Explore the transformative era of the 19th century Industrial Age through a comprehensive series of videos. Delve into the major events, technological advancements, and societal changes that shaped this pivotal period in history. Learn about the Industrial Revolution, its impact on labor practices, and the emergence of tycoons. Discover unusual professions like chimney sweeps and knocker-uppers, and examine darker aspects such as press gangs and the Irish Potato Famine. Investigate infamous historical figures and events, including King Leopold II's rule in the Congo, the exploits of Ned Kelly, and the sinking of the Titanic. Gain insights into military tactics, weaponry, and the daily lives of soldiers. Uncover intriguing historical anecdotes, from the fate of the Titanic's sole Japanese passenger to bizarre toilet-related deaths and a notoriously botched surgery.
Overview
Syllabus
The Industrial Age (19th Century).
The Industrial Revolution (18-19th Century).
Chimney Sweep / Climbing Boy (Worst Jobs in History).
Press Gangs (Impressment).
Gunslingers of the Wild West.
Knocker-upper (Weird Jobs in History).
Who were the Richest Tycoons in America?.
The Irish Potato Famine (1845–1852).
Leech Collector (Worst Jobs in History).
Tosher / Sewer Hunter (Worst Jobs in History).
King Leopold II & the Congo Free State (1885-1908).
Punishments in the Congo Free State under Leopold II.
Ned Kelly - The Armored Criminal (Strange Stories).
Sinking of the Titanic (1912).
What happened to the only Japanese passenger on the Titanic?.
What Food did Soldiers Eat?.
Janissary (Elite Ottoman Infantry Unit).
Life in Edo Japan (1603-1868).
This Type of Bullet Caused an Entire Uprising!.
Salvo (Military Tactic).
The Murders of Jack the Ripper.
These Soldiers wore Bicorn hats in World War II.
The Weird History of Toilet Deaths.
How Did this Surgeon Kill 3 People in 1 Operation?.
Taught by
Simple History
