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From Lindybeige. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Buy the music – the music played at the end of my videos is now available here: https://lindybeige.bandcamp.com/track/the-mandeville-march Buy tat (merch): https://www.bonfire.com/results/Lindybeige/ More videos here: All Lindybeige: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzzh7AuEBkEmMWChgPPOQqjhkkPq_eP1X Lindybeige: a channel of archaeology, ancient and medieval warfare, rants, swing dance, travelogues, evolution, and whatever else occurs to me…

The Discovery That Defies What We Know About Ancient China | Mysteries Of China | Absolute History

From Absolute History. Join archaeologist Dr. Agnes Shu as she ventures into the heart of southern China to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. Dating back over 2,000 years, this burial site challenges historical perceptions and reveals a sophisticated civilization. With groundbreaking discoveries including a silk and Jade burial suit and…

Virtually At Sea – Live In The Nutmeg Tavern

From Townsends. We study life on board a sea going man of war in the 18th Century. Fun time in the tavern. The Nutmeg Archive ➧ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4e4wpjna1vz5MfQ_CQMZfSuvhNlNDUmz ➧➧ Click here to get your Townsends catalog! ➧ https://www.townsends.us/pages/catalog-request ➧➧ Help support the channel with Patreon ➧ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ➧➧ Click here for Townsends merch! ➧ http://www.townsends.us/merch-store.html ➧➧

The Lowdown Murder of Morgan Earp

From The History Guy. The murder of Morgan Earp was a key part of the feud that represents one of the most famous stories of the American Wild West. Yet we know comparatively little about Morgan himself, whose life was not nearly as well documented as that of his famous brother. Check out our new…

The Shocking Discovery Of A 3,000-Year-Old Lost Kingdom | Mysteries Of China | Absolute History

From Absolute History. Construction workers in Chengdu, China, accidentally discovered the archeological site known as Jinsha in 2001, considered one of the most significant discoveries of the century. The site contains a treasure trove of Jade, gold, and thousands of human remains in burial grounds, with some suggesting possible human sacrifice. Jinsha was an ancient…

This Day in History, March 15

From The History Guy. It is March 15, one of the most famous days in history, owing to March 15, 44 BC, when a group of Roman senators chose to express their disagreement with Julius Caesar’ by stabbing him twenty three times. Since that time March 15 has often been perceived as a day of…

13 March, 1989 Geomagnetic Storm

From The History Guy. Thirty five years ago, on March 13, 1989, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation National News reported “Early this morning six million people across Quebec woke up to darkness and disbelief…the entire province had been hit by a power failure." The people of Quebec were victims of what Dr David Boeteler, head of the…

What Was It Like To Work In A 19th Century Textile Mill? | Building Ireland | Absolute History

From Absolute History. County Mayo had a thriving textile industry for centuries, influencing local development and economy. Textile mills employed thousands and played a significant role in Irish exports, especially wool and woven cloth. The establishment of Foxford Woollen Mills in the late 19th century was a social enterprise aimed at alleviating poverty. Despite challenges…

Most Dangerous Food In The World

From Townsends. There were rules about food throughout history that we don’t think of today. There tons of foods and food preparations that were happening everyday 200 years ago that we would turn our noses up to today. On the other hand, we eat food items all the time now that folks would have been…

Building the Eiffel Tower – Objectivity 284

From Objectivity. Two incredible volumes at the Royal Society commemorating the design and build of the Eiffel Tower – authored by Eiffel himself. More links below ↓↓↓ Featuring Rupert Baker from The Royal Society speaking with Brady. More images from this video for Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/99857403 A note about the future of Objectivity: https://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/a-note-about-objectivity Objectivity on…

This Day in History: March 6

From The History Guy. It is March 6th, and 549 years ago today Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was born in the Republic of Florence. Known simply as Michelangelo, he was a sculptor, a painter, an architect and a poet. Widely regarded as the greatest sculptor in history, his works can certainly be said to…

The Parisian Hospital With A Sinister History

From Absolute History. The Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in central Paris has a strange and sinister history 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis,…

Best of: Aviation Pioneers

From The History Guy. Five classic the History Guy episodes on founders of powered flight. Nearly a full hour of the History Guy! 00:00 The Daily Mail and Aviation Challenges 08:56 Richard Pearse: New Zealand’s Aviation Pioneer and Forgotten Dreamer 20:12 Airplane Evolution and Alexander Industries 26:46 USS Pennsylvania and The Birth of Naval Aviation…

Masters of Victorian Architecture: Ireland’s Genius Builders | Building Ireland | Absolute History

From Absolute History. Discover the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Irish builders who shaped the skyline of Limerick with their remarkable Victorian engineering. In this captivating documentary, delve into the world of master builders who, armed with determination and skill, erected iconic structures like St. John’s Cathedral, standing tall for over a century as a…

Spice: King Of The Poor Man’s Kitchen

From Townsends. One of the questions we seek to answer on our channel is that of the plight of poor folks in American history. What did they eat? How did they dress? Did they have enjoyment in life? They didn’t have the best cuts of meat or the most sought after ingredients. What they did…

Burning down the (paris opera) house!

From Absolute History. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY…

Wellington Train Avalanche: 1910

From The History Guy. On March 1, 1910, high up in the Cascade mountains, winter snows the week before had stalled trains along the Great Northern Railway between Spokane and Seattle. Stranded passengers had hopes that the track would be cleared that day, unaware of the disaster to come. Check out our new shop for…

CSS Nashville

From The History Guy. One compelling story of the American Civil War is that of the steamer Nashville. One naval historian described the ship as “a ghost that for months ran the sea lanes of the globe with scores of ships on her trail.” Originally a mail ship for the Union, the Nashville would serve…

Why Are There So Many Ancient Egyptian Relics In Florence? | Treasures of Egypt | Absolute History

From Absolute History. From the grandeur of Pharaoh Ramses II’s obelisk to intricate figurines depicting daily life, ‘Forgotten Treasures of Egypt’ delves into the rich tapestry of Egyptian history. Highlighting figures like Queen Hatshepsut and the radical Pharaoh Akhenaten, Curtis Ryan Woodside narrates tales of power, innovation, and religious upheaval. Through the lens of archaeologists…

Victualing Trades of 18th Century – Live in the Nutmeg Tavern

From Townsends. A great time in the tavern. For information on pictures https://www.townsends.us/pages/livestream-information The Nutmeg Archive ➧ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4e4wpjna1vz5MfQ_CQMZfSuvhNlNDUmz ➧➧ Click here to get your Townsends catalog! ➧ https://www.townsends.us/pages/catalog-request ➧➧ Help support the channel with Patreon ➧ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ➧➧ Click here for Townsends merch! ➧ http://www.townsends.us/merch-store.html ➧➧

America’s Black Heroes

From The History Guy. Six classic episodes of The History Guy about extraordinary men who deserve to be remembered.. Almost a full hour of The History Guy! 00:00 Smallpox Inoculation and Onesimus 12:51 Bass Reeves: Where Legend Meets History, Remembering the Real Lone Ranger 21:30 Mack Robinson, Forgotten Olympian 27:24 Abraham Galloway, Spy for the…

The Scandalous Affair That Rocked The Art World | Great Artists: Dante Rossetti | Absolute History

From Absolute History. Delve into the life of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a renowned English artist known for his Pre-Raphaelite works. The episode highlights Rossetti’s passionate affair with Jane Morris, wife of his friend William Morris, amidst the idyllic backdrop of Kelmscott Manor. Despite Rossetti’s artistic achievements and his role in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his tumultuous…

B-47 Nuclear Accidents 1956

From The History Guy. During the decade 1950 – 1960, US strategic thinking and the capabilities and limitations of our military arsenal drove the establishment of new bases on foreign soil, a development that offered new problems, as the risks of accidents offered unique diplomatic challenges. And accidents did happen, including two involving nuclear weapons…

The Enigma Tornado Outbreak of 1884

From The History Guy. Meteorologists today use a tornado intensity scale called the Enhanced Fujita Scale to assess a tornado’s strength, use satellites and doppler radar to track storm cells and see tornadoes form, and and use “storm chasers” to follow the paths of tornadoes. But none of that was around in 1884. In 1884…

I Learned To Survive The 18th Century – Joe Pera At Townsends Homestead

From Townsends. Joe Pera joins us again on our Youtube channel to learn the skills required to stay alive In the 1700’s. Joe Pera’s Youtube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCfBAKxelvdN2XDFBcofx7Dg See Joe Pera Live: http://joepera.com/shows/ Our Brand New Viewing Experience ➧ https://townsendsplus.com/ ➧➧ Retail Website ➧ http://www.townsends.us/ ➧➧ Help support the channel with Patreon ➧ https://www.patreon.com/townsend ➧➧ Instagram…

Demon Photographer: Adrian C. Duff

From The History Guy. One hundred and twelve years ago this month a pioneering aviator took on a challenge to photograph New York City from the air. His solution was to strap pontoons onto his Wright flier and take along a photographer from the American Press Association. Just 21 years old, the photographer, Adrian C…