It's a pleasure to have someone on KZread telling these stories in the old style, painting the picture in the mind's eye with your words alone. So much better than the drivel we get on 'history' television nowadays. Thanks for the content, Mr. Hicks.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

I had a history professor in college who told us stories this way every day. He ot only covered all history from early civilization to 1949, he did so in a way that made us remember nearly every important detail. Thanks for doing what you do.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍🏻. You were lucky to have a good history professor.

Henry announced his engagement to Jane Seymour 11 DAYS after Anne's execution,so heartbreaking...Thank you Kevin👑

I never really payed all that much attention in history, probably due to having a teacher with nil enthusiasm. However, after watching a few of your videos, I can see how clear it is that the teacher is the key component to the student’s interest. I really enjoy watching these videos thanks to your excitement and love of what you do. You’re an excellent host, a brilliant teacher and a quality story teller! Keep up the great work Kevin!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I will do 👍🏻

@sklauda1

2 жыл бұрын

You couldn't be more right. A teacher excited about their subject matter brings it to life. I had a teacher who could make To Kill a Mockingbird boring. The only reason I got through Shakespeare with her was my own imagination and a picture in our textbook.

@BeeLZBeeb

Жыл бұрын

I would give you my old teacher if I could, she was so enthusiastic, she used to bounce as she spoke so animatedly. Mrs west, tiny and fierce, great teacher. Unfortunately I only managed a grade c because I don’t absorb dates and names, just stories. And I may have been pretty slack with coursework at times lol But she got me interested and I have learnt so much with that enthusiasm for history she passed down.

@rogershore3128

11 ай бұрын

Correct I was lucky in school to have a history teacher who made it fun and interesting and engaged the pupils....

@truracer20

5 ай бұрын

So right. I always felt like like the teachers I had in school had no enthusiasm, with a few exceptions. I always learned from those who really enjoyed their work, it was sort of infectious. I watched a video earlier today by a creator who is a middle school teacher and he mentioned that he had a biology class and a chemistry class the next day and both were going into new lessons and he was working out a plan to make sure his students can pick up on the basics for the new lessons so they don't struggle later on. I never felt like my teachers worried about such things. In the 30 years since school I haven't had any problems learning anything that I've needed or wanted to learn, even subjects that I struggled with in school and it's all down to enthusiasm for the material. One thing I will note is many British documentaries are hosted by people with enthusiastic personalities, whereas American documentaries are typically hosted or more commonly narrated by drab personalities.

Talking about the Royal privy then pronouncing poor as pooer had me in stitches.

I have always felt sorry for Anne Boleyn she didn't realize she was dealing with a complete psychopath. It cost her, her very life and decimated her family. All due to Henry and Cromwell

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

That's for sure 👍🏻

@Gisborne1990

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he wasn't going to pay a divorce settlement like women get these days xD

@phillipmargrave

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the king was really in on it at first or manipulated by Cromwell originally. I think I have nothing but disdain for all the Cromwells. I hope they all burn in Hell for eternity, enduring Hellfire torture for time without end.

@kirkmorrison6131

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipmargrave I have always believed Henry was unhappy and his dog Cromwell figured out how to solve his problem.

@nick22091

Жыл бұрын

@@phillipmargrave Henry also had a jousting accident in 1536 (3 years after marrying Anne) at Greenwich Palace which resulted in him being left without speech for 2 hours (knocked unconscious) but historians claim this altered his personality from being deaceibed as a bold, charming passionate king into a tyrannical, paranoid one of which he remained for the rest of his ruling.

I’m still at work Kevin but I’m going to watch this as soon as I’m relaxed in bed! Can’t wait!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

The videos on this channel are better than most of the programs on television. Great videos as always!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@The_ZeroLine

4 ай бұрын

All the good history content is on KZread. And there’s endless amazing channels. From Drachinfel to Fall of Civilizations to Kevin Hicks. Legends all.

I have always been fascinated by this period of history. I like the fact that you tell it how it really was, and not how they tell it in films etc. Thank you.

You’re an unbelievable actor and historian, keep up the great work!👏

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Condor, will do 👍🏻

I have always hated Henry VIII history. Mostly because that was the main subject in schools. All it takes is a good storyteller and a person who is enthusiastic about the subject and I'm hooked. I must have paused the video about 5 times to read wikipedia articles about him, Elizabeth, Anne Boleyn and Mary. If only I found this channel sooner. Keep at it, mate

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Otter Man, so glad to have provided the hook for you to enjoy the Tudors again, it was a fascinating if deadly period in time.

I love the way you perform with every episode Kevin. Your comedic timing is gold and your voice is really something as well. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks very much!

Cheers Kevin great content matey!✌️

Great adaptation Kevin....love all your vids bro..God bless

These videos are truly wonderful. Thank you Kevin for taking the time to put these stories together and painting them with your own personal flair.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers & thanks for watching 👍🏻

Looking foward to hear your stories with each post! Great work again!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Awesome videos and channel. Your love of history, your passion, all shine through. One of the best history channels here on KZread. Love from America. Keep up the great work!

Really fantastic and interesting stories Kevin, I enjoy all your videos on all the topics you choose. Great stuff and keep them coming. I'm also glad to see the channel growing nicely!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Tom! 👍🏻

I love this stuff. Thank you for going out your way to carry on informing us in such a passionate way. You're storytelling is spot on!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks 👍🏻

Definitely wasn't expecting to hear how the king pooped in this video but I'm glad i now know

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 Gotta love history

So glad I found this channel. Definitely one of my favourites 😊

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, welcome aboard! 👍🏻

I stumbled across your channel a few months back and I’m so glad that I did. Thank you for the fantastic stories and informative videos!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Zach, glad you like them!

Great Kevin! You tell stories as if you are a time traveller - like, you were there! A witness to these events. That makes it superb story telling.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ray 👍🏻

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, top shelf good sir, I very much enjoyed this video. I look forward to more of the many stories from English history, I love history, and I very much appreciate how you breathe life into old tales. Thank you once again for the hard work bringing this video to air, and as always best regards, Arthur

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Arthur! Have a wonderful weekend 👍🏻

I love listening to your stories! I always see a film im my head. Your talent is such a blessing 💛

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Your such an entertaining story teller Ive refound my love for history. Thank you

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you 👍🏻

Keep the content coming. I love your enthusiasm to every subject you done so far, WW1 and the middle ages.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks!

I am learning so much history from you. Things I had never heard before. Thank you! You truly are a great story-teller.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Well, thank you Darlene, that's appreciated 👍

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!great stories, carry on!

I love your channel so much, keep up the great work! I use to have a hard time listening to things about history if it wasn't in tv show format but your videos ALWAYS make me sit down for hours and research, learn about history. You have an amazing knack for story telling. Your ability to bring us into the time you speak is crazy. Thank you for being the teacher I wish I had when I was in school.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy the films 👍🏻

I could hear you talk all day. Another amazing story 🫶🏻

I need a part two badly! I have had a fascination of Anne and Elizabeth since I was a little girl!! For some reason I always remembered the date of Anne’s death as it was a day after my birthday. But I never knew that she was supposed to be beheaded on my birthday! What a coincidence! Thanks for making these stories fun and interesting :)

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, you're so welcome. Part 2 will be along in due course 😉

@Wisethinker527

8 ай бұрын

Was there a part 2?? Desperately need to see it 😂

Great stuff Kevin!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is the best thing KZread has recommended in a long time. Looking forward to seeing this channel grow!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean & welcome aboard, there'll be lots more to come 👍🏻

I love your videos. Very well done, very informative, very entertaining... and you tell a story very well, keeping the audience's attention.

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks do doing this one Kevin! ⚔️

this channel is so underrated... amazing content and brilliant storytelling

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks boop 👍🏻

Great vid Mate.

Your voice and stories lull me to sleep and in a good way, keep up the good work and keep history alive!!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Very interesting. Will you do a video on the villain….Thomas Cromwell? A side note: I appreciate your accomplishments in history as I am a Civil War reenactor (American Civil War….my great-great grandfather fought for the Union.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, yes Tom Cromwell is on my very long list to cover, but on another side note, I'm fascinated by the 50,000 British volunteers who travelled across the Atlantic to fight mainly for the Union......I can feel another film coming on 👍🏻

@KiloOfSugar

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad id love to see an American Civil War film (one of my favorite topics of history)

@bostonrailfan2427

Жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad those wouldn’t happen to have been mainly Irish and Scottish volunteers fighting alongside their cousins? it’s just after the mass migration to the US so the ranks were filled with young men with strong brogues and speaking Gaelic 😉

@twalsh29

Жыл бұрын

I too would like to learn more about the Thomas Cromwell, villainous as he was.

Another awesome video!!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

You've become part of my daily break time routine Kevin. I Love the way you tell the story and leave people wanting more. Bravo mate.

@thehistorysquad

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏻

Your very good at telling stories about history. That was brutal. I knew the basics, but had never heard all the gruesome details.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

Fascinating. Thank you. Just found your channel!

Fabulous narration Kevin. Again history comes alive by your telling. My history hero 😍😍😍

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynda 👍🏻

These are always so interesting. It's crazy though some of the things that happened.

I’m addicted to this channel. I love the history of all you share, as well mostly the archer history. I grew up bow hunting and have a love for traditional archery. Keep up the amazing videos.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for tuning in 👍🏻

You have a very interesting and natural style of story telling.

You make amazing videos, and I love listening to you talk. I could listen to you talk about almost anything. Thank you good sir

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Fantastic as always 👏

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Totally brilliant Kevin.. 👍

Thank you Kevin..... Riveting and perfectly told.

I never knew this 😂😭 great video again Sir! Thank you.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

These videos are very enjoyable and entertaining while also being very informative. I don’t know much about this time period besides what i’ve been taught in school (and it has been some years since then so memories are getting foggier) but i also find it very fascinating. Keep them up

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

I certainly will, thanks for watching 👍🏻

Thank you for your brilliant films.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you like them 👍🏻

Thanks for yur time❤😊

I'm so glad that I discovered your channel. I wish you had been my history teacher. You bring history to life. I look forward to binge watching your channel!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christena, welcome. There's lots on here and plenty more to come. Enjoy 👍🏻

I’ve been rediscovering my love of medieval history thanks to your videos. I used to love these stories as a boy. Thank you for what you do. I have a feeling your channel is going to explode!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks 👍🏻

Yet another great video, wow your channel is really growing, good stuff

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kiwifruit, it's getting a bit exciting. 👍🏻

Thank you for making these! You are so precious!! My British Historian Uncle, 🥺 I enjoy this so much!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad you like them!

I'm loving these videos, cant wait for more.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Nice video, well done.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You are the best story teller I’ve ever seen!!! I know all of these tales but I can’t stop watching! Well done Kev! 😊

@thehistorysquad

9 ай бұрын

Ah, thanks very much 👍🏻

My son made the county archery team and there was a new History Squad video when I checked after I returned home. Pretty good little Saturday so far. Excellent video as always Mister Kevin!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks 👍🏻

I really enjoy all your videos really entertaining thanks!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thank you 👍🏻

Love your storytelling!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks 👍🏻

I love your content!

I am loving these videos!!!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Great video. Brilliant story

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, glad you enjoyed this one

Facinating👍love History, Very Happy Subscriber.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching 👍🏻

I subscribe to many history channels but yours is the absolute best channel I've come across.

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's very kind, thank you 👍🏻

What a great history teacher you'd make!!! I love listening to you Kevin, as with all your vids your passion is great. Finslly history is exciting and interesting. Thanks Dawn 🤪 ❤❤❤

@thehistorysquad

5 ай бұрын

Cheers Dawn, I used to teach history in schools as a free lancer, taking in various 'characters' into schools & heritage sites. I still teach remotely to schools way up in the north of Canada 👍🏻

@80sbabejones54

5 ай бұрын

I never enjoyed history at school, but if I'd have had someone like you teaching, I possibly would have gone onto a high level grade 😂

Interesting stuff!

You have a really engaging way of telling these historical tales, I've spent my evening watching your videos today. Please do more medical historical tales.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Krissie, it's on the cards. 👍🏻

One of the best renditions I’ve seen regarding that tragic event

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

Love this video series

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy 👍🏻

Really interesting, tragic; I’ve read and watched many versions of her execution but in this case, and with most of the videos on this channel, I always walk away learning something new; history is fascinating. Another thing I’ve picked up here; the manner of telling the tale and presenting the information in a convivial way makes it even more fascinating

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

That's really kind, thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel 👍🏻

Wow this was a great story. Thanks for sharing

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent presentation! From the sources I have consulted, a head removed from the body can “exist” for up to 15-20 seconds. (I’d rather not wonder if the person is still cognitive, or mercifully in shock and beyond comprehension.) The body, however, has a heart that can pump up to 45 seconds after the head is removed.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Wow & thanks Allen 👍🏻

Nicely done 👍

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jamesharrison9336

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad could you ever do a video about the types of food eaten in the trenches? It might have been done before, but you would definitely do it the best, like your gas video is really good at explaining the gases in ww1 Keep up the good work 👍

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesharrison9336 Yes, for sure, it's definitely on the cards 👍🏻

I get Storyteller vibes with this channel. Thank you!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Such a great story teller!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver 👍🏻

another great story - thanks Kevin :-)

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers JD, have a great weekend 👍🏻

wish i found this channel sooner, love the videos mate.

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found us eventually! Thanks, there'll be lots more to come.

@t3mp3redc60

2 жыл бұрын

@@thehistorysquad i can not wait!

Every video I watch, I like your channel more. Awesome content with amazing presentation. My new favorite channel.

@thehistorysquad

11 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks very much!

Very interesting. More please!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, they''re on they're way 👍🏻

I find the talks very informative

Another great story, Kevin! I can't wait to hear you tell us about what happened when poor Anne was dug up!

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Another fascinating video. It must of been beyond disturbing to watch a decapitation, especially when the eyes of the detached head were staring directly at you.

Loved it, I subscribed. 🍁🐘😊🇨🇦

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i love these vids! ❤️i think history is really fun to learn and you make them fun to listen to. although can i suggest, since I'm not a native English speaker, i can't understand some of the words so can there be closed captions please?

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I believe automatic captions are generated and when we have time, we do try to go through and correct these. We will try to do this more often 👍🏻. Thank you so much for watching.

Exellent story thank you sir

It is true that a beheaded head's eyes and mouth can move as the brain runs out of oxygen, because although it is disconnected to the body, the brain is still alive. This partially led to beheadings falling out of favor in later years as people wondered if it really was the quick and merciful death they thought is was for centuries.

@julesl6910

9 ай бұрын

I wonder if when you're pooping and you clench, and the poop splits in half. .... Does the first half have time to realize it is now a new poop?

@penguin_edits

9 ай бұрын

@@julesl6910 holy shit

I love all the weapons and items you have around very cool

This lady fascinates me, I love hearing about her.🌹

Thank you

Could you make this a series? So many different topics that you could cover, like the monastery story 😁

@thehistorysquad

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. Because I'm covering the Hundred Years war as a series right now, which will be followed chronologically by the Wars of the Roses and then the Tudors, but that probably wouldn't be until next year, so I plan to tease them out ad hoc for the moment.

Thank you, that was so interesting and informative! I knew a couple pieces of that story, but some of it was quite new, and you presented the entirety masterfully. Though I did had to go back in the beginning, I couldn’t believe you were talking about poop, lol, made me do a double take!

@thehistorysquad

Жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Michelle, I'm glad you enjoyed it - poop & all 👍🏻

I don't comment often, but damn you're good! Love your channel

@thehistorysquad

8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, I appreciate you taking the time 👍🏻

Wish I had a history teacher as you.