Binge watch these TV series and learn a bit about history. Even though not 100% historically accurate, these shows inspired me to google around for historical facts. Might work for you as well :]

Marco Polo
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2189461/

Vikings
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2306299/

Rome
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384766/