Real Life Lore
Season 2024
TV-14
RealLifeLore explains the history, geography, undercurrents and geopolitics of international disputes both big and small around the globe with the occasional diversions off planet or into 'that seems weird" situations that are quite telling.
Where to Watch Season 2024
36 Episodes
- How Europe's Next War Could Start in the BalkansE2
How Europe's Next War Could Start in the BalkansBefore the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the most cataclysmic war that rocked Europe took place in the Western Balkans across the 1990's as the former state of Yugoslavia collapsed. Now, 30 years later after those devastating wars, there are risks of another. This video attempts to explain what contributes to modern instability in the Western Balkans, and what the risks of conflict in the future are. - Why Sudan is Dying (and it’s a Global Problem)E5
Why Sudan is Dying (and it’s a Global Problem)Since Sudan's independence in 1956, the country has been trapped in various civil wars for most of its history that have collectively killed millions of people - making Sudan's civil wars among the bloodiest conflicts fought worldwide since WW2. And in 2023, Sudan entered into its 3rd civil war since independence. This is why. - Why France & Russia are Secretly at War in AfricaE8
Why France & Russia are Secretly at War in AfricaFor the last few years, the French and the Russians have been fighting a proxy war against each other across the Sahel region of Africa - a quiet war that has attracted little global attention in comparison to other major conflicts. This is an explanation into what has been going on here. - Why Egypt's New Capital is Bankrupting the CountryE9
Why Egypt's New Capital is Bankrupting the CountryIn 2015, Egypt announced that it would be constructing a brand new capital city for itself in the empty desert due east of Cairo. Nearly a decade later, the project is far behind schedule and far over budget, and there are concerns that the project is contributing to the bankruptcy of the country. Here's what's going on. - Why Afghanistan is Headed to War With all its NeighborsE17
Why Afghanistan is Headed to War With all its NeighborsThere are so many potential conflicts emanating out from Afghanistan today, any one of them could potentially trigger a major conflict with any of the country's neighbors. Here's what's going on in Afghanistan today in 2024, 3 years after the Taliban took back control of the country. - Why South Korea is Literally Going ExtinctE18
Why South Korea is Literally Going ExtinctIn 2013, South Korea's fertility rate became the lowest in the entire world when it reached 1.3 children per woman in the country, and then it got even worse. Today in 2024, South Korea's fertility rate is only 0.68 children per woman - the lowest ever measured in a human society outside of major wars/genocides/plagues/famines. What's going on in South Korea, and what might the country's future look like? - What's Hidden Under the Ice of Antarctica?E19
What's Hidden Under the Ice of Antarctica?For centuries, human eyes have never been able to observe the real Antarctica beneath the multi-kilometer thick ice sheet that lies above it. Using modern technology however, we've begun to be able to peer beneath the ice and see some of Antarctica for what it truly is. This is what we so far know is hidden beneath the ice on the frozen continent. - Every Single Border Dispute in Europe Today Explained
E29Every Single Border Dispute in Europe Today ExplainedModern Europe is home to dozens of active border disputes, ranging from minor squabbles to massive swaths of territory home to millions of people. Here in this video, we'll cover through every single one of them.
