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Chapters:
00:00:00:00 - Were the Dark Ages Really That Dark
00:10:13:08 - Bizarre and Bloody Practices of Medieval Barbers
00:21:48:08 - All The Afflictions You Might Have If You Lived In A Medieval City
00:33:48:09 - What Medieval Junk Food Was Like
00:43:33:04 - What Was It Like When Medieval Commoners Met Royalty
00:54:01:12 - How Medieval Peasants Spent Their Free Time
01:06:16:00 - A Day In the Life of a Medieval Executioner
01:17:00:21 - What Life Was Like for a Medieval Crusader
01:28:38:22 - What Life Was Really Like As A Medieval Jester
01:39:08:09 - What It Was Like to be a Knight During Medieval Times
01:48:25:13 - What Life Was Like In Medieval Castles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can Abraham Lincoln teach us?
Abraham Lincoln stated, "I am slow learner; I am quick to forget."
He understood the importance of learning and knew that he would eventually need to let go of old habits in order to embrace new ones.
The same holds true for our businesses. No matter how hard we plan for success there will be times where we run into roadblocks that cause us to get stuck in a rut.
It is crucial to continue to learn and grow. If we do nothing else, we must continue to learn, even after we reach the pinnacle of success.
Lincoln had the right mindset. He knew that he could improve his business' effectiveness, but he couldn’t stop learning.
There are two types of entrepreneurs. There are two types: those who stay active and those who stay informed.
Those who are busy concentrate on growing their businesses. They are involved in marketing strategies, product development, customer support, and other tasks every day.
They may feel accomplished, but they are often missing the mark. Entrepreneurs who aren't focused on learning more won't see sustainable growth.
What makes successful entrepreneurs different from average entrepreneurs? Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations.
Successionable entrepreneurs look for ways that they can improve their products or services when faced with difficult situations.
Average entrepreneurs, on the other hand, stick to old methods that don't work anymore. They refuse to change course until their business fails.
To be successful, you have to master both the art and skill of self-reflection.
What is the most important thing you should know about history?
There is no easy answer to this question. Learning can be viewed in three ways. The first is to realize that knowledge can be power. We must also recognize the fact that knowledge is cumulative. Third, we must appreciate how quickly knowledge changes.
Knowledge is power. It empowers us to make better choices and improve our lives. If we had all the information, it wouldn't be difficult to make decisions. We'd do what we want, without worrying about whether it was correct or not.
However, while knowledge is power, it is also cumulative. Once we have learned something, we can continue adding knowledge to our brains. We become more and more intelligent as time goes by. Knowledge accumulates.
Let's now move on to the third point. Knowledge is not static. Knowledge is ever-changing. Scientists are constantly discovering new facts, theories, or ways to think. Discoveries are made all the time.
Technology is a key component of our culture. It allows us to instantly access information. Technology allows us to save vast amounts data and share it between millions of people across the globe.
Globalization has changed how we think about technology. Globalization is the process of ideas and products spreading across borders. Because of globalization, knowledge is now accessible everywhere.
Access to information from anywhere on the planet is possible thanks to the internet. Everybody can read books and watch movies. They can also listen to music, play games, or surf the internet. All these activities require knowledge.
Knowledge is becoming more accessible but also more specialized. If you search online for advice on health, finance or business, you will find hundreds of thousands of sites offering information about topics such as cooking, travel, sport, or business. These sites provide information on virtually every topic imaginable.
There are likely to be only a few websites offering automotive-related products or services if you try to search the internet for a car. Instead of finding thousands of sites covering every conceivable subject, you'll find only a handful covering cars.
Because experts in certain fields can share and create valuable knowledge, this is why specialization is important. Experts are often experts in a specific field. They're also able to produce high-quality content that's targeted toward their specific audience.
Because consumers don't need to scroll through endless amounts of information, they can focus on a specific niche. Instead, they can concentrate on a few sites that have lots of useful content.
Experts can also benefit from specialization as they are able to build strong businesses around what they know. He expects the author of a book to have a thorough knowledge of his subject to provide a clear and concise explanation. He wants to feel confident that the author is able to convey his message.
An expert who does not specialize risks losing out to potential customers who expect him be knowledgeable.
Specialization isn't limited to just one area. Nowadays, specialists are not limited to one area. It could be that we are an accountant, a lawyer or a doctor. Or a teacher. But we're also likely to be a parent, spouses, friends, and fans.
Specialization is so common that some experts argue that it's impossible to succeed without being an expert in several different things.
So how can you become an expert across multiple fields? The simple answer is practice. You have to put in the time to learn. Once you've made progress, keep going until people are able to recognize your knowledge.
There are whole industries dedicated to helping others reach this goal. Some courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, and even schools teach people how to gain knowledge quickly.
Who originally said those who don't learn from history?
We all wish to live in a world where everyone learns from the past, but there are more valuable things than learning from our mistakes.
You can't learn anything better than trying it wrong.
The real error is not making sure you do it correctly the first attempt.
You'll eventually discover why you made the changes if you continue to make them.
You may even find that you could do it better the second time.
You shouldn't give up on trying again. It means you've learned a lot.
It may not always be possible to avoid making errors, but it is possible minimize them. And that's the difference between success and failure.
Recognizing your mistakes is the first step. Next, look at your mistakes objectively and ask yourself "What have I learned?"
You'll find that mistakes can be viewed as lessons if you are honest with yourself. They're opportunities to grow.
Thomas Edison experienced exactly that. He failed many times before he finally invented the light bulb.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he used each one as an opportunity to improve his design.
He invented the best form of lighting that is popular today.
So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. Please take advantage of them.
And then try again.
What are three things that you can learn from the past?
There are plenty of examples from history that show how we can learn lessons from our mistakes. These lessons can be applied today to business problems and used as opportunities for growth.
Our past has shown us that there's always another way. There's always someone out there that thinks outside the box, and takes risks that make him or her stand out.
History shows us that often, it's the underdogs and not the winners who win. So when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even lost, look back to those times when the underdog won.
Look to the past and find ways to bring the lessons forward into the future. Learn from the successes and failures of others.
These lessons can help you improve the success rate.
Statistics
- According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
- According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
- During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
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How To
How did marketing history turn into propaganda?
The term "propaganda", as it is commonly known, was first used by Max Weber (1879), a German sociologist. He derived the term from the Greek "praopagos", meaning "to speak well." The Latin verb "propere", meaning "nearby" and "at hand", and the noun “agogos,” meaning "speech, discourse," are the origins of the term. It is "a systematic effort towards shaping attitudes and behaviour."
In his book "Propaganda," published in 1928, British journalist George Orwell wrote: "To understand the true nature of propaganda, we must realize that it is not the intention to make people believe anything; it is only the intention to change their beliefs...It is intended to make them accept one thing rather than another."
Edward Bernays (1891 – 1995), who was Sigmund Freud’s nephew and psychoanalyst became well-known after he inventing the term "public relation" in 1922. He said, "The conscious and intelligent manipulations the organized habits or opinions of the masses is an essential element in a democratic democracy." He started the public relations agency "Bernays & Company", where he remained until 1955.
Bernays devised a technique called "engineering consent" to influence public opinion using advertising and publicity campaigns. This was from the 1920s to 1950s. His methods were later adopted by mass media outlets such as Time Magazine and CBS News. Bernays worked closely with corporations and government agencies after World War II to influence public opinion. Some of his clients included Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor Company, U.S. Department of Defense, American Tobacco Company, DuPont, Rayonier, and the United States Chamber of Commerce.
His most famous client was the tobacco business. He assisted Philip Morris in launching a campaign to stop smoking. In 1939, the Surgeon General recommended that smoking should be banned inside. The Cigarette Advertising Act was passed in 1965. It prohibited any advertisement for cigarettes in print media including newspapers and television.
He also advised President Franklin D Roosevelt on how to deal with the growing labor movement during the Great Depression. Bernays suggested that President Franklin D Roosevelt declare a “war on hunger” and use the federal governments power to ensure sufficient food supplies. This strategy helped the president win reelection in 1936 by making the government appear benevolent and fatherly.
Bernays promoted radio listening as a way to increase radio sales. In the 1930s, he introduced "branding" as well as "advertising". He believed that consumers could feel special and be influenced through appealing to their emotions. He promoted the slogan "Have it all!" He encouraged women to get war bonds for their money in 1933.
He founded a political committee, "Young People for Freedom," in 1944. This group had one goal: to encourage Americans aged between 18 and 30 to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower was elected president in 1952 after Bernays' efforts were successful.
Bernays convinced CIA in 1953 to stage a coup d'etat in Iran. Shah Reza Pahlevi would replace Mohammad Mosaddegh. This was done to stop Mosaddegh's nationalization of Iranian oil fields. Bernays wrote articles praiseing the new regime after the coup as "moderate," progressive, and modernized.
Bernays has received numerous other awards throughout his professional career.
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