are the Peterskayi first and foremost. What a waste of Earth that country really is. How many millions and millions of real Russians no longer exist because other MORE Real Russians had them murdered throughout your real Russian history.
So much land so few Real Russians left.
Yes Russian people are clever , intelligent, self centered and snobbish. But morons. Morons who allow themselves be overrun and overburdened by tyrants, oligarchs, etc. You fall for the Cult of Personality. You need a strong Dictator to rule because you're all so unruly and really unbrotherely with one another. It's everyman for himself land. I was born there too. Disgusting

@bh7840

2y↑1

@@soupit32 you make a good point

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@theredgate5568

2y↑28

📽 This series is totally bingeworthy. Glued to the screen from start and just nearing the end of part 1... and woo hoo, another 3 awesome hours to look forward to with Part 2 next!

This way better than any history class in school! If history lessons were taught with this captivating narrative and research told well, I reckon the whole class would get A's. 🙌

Rating: 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 10 / 10 👍👍

@ElectricInevitability

2y↑1

You're right, I'm glad it auto played.... Really interesting

@theredgate5568

@@ElectricInevitability yeah me too.... so well researched and narrated. 👍👍

@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289

4y↑76

Very well done and informative! I actually kind of liked that they had their names written in Cyrillic. Thank you for doing this in English!

@catholiccrusader5328

4y↑7

Me too; keep it authentic but let the narrator do the documentary in English since most viewers don't speak Russian.

@chubbiMommi

4y↑10

Its Its originally in Russia. On Amazon its subtitled

@ebonyjefferson2096

2y↑1

I def appreciated it being done in English!

@snafuart

4y↑88

What is very interesting about the Romanovs is the fact that, from the beginning through the centuries to the very end of their rule half of them did not want the throne and would literally given everything for this destiny bypassing them.

@geoffreycharles6330

3y↑5

Why didn't they want it?

@snafuart

3y↑36

@@geoffreycharles6330 Not everyone is eager to carry the burdon of responsibility, people who long for power mostly forget that you cannot have power, you can only serve power - the sort of power you have chosen to represent. Some of the Romanovs simply wanted to live a life without that burden, they stepped down or refused, passing it to ntext one in line. And even among those who did reign were many who did it with at least one crying eye, a crown is a heavy burden and they knew it.

@africanlipplateandbonenose3223

2y↑8

Murdered in a jewish blood ritual

@i.p.956

2y↑7

I wonder if this reluctance of the first Romanov acted as a form of familial curse which was carried out throughout the generations

@snafuart

2y↑8

@@i.p.956 Could be, impo most likely even. There are many hidden traits and also, on the negative side, even disorder creating habits, which are passed through generations in family, often very hidden.
The impact of a throne would even make them stronger. I definitely would not call the reluctance a curse when it comes to the Romanows, I would definitely call it a strong trait fitting great rulers in a cardinal way. People with this trait are often immune to the destructive obsession power can have. Which is a good thing if you are the ruler.

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@BogdanLiviu7

2y↑234

A perfect documentary. Thousands of classes over Netflix. Fluent narrative, normal tone, no cringe emphatic voice and without interviews with second-hand teachers who repeat the same words. No useless special effects, pure information. Thank you!

@momijiyamanishi4548

2y↑5

You're right about your voice observations. However, that looked like Finland, not Sweden.

@deadastronaut2440

2y↑6

It's good but I personally miss the input from historians talking, just for the formats sake

@kathrynellison5636

2y↑7

Woke to this. One of my first thought was great narration.

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@brendakipkemoi2738

2y↑49

Absolutely fascinating. I usually sleep to this, calming my brain while learning history. If anyone can find the English dub version for the Rurikid dynasty with this narrator I'd be grateful. It used to be on YouTube but no isn't.

@ycfeed9245

2y↑1

Isn't this it?

@franco9848

@@ycfeed9245 it is not English dub. It is only English subtitled.

@Ingrid922

2y↑3

What I'm watching is in English, no subtitles. Your settings may just need changing. You can adjust the subtitles at the bottom right of the screen where it says CC. Then, that stands for closed captioning. The flowery shape to the right of that is the settings for language, for sound and subtitles. All videos have different options as to what is available or not.

@ycfeed9245

2y↑1

@@Ingrid922 he's talking about another documentary. About Rurik's, not Romanovs

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@albertusjung4145

4y↑63

A truly excellent historical film! I watched all episodes in one night ! it was so interesting that i could not stop. The presentation is objective and respectful. I am now more convinced than ever before, that Russia did have many very capable, hardworking, patriotic czars of outstanding character. Thank you for this!

@eh-i1841

2y↑11

I watched the whole lot,in one go.It was so well done,and interesting,like a good book,I couldn’t put it down.👏👏👏🇬🇧

@rommellupae3447

3y↑11

History teaching at it's best!Never came upon this in my high school World History subject class, except for Ivan " The Terrible", Catherine The Great, and the Mongol invasions of Russia.Thanks.

@Succubus2Angel

4y↑101

This is such an informational and enthralling documentary series. I accidentally watched this out of order, so now am trying to "catch the beginning". The acting, narrator, facts and in-depth analysis are amazing. I look forward to seeing more docos from this channel!

@stevesorensen3497

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@othellotyrant3152

Mee too started on episode 4 now I'm here.

@KitchenerLeslie2

3y↑1

Did you notice none of the text was in English? They bought or stole this documentary. Did you not realize you couldn’t read the words, or maybe you read the language it was written in.

@dumperttt

3y↑8

@@KitchenerLeslie2 starmedia is russian media company, this is their own production, and original is, of course, in russian. here they uploaded english translation of the series.

@KR-kj9oi

@@dumperttt и довольно хороший перевод, кстати, я прямо кайфовала, когда слушала. Не считая ошибок в произношении нескольких.

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@JoshuaForbesprofessional

4y↑255

Honestly, one of the best documentaries I have seen. This could of been really boring, but the way you executed made all the difference. The quality of the actors, the detail of information accompanied by the impressive sketches made for a very enjoyable 3.5 hours... I'll certainly ve looking up the rest of the episodes and I want to thank you very much for your time. It was extremely enjoyable and worthwhile for me.

@steadyrock160

4y↑5

Yep , everything you said 👍

@lindleyorr3960

3y↑10

This series is incredible. The entire production is a masterpiece: interior & exterior footage, costumes, actors, appropriate music, & intelligent narration. Oh, Boy ! What a work is this ! Thank u.

@jorienwatson7048

LoOkoooooo

@jorienwatson7048

3y↑1

Okooooooooooo

@jorienwatson7048

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@-uju-7576

2y↑14

Is it just me or did Theodore appear the be the most responsible and humane Tsar? With the exception of his marriage to a 14 year old of course, but taking into account the times this probably wasn’t so unusual.
Amazing documentary very well made and presented.

@harryrundle7897

2y↑2

he came into power during a time of relative peace and didn't live long enough for the power to get to his head so it's no surprise

@-uju-7576

2y↑4

@@harryrundle7897 yea for sure, I think his personal struggles probably helped a bit too.

@harryrundle7897

2y↑4

yeah definitely, he always had something to ground him in reality

@robertahubert9155

3y↑32

Very interesting history of Russia. History was not interesting to me as a teenager but as I have grown older I really enjoy learning about our past as human beings living on this planet. Egyptian history is my favorite.

@yaraschamanski4174

3y↑5

Teacher in school are the ones who can make any subject interesting for their students. I hated math because of a teacher. But then later I saw the difference how a teacher can inspire her students.

@robertahubert9155

@@yaraschamanski4174 I’ve learned more here on you tube than I ever did in school..

@vegasrunaway

2y↑21

One of the best docs I’ve seen. I’ve watched this over and over. The narration is superb. Keep up the excellent work!

@adosgullahcreolequeen2327

3y↑76

I love learning about the history of different parts of the world so I watch a lot of documentaries. I have to say this one is my favorite. It's so informative while being visually "luscious."

@theredgate5568

2y↑1

"Luscious" is the perfect description! 👌

@southside1975

Problem is how much is true.

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@wolkowy1

3y↑100

This upload is a real gem, from all aspects. As a former teacher, I agree with Antonia Faheerty's comment here below: it should be taught in schools. By the way - at 19:23 I've heard "Tula", are you referring to the town from which the famous samovars came? Happy New Year to you - I'll continue watching now.

@vladimirvolkov3562

3y↑15

You're right,Tula is famous for not only its weapon but also for samovars...there's even Russian proverb, Go to Tula with one's own samovars which eques English proverb, To carry coals to Newcastle

@wolkowy1

3y↑1

@@vladimirvolkov3562 thanks for the info.

@SvetaSnofrid

3y↑3

Yes. There's a saying: "You don't bring your own samovar to Tula" which means it makes no sense to bring with you something that can be easily found wherever you go. Often this phrase is used to refer to your wife or husband when planning a vacation trip or a holiday event. If you know what I mean.

@itftcomputers

2y↑1

And AK47 as well -) Yes Tula which is not far from Moscow - Tula, Orel, Kursk

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@MsMagav

3y↑306

I've rewatched and rewatched this an am still astouned as to how good this is! Should be shown in all history classes and should be on Netflix. I really hope this will never leave youtube. So well done!

@twincherry4958

3y↑8

Why ?

@LordFluffy-zy4rr

2y↑3

@@twincherry4958 SaaS ws

@jilianlutsky7343

2y↑3

lol lol

@dontcare7086

2y↑15

Sadly history is hardly taught in schools anymore. My friends son graduated high school recently and the only thing he learned about ww2 consisted of four pages. I was astounded when he showed me what he was taught. I guess we were the last generation to learn anything. I remember learning about the french and indian war for at least 3 years (just a minor example). Now they get a short lecture and do a test and never hear about it again. To be fair teaching is hard for low pay outside colleges and not everyone is interesting to listen to. Most of the information I've learned was after graduation. There's no way I would've sat through 4 hours of Russian history in a single day and absorb every bit of it.

@billderinbaja3883

2y↑6

In American schools, getting them to teach American/North American history is hard enough, some World History thrown in. So much history... so little time.

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@franco9848

2y↑12

I enjoy watching histories series here.

Movies often highlight the romance, and not highlighting how hard it is to be a leader.
Czars always being prepared very early since 6 years old. Learning histories, languages (usually not only 2 foreign languages), science, geography, economy and politics.

Actually this is somehow very similar to some very rich families nowadays, and also some of Asian families (Korea, Japan, Chinese) even though they are not rich, something common families cannot relate to.

I lived in an Asian poor family, but since early age, was told to learn science, English and chess every single day.

@tsarina24honolulu87

Euopeans too

@katie2843

3y↑154

I want more history docs done just like this one. Great quality

@banan_9672

3y↑10

As a fellow history buff, I couldn't agree more.

@dg8676

3y↑3

I want a million dollars doesn’t mean it’s gonna happen

@banan_9672

3y↑4

@@dg8676 sad but very true. we are rarely given what we deserve 😏

@ayyerowe

2y↑1

@@banan_9672 I know k

@matthewcowan5256

@@banan_9672 to be here tomorrow rr6rr

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@AnthonyWilliams1984

2y↑13

I love history and so many people think that it’s boring,to each their own I guess….

@engx3733

4y↑102

I've always been fascinated with Russian history and I feel I hit gold with this. Many thanks for uploading.

@theodoremacewko7757

Did you know that assuming certain things that tzar Nicholas the seconds daughter had secret children and the present tzar tzar fedore the fourth ?

@shawndouglass2939

@@theodoremacewko7757 Nope,didn't know that 😉

@shawndouglass2939

Same here my friend 😉

@pritambhargav0301

4y↑63

What a presentation, love the production with all details & minutely prepared story line to see through a 400 years story of ups & down.

@lauraforrester2910

4y↑278

What an impeccably well made documentary series. This should be looked on as the standard to which all documentaries are held. Honestly I cannot imagine the amount of research and time it must have taken. So so good.

@youtubetears8732

3y↑8

I had to Thumbs Down on you. Because You Are 100%Right. Great Great Documentary.Thank you

@A6Legit

2y↑2

Assuming its all accurate, yeah pretty impressive.

@ruthrandall2451

2y↑3

@@youtubetears8732 why the thumbs down then?

@Daisy_J_S

1y↑7

I was watching cinema sins when I fell asleep and woke up to this playing. Currently up to Episode 3 and enjoying learning about this dynasty so far! Recommending it to everyone!

@glorytogod9822

3y↑173

This is how documentaries should be made; engaging, informative, slick. The best I’ve seen on the Romanov dynasty - thank you!

@Keyfuuuuck

3y↑5

Unol

@ecemk1

3y↑1

Beatrice Miozzari 🌳 red y

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@tonyahodas9259

35w↑1

This is the beat story I have ever listened to. I'm obsessed, perfect voice, tone and story telling. Absolutely amazing.

@ELY359

5y↑705

I'm only 15 minutes in and I'm blown away by the production values in this documentary. The attention to detail is staggering. 100% impressed.

@michaelspyridon9485

4y↑18

I noticed at the beginning they showed them crossing themself in the old Slavic manner before the 1666 Nikonian reforms, also the old Slavic style prayer rope.

@rickyshalf9636

4y↑6

me allso only its mikhal not michael

@maxmuller8633

4y↑10

There were 1 flaw, they did not mention Gandibal, Peter's the Great African son. He made some good advancement to warfare science

@toniapalmer1943

4y↑1

There is more.

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@Nemenon

3y↑16

This was absolutely incredible, I truly wish I could learn everything about history in this format. Docudramas are quickly becoming my new obsession.

@Nemenon

@@chloefletcher456 yo

@ebonyjefferson2096

2y↑10

I was astounded by this video... I mean I loved❤️ loved❤️ loved it !! Very detailed and perfectly commentated!!! And Iearned alot from watching this.

@helpyourcattodrive

2y↑10

I have YouTube premium no commercials. This show is so well done. Please do more English voice overs for the these Russian history docs. I never knew … I’m hooked.

@Tigerbythetoe

3y↑14

Russian history sure is complicated, full of intrigue and unsurprisingly bloody. But fascinating as all hell! This doc is really well done, for anyone that has an interest in history this will fill your brain to the brim. I like the pretty illustrations too.

@rosannacellini2158

2y↑5

Excellent documentary! I've seen this series, and its so interesting and informative. They were quick to exile, or exicute people for things they couldn't help.

@detroit12870

5y↑34

Kudos to StarMedia. Very well done, great job! Much better than most of what comes from Hollyweird.

@Neillan

3y↑36

Young Peter's story is just tragic. Especially how right before he died he shot up and wanted to see his long dead sister again, the only person who ever truly cared about him. Rest easy, young man!

@julieharris9sis.

Obviously they are baby killers as well are you really asking this you might have a problem with accountability yourself for asking a question like the one you did

@CoExist64

2y↑6

@@julieharris9sis. there was no question asked, he made a statement. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even you. You might consider a little punctuation to make it easier to read your comments…

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@narnzipan

2y↑16

How cool that he actually WASHED the coins and the virus didn't get to the military because of his foresight. Brilliant stuff.

@marcboblee1863

1y↑4

This is a quality production, many thanks for preserving the rich history of Russia and her people.....

@thedingo8833

2y↑7

I never watch any movie or TV program twice. I’m just not one of those people. But I have made an exception here. I have watched these multiple times and pick up something I missed each time. But even remembering all of it it’s still done so well that I enjoy watching them and listening over and over again

@RogowskiBubba0864

1y↑3

I knew something about Catharina, Peter the Great and ofcourse the drama of the Romanovs during the (Lenin) revolution years. I learned more, thank you for these videos. Greetings from the Netherlands 😊

@Mattipedersen

5y↑216

Probably the best documentary on the Romanov Dynasty, I've seen, thus far. Please make another, in regards to the Rurikid Dynasty (Years 862-1612, Rurik to Vasily VI).

@masada2828

4y↑3

Matti pedersen - agree

@MemoryOfTheAncestors

4y↑11

youtu.be/e_ayBcrZWJ8 - "Rurik Dynasty" series
youtu.be/cuUU3pQjemc - "The Birth of the Nation" series
All of this are so far only with English subtitles, but without dubbing.

@nennyferfer2969

4y↑2

Павел Паршев Thank You!

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@meteor2012able

3y↑37

I am 88yo,and feel cheated by the educational system of the USA. Luckily, I was exposed to Russians during WW2 when we were allies. I also loved Russian classical music, and many other things from that great land. I was puzzled by the Cold War.
I predict Russia and the West will increasingly y become more and more positive.
The videos are superb...Thanks BILLION!!!!

@GOTTshua

2y↑4

Jesus reveals all which will happen before His return. Revelation unfolding before our very eyes.... telling us about the mark of the beast & the satanic transhumanism agenda.

@phoomphgaming5538

2y↑1

@@GOTTshua That is a mind blowing take...

@RemoWilliams1227

2y↑1

Thank you for your service sir.

@freedomofspeech766

@@GOTTshua it's unfolding before our very eyes .. we need to nip it in the bud.

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@Elhastezy888

4y↑28

WOW Tsar Theodore. Just …… wow. So sad how he was robbed in childhood of his physical capabilities & was denied his own child, his love lost. He did not get to live a full life, who knows what he would have accomplished. This series is so good, the actors so wonderful I cried. His is a story I won't soon forget.

@lindathornburg242

3y↑2

Yes. Theodore was one of my favorites! 🥲

@ANPC-pi9vu

It's such a tragedy, and yet he accomplished so much in his short time and left a lasting positive impact.

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@jon6913

2y↑5

Took five months but i finished watching this. Little by little. The romanovs were intense.

@ameliastratton8051

3y↑25

I've read so many books on the Romanovs and Russian history. My fascination is endless. Makes me wonder if I had a past life there. This series is amazing!

@jackmatchinsky8566

@bluebeast2170

3y↑2

That makes us two

@reesenorby6898

@mytaichi5945

2y↑3

Much love to the creators of this series! Even the music is incredible!!!

@latinmasschoir5581

4y↑19

Fantastic. I know my Russian history, but this brings it to life in a well produced and sumptuous way.

@maebandy

3y↑1

What good is the nutrition if you can't get the kids to eat it? Presentation is not mere pomp, but precursor to absorption. Only starving children will consume all you put before them, not just for hunger they feel now but for fear of the hunger they might face again.

@awesomesauce2000

2y↑1

@@maebandy LOL what?

@RemoWilliams1227

@@awesomesauce2000 they're saying unless someone is starving for information, it is the presentation that draws one in, but the deliciousness of this content will keep them eating.
Edit: I think

@sheikowi

4y↑10

Very appropriately named "Roman ov". Few if any Latin emperors came near to matching Mikhail. (But V.P. comes very close.) An incredible , regal man. I've never seem a better history video.

@reepacheirpfirewalker8629

4y↑11

I remember seeing or hearing a letter that had been written from the Tzar to one of his relations about his thoughts about the peasants and how for him he wished he could have made the peasants free from their slavery but that his own persons and that of his family would have been killed by the Boyars. The land owners. I really find that family so enduring to myself anyhow.

@janetjones4710

1y↑1

I watched this series 3 times ! It's so interesting. So well done!!! Thank you...

@Caroline-rs3yb

3y↑1

Que pena não ter legenda em Português =(

@mezracing3323

38w↑1

Thank You for producing this. It matters so much more than you realize

@antoniafaheerty6980

5y↑497

I watched episodes 5 to 8 first..but I don't care..im now fascinated by Russian history..This is an excellent series. . Im from Ireland..id love to see a docuseries in this format of Ireland's history. Well done.

@josephmonrroy1877

4y↑21

Its very scandalous, almost like a game of thrones.

@rullmourn1142

4y↑8

@@josephmonrroy1877.. vice versa

@andrewwilson6326

4y↑9

potato thats about it

@rev.earnestbrownsr.1129

4y↑2

@@josephmonrroy1877 by chi

@TT_1221

4y↑20

@@andrewwilson6326 Irish history is a history of beating the Brits back to little England, time and time again :)

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@glorianelson2314

3y↑231

I have always been fascinated by Russian history.
This is amazing.

@Echo_Reyes

3y↑7

Same

@lidijabasanovic9779

3y↑16

Whole Russia is amazing in fact, a world to itself.

@heaven-is-real

3y↑2

so have I

@danverzamora5328

@@lidijabasanovic9779 hhjjjjjjoj9

@SmileBeautiful511

@@lidijabasanovic9779 ioooioioioioioioioioioioioioioihiu

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@bedazzledmisery6969

3y↑6

I don't know if this series was originally made in Russian, but I get the hunch that it was and an English narrated version was also made.
This is definitely very much in the style of many other Russian educational/historical/dramatic movies/productions that I've seen before.

Source: am from Russia lol.
We have all the historical architecture still very much intact and one thing many Russians pride themselves in is combining passion for film making and theater with reenacting and documenting the breathtaking palaces and architectural works (churches, villas, palaces, metropolitan cities, etc etc etc) and creating movies/media in precisely the vein of these kinds of videos.
😁

@chelseabaker1994

3y↑2

I figured this was made in Russia and was dubbed in English because all the text and the credit and title cards are in Russian.

@allsnotlost1799

3y↑12

I always wonder how historians construct such detailed and precise accounts of ancient and medieval history as illustrated in this fantastic documentary. Is much of it based on testimony through the writings of people in that period of time? Ofcourse theres some margin for error here, but It just amazes me, I'd love to understand the techniques in which historians so acurately probe centuries past.

@hellylumsden481

2y↑9

I’m a Historian, and yes it is based on things such as that, as well as others. You are right about margin for error as history is not a singular string of events, it is all about perspective. Even when addressing recent events; for example, the sinking of the Titanic…. you can not describe what happened in a singular chronological order. You have to evaluate many things such as eye witness accounts but you have to take into consideration that those stories change over time because our mind replays memories different the more times we repeat. You have to evaluate how valuable the witness accounts are: how long after the event did they relay the story? Was it decades or days? The different angles of which it was witnessed will affect what people saw. The different classes of people will have experienced something different. What can photographs tell us? And most importantly, you need to evaluate other historians’ research and compare how they differ from one another. What sources do they use to explain the event? Do historians disagree with one another? (yes all the time) It’s hard to write history in a single prose and so there is a lot of work and research done to try and achieve a basic storyline like what we get taught in schools. Historiography is important. Say if me and you are in an argument, we will have two different perceptions of what happened. So what reaaally happened if it was to be written in history. Is my account right, or yours? You see how difficult it is to do all of this. Basically, the broader range of sources you include to put something together, the more accurate it is going to be (in theory) You’ve got to be fair and address a wide range of contradicting sources to come up with your own opinions on what happened. My opinions of the titanic sinking are different fo that of another historian because I will have read different materials to them. Whose to say what really happened when even people who were there differ in accounts! We have the basics that the ship hit an iceberg etc etc but the intricacies are harder to find! So it takes a lot of work to produce something like this video - and a lot of knowledge and research of sources :)

@abelis644

2y↑2

In Europe, writings by scholars and specialized monks and priests are a huge portion of historical recordings, as well as documents from the leaders's courts, treaties, birth, marriage and death records, city/town archives, etc.
Word of mouth passed down families helped a little. Writings by foreigners added to knowledge as did songs and Art such as paintings. Objects also tell stories, for example the guns mentioned in the documentary would prove that these are real & existed.
Museums, which hold everything from clothing to pottery, to inventions, to furniture, etc, as well as libraries, schools, palaces, etc, held/hold much information as well.
Today we rely a lot on electronics, cameras, computers etc.
To be frank, I think that is a huge mistake. It would or will only take an electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) or a massive solar storm or even an attack by hackers to literally wipe all data out. Important pictures should be printed imo. People should understand how truly precarious our millions of pictures and videos are.
We could find ourselves with large gaps in our history if we aren't careful.
Cheers!

@RemoWilliams1227

2y↑1

@@hellylumsden481 what an INCREDIBLY competent and detailed answer. You are a gem.

@hawssie1

3y↑33

Well done and very detailed, And it sure shows how pathetic a system gestational rule can be. It appears in most cases, Throughout Russia's Tsarist history, a random person off the street would make a more competent (and healthier) leader than those born to rule. I assume it has s a lot to do with inbreeding.

@bookapillar

2y↑13

This was so very good...If they made this is exact type of thing for every major Country and kingdom in the World I would watch nothing but this for days! So glad I found this! (or it found me, thanks Youtube!)
Well off to video part 2 (episodes 5-8) Now..already can't wait!🤩

@colleenlally-ross7105

4y↑14

Thank you for your very watchable documentarys!! Clear, great sound and informative. I love history 👍

@user-jf5qw6vg3h

1y↑3

The Romanovs were probably the largest grace ever introduced to us, I wish my Russia was still a Holy Romanov Empire 😔 🇷🇺 👑 ☦ ❤ 🇷🇺

@MsBurnitup

3y↑6

I don't know why YouTube is recommending this so late but I'm do glad they did.
This awesome. I'm hooked. Looks like it's a 12 part documentary series. I'm definitely watching. ❤️

@MyFaithfulSword

3y↑21

i have watched this so many times. idk why this is so interesting. i just love every second of it

@insommmmmm

3y↑5

Thank you so much for uploading this beautiful documentary. It was a privilege to watch.

@mattmccormick8749

2y↑4

Absolutely superb documentary. Simy enthralling and what a fantastic layout, supplemental and scored piece. So very good!

@Survivor-mf1nm

5y↑82

This is a wonderful series! Thank you so much for providing, in the english language!

@chubbiMommi

4y↑9

I was watching this on Amazon.. with subtitles but there is so much to take in the beauty and also the facts.. I'm so happy I found it on here subbed in English.

@ashleywheatbrook1277

Angela Word FTC hasvggg

@evamarek5205

3y↑55

Thank you for this terrific docudrama. It's an excellent companion to Massie's books on the Romanovs.

@paulablack1863

2y↑5

I've watched this quite a few times. It's one of my favorite documentary

@gitanjalinandan

2y↑8

Really well done series!

@DreamingCatStudio

3y↑44

Fascinating and well done. So many parallels to our times.

@Mi-yc3oy

6y↑27

I'm so excited for this series. Thanks for making and sharing this. :)

@kathrynjordan8782

4y↑10

This is one of the best documentaries on the Romanov family. It's interesting to know more about the Romanov family and the history of Russia.

@SilverImmortal3633

2y↑10

This is what the history Channel should be

@chrisadlc1

2y↑14

What a great documentary. Russian history is so interesting and this portrays the Romanov period brilliantly.. together with the Kievan Rus doc by K&G one can get a running knowledge of how Russia came to be what it is

@yesonet

3y↑2

É imperdível, pena que sem legendas.

@idkidk7002

2y↑5

The narrator did an excellent job in narrating the doc.

@josron6088

5y↑47

I can't believe how well put-together this is

@josephmonrroy1877

4y↑2

Its crazy

@steadyrock160

4y↑2

Top notch huh ! I feel the same ...

@hazytwilite6454

2y↑4

I love this whole documentary! So well done. Who is the narrator, though? He is excellent and made this so much more enjoyable!

@katoloniable

3y↑15

This is great! I am intrigued.
‘Tis true
“The only thing that we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.” - Georg Hegel

@RemoWilliams1227

2y↑1

Mr Hegel was correct.

@missnanunana01

2y↑1

Woke up to the last 20 minutes and it was super interesting. I look forward to the other parts of this series

@otysb209

3y↑24

I predict this pandemic is going to make a lot of historians out of us all. This was great.

@RemoWilliams1227

2y↑1

That is SUCH a good thing imho

@travismiller5548

I wish this comment had aged more poorly than it did.

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