During school, we were only taught what I've come to call "selective history," now 30 years later learning history of all types has become my daily pastime from excellent teachers like Kevin. 😊 You have made learning fun and also very relaxing to just hear you tell a tale of days past.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you 👍🏻

@lenol0315

9 ай бұрын

Try learning about the lies of World War II ;)

@smugly6793

6 ай бұрын

@@lenol0315Like the Germans being super hi-tech. The real Hi-tech army had ice cream ships

This is what every history teacher should aspire to be.

I was born in St Edmunds hospital. In the town of Bury St Edmunds which grew up around the great Abbey of St Edmundsbury (at one time the largest in Europe) dedicated to Edmund the local East Anglian hero. The Abbey, like many, fell victim to the dissolution by Henry VIII but the runins and grounds now form a rather nice park.

Жыл бұрын

Bury St Edmunds is a nice town with a lot of history. When I was there visiting, I went to Abbey, to the ruins that is. It was for the 1,000 year anniversary of the Abbey. There is stone book close to the entrance that tells the story of St Edmund. Mary Tudor, the youngest sister of Henry VIII (the other Mary) was born in the town in St Mary’s Church. Charles Dickens was a usual guest at the hotel in front of the Abbey. There is a cheque signed by him in the tea room. And there is the smallest pub in England! Or the smallest also in the world, I think. Rather nice and interesting town. ❤

My former father-in-law would tell stories like this to my children. He was a professor at the U of S - in history and ancient languages.

@shinykazzadragon

Жыл бұрын

He researched a LOT in Oxford - for his books.

@vysheslavuzumati1269

Жыл бұрын

As a huge language and history buff I would say that’s a very interesting and creative way to put your passion to good use I may do that in the future.

@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart

11 ай бұрын

My uncle was a great story teller as well... he is also a professor... anthropology at university of Alaska!

@kzrlgo

8 ай бұрын

The “U of S”… 😐

@charliekezza

7 ай бұрын

The kids are gonna remember that forever. My dad would just make up stories off the top of his head and you never knew where they would end up.

As a history lover and a man of Suffolk, this was a special one! All the best Kevin! 🙂

You're a good storyteller. Sharing history with an animated storytelling twist.

history was my least favorite in school, but something tells me that wouldn't have been true if I had Kevin as my history teacher. I love these videos, and they've taught me more than I retained from any history classes.

Absolutely beautiful story. Even though he's been gone for a millennium, you've given new life to his story and revived his legacy. Truly inspirational. Thank you for that. Bless you

Im danish and i love hearing about the shared history of our two countries always, it is so fascinating how we have influenced eachother

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely!

@samuel.j.barker

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure, I mean it's funny to think a fair number of us may even share the same ancestors...

Kevin you’re the best, I love your historical accuracy

Sitting quietly and listening to these stories.... life doesn't get any better than that Saint Edmund, the saint for archers ... What a great history lesson ... So many many thanks for showing and please keep up the good work 👌

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, I will do 👍🏻

I'd like to know why Kevin isn't teaching as a guest instructor in universities across the entire planet. He should be. This honorable man is a treasure of knowledge whose expertise in relating that knowledge to people is an ability few are lucky to have because teaching with integrity is becoming a rare commodity these days. And he's loaded with it. Thanks for all you do Kevin...it's greatly appreciated.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Gosh, thanks very much Moony, how very kind of you.

Fantastic lesson, Kevin! This is right around my favourite era of history and it's a story I've never heard! I wonder, during all these wars and conflicts, were the everyday people as helpless as we are today during modern war times? That's the side of the story that always interested me. Everyone knows all the stories of famous battles and leaders and kings, but never of the everyday people that are just trying to get by while everyone else is trying to make a name for themselves. Thanks again Kevin!

There's no doubt that Kevin loves what he does. It shows in his presentations: informative, entertaining and you can ensure correct. Thanks. May GOD bless

Proud to be from Suffolk, being born and living a stones throw away from where King Rædwald lived, and about half hour away from Bury St.Edmunds and also even being so close to Colchester, as huge History enthusiast, I feel very proud and Honoured of our local history.

I have always been intrigued by the history of the Kngs and Queens of ancient Europe. You really bring this time period to life . Thank you.

PC Hicks: Oi, you peasants pick up the kings ‘ead. Head of St Edmund: I already told ‘em mate. I did not know England had another patron besides Saint George. Very informative Kevin.

Thank you so much for your content, Sir Kevin Hicks. Your storytelling, choices of outfit, and surrounding are absolutely stunning. Only if they teach history like this in school, people will find that history is fascinating, interesting, and beautiful. I can't thank you enough, my good Sir. I wish you the best of health forever.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic story and well taught. Thanks a lot.

I first heard about this guy from Bernard cornwell’s saxon tales series when I was a kid. Glad to see it covered again as an adult 😁

@fangslaughter1198

10 ай бұрын

Did you know Kevin has been highly praised by none other than my favourite author. Bernard Cornwell. Kevin is too modest to mention it. 😎

Damn Kevin my family and I love your channel. You’re a great story teller/historian. I even sent my 7th grade world history teacher a few of your episodes and he can’t stop watching them. Please keep up the good work! Thank you from across the pond 🇺🇸

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicolas, I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel and appreciate you sharing my videos. 👍🏻 PS: I live in Canada now 😉

As always great piece of history. Again thank so much for doing these.

History at it's core is story telling, an art Kevin is a master of.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks Roger 👍🏻

Informative and enjoyable as always!

Excellent as always Kevin, thank you

Your illustrations, demonstrations are brilliant

Wow this was fascinating! I love your channel...I learn so much about uk history from you...thank you.

This is by far my favorite history channel on KZread, I’ve recommended this channel to tons of friends and family who love history like I do.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, we really appreciate the shares 👍🏻

That was good,I love to learn history and you are a good teacher!

Wonderfully told and explained as always!

Very good video Kevin I love the Viking age history the most and there’s more intrigue with missing history.

As always, Kevin, superb. Thanks yet again for a great little chapter from the early Middle Ages.

I absolutely love your stories about medieval times.

Fascinating..... Thank you Kevin.

Again I thank you for the knowledge you have given me.

I love you 💙 , thank you and all who help for your work on the videos

Another amazing video. Thank you

Thank you. Brilliant storytelling. I never knew his story.

Great story. My favorite part was when the peasants heard the voice “I’m over here!” That would scare me yet kinda make me more interested. Can’t wait for the next interesting story like this one

@soma4u289

Жыл бұрын

First man in the thicket gets a prize.Not me!

How so fascimating! i had never heard that story before! Thanks for bringing St. Edmund to life!

Such a sad story about a king I knew very little about! Thanks for another great lesson!

Looking good! A fine video as always

Captivating story telling, thank you

Yet another gem. Thank you once again. Love your presentation style. ❤❤❤

Thank you for keeping alive the memory of Saint of Edmund.

Your videos are the best on Dark Ages history!

What a charming tale! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

Well done as always sir

Love your videos 👌🏽keep it up mate

A superb video, thank you 😁

Always excited to see a new video from you!!!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

Great stuff Kev 👏

This is great content :) thank you

Very glad I found this channel! I always loved English history, but never got into the medieval Era. Thanks you for sharing your knowledge and your amazing story telling skills! Cheers m8!

Great video! I find them just as entertaining as informative. Fantastic as always

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another great subject . There is a 14th century painting of St Edmunds martyrdom on the North Wall of Thornham Parva Church here in Suffolk

Loved the story of the king and saint Edmund!

Keep up the great work!

Excellent storytelling! & I love the props and wardrobe

These stories are good, the endings always being a smile to my face. Thank you for that personal touch.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks as always for watching

Another really interesting history recap here Kev. Good work fella.

Rocking that beard, Kevin! Another excellent video!

I always look forward to your interpretation of the old stories Kevin. You are an engaging Bard!! Thank you.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks for listening

Thank you from Indiana, USA! Go History Squad!

Great knowledge and fantastic story telling. Love this channel. Thanks Kevin and The History Squad.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Nicole!

I’m so happy seeing you have uploaded a new video! Your content always brings me comfort, even in the most difficult times.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you

Always nice to get back from a bad day at Uni so see a film from Kevin. Keep up the great work :D

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ali! Will do!

That was indeed a very interesting lesson, one which I was not aware of, other than having just heard the name. Your video lessons are always full of little extra tidbits, even if one is aware of some of the history. Thanks Kevin, Cheers from Texas.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it. I've just posted the Patreon Poll for March 👍🏻

@davidstrother496

Жыл бұрын

I did enjoy it a lot, and I have already cast my vote for next month.

@davidstrother496

Жыл бұрын

Hello OsakaRose.

Brilliant story telling Sir Kev! It must be pretty cool to belong to an archers guild.

Another great one Kevin thank you

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

What an absolutely fascinating video. Something else I'd never heard of before. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 👍🏻

I really enjoyed this thank you

English History is full of battles and blood, very lively as was this story Kevin. Good Job!!

Full of good information. Thank you Mr. Hicks for your great Storytelling.

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

Wow, what a tale. This would make a great movie.

These Kevin Hicks productions are superb. The blend is a classic.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Buddy 👍🏻

Excellent..thank you !

Great video, as a suffolk boy I have always held this story close to my heart. Living in Sudbury (known in saxon times as South fort) its been close to King Edmund, the white dragon of Bures and St Mary's Chappel in Bures. To me he will always be the true patron Saint of England. Really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

How lovely, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it

Your a legend bro. Was looking up stuff about medieval arrow executions and i already watch a bunch of your stuff. I went down the rabbithole and yet again your one of the only ones whos covered this.

Excellent as always!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍🏻

I randomly found your channel..its awesome. Big love from Yorkshire. X

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you & welcome!!

You truly are an inspiring tutor of history. I would have loved to have attended one of your live lectures. My history hero awe inspiring.🥰🥰🥰

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Lynda 👍🏻

The icing on the cake was the badge and your membership to an archery club. Loved it.

It's a pleasure seeing the sparkle in your eyes as you hold forth court Kevin.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

😂 I must admit I do enjoy what we do.

Another excellent film. Thank you Sir.⚔

Kevin you are very up on history I always learn from you great teacher. Thank you Frank from Colorado

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Frank 👍🏻

Once again learned something new. Starting one of your Videos is usually like opening a history book, a very interesting one indeed. Thanks for telling the stories your way!

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Marco, it's my pleasure!

I usually like these before I even watch because I know it's going to be good. Great example of what a little misinformation can do to a situation.

I told all my friends about your videos and now we are all turning into history nerds! Thank you for the awesome content! Big fan ever since I found your first Video! Keep em coming! Regards from Hamburg!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

That's brilliant, thanks so much, I really do appreciate it 👍🏻

Fantastic Video! A man worth remembering as an fair, and strong ruler. That was not common in the day.

Wow! What a great story!

I could listen to Kevin talk about anything :)

Great content and unique style.....15 minutes well spent. I'm watching and now subscribing from the hills of eastern Kentucky USA. On my next bow hunt in the fall I'll be thinking of the Guild of St. Edmund.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks & welcome to the channel 👍🏻

Fine piece, Kevin.

Definitely my new favourite channel on YT

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

As always, really interesting. Thank you..

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

Thank you, what a interesting story!

Great video, and my period of history that I enjoy, there was also an earlier Eadmund around the 7th Century who was Christian coming from Beornica, NE England, he was so the writings say killed in an ambush by Penda the King of Mercia and Cadwaladr the King of Gwynedd, Eadmund was followed by Oswald who declared himself King of Beornica and declared war on Penda and Gwynedd, the later he killed, but Penda killed Oswald, quartered him and hung parts of his body at the four corners of his Kingdom as a warning to others, Oswald became St Oswald, and his remains were said to have healing powers. And there is actually a town on the Welsh English border names after where one of his remains were left and that is Oswestry, (Oswald's Tree).. History is Fascinating... I love it. And you Sir do a fantastic job of telling it and educating people, I thank you..

I always appreciate the storytelling of these videos. However, this one was particularly delightful! Thank you, and please keep them coming!

@thehistorysquad

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Alice, will do!

At one time we had two patron saints of England StEdmund and St George this was not unusual, France at one time had 4 patron Saint s apparently at Agincourt the Archers carried the flag of St Edmund ...and for many years after it was said St George for England and St Edmund for the English .