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Welcome to "Moments in History" - your time-traveling conduit to the past, offering snapshots that illuminate our future.
We're dedicated to delivering concise, compelling stories from history in a way that fits into your busy life. Each video serves as a window into a different age, capturing pivotal events and everyday life that have shaped our world.
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- From the grandeur of empires to quiet moments that changed the world, we bring you a wide array of historical tales.
- Our bite-sized videos make complex history accessible and engaging.
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We're dedicated to delivering concise, compelling stories from history in a way that fits into your busy life. Each video serves as a window into a different age, capturing pivotal events and everyday life that have shaped our world.
*Why Subscribe to "Moments in History"?*
- From the grandeur of empires to quiet moments that changed the world, we bring you a wide array of historical tales.
- Our bite-sized videos make complex history accessible and engaging.
- Depth is not lost in brevity. We delve deep to uncover the truth behind the narratives.
"Moments in History" is not just about looking back; it's about understanding our present and shaping a more informed future. It's a celebration of where we've been, what we've done, and how it influences today.
Subscribe and hit the bell to not miss our periodic explorations.
Episode 18: The First Wristwatch - 1810
Welcome to our next Moment in History as we unveil the captivating history of the wristwatch, a device that revolutionized the way we perceive and manage our time. In this detailed documentary, we trace the origins of timekeeping from the ancient methods to the groundbreaking creation of the first wristwatch made by Abraham-Louis Breguet for Caroline Murat, the Queen of Naples, in 1810.
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Episode 17: The Battle of Hampton Roads 1862
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Dive into the turning point of naval warfare with our Moment in History: the Battle of Hampton Roads 1862, also known as the epic duel between the first ironclads, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. This video brings to life the dramatic and historical events from espionage to the exchange of cannon fire between two iron giants. If you're a history enthusiast or a student of military tactics...
Episode 16: Mercator's Atlas 1569
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Dive into the pivotal moment in history with our latest video: "Mercator's Atlas 1569." Unearth the story of how Gerardus Mercator, a visionary geographer, and cartographer, revolutionized navigation and reshaped our view of the world. From the quill of Mercator to the screens of Google Maps, discover how the Mercator Projection became a cornerstone of modern cartography, enabling sailors and e...
Episode 15: The Conté Pencil 1795
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Journey through time with us as we unravel the fascinating evolution of a tool so common, yet brimming with a rich history - the pencil. In this deep dive, we explore the roots of the modern pencil, leading back to the revolutionary "Conté Pencil of 1795." Discover a story woven through centuries, from the ancient stylus of Rome to the birth of the modern pencil in the hands of Nicolas-Jacques ...
Episode 14: Battle of Derna 1805
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Dive into the stirring saga of valor, strategy, and unexpected alliances that marked the United States' early military endeavors in "The Battle of Derna 1805." This video unfolds the historical panorama that inspired the iconic lines "To the shores of Tripoli" in the Marines' Hymn, shedding light on a landmark event in American and Marine Corps history. In 1801, the nascent United States found ...
Episode13: Blackbeard's Blockade of Charleston
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(First, a word about our visuals: Since there is not enough imagery in the public domain to fully accommodate the video, we turn to AI image generation tools to fill the gaps. Despite the general quality of images generated, it is still virtually impossible to recreate characters from past images; therefore, you'll notice a lack of continuity between the images of Blackbeard and the various oth...
Episode 12: Demystifying Johnny Appleseed
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Dive deep into the heart of North American folklore in our latest Moment in History, where we unearth the legendary figures woven into the fabric of this continent's culture. From the towering tales of Paul Bunyan in the North to the cryptic sightings of Mothman in West Virginia, each character brings a unique flavor to the folklore landscape. But, amidst these mythical beings, stands a real-li...
Episode 11: The Battle of Attu 1943
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Dive into the little-known chapter of World War II where Japanese forces occupied American soil, sparking a fierce and challenging campaign in the remote Aleutian Islands of Alaska. This video delves into the strategic, harsh, and often overlooked battles of Attu and Kiska, highlighting their significant impact on the Aleutian campaign and the broader Pacific Theater. From the initial surprise ...
Episode 10: First Fighter Pilot 1915, Roland Garros
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This video tells the remarkable tale of innovation, bravery, and the dawn of aerial combat, focusing on the pioneering spirit of aviator Roland Garros and the transformative moments that led to the birth of the fighter pilot during World War I. From the first mock aerial duel between American pilots in the Mexican Revolution to Garros' groundbreaking modifications enabling air-to-air combat, we...
Episode 9: Wire Fraud of 1834
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Explore the fascinating journey of communication technology and its dark twists in our latest episode, "The Wire Fraud of 1834." From the groundbreaking Chappe Semaphore Telegraph of the early 19th century to the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency scam of the 21st century, we unravel how the manipulation of communication channels has been a tool for both innovation and deception. Our video takes ...
Episode 8: The Longitude Act of 1714
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Join us on a historical journey as we explore one of the greatest maritime mysteries of all time: the Longitude Problem. Discover how the tragic 1707 Scilly naval disaster led to the Longitude Act of 1714, offering a massive prize for anyone who could accurately determine a ship's longitude at sea. In this episode of 'Moments in History,' we delve into the two main approaches that were pursued ...
Episode 7: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
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Join us on a journey back to the early 20th century in Boston, a city at the forefront of America's Industrial Revolution. In this episode of "Moments in History," we delve into one of the most bizarre and catastrophic events of the time: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919. This is not your typical flood story. Forget water; imagine a 25-foot tidal wave of thick, sticky molasses rushing through t...
Episode 6: William Caxton's Printing Press of 1476
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Dive into the fascinating world of William Caxton, a pivotal figure in the history of the English language, in this Moment in History. Caxton, known for introducing the printing press to England in 1476, played a crucial role in standardizing English spelling and shaping the language as we know it today. Discover how Caxton's translation and printing of significant works like 'Canterbury Tales'...
Episode 5: The Aerial Bombing of Ain Zara, 1911
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In this episode of Moments in History, we delve into a lesser-known yet groundbreaking event: the first-ever aerial bombing from an aircraft, which occurred during the Italo-Turkish War in 1911. Before the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there was Lieutenant Giulio Gavotti's mission over Ain Zara, Libya. This video explores the infancy of aviation in warfare, beginning with the early days of...
Episode 4: The Golden Age of Piracy
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Explore the unexpected origins of democracy before the American and French Revolutions in our latest episode, 'The Golden Age of Piracy.' Journey back to the early 1700s, where amidst the Caribbean seas, a surprising form of governance emerged not from scholars or revolutionaries, but from the most unlikely source: pirates. This in-depth look delves into the democratic practices of pirate commu...
Episode 3: The Dancing Plague of 1518
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Episode 3: The Dancing Plague of 1518
Episode 1: Mission 84, The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Raid
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Episode 1: Mission 84, The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Raid
So if the US won the battle; how come there was “agreement” afterwards Plus paying!
I had a pocket watch in the 1950's. Ingersoll-Rand still made them till 1970's
Not only the boldest move in pirate history, its also shows the great respect and command that Teach has over his pirate crew, other pirates usually wouldn't agree to a risky move like this against an entire city, they would try to replace the captain but of course Edward Teach was very unique.
One of my favourite little things I heard somewhere,was that the Americans spent several hundreds of thousands of dollars developing a pen that would work in space.... the Russians used pencils.
That's a bit of a misnomer. The Russians didn't want to use pencils at all. The pencil shavings clogged the hell out of air filters and were HIGHLY explosive in a pure oxygen environment, so they were dangerous. The invention of the pressurized pen was far more important after an accident that caused a big ol fire. You don't have to worry about how explosive pencil shavings are since on a planet we don't require air filters and we have a ton of nitrogen in the air just making things less explosive for us.
Interesting. 5 STARS!
Great story.
It’s useful to contemplate how people lived without smart phones
Damn. That was interesting.
Did he make any Money?
Must have, since the company still exists today. A rare feat in itself.
good pencil...
I have NEVER seen this #1-#4 system in the US. 9H-9B is the system for every pencil I have ever bought or seen both in school and for art.
Around me, the most common pencil is the fat, red primary 1 pencil. That is how you know I am an artist, LOL
I was happy to see us builders still use the fat OG pencil, with the wide lead that is easy to resharpen with the flick of a blade. What a ubiquitous and simple tool.
Who invented the pencil sharpener?
I would like to hear the improvements in pencil manufacturing created by Henry David Thoreau. Thanks!
Great show
Why didn't they land in Bomba directly, than the march over the desert? 😮
I wondered that myself, but my research could not find anything. My only guess is that the US naval presence in the area was too small to transport 500+ troops and their horses/camels.
@@MomentsinHistory303 Americans always were good at cash, so why not rent some transport vehicles and keep their military fleet small and agile?! For Mediterranean nations would it be a good business! Only explanation is the war with Napoleon at that era!
I don’t believe the US had much cash back in the early 19th century. Remember they had no income taxes back then. It is curious why Sweden didn’t lend a hand, since we were allied with them during this war.
Just for giggles, I asked ChatGPT this very question. It said that the US considered it too risky to transport the troops because the Barbary pirates still operated in the Mediterranean Sea, and they fear that they would be captured. Dunno if that’s legit but I suppose it is plausible.
@@johnstump2 Just listen the story! They paid ransom for the American prisoners - so they had enough money to rent some ships..
Only at the end of his career did Blackbeard actually kill anybody. For the rest of the time, he was a public relations genius.
Thank you. I am teaching the history of English and will show this video to help introduce William Caxton to the class.
History repeats itself
Mass hysteria = MAGA?
Great information for logophiles
Who would have known. Very interesting
It might have worked if they had stuck to the plan.