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Fancy a bit of festive storytelling? It’s that time of year again — the perfect moment to revisit our A Christmas Carol video from 2022. If you love Dickens, Scrooge, Marley’s chains and a bit of Christmas atmosphere, this one’s ideal for a quiet moment by the fire.
So go on — pop the kettle on, grab a mince pie, settle yourself down, and enjoy this Dickens’ classic tale told the old-fashioned way. Let me know in the comments which ghost gives you the most chills.

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From the Vaults: Ever fancy taking on 1500 years of medical “expertise”?
Vesalius did — armed with curiosity, a scalpel, and questionable graveyard habits…
He Challenged 1500 Years of Medical Belief | Andreas Vesalius Explained
It's Back from the Vault! It’s grisly, it’s fascinating, and it’s one of the best medical stories ever told.

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Even William Tell would tell you — our merch hits the mark for Christmas gifts!

If you’re looking for something fun, historical, and just a bit mischievous for the holidays, we’ve got you covered. You can find our new and fan favourite designs here:

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Thanks, everyone — your support helps us keep making the videos (and occasionally attempting impossible apple shots!).

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I’m honoured to be presenting a very special live event here in Saskatoon:
Faces of Courage: The Facemakers of WWI & the Guinea Pig Club of WWII

A spin-off to my recent video, this deeply moving talk explores the heroes behind the masks — the pioneering surgeons and patients who redefined courage and compassion. From the groundbreaking reconstructive work of Sir Harold Gillies and his team of “facemakers,” to the remarkable brotherhood of The Guinea Pig Club, this is a story of medical innovation, resilience, and hope rising from the horrors of war.

📅 Sunday, November 16th
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St, Saskatoon
🎟 Tickets $20 – Book online: nutanalegion.com/store

🍺 Refreshments available

All proceeds support the Nutana Legion and the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts. If you’re in or near Saskatoon, I’d love to see you there — it’s a story that truly honours those who rebuilt not just faces, but hope itself.

If you're not able to make it, we'll see what we can do to try to record the event.

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Happy Halloween as they say here in the Americas!
We have a special upload for you today because last night I went LIVE at the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts for a special Halloween event — Ghost Stories from the Battlefield.

It was an unforgettable evening of storytelling, history, and the supernatural — unfiltered, thought-provoking, and filled with moments that made the audience pause and reflect.

Have you ever had a spooky experience, something you just can't explain? Let me know in the comments.

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It’s nearly Halloween, so we’re dusting off one of our most chilling episodes — “Haunted by History: Halloween Origins & My Creepy Ghostly Encounters”
Even if you’ve seen it before, this is the perfect time to revisit the eerie origins of Halloween and two true ghost stories that still give me goosebumps.
And stay tuned — 'cause we’ll be uploading more ghost stories soon from our live event at the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts this Thursday! 👻
🎃 Watch (or rewatch!) here: https://youtu.be/iSSazSpUUw0
#HauntedByHistory #HalloweenHistory #GhostStories

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Ghost Stories from the Battlefields – LIVE this Halloween!

I’ll be teaming up with the amazing volunteers from the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts for a special LIVE storytelling event — Ghost Stories from the Battlefields!

📅 30th October
🕔 Sessions at 5pm & 7pm
📍 Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts, SK, Canada

We’ll be sharing eerie tales and spine-tingling experiences from soldiers and battlefields across history — all in support of the museum.

I know most of you are far and wide, but don’t worry — we plan to record some of the stories to share here on the channel soon!

If you are local, book early — tickets are going fast!
Get your tickets here nutanalegion.com/store/ghost-stories-from-the-batt…

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From the Archives: How Medieval Archers Got Rich! 🎯
This one’s an oldie but a goodie! Ever wondered how English archers could strike it rich on the battlefield? In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of ransom and plunder — where capturing a knight could be like winning the medieval lottery!

Hidden fortunes, battlefield loot, and the real rewards of war — all explained right here. If you missed it the first time round, now’s your chance to catch one of our favourite early History Squad episodes!

#MedievalHistory #Archery #TheHistorySquad

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There Will Be Blood…

Hey everyone! For those of you in and around Saskatoon, here’s something a bit special — I’ll be appearing live at the Museum of Antiquities for their Medieval Times Fayre this Saturday!

I’ll be sharing the gruesome – but fascinating – realities of medieval medicine and battlefield life.

If you’re nearby, come say hello — it’s always amazing to meet some of The History Squad community in real life.

Where: Museum of Antiquities, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
When: Saturday 27th September from 12-5pm (my performance times will be 1pm & 3pm)

Hope to see some of you there!

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The Battle of Britain at 85.
Here's a video I made a few years back about one of the RAF’s finest hours — but also one of its darkest times.

This one’s personal: I filmed it in my local museum, the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts in Canada, sharing the story of the“Battle of Britain,” and the moving account of a widow whose RAF pilot husband never came home.

Lest we forget.

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