Explore the lives and legacies of influential historical figures in this comprehensive video series. Delve into the stories of world-changing leaders, innovators, and revolutionaries, from American presidents like George Washington to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. Discover lesser-known tales of remarkable individuals, including the armored criminal Ned Kelly and the legless WWII flying ace. Examine pivotal moments in history, such as the Russian Revolution and the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin. Investigate intriguing mysteries, strange stories, and extraordinary feats of courage, from Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines to the Green Beret's one-man rescue mission. Gain insights into the personalities and actions that shaped our world, from the unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck to the technological revolution sparked by Bill Gates.
Overview
Syllabus
George Washington (1732-1799) President of the USA.
Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898) / German Unification.
Ned Kelly - The Armored Criminal (Strange Stories).
Yuri Gagarin, First Human in Space (1961).
Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England.
Bill Gates co-founder of Microsoft (1955 -).
Erwin Rommel - The Desert Fox.
Joseph Stalin, Leader of the Soviet Union (1878-1953).
The Wright Brothers, First Successful Airplane (1903).
Gunslingers of the Wild West.
The Russian Revolution (1917).
The Man who Fought with a Longbow and a Sword in WWII.
The WWII Flying Ace with No Legs (Strange Stories).
Ferdinand Magellan - First Circumnavigation of the Earth.
The Corpse which still attends meetings (Strange Stories).
Rasputin, the man who wouldn't die (Strange Stories).
The Green Beret who went on a one man Rampage to save his Comrades.
The Medic Who fought a War without a Weapon.
The Frontiersman who came back from the dead for Revenge.
The President who avoided being eaten by cannibals in WWII.
Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machines.
The President that Kept Reading a Speech after being Shot.
Who Killed William II? (Murder Mystery).
Day in the Life of Stalin.
Watergate - The Scandal that Took down the President.
Who is Putin?.
Taught by
Simple History
