Videos tagged with Historical Research

This lecture explores diary sharing practices among Continental Army soldiers during the 1779 Sullivan Campaign. It highlights how soldiers, particularly officers, copied or shared entries, offering insights into their morale, camaraderie, and the campaign's impact on Native American livelihoods. The research suggests a culture of shared experience and record-keeping within the army.

This video delves into the historical research behind the book "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler." Professor Ben Nicholson discusses the unexpected discoveries and the extensive international research team involved in bringing the project to fruition. The focus is on the stories and historical context surrounding early revolvers, rather than a direct firearm review or demonstration.

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 YouTube video features Dr. Patrick Kuhn from Durham University discussing the historical context of electoral violence in the nineteenth century. The analysis focuses on historical events and political dynamics, rather than contemporary firearms or their usage. Therefore, no firearms-related tags are applicable.