In 1908, the Young Turk Revolution promised a new era of "Silk"—a multicultural, constitutional Ottoman Empire where Turks and Armenians stood together against tyranny. But by 1913, that dream had turned to "Steel".This video explores the violent ideological whiplash that transformed a diverse empire into a radicalized, nationalistic machine. We dive into:The Unlikely Alliance: Why the Armenian Revolutionary Front initially supported the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP).The 1913 Coup: How the "Three Pashas"—Talaat, Enver, and Cemal—seized total control during the Raid on the Sublime Porte.The Pan-Turkic Pivot: How the ideology shifted from inclusive Ottomanism to a xenophobic "Turkification" of the state.Social Engineering: The radical policies that replaced legal rights with "security solutions" and economic nationalization.Join us as we analyze the precise moment the Ottoman Empire's DNA was permanently altered, setting the stage for one of history's darkest chapters

Before the trenches of the Western Front and the assassination in Sarajevo, there was the First Balkan War. In 1912, an "Unholy Alliance" did the impossible: they broke a 600-year-old Empire in just a few months.In this video, we go behind the scenes of the "Great Game" to reveal how the world's superpowers—Britain, Russia, France, and Germany—used the Balkans as a testing ground for the catastrophe to come. From the "Gold Diplomacy" of French banks to the secret Pan-Slavic dreams of the Tsars, we explore how this regional skirmish became the "Curtain Raiser" for Global War and the dark precursor to the 20th century’s first genocides.Key Chapters:0:00 The Sick Man of Europe2:15 The Unlikely Miracle: The Balkan League5:30 The Secret Power Play: Britain vs. Russia8:45 Schneider vs. Krupp: The Battle of Firepower12:10 The 1912 Spark that Lit 1914First Balkan War, History Documentary, Ottoman Empire, World War I Origins, Pan-Slavism, Great Game, Balkan League 1912, Military History, Russian Empire, British Empire History, French Diplomacy, Schneider-Creusot, Lule Burgas, Kumanovo.

Have you ever felt a sense of peace standing under a massive Oak or a sacred Bodhi tree? It isn't just in your head. Science and ancient wisdom are finally converging to reveal a hidden world beneath our feet: The Wood Wide Web.In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of forest intelligence. We explore how "Mother Trees" recognize their kin, how fungi networks serve as nature’s underground internet, and why ancient cultures treated trees not as "resources," but as sacred guardians.From the spiritual significance of the Bodhi tree to the scientific marvels of subterranean communication, we ask a vital question: In our loud, digital world, have we lost the ability to listen to the oldest living storytellers on Earth?Key Takeaways:What is the Wood Wide Web (WWW)?The secret "Mother Tree" behavior.Why trees might be the greatest therapists for modern stress.The spiritual connection between humanity and the forest.Read the full article here: https://dhanukadickwella.com/can-trees-talk-wood-wide-web-and-sacred-listening#NatureIntelligence #WoodWideWeb #SpiritualEcology #TreeWisdom #DhanukaDickwella #Mindfulness