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Look what we stumbled across today — one of our early archery videos, and it still holds one of the best lessons I ever learned. 🏹 Simple, powerful, and surprisingly overlooked.

In it, I share the story of an American Ranger sergeant who spotted something different in the way I shot a pistol… and it all went back to my training as a longbowman. That secret ended up winning us a trophy — for the Americans! 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸

If you’ve ever wondered how medieval archers managed such deadly accuracy, this is the video for you

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A Story You Have To See — Double Survivor of Hiroshima & Nagasaki!
80 years ago, on August 6 and 9, 1945, Tsutomu Yamaguchi was caught in both atomic blasts within just three days. Miraculously, he survived—twice—earning the title of the only officially recognized “double hibakusha” by the Japanese government.
This video dives into his extraordinary journey—from carrying his broken body back to work in Nagasaki, to becoming a powerful voice for peace and nuclear disarmament in his final years. It’s a human story that cuts deep - the resilience, the burden, the responsibility to tell it.

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On this day in 1588 — The English fleet met the mighty Spanish Armada.
To mark the anniversary, step aboard the Golden Hind and relive the clash through my eyes as an Elizabethan sailor who sailed with Sir Francis Drake himself. Salt spray, cannon fire, and courage in the face of a vast invasion fleet... Watch the story unfold in a video we made more than 20 years ago for the examination board OCR, long before we started on YouTube.

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Exclusive access, secret staircases, and stories hidden in stone...
Our latest video is live, and it’s a special one for me. Warwick Castle isn’t just another historic site—I used to work there. And this time, I’ve gone back to take you behind the scenes.
From rooms closed to the public to personal memories, forgotten tales, and strange carvings tucked away in shadowy corners—it’s Warwick like you’ve never seen it.

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JUST 10 SPOTS PER TOUR!!
This August, I’ll be leading an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour inside Bunker 24 at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw – and you’re invited!


Date: August 14 & 15
Time 6:30 PM start
Tunnels of Moose Jaw, SK, Canada


This is your chance to explore Cold War secrets, hidden corridors, and hear some very personal stories from my time in the military during that tense era.


Only 10 people per tour, so it’s going to be close-knit, atmospheric—and unlike anything else you’ll experience this summer. Tickets are limited → tunnelsofmoosejaw.com/25th-anniversary-tours


If you're anywhere near Saskatchewan, come and join me—I'd love to meet you!

Check out the short video here → youtube.com/shorts/5okHRaXZ_vM

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🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian viewers! Whether you're barbecuing, fishing, watching fireworks, or just relaxing with family and friends — we hope you have an amazing day. Enjoy and celebrate everything that makes Canada great!

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I Have A Little Favour to Ask! We’ve had an amazing response to our latest video and we’re so grateful for all your wonderful comments! It’s such a fascinating piece of hidden history that I'd love to get it out there for even more people to enjoy, so if you’ve enjoyed the video, could you kindly share it with any groups or communities you’re part of? The Reddit forum, Facebook groups, Twitter, WhatsApp, anywhere history-lovers gather!
Every share helps us spread these hidden stories further and reach more curious minds.
Thank you so much for being part of The History Squad!

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Some of our viewers struggle to imagine what the ruins we visit actually used to look like in their prime, well one of our talented subscribers @TimothyJVickers has put together an incredible 3D reconstruction of Nottingham Castle. It’s currently used at the castle to show visitors what the fortress used to be like.
It’s an amazing piece of work that really brings history to life, I hope you’ll give it a watch, and don’t forget to support the creator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uf8E...

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ON THIS DAY, 27 May 1541 – The brutal execution of Margaret Pole

A 67-year-old countess. A botched beheading. A queen’s cousin caught in a king’s paranoia.
Margaret Pole, once one of the most powerful women in England, was dragged to the scaffold at the Tower of London—without trial. Her shocking death was one of the Tudor regime’s darkest moments.
We covered her tragic execution in a short video—well worth a watch if you want to know just how far Tudor vengeance could go.
A martyr, a threat… or a tragic pawn? Let me know your thoughts below.
#OnThisDay #MargaretPole #TudorHistory #TheHistorySquad

3 months ago | [YT] | 252

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🎖️ Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️

To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on a hidden gem I’m proud to volunteer at — the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts. It’s packed with incredible stories, rare items, and personal connections to Canada’s military history.

A while back I put together a special video tour of the museum, so why not step inside with me and discover the stories behind the uniforms, weapons, and medals.

Let me know your favourite item or story from the video in the comments below 👇
#InternationalMuseumDay #MilitaryHistory #SaskatoonMuseum

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