Videos tagged with Historical Amnesia

This Q&A session with Atun-Shei and Jeff K covers a wide range of historical and firearms-related topics. They discuss historical biases in research, particularly concerning King Philip's War and the San Carlos Breakout. The conversation delves into successful armed resistance by marginalized groups, including the Lumbee and the Haitian Revolution, and touches on the use of firearms in the Civil War and colonial America. They also explore historical military blunders, the challenges of researching under-documented histories, and the complexities of firearms rights and liberties.

This video explores the 1811 Slave Revolt in Louisiana, offering an alternative perspective on the events. It highlights the limited historical documentation and emphasizes the importance of on-site investigation. The discussion delves into the motivations behind the revolt, inspired by the Haitian Revolution, and questions the official narrative regarding the initial confrontation at the Manuel Andry plantation, suggesting a possible cultural influence on the rebels' actions beyond simple extermination. The video also critiques the traditional understanding of plantation armories and the effectiveness of communication during the revolt, drawing parallels to modern methods of information control.