“You’ll never guess, they have a model” I laughed out loud at this, your models are legendary Kevin. Really nice audio for this video outside btw. Hope you enjoyed AZ!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

I enjoyed it very much 👍

@bartsanders1553

Ай бұрын

I did too!😂

@stephaniecowans3646

Ай бұрын

I, too, would have thought it was a Kevin model until he immediately mentioned it was done by others. 😄

@drj.r.cooper2493

Ай бұрын

​@thehistorysquad Good video, AZ is great. WITH RESPECT (and mostly in jest), I'm confused. I KNOW you're a big KZread star, but as a Southern gentleman from rural Appalachia, I would NEVER put my sweetheart at risk while she walked on treacherous ground. (SCREW women's lib!) Also, we're pretty close in age (I think), and I'm a bit of an old warhorse, too. I know that our bodies wear down & wear out, but that fuzz bucket that you call a "dog" can't be of much service if you carry it everywhere. (Unless it serves to build up your arms by carrying it.) 😂 Get a Lab, we've had two. One was 125 lb, the other was only 95 lb... We could almost be saddle & ride those monsters!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

😂@@stephaniecowans3646

This man is overflowing with charisma, I could listen to him for hours!

@asklamar

Ай бұрын

I often do. Make a playlist and listen on long road trips or to fall asleep to

@robcanisto8635

Ай бұрын

indeed, i do 😂

@thirstybonsai1888

Ай бұрын

You're a simp

@toothpaste1958

Ай бұрын

Me too. Thanks Kevin!

I've always found it funny. How people consider Aztec, Inca etc Mesoamerican cultures as 'Ancients'. When yep, they're very much medieval. Particularly those we usually consider. I actually find it stunning how perfected to a way of life the cultures were, and the contrast of theirs with European at the same times. Also, as you've noted here, how ubiquitous some of these techniques are. Even across styles.

@JanJansen985

Ай бұрын

American peoples have a complete different looks cus they had no beasts of burden

@Tommonius

Ай бұрын

@@JanJansen985 They had Llamas which is better than nothing but compared to horses, oxen, goats & dogs you can see the difference draft/ pack and farm animals make when industrialized.

@suatchaglan7446

Ай бұрын

This is because the Americas is the true old world so there civilisations and cultures inherited far more advanced knowledge, advanced agriculture, architecture etc especially the creative side poetry art statutes decorations when you actually take a look at the civilisations old and recent in the Americas tis clear it’s the true old world

@djabroni_brochacho4644

28 күн бұрын

Hard to associate them with the word "medieval" when they never left the stone age...

@JanJansen985

28 күн бұрын

@@djabroni_brochacho4644 cmon they were doing metal working

It touched me very much. It shows me why the History Squad is all about: be human. Respect history and look at it with your heart

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

How lovely, thank you.

@cbhlde

Ай бұрын

Hmm, Human Squad?! ;)

What has me gobsmacked is that all those dwellings/structures still survive ; that after so many centuries, erosion hasn't destroyed them.

@duanedodson1

Ай бұрын

It doesn't ever rain there.

@massmike11

Ай бұрын

Lot you know. It rains a lot during the winter here and get below freezing often.

@michellezevenaar

Ай бұрын

They are protected from the rain. There are loads of small ones all over the desert under natural overhanging rock. This one is extraordinary though because of the size.

@djabroni_brochacho4644

28 күн бұрын

It's possible a lot has eroded and all that's left is what was backed up under the mountain.

@michellezevenaar

28 күн бұрын

@djabroni_brochacho4644 there is a ruien that wasn't under an overhang and it's very damaged compared to these. It's called 'casa grande' like the city it's next to.

I forget that The States has a lot of cool history as well. Thanks to The Squad for showcasing our own great history that we should be proud of.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, so well said! 👍🏻

The last thing i expected to see on this channel was a video done at a location not an hour away from me. What a pleasant surprise!

@pamelaoliver8442

Ай бұрын

This!!!

@keepitsteel1993

Ай бұрын

Ah Kev gets about

@massmike11

Ай бұрын

I’m only in Camp Verde, so only like five minutes away.

@Campfire_Bandit

Ай бұрын

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@lorettablakeman3335

28 күн бұрын

I'm in Casa Grande-116 miles away.Home of the Casa Grande ruins made by the Hopi's in the 1400's🌵

My fourth grade teacher went there on vacation in the 90s, and during our unit on the history of the Southwest, she showed us slides from her trip. She actually went while the site still had the ladders out on display, though it must have been soon after they were removed, since she had a photo of the model of the homes. She was definitely one of my favorite teachers.

So glad you got to see the castle! Arizona is rich in history and natural beauty, hope you enjoyed it!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

I absolutely did!

They are all over the place out west. It's crazy that some of them are over 1,000 years old, and all of the wood is still intact, even the ladders.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Just wonderful, the history of it.

cool to see kevin in america

@The_ZeroLine

Ай бұрын

Rumor has it he’s here to start high density burial sights. He plans to make a killing. (he hasn’t noticed all the space yet)

@robcanisto8635

Ай бұрын

Kevin lending his Olde worlde charm to this gauche new one lol

@juanelorriaga2840

Ай бұрын

I don’t want him to leave! Haha

As a resident of Arizona, I'll tell you what happened. The apache murdered or assimilated them. That's what happens when a warlike tribe contacts a tribe of farmers. Like the Comanche, they drove the apache out of west texas and eastern new mexico when they migrated down from the northern plains

@user-vl2ri3tc7j

Ай бұрын

Well it seems all the natives have migrated to federal reservations.

@jordanhicks5131

Ай бұрын

@@user-vl2ri3tc7j not all of them. Many live off the rez.

@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88

Ай бұрын

There's no one Ah-Ha moment for why they left. But studies of the materials used by pack rats to build their nests shows a major shift to a drier climate 700 years ago. This would have forced the war-like tribes to start raiding the farmers more and more. Eventually the farmers had enough and left.

@JuffBeezos

Ай бұрын

​@@user-vl2ri3tc7jI'm native and I don't live on a reservation. Lol, I'm just a normal American like any other.

@801oap

Ай бұрын

Wasn't there a volcano eruption around this time. If so then the ash could have made farming difficult or impossible due to ash dimming the sun.

There is a place in Colorado called Mesa Verde that is spectacular as well. It was built by the Puebloans. Ironically, it is in Montezuma COUNTY in Colorado.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Yes, we did want to visit but our route home ended up going the other way. 👍🏻

@mimita1157

Ай бұрын

Yes, Mesa Verde is wondrous. I have been there three times and each time discovered new things!

What an absolutely fantastic team you and Julie are, she really understands framing a shot, and you are an absolute joy to listen to; thank you so much!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Thank you too - she will be pleased 👍🏻

Haha leave it to Kevin to find the model they have. Really enjoyed this, Kevin! A lot of interesting facts and architectural marvels 👍

Our protagonist looks quite hale and healthy here, I think the Arizona climate agrees with him.

I grew up down the road from here. Montezuma's well is also a neat spot. If you're heading north go on 89A from Sedona to Flagstaff, it's a beautiful drive through Oak Creek Canyon

@mimita1157

Ай бұрын

Yes, Oak Creek Canyon is wondrous! The creek that runs through Sedona is crystal clear and it sings!

Of course there’s a model 😂 👍 love the dog

@fangslaughter1198

Ай бұрын

Rupert ❤️

Good morning, Kevin and Julie. Your tour brings back memories of being there myself back in the mid 60s with my parents. I still have the photographs. I'm so glad you visited, and I agree, it is a magical place. Cheers from Texas.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Cheers Dave, editing this brought lovely memories back for us too. 👍🏻

@robertfoley8414

Ай бұрын

Welcome to Arizona. Have not been to the Castels or the well in some time. I remember as a child in the early 60s that you could e ter into the mid to upper levels of Castel A. Darn now I've got to up there this summer. Thank you😊

Is that The History Dog? Yet again I learnt something new about a new people I've never read about. Being English we tend to forget about the rest of the world's ancient history. Great vid.

@fangslaughter1198

Ай бұрын

That's Rupert. History Squad Volunteer of the Month. Award recipient every month.❤

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Haha, he's the best!

Kev I was there just where you are now in 1988 and I could not agree more it is simply amazing. Your video brings back memories!

You need to come to Florida Kevin. Saint Augustine has the Castillo de San Marcos.

We are keeping, Kevin 🇺🇸

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

😂

Oh whoa, never thought Id see you across the pond

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Haha, you might check out my Deadwood and Little Bighorn videos too 👍

I learn something every time I watch your channel. I wasn't even aware this castle existed. I have seen the ruins at Mesa Verde and other cliff dwellings, but not these. You have a great channel and an abounding knowledge. Hope to watch for the tears I have left.

I love that you venture to the new world to record history as well as your home of the old. Thank you for your videos, truly one of my favorites on KZread ❤

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Remarkable I live in Missouri and need to make the drive down there. It’s amazing to think that between the time William was crossing the English Channel and Exeter Cathedral was being built, these people were eating their cornmeal and chilling on the cliffside during their evenings. Great video.

@zekeolopwi6642

Ай бұрын

Nooooooo. Stay. Go check out the Cahokia Mounds. The medieval mound builder city built in the same area of St. Louis.

I took my kids there around ten years ago. Those places definitely have a feeling about it.

I was just there a week ago! Wish I had seen you there Kevin

I been there and enjoy the scenery of my home state of Arizona history and the story of the people who once lived there before settlers. Thank you

What an amazing convergence of geological features that allowed people to create this community. Absolutely fascinating to see as someone also from northwestern Europe, so many differences but also similarities! It shows that humans everywhere are so creative with their resources, and that we often think of the same things but execute them with the materials on hand.

I enjoyed the way you tied this historic sight to the same time era in England. Great job. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻🙂

You are officially one of my favorite people in the world you respected the old ways and even honored them godbless you and much love from arkansas from Arizona.

Beautiful! Best way to start the day is with a new History Squad video!

It just wouldn't be right seeing Kev without a beautiful model nearby. And the miniature ain't bad either. Cheers Kev!

@hound3000

Ай бұрын

Hopefully, the missus won't get jealous with all those beautiful models around him. 🤣🤣

@johannaalbertse4011

Ай бұрын

​@@hound30000+😮+😮😅

Fascinating! Welcome Stateside! ❤

This absolutely blew my mind. There's a castle in Asheville, NC but not medieval. I never knew this! Absolutely beautiful! I've gotta visit Arizona lol.

Amazing!!!❤ I'm so glad I've found this channel!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Me too, thanks for watching 👍🏻

Mr Hicks showing me more blind spots in my historical knowledge as usual! Stay well my good man!

I was just there a few months back! God bless

I'm American and never heard of this place! So amazing❤ Thanks Kev!

They were more isolated, in an arid landscape with few trees than in Europe so they used what they had. Amazing! Thank you. 🩸🏹I always look forward to Friday and your next video.

That's just up the road from me Kevin. Thanks for the visit. El Mirage, Arizona

I see notification bell I click.

Thanks for memories. My Aunt lived at Camp Verde and I would go visit and hiked all over that area.

This has to be my favorite video 🔥

I’m taking a class about history of the southwest right now at Arizona state university, this is right up my alley.

@fangslaughter1198

Ай бұрын

Can I recommend sharing this video with your fellow history students? Cheers!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

@fangslaughter1198 a great idea, cheers Pat!

This channel just keeps getting better and better! Always lovely to listen to you sir!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

A great video Sir.

I never did get west of Kansas, except a short time in the Mojave. Thanks for showing us this incredible place!

Colorado and New Mexico have some fabulous places as well. It's great to see your obvious respect for all history/cultures. Happy Trails!

@tricial4330

Ай бұрын

@@osakarose5612 yes, I've been to both, they truly are. I currently live in New Mexico- Santa Fe in fact.

There’s so many places not easily accessible by vehicles but by hiking or horses to see pre-Colombian indigenous occupation along with old cowboys campgrounds as people traveled through the state before paved roads. Amazing how the desert preserves so much history because of it’s dryness. Telling how the climate has changed since the ice age when the are was wetter with rivers & streams.

I'm glad to see such an entertaining and informative personality get a bigger show audience!

Ah, the beauty of central Arizona. I had the pleasure of working in this area for a number of years; watching this brings back the good times. Thanks Kevin, from Arizona.

Thankyou Kevin and Julie and the dog for this tour that I would not have enjoyed otherwise. What an amazing oasis this is. Imagining how it was with families living there a thousand years ago.

I have recently discovered this channel. I love history and am greatful for such an amazing, entertaining and informative host. He reminds me of my sophomore high school teacher who allowed his students to learn though sight, sound and touch. Watching this channel makes me feel like I am participating in forgotten battles, living in medieval castles, or exploring the less traveled roads of time. Thank you for the journey.

I really enjoyed learning this bit of history from you, Kevin. The details you bring up are fascinating. Thanks for taking such an interest in the Southwest. And great camera work, Julie!

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👍

What a lovely perspective on the history of my home state. Anyone who has the chance should visit Montezuma's Well. It is every bit as extraordinary as Kevin relayed. A good book for further reading on some of the previous inhabitants of the area (though not the Sin Augua specifically) is House of Rain by Craig Childs. It's a fascinating and eye-opening perspective of the history of a good portion of the Desert Southwest. Great book.

It's a good day when Kevin post a video

The Steve Irwin of castles. Every moment leaves you wanting for more. Great job sir.

@thehistorysquad

2 күн бұрын

😂 cheers!

Absolutely amazing, thanks for the video

I'm born & raised here . My father took me here in there early 2000's & at the time he told me he was there in his 20's now I will take my kids there . I'm glad you enjoyed this monument ! I enjoyed your video and hit that LIKE !

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

What a man this fella is. Best history channel going.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Cheers 😃

I look forward to a talk from Kevin, and he never disappoints !!

As a child I was able to Explorer that location. There was a special open day that my grandparents registered for. I still remember climbing the ladders and being told not to touch the walls. Amazing location

5 mins! Love the History squad Channel!

I saw this castle when I was a kid; amazing work.

Well you are in my neck of the woods, Grew up and live in Arizona for all my life Tempe and Mesa AZ

My wife and I visited Montezuma's Castle while on a cross country RV trip. We camped... in Dead Horse State Park campground in Cottonwood...and in a another one in downtown Sedona. Rented a car and made a day trip in the area. We passed on Montezuma's Well because we were pressed for time. Regret it now...I believe we missed a wonderful place. Kevin, I really enjoy your videos and the personal, individual details you put into them. Keep up the good work. Thanks

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

@zzirSnipzz1 a very fair question, it's possible some of the arsenic (it's in tiny amounts but it is there) was filtered through the rock but one of our other viewers commented on...... @kaboom4679 You can build up resistance to Arsenic through repeated exposures , especially in low dosages . There are even people in the Andes who have a genetic tolerance to high levels of Arsenic . I don't recommend trying this however , despite its reported enhancement of your " libido " as one of the common effects of long term exposure . DNA damage , cancer , and a long list of other less than desirable side effects and symptoms are not worth it . 👍🏻

Wow!! ❤❤ Kevin Hicks in my neck of the woods!!! Welcome to the states Mr. Hicks 🤝😊 enjoy! I just visited Montezuma's Castle a couple of months ago.

Man I live in anthem Arizona you’re literally like 45 minutes away for me. Love watching your videos. I’ve been up there a handful of times in my life as well. Such a beautiful location. I was definitely bummed out as a teenager not being able to explore the castle.

Whenever I see history squad uploads I get happy

So happy you were able to come to our beautiful state and experience its history! Cheers brother

Wow! Photography, editing, sound quality was superb! Love the respect and interest in other cultures. I would love to see you with a guest where you each share your respective cultures' bow and arrow skills. Excellent video... as usual.

It’s time for History squad! I like the comparison of construction techniques.

I had the chance to meet David Nighteagle, a local Navajo Guide. It was a wonderful experience to have someone talk about his ancestry and the spiritual ties of his people to the locaton.

As always, another great video sir. Keep up the hard work, it's greatly appreciated.

Wonderful Kevin! Thank you so much! 😊❤

Yet another masterpiece Kevin, an exceptional programme, thank you!

I had no idea this place existed. Thank you for sharing it with us. I find your videos really interesting, I've always liked history but in school history was taught by two teachers, one who made it interesting and the other who believed learning must be long, dull grind.

So good to see you over here again. I really enjoy all your videos. I hope you’ll be doing more!

My daughter and I went on an excursion thru Arizona and Death Valley. We got to see this. So fascinating! I love this channel

Absolutely fascinating Kevin.

I've been to the "castle" and the well a few times since I moved to AZ and it's always a sight to be seen.

There may have been communication 13,000 years ago when sea levels were 400 feet lower, before the flood. Perhaps some old knowledge was preserved, and things like this were built once the manpower became available (like from an abundance of corn). Great to see you out and about, Kevin! Best tour guide ever!

Absolutely enchanting, Kevin, as always!

Wonderful look into the past.

Kevin, I saw these as well as many other sights in Arizona while I was there doing a tour of the state many years ago. It was really interesting to see in person. Good stuff, Mike.

Great video again, thanks to you both as always 🎉

Loved the vid and was great seeing you explore American history like this

Thank you Kevin for this wonderful video. Your videos never cease to amaze me and it's fantastic when you teach me something I never knew anything about. Keep up the most excellent content.

Thank you Kevin. Love your videos!!

I would LOVE to see this guy sit down with Jason Kinglsey for a round table discussion for anything related to the medieval period. Maybe a discussion on the war of the roses, bloody bonner or the black knight. Anything would be a dream come true honetly.

Thanks for coming out to my home state of Arizona and featuring this historic site. I love that part of the state and you came at the perfect time of year.🌞

Welcome to my state good sir! You are looking quite tan. I've spent many hours at this place and I'm happy you've presented it to your audience. I think you would also appreciate Wupatki to the north near Flagstaff. I've enjoyed your videos for quite a long time. Thank you for your effort.

You, sir, are a wonderful storyteller, and you have a great voice. I'm so glad that I discovered your channel... Admiration and respect sent from Canada, I think you're awesome

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

It's my pleasure. You know I'm based in Canada too? SK, land of the living skies 👍🏻

Kev🏡🚂🚂 even in my darkest of times the trains of history keep on chugging; your knowledge, charisma, and general passion is infatuating

"It's only a model." First minute. Welcome to the States, Kevin. I have been a subscriber for a month.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

Cheers Kevin!

Great work, love this channel.

Glad you had another good "adventure" here in the states, Kevin. You and your camera operator.

@thehistorysquad

Ай бұрын

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