History that deserves to be remembered. If you love history, this is the channel for you! Stories of forgotten history, all between five and fifteen minutes long.
From The History Guy. Sign up for Babbel for six months and get 50% off: http://bit.ly/TheHistoryGuy In 1846, one doctor wondered why one obstetrics clinic had a higher mortality rate than another. His conclusions might have saved millions of lives, but were largely derided by the medical community. The History Guy recalls a seminal moment…
From The History Guy. The mint in Manila was the only US mint ever outside the continental United States. The coins minted there and in the US for the Philippines represent an era when the nation moved from the colonial period to nationhood, and the two World Wars that came to shape that process. The…
From The History Guy. While humans have known about soap since antiquity, its use has ebbed and flowed with the times. From ancient Babylon to modern bathrooms, History Guy recalls the forgotten story of soap. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and…
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From The History Guy. This video was done in collaboration with the channel Arvin Ash: Complex Questions Explained Simply. Check out Arvin’s take on Maxwell’s equations here: https://youtu.be/FSEJ4YLXtt8 James Clerk Maxwell’s name is not as well known as Newton or Einstein, yet his discoveries were transformative. The History Guy recalls the life of Scottish Scientist…
From The History Guy. Fighter aircraft are among the most complex machines in the world, and those who fly them face many risks, including their own weapons. The History Guy recalls three jet fighter aircraft whose own weapons caused their demise. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the…
From The History Guy. At the outset of World War II, the US military did not accept female pilots. But women were allowed to serve as civilian contractors flying military planes in non-combat roles. The Women Airforce Service Pilots of the "WASP" flew every type of plane the US used during the war in every…
From The History Guy. Marie Marvingt was the most accomplished woman athlete her era, but so much more. The History Guy recalls the life of perhaps the most amazing person you’ve never heard of. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide…
From The History Guy. In the modern era, a product that is disposable has become indispensable. The History Guy recalls the forgotten history of bathroom tissue. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual…
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From The History Guy. In disputed territory, colonial politics led to a call for independence different from, but intertwined with, the war with the British. The History Guy recalls when Vermont stood for fourteen years as a nation unto itself. It is history that deserves to be remembered. You can purchase the Star Spangled tie…
From The History Guy. When 85-year-old Lana Peters passed away in 2011 from complications due to colon cancer, the nation seemed to have forgotten the woman who had become a sensation during the Cold War. The History Guy recalls the extraordinary life of the woman whose defection to the United States represented a seminal moment…
From The History Guy. The Jefferson Nickel, the Roosevelt Dime and the Franklin Half Dollar were all created during a dynamic period of growth for the U.S. Mint under its extraordinary four-term director. The History guy recalls the life of Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first female governor of a U.S. state. All events are portrayed…
From The History Guy. In the fifth installment of his travelogue, THG ponders the history of a great river while visiting a historic vessel, HMS Belfast. It is history that deserves to be remembered. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide…
From The History Guy. In the fourth installment of his travelogue, THG recalls the history of the Imperial War Museum London before talking about the history contained in the museum. It is a travelogue and history that deserves to be remembered. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the…
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