<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/3819323a13de40d4a6ca053bbe8f8cb9&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;960&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>960</height><width>1280</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>960</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1280</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/3819323a13de40d4a6ca053bbe8f8cb9-00001.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>1071.48</duration><title>Early Modern Period: Germs, Exploration, and Empires</title><description>In this video, I provide an overview of the Early Modern Period (1450-1750). I discuss the key themes of germs, exploration, and empires that shaped this time period. We explore the impact of exchange and exploration, the role of gunpowder and cannons in empire expansion, and the strategies used by different empires to maintain power. I also touch on the importance of religion, monumental architecture, and labor systems in shaping the social and economic landscape of this era. Watch this video to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Early Modern Period and its significance in world history.</description></oembed>