Category: History

Sayyida al Hurra, Avenging Pirate Queen

Sayyida al Hurra, the Islamic Avenging Pirate Queen. Season 1 Episode 4 (Published 5/22/15) Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayyida_al_Hurra http://www.wrmea.org/1994-february-march/book-review-the-forgotten-queens-of-islam.html https://staticsplit.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/the-badass-lady-pirates-of-history/ http://www.amazingwomeninhistory.com/sayyida-al-hurra-islamic-pirate-queen/ http://womenwhokickass.tumblr.com/post/33651226848/sayyida-al-hurra-sayyida-al-hurra-ibn-banu http://pictorial.jezebel.com/sayyida-al-hurra-the-beloved-avenging-islamic-pirate-1685524517 Thank you Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/Terms_of_Usefor) for the use of music "New Rembetika / 14", by Mike Cooper & Viv Corringham. … Continue reading Sayyida al Hurra, Avenging Pirate Queen

1861-22 Battle of First Battle of Lexington (Sep. 13-20, 1861)

https://youtu.be/spH8mECnFWI First Battle of Lexington, September 13-20th, involving the large scale battle between Mulligan and Price. Season 2 Episode 4 (Published 5/10/15) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances … Continue reading 1861-22 Battle of First Battle of Lexington (Sep. 13-20, 1861)

Robert Smalls, ex-slave, sailor, congressman

Robert Smalls, an ex-slave, Union ship captain and congressional leader. A great man in many ways. Season 1 Episode 2 (Published 5/01/15) Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links: • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls • http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/which-slave-sailed-himself-to-freedom/ • http://www.robertsmalls.com/history.html • http://www.biography.com/people/robert-smalls-9486288 • http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/civil-war-hero-robert-smalls-seized-the-opportunity-to-be-free/2012/02/23/gIQAcGBtmR_story.html Thank you Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/Terms_of_Usefor) for the use of music "New Rembetika … Continue reading Robert Smalls, ex-slave, sailor, congressman

1861-21 Dry Wood Creek (Sep 2nd, 1861)

Dry Wood Creek, September 2 1861. A small skirmish between U.S. Colonel James Montgomery and CSA General Sterling Price. Season 2 Episode 3 (Published 5/3/15) Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links: I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference: … Continue reading 1861-21 Dry Wood Creek (Sep 2nd, 1861)

Phoolan Devi, Bandit Queen

Phoolan Devi, the Bandit Queen grew up and was victim to circumstances beyond her control. This is how she turned that around to become a beloved politician. Season 1 Episode 2 (Published 5/01/15) Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoolan_Devi Crime Library: http://www.crimelibrary.com/gangsters_outlaws/cops_others/phoolan_devi/index.html BBC News: … Continue reading Phoolan Devi, Bandit Queen

1861-20 Wilson’s Creek (Aug 8th, 1861)

https://youtu.be/W2qXv2cVGwE Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. One of the largest battles of the war up until this point. Season 2 Episode 2 (Published 4/26/15)Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by … Continue reading 1861-20 Wilson’s Creek (Aug 8th, 1861)

Percy Julian, Chemist

Today we will talk about Percy Julian, a renowned African American chemist responsible for many inventions such as cortisone, and birth control pills. Season 1 Episode 1 (Published 4/24/15) Website: http://atomic-temporary-63085712.wpcomstaging.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSK Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/ My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links: Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Lavon_Julian PBS (Nova): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/forgotten-genius.html National Academy of Sciences: http://www.nasonline.org/member-directory/deceased-members/20001466.html The … Continue reading Percy Julian, Chemist

1861-19 Carthage, MO (July 5th, 1861)

https://youtu.be/D4ftu8GTV5E We are starting season 2, Carthage MO on July 5, 1861. Season 2 Episode 1 (Published 4/19/15)Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxD7TBqM9aZ4RV0lkKctag Research links:I have done a lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide (Second Edition) by Frances H. Kennedy Internet Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Carthage_(1861)http://www.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo002.htmhttps://mostateparks.com/park/battle-carthage-state-historic-sitehttp://www.americancivilwarstory.com/battle-of-carthage.htmlThank … Continue reading 1861-19 Carthage, MO (July 5th, 1861)

1861-18 Battle of Boonville (June 17th, 1861)

https://youtu.be/gGgCYNGZ0ME Today, in our 19th Civil War video, we will start to cover the 1861 Missouri Campaign starting in Boonville, MO on June 17, 1861. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/strangewhispers71 Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few of the links/reference:The Civil War Battlefield Guide … Continue reading 1861-18 Battle of Boonville (June 17th, 1861)

1861-16 & 17 First Battle of Bull Run (July 21st, 1861)

https://youtu.be/yZ0HZxwNS6Q https://youtu.be/Xcw_6EuJ5ME Today, in our 16th and 17th video, we will cover the First Battle of Manassas, otherwise known as First Bull Run. This was the first large engagement of the war. Website: https://tysk.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThingsYSKGoogle+ Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116148397258434037141/My Video Game Let's Plays: https://www.youtube.com/user/strangewhispers71 Research links:I have done a  lot of research, here are only a few … Continue reading 1861-16 & 17 First Battle of Bull Run (July 21st, 1861)