History of All Natures, Forms, Societies : All Things History learn the history of recreational drug use in under 60 seconds. Short# » JOIN OUR COMMUNITY FOR MORE HISTORY KNOWLEDGE! Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blastfromthepast … Continue reading
1844 – Gerard Manley Hopkins, English poet (Windhover), born in Stratford, London (d. 1889) 1874 – Ernst Cassirer, German philosopher and educator (Essay on Man), … Continue reading
Troy and Guy stalk what could be their biggest gator of the season. In Houma, Jay Paul makes a bad call that could cost him … Continue reading
After giving this 1963 Ford Galaxie a total makeover, Danny takes his car to a few car expert friends to get their stamp of approval, … Continue reading
Super-strength appears in almost all comics, whether a natural-born ability or the result of some misguided scientific experiment. This time Daniel investigates four claims of … Continue reading
1853 – Vladimir Korolenko, Russian writer (The Blind Musician), born in Zhitomir, Volhynian Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1921) 1880 – Jack Doscher, American baseball pitcher … Continue reading
1714 – British Queen Anne dismisses premier Robert Haley 1920 – 14th Tour de France: Belgian rider Philippe Thys becomes first to win the race … Continue reading
Historical Events 1836 – The ship the “Duke of York” arrives with the first colonists at Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 1909 – Orville … Continue reading
1989, Moab, Utah, the remains of two new species of dinosaurs are discovered. Gastonia is covered in armor and spikes and Utahraptor is the largest … Continue reading
Step up to the plate and play ball as we take you on a tour of those amazing edifices of the national pastime–baseball stadiums! From … Continue reading
In 1997 Dr.Johan Hultin excavated an indigenous village graveyard in hopes to find the cause of the Spanish flu but found much more, in this … Continue reading
1782 – John Field, Irish pianist and composer (Nocturnes), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1837) 1865 – Philipp Scheidemann, German politcian (SPD) and Mayor of … Continue reading
1757 – Battle at Hastenbeck: French army beats Duke of Cumberland 1805 – Naples/Calabria struck by Earthquake; about 26,000 die 1945 – After Labour landslide … Continue reading
Historical Events 1926 – Philippines government asks USA for a plebiscite on independence 1945 – Japanese government disregards US ultimatum 1948 – Leo Durocher returns … Continue reading
Four Butchers slice into the first round of competition where they must break down a lamb with a kopis blade. They race to complete a … Continue reading
1639 – Thomas Tompion, English clock maker (cylinder tunnel), born in Northill, Bedfordshire, England (d. 1713) 1761 – Charlotte von Kalb, German writer, born in … Continue reading
1759 – British capture Fort Niagara from French (7 Years’ War) 1832 – 1st railroad accident in US, Granite Railway, Quincy, Massachusetts, kills 1 1866 … Continue reading
Historical Events 1585 – Amsterdam bans 45 roman catholics 1913 – A meeting in Johannesburg, called by the South African Native National Congress, now African … Continue reading
Author Charles Fishman talks about how the Apollo 11 astronauts discovered one strange thing about the moon: that it has a smell. #Apollo11 #Shorts Subscribe … Continue reading
1857 – Henrik Pontoppidan, Danish writer (Promised Country, Nobel 1917), born in Fredericia, Denmark (d. 1943) 1862 – Johan A de Sleeve [Adwaita], philosopher and … Continue reading
Eustace helps young homesteaders Harrison and Ashley transfer water for a natural spring to their cabin, in this clip from Season 10, "Big Mountain Payday." … Continue reading
Clay takes a huge risk tracking down a massive grizzly bear who intruded upon his campsite, in this clip from Season 8, "The Grizzly." Watch … Continue reading
In the Valley of Kings lay the tombs of many ancient Egyptian pharaohs and powerful nobles. Uncover more secrets in this scene from "Engineering an … Continue reading
645 – Yazid I [Yazīd ibn Mu‘āwiya Lanatullah], second Umayyad caliph (680–683) (d. 683) 1735 – Johannes Herbst, German composer, born in Kempten, Bavaria, Germany … Continue reading
1888 – John Boyd Dunlop applies to patent pneumatic tire 1964 – Kansas City As’ Bert Campaneris HRs on 1st pitch, hits a 2nd HR … Continue reading
Historical Events 1874 – Aires de Ornelas e Vasconcelos is appointed the Archbishop of the Portuguese colonial enclave of Goa 1968 – Fred Blasie wins … Continue reading
During the Industrial Revolution, Benjamin Holt saw an opportunity for steam-powered equipment that would soon revolutionize mobility in the farming industry forever, in this clip … Continue reading
After the discovery of human remains found in Viking longships, Ancient Astronaut Theorists believe Valhalla could be an extraterrestrial space craft carrying the deceased, in … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered when the phenomenon of going viral started? Perhaps it can be dated back to Flagpole sitting. Pole sitting is the practice … Continue reading
1535 – Katarina Stenbock, wife of Gustav I of Sweden (d. 1621) 1822 – Hamilton Prioleau Bee, Brigadier General (Confederate Army) (d. 1897) 1916 – … Continue reading
1934 – Outside Chicago’s Biograph Theatre, “Public Enemy No. 1” John Dillinger is mortally wounded by FBI agents 1937 – Irish premier Eamon de Valera … Continue reading
Edinburgh, Scotland is a thriving metropolis, but take a look into its past, and you’ll find it has led a double life. A sophisticated surface … Continue reading
Take a journey to the Far East, to the remote Chinese province of Hubai to discover what locals have dubbed the "Wild-Man." Witnesses have reported … Continue reading
1793 – Bruni d’Entrecasteaux, French explorer, dies of scurvy in the Pacific at 55 1796 – Robert Burns, Scottish poet (Auld Lang Syne) considered the … Continue reading
1664 – Matthew Prior, English poet and diplomat, born in London (d. 1721) 1816 – Paul Julius Baron von Reuter, German-born founder of Reuters news … Continue reading
1669 – John Locke’s Constitution of English colony Carolina is approved 1919 – Anthony Fokker’s establishes airplane factory at Hamburg and Amsterdam 1930 – US … Continue reading
Historical Events 1966 – Gemini X returns to Earth 1970 – Clay Kirby has a no-hitter going for 8 inn, but is lifted for a … Continue reading
In Southern Louisiana the Gator Gold Rush is in full swing. Buyers are paying top dollar for alligators, and Troy has a plan to get … Continue reading
Danny finally finds time to revamp his 1976 FMC motorhome and goes against other people’s wishes by doing so, in this clip from Season 3, … Continue reading
Utahraptor, Allosaurus, Majungatholus, Albertosaurus and Tyrannosaurus were the elite killers of the prehistoric world. Scientists now know more about these dinosaurs by studying their skeletal … Continue reading
In this episode, Sohla goes all the way back to the Stone Age to recreate the oldest* recipe ever: a nettle and barley pudding. *Maybe? … Continue reading
First there were balloons and blimps. Then, visionaries enlarged, reinforced, and motorized them and the airship was born. The biggest aircraft ever flown, they remain … Continue reading
1813 – Claude Bernard, French physiologist involved in the founding of modern physiology (blind experiments), born in Saint-Julien, Rhône (d. 1878) 1876 – Max Jacob, … Continue reading
1561 – “Trinity Church” (now Saint Basil’s Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia 1700 – Gelderland accepts Gregorian calendar; yesterday is June 30, 1700 1790 … Continue reading
Historical Events 1850 – Dutch 2nd Chamber accepts establishment of Provincial States 1934 – US Disciplinary Barracks on Alcatraz Island abandoned 1944 – Theresienstadt Family … Continue reading
The secret of any good superhuman is a deadly power hidden beneath an ordinary exterior. This time Stan is on the hunt for people with … Continue reading
Four Butchers stuff their way through the first round of competition where they must fill the inside of a turkey with several layers of other … Continue reading
1866 – Richard Beer-Hofmann, Austrian writer, born in Vienna (d. 1945) 1892 – Hugo Myrtelius, Swedish conductor, composer, and educator, born in Nosaby, Sweden (d. … Continue reading
1915 – German cruiser Königsberg sinks off Dar-es-Salam 1916 – Battle of Verdun: Germany launches an offensive on Fort Souville in France but are defeated … Continue reading
Historical Events 1861 – Battle of Rich Mountain, Virginia – Rosecrans forces rebels to surrender 1882 – British fleet bombards Alexandria 1900 – Charlotte Cooper … Continue reading
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) sets out on an initiative to develop nonsurgical neurotechnology – also used for mind control, in this clip … Continue reading
1882 – Ima Hogg, American society leader, Texas art patron and founder of Houston Symphony, born in Mineola, Texas (d. 1975) 1897 – Karl Plagge, … Continue reading
1898 – Jean-Baptiste Marchands expedition reaches Fashoda at White Hippo 1911 – 105°F (41°C) at North Bridgton, Maine (state record) 1934 – 1st sitting US … Continue reading
Historical Events 1847 – Urbain Le Leverrier and John Couch Adams, co-discoverers of Neptune, meet for 1st time at home of John Herschel 1892 – … Continue reading
After a concerned citizen spotted lion tracks, Jake brings in his team of dogs to hunt these wild cats down, in this clip from Season … Continue reading
Clay successfully hunts his first deer, but now he must break it down and get to the good parts before the bears do, in this … Continue reading
Take a trip to Cairo, Egypt, where we explore the hidden secrets buried deep beneath the desert sands, in this clip from "Cities of the … Continue reading
Moscow is a city known for its ruthless leaders and abundant secrets. Today it’s a modern metropolis, but far below its crowded streets lie the … Continue reading
1513 – John van Hembyze, Flemish Calvinist, born in Ghent, Belgium (d. 1584) 1578 – Ferdinand II, King of Bohemia and Hungary and German Emperor … Continue reading
Two bladesmiths compete to forge a deadly tuareg takoba – a fierce broadsword from North Africa, in this scene from Season 8, "The Terrifying Tuareg … Continue reading
From naked athletes to foot-only races, these are 10 surprising facts you didn’t know about the ancient Olympics, in this episode of History Countdown. Join … Continue reading
1604 – Heinrich Albert, German composer (Arien oder Melodien) 1792 – Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, queen of Bavaria (d. 1854) 1851 – Arthur J Evans, English … Continue reading
1663 – King Charles II of England grants a charter to Rhode Island 1731 – Theologian Jonathan Edwards preaches his sermon “God Glorified in Man’s … Continue reading
Historical Events 1933 – Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: American Helen Wills Moody successfully defends her title beating local favourite Dorothy Round 6-4, 6-8, 6-3 1988 – … Continue reading
Moscow is a city known for its ruthless leaders and abundant secrets. Today it’s a modern metropolis, but far below its crowded streets lie the … Continue reading
Monsters lurk in our lakes and rivers and along our coastlines, waiting to get their jaws into their next victim. The Goliath Grouper is a … Continue reading
The team sits down with the family of local legend Junior Hicks, who reveals countless reports and strange drawings from eyewitnesses who have claimed to … Continue reading
1806 – Michele Amari, Italian historian/minister of Education 1933 – Murray Halberg, New Zealand, 5K runner (Olympic gold 1960) 1940 – Richard K Armey, (Rep-R-Texas, … Continue reading
1969 – Canada’s House of Commons approves equality of French-English language 1974 – FIFA World Cup Final, Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany: Striker Gerd Müller scores 43rd … Continue reading
Historical Events 1890 – Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Irishman Willoughby Hamilton wins his only Wimbledon title beating 7-time champion William Renshaw 6-8, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 … Continue reading
Welcome to one of America’s last frontiers: the wild swamplands of Southern Louisiana, a place whose history stretches back to the 17th century. It’s the … Continue reading
Danny does an old-school classic restoration job on the Old Man’s 1963 Chrysler Imperial, in this clip from Season 3, "Electric Ride." Stay up to … Continue reading
Creating teams of comic book heroes requires a combination of incredible but unique superpowers. This time Daniel meets four people with totally separate powers, in … Continue reading
1864 – Alberto Nepomuceno, Brazilian composer and conductor (Artemis), born in Fortaleza, State of Ceará, Brazil (d. 1920) 1887 – Marc Chagall, Russian-French artist (I … Continue reading
1491 – Opening ceremony of Daitokuji’s Shinju at subtemple 1801 – Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British 1892 – Jose Rizal forms La Liga … Continue reading
Historical Events 1573 – Córdoba, Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera 1917 – T. E. Lawrence captures port of Aqaba from Turks 1923 … Continue reading
