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Enjoy history and have some fun with storyteller and presenter Kevin Hicks. Kevin has a great talent for inspiring people with his uncanny knack of making history fun, fascinating and relevant. His unique storytelling style makes history so much more interesting for audiences of all ages.
A decorated veteran soldier and policeman from England, Kevin now lives in Canada. Long since retired from uniform he’s been in the history business for over 28 years and now delivers history virtually with his RUclips videos and LIVE webinars.
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A decorated veteran soldier and policeman from England, Kevin now lives in Canada. Long since retired from uniform he’s been in the history business for over 28 years and now delivers history virtually with his RUclips videos and LIVE webinars.
Join us on Patreon if you'd like to support the channel further.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad
Or follow on:
Facebook: historysquad
Twitter: history_hicks
Website: www.historysquad.ca
Hever Castle’s Enchanting Past – the Home of Anne Boleyn
In this video join Kevin Hicks on another captivating castle tour, this time discovering some of the secrets inside Hever Castle, ancestral home of Anne Boleyn. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of this beautiful castle, from its origins in the 14th century to its prominent role in the Tudor era. Dive into the enchanting world of Hever Castle and uncover the legacy of one of England's most intriguing historical treasures.
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Hidden Stories of a War Cemetery | Cannock Chase & the German Cemetery
Просмотров 37 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video, Kevin Hicks takes you on a tour of the Cannock Chase War Cemetery in Staffordshire, England. In his unique style Kevin tells some of the hidden stories from the cemetery and explains how German and Allied soldiers, including many from New Zealand, have come to be buried side by side. Then just a short walk away, down the hill, explore the German War Cemetery, the final resting pl...
Forgotten Battles of the War of the Breton Succession | A Medieval Compilation
Просмотров 30 тыс.21 день назад
In this compilation video, Forgotten Battles of the War of the Breton Succession, we revisit the shadows of history and uncover forgotten tales of valour and strife in this war within a war, with the English supporting Bretons on one side, and the French supporting Bretons on the other. Join Kevin Hicks as he takes you on a journey through some of the lesser-known battles that shaped the course...
Uncovering stories of WW1 Stretcher Bearers on the Front Lines
Просмотров 26 тыс.Месяц назад
Stories of WW1 Stretcher Bearers on the Front Lines, offers a poignant glimpse into the courageous and often overlooked heroes of World War I. Through gripping narratives and historical accounts, Kevin Hicks sheds light on the brave stretcher bearers who risked their lives to save the wounded amidst the chaos of the battlefield. If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue mak...
Tanks, Tactics & Tomfoolery | A Soldier's Stories from the Cold War!
Просмотров 27 тыс.Месяц назад
Join Kevin Hicks as he recalls some of his escapades and misadventures amidst the tension of the Cold War era. With a blend of wit and nostalgia, Kevin regales viewers with anecdotes of his time amidst tanks and tactical maneuvers, peppered with plenty of tomfoolery along the way. From mishaps in the barracks to absurdities on exercise, this video offers both laughs and a unique insight into th...
The Peasants Revolt 1381 | A Bloody Uprising of the Common People
Просмотров 205 тыс.Месяц назад
Delve into the story of the Peasants Revolt of 1381, a bloody uprising of the common people. In this Patreon voted video Kevin Hicks looks at the reasons behind the Peasants Revolt and reveals the dramatic events that shaped this pivotal moment in the fight for social justice. If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue making fun, fascinating videos, please check out our PAT...
Explore the Hidden Gems in Our Small Military Museum with a Big Heart
Просмотров 26 тыс.2 месяца назад
Join Kevin Hicks on a short tour of a small military museum in the heart of Canada as he shares with you some of his favourite exhibits and the stories behind them. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, our museum is full of hidden gems that transcends time. Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts website: smoma.ca SMOMA Facebook page: smomayxe If you'd like to supp...
Elizabeth Brownrigg | The cruel murder of a 14 year old girl
Просмотров 159 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this disturbing true crime video Kevin Hicks delves into the tale of the murder of 14-year-old Mary Clifford by midwife Elizabeth Brownrigg. Brownrigg was a notorious figure in 18th century London, infamous for her heinous acts of cruelty towards her servants. In a haunting recount of a dark chapter in 18th century London the story unravels the gruesome details of Brownrigg's heinous acts of...
Discover Medieval History in America | Montezuma Castle
Просмотров 65 тыс.2 месяца назад
Montezuma Castle, an awe-inspiring cliff dwelling, nestled within the limestone cliffs of Arizona's Verde Valley, resembles a medieval fortress, earning it the moniker "America's Historic Medieval Marvel." Join Kevin Hicks as he explores the history of Montezuma Castle, a remarkably preserved five-story structure which dates back to the 12th century, and the discover parallels between this and ...
William Marshal | The Greatest Knight
Просмотров 182 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video, about William Marshal, journey back with Kevin Hicks into the middle ages to discover the incredible stories of William Marshal, one of the greatest knights in history. From his rise to power to his legendary deeds, this video showcases the life and adventures of this epic figure. Prepare to be inspired by the tales of William Marshal, a true legend in the world of knights and ch...
The Battle of Agincourt | Unravelling a Most Famous Victory | Hundred Years War [Episode 14]
Просмотров 147 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video the Battle of Agincourt, Kevin Hicks continues his Hundred Years War series with one of the most famous medieval victories in English history. In October 1415, Henry V of England, his army much depleted from dysentery after the Siege of Harfleur, comes up against a huge French army at the small town of Agincourt. Henry V led his outnumbered army against the French, who were confid...
The Siege of Harfleur 1415 | Hundred Years War [Episode 13]
Просмотров 40 тыс.3 месяца назад
Join us as Kevin Hicks delves once more in to the Hundred Years War, this time with the Siege of Harfleur, 1415. It marked a significant chapter in the campaign of King Henry V of England to reclaim territories in France. Discover the siege tactics employed by Henry V's army, including the use of innovative siege engines and relentless bombardment, which gradually wore down the defenses of Harf...
The Real Resurrection Men | Grisly Grave Robbing Stories
Просмотров 57 тыс.4 месяца назад
Step back in time and uncover the chilling tales of the 18th and 19th-century resurrection men in Britain, a shadowy group that navigated the thin line between science and the macabre. Join Kevin Hicks as he delves into the clandestine world of grave robbers, exploring the grisly stories practices and motivations behind their controversial pursuits. If you'd like to support the channel more and...
The Battle of Evesham & Death of Simon De Montfort
Просмотров 98 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this video, Kevin Hicks shares with you the story of the Battle of Evesham, August 4th 1265, sometimes called the murder of Evesham in which Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester went against King Henry III in what is popularly known as the 2nd Baron’s War in England. If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue making fun, fascinating videos, please check out our PATREO...
Hanged by the Neck - Haunting True Stories from the Tyburn Gallows
Просмотров 311 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this video Hanged by the Neck - The Tyburn Gallows, Kevin Hicks demonstrates gallows humour literally as he takes viewers on a journey through the dark and haunting history of the Tyburn Gallows, London. With captivating storytelling, detailed research and unique models, Kevin unravels the macabre practices that unfolded at Tyburn and the grim tales of hangings that took place there. He expl...
Custer's Last Stand | Journey Through the Battle of the Little Bighorn
Просмотров 180 тыс.4 месяца назад
Custer's Last Stand | Journey Through the Battle of the Little Bighorn
Medieval Wounds | What happens when you take an arrow to the knee?
Просмотров 1,1 млн5 месяцев назад
Medieval Wounds | What happens when you take an arrow to the knee?
Ancient Surgery Techniques | Repairing Wounds & Surviving Pain
Просмотров 470 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Ancient Surgery Techniques | Repairing Wounds & Surviving Pain
Tea & Truncheons: Tales of a British Bobby on the Beat
Просмотров 62 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Tea & Truncheons: Tales of a British Bobby on the Beat
Strange But True | 90 minutes of Extraordinary Stories from History
Просмотров 471 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Strange But True | 90 minutes of Extraordinary Stories from History
Law Order & Punishment in Medieval Times
Просмотров 233 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Law Order & Punishment in Medieval Times
Exploring Deadwood's Hidden Past Inside a Real Brothel
Просмотров 814 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Exploring Deadwood's Hidden Past Inside a Real Brothel
Real Deadwood History | The Adams House
Просмотров 53 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Real Deadwood History | The Adams House
Repairing Medieval Style Arrows | Now and in the Middle Ages
Просмотров 24 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Repairing Medieval Style Arrows | Now and in the Middle Ages
Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Recovering & Burying the Dead
Просмотров 162 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Recovering & Burying the Dead
Deadwood Heroes at Mount Moriah Cemetery
Просмотров 33 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Deadwood Heroes at Mount Moriah Cemetery
Halloween History & Haunting Stories
Просмотров 35 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Halloween History & Haunting Stories
The Twisted Tale of Catherine Hayes | Conspiracy, Murder & Execution
Просмотров 43 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The Twisted Tale of Catherine Hayes | Conspiracy, Murder & Execution
Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest & stories from an English bowman
Просмотров 39 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest & stories from an English bowman
The Brutal Viking Attack on Lindisfarne Monastery
Просмотров 58 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The Brutal Viking Attack on Lindisfarne Monastery
That was certainly interesting to see, thanks for sharing your expertise!
I was surprised that legal remedy was pursued. I would have thought the powers that be wouldn't care, nor the jury and the public, as the victim was poor and female. I'm happy to be wrong about that.
What a great video. So thoughtful and educational. Slipped on an ear. Hilarious. The poem is a very special add- on. The chocolate,,superb.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I'm about to start calling your channel Mr. Hick's Historic Neighborhood, I've been watching your channel today while my boy's home with a fever and he's gone from fussing to being absolutely engrossed. Even the films without the funny chicken 😂
😜 how lovely, I hope he feels better soon.
Actually the patron saints of England, as decided in Church Councils, were: St. Cuthbert, Abbot and Bishop of Lindisfarne; St. Augustine of Canterbury; and Hieromartyr Boniface of Crediton,Devon, Archbishop of Mainz. The latter is also the patron saint of Germany. They long predate St. Edmund and remain the Orthodox Christian patrons of England. For further details I suggest you contact Dr. Anthony Moss, who writes under his baptismal name Vladimir. He has written extensively on English saints and other history from an Orthodox Christian viewpoint and is a founder member of St. Michael's Orthodox Parish, Guildford, which is in the diocese of Pallini and Western Europe of the True Orthodox Church of Russia. After the imposition of the Romanist heresy upon England by the wholly illegitimate, William the Bastard, blessed by Pope Alexander II, with financed through loans co-ordinated by the Jewish moneylenders of Rouen, who were given the right to settle in England, the Norman rulers pivoted England towards the Crusades, initially launched in response to a request for help from the Eastern Roman, aka Byzantine, Empire. Crusading armies sought the intercession of the great warrior saint, St. George, who was local to the area, during the successful siege of Antioch in 1099.
Did the monks of Lindesfarne gradually fortify the island as it was periodically raided?
Oh those peasants they're so revolting 😮
The arrow holder was really interesting.
Fantastic. The best history video I've seen
Wow, thanks! We’ve done some other castle tours 👍
James and John brownrigg escape of course because Elizabeth browrigg took all being a woman. It was wrong absolutely as James n John should have been guilty of so much more. However such is a man’s worlds right
No mention of the husband and son who were equally disgusting
I have subscribed 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 from Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🔻
Wow, thanks so much! Welcome 👍
Very interesting and informative video
Mr Astor did a marvellous job in restoring, restructuring and making a warm, cosy home on a Tudor theme. Beautiful.
“William Marshal is the greatest knight that ever lived”. El Cid, hold my beer !
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I used to be an adventurer like you until I took an arrow to the knee and that was the end of it…
You know taking a harder look at just how many liberties and how much renovation the Asters did to the original interior layout of the building ..... I'm actually quite surprised that the National Trust or 'Historic England' actually let him get away with half of what he did. I would assume that in today's world that the National Trust and or the English government would never let somebody do that kind of gutting of a historic property there in England anymore like that today? Am I right?
I understand what you’re saying, but castle was pretty much derelict in 1903 and of course the National Trust and conservation organizations were in their infancy. You’re right though, it wouldn’t happen today. 👍
@@thehistorysquad Yes, sir that is exactly what I thought. So I'm going to take a wild guess and I'm going to assume that because of instances like this and probably many others that it is the reason why the National Trust and the English government itself now has very strict, stringent rules in place as to what it will and will not allow to happen to so called, 'historic' properties.
That was excellent - esp. you scaring people! And, hey! I like your moustache! Looks good on you!! (Just don't do that pseudo- 5 o'clock shadow-thing that's so popular now. I really hate that look!) 😃😃
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As an Australian in her mid 50s i know my chances of ever getting to see places like this for myself are frankly damned limited. So it's really nice to feel like I'm being given a personal tour by someone who really loves what they do. Thank you so much 🏵🏵🏵
It’s my pleasure 👍
The smile on his face while teaching us says it lol
Fantastic as always Kevin. I too lived in Germany, but with a German family in 1984, in Hoexter near Paderborn. Still friends to this day! What a waste of everyone's lives and like you ive visited many cemeteries from both first and second world wars, British and German. I have to agree with your description of the German ones....very dark places. Will we ever learn....no chance 😢
Jack never chopped wood, did he?
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citations would be nice.
Thank you very much,sir for your video!!!! Loved your tour! Never have been in England but love history!!!❤Hope to see more videos in the future!!!!
You are very welcome
This is brilliant old school, classic story-telling once more Kevin, thanks so much for all your hard work and effort you put in with the outfits etc!
Sounds like nothing has ever changed. The rich have more money than they know what to do with yet they still squeeze the common man mercilessly.
The Black Death is somewhat of a cover story, it did happen but the main cause of mortality was worldwide cataclysmic events such as meteors, volcanoes, earthquakes, etc.
And yet in the year 2024. Eugenics still exists with abortion.
Amazing , thank you uncle .
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Knighthood earned! Exquisite care taker of our history! That old joke..Old teachers never die..they just loose their class! In your case..you have a whole new class! Wonderful! Thank you so much!
Wow, that’s very kind of you. 😊
Wonderful tour!! Such history, but I kinda wish I could have seen how it was from the actual time. I will get my imagination working. Thank you so very much!!🙏💖🪶💞✨️💜
Excellent presentation! I LOVE your channel 😍
Thank you! Cheers!
Pigeon eggs. That is gross
This is a key moment in British history everybody should be aware of where we come from and how we got here. John Lennon famously sang ''You're still f--king peasants as far as I can see..''
Thank you so much for your beautiful videoxxx...my Great Great Aunt was Lady Astor and my Great Great Grandmother was Lady Haig...beautiful Castle❤❤❤
Watt Tylers dagger, with which he attempted to stab Walworth, is on display in The Fishmongers Hall in the city. It's a slender and lethal looking blade.
Wow
With how evil the debauchery of the Weimar was and how CHILD prostitutes were SMILED UPON AND ENCOURAGED by the people facilitating it, I'm not surprised that a monster like Mustache Man rose to power. Monstrous actions give rise to monstrous people. "Every action has an equal and opposing reaction"
Also North Italy was invaded by romans. They named it Gallia Citerior. Instead the south of France was named Gallia Narboniensis. My born city, Bologna took the name by the great celtic tribe of Boi. Next the city was romanized and named Bononia.
One of the best channels I follow, a well informed man of the world. A lot of the places he visits I really must get to myself. I can tell you, I bet as many of the allied forces fighters didn't want to be in this war, the same could be said for just as many for the central/axis powers.
12:36 - Marian Klonowski, Stefan Kaczor - Poles from Wielkopolska region most likely, who were conscripted into Kaiser's Army. These two most likely waited for independence... and they didn't make it back to independent Poland. Name Kaczor is equivalent of Drake.
How interesting, thanks for commenting 👍
Very good. I have watched many videos on the Custer Battlefield, and this is one of the best. Extremely well narrated and clearly explained. Thank you for bringing us the excellent account and video of the battlefield topography. For one who cannot travel, this was terrific to watch, almost like being on the park grounds. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers
Excellent history lesson from the 'common man'! So much better than yet another university history lecturer.
Much appreciated, thanks 👍
But why if he went back to the front was he put on trial.? Was this Frank Crosier related to James ? They are all sad stories ✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻🦘🐨🇦🇺
so good to be alive in modern times..
Cheers Kevin, impressive knowledge and presentation, as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Real interesting. Pretty sure you mean acquitted though, not admonished, small, petty thing,,, like myself 😂😂
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Hello Kevin, my great great grandfather in the 1800s was a trooper as the police were known then. You might have guessed it I’m Australian, well he was escorting a Mr Greene, not sure whether it was spelt that way because that was our family name only one was spelt Green. With his gold and they both were attacked by two axe wielding robbers. My great great grandfather was just hanging on to the nearest camp site, where they patched him up as best they could he then asked the men to help him back onto his horse and go back to the man he was escorting. When he got there he found the man murdered by the two. They were taken into custody and they had a trial for which they got off. The people of Melbourne demanded a retrial and they both were hanged. It’s only just a few years ago I found out that my great grandfather was awarded the Silver Star for being a hero , his story was also written about in a Penguin book I’m so proud of him . He went back to his family in Ireland to convalescence and when he was well he came back and rejoined the Victoria Police . ❤🇦🇺🐨🦘🇦🇺
Wow, what an incredible family story 👍