We are back from hiatus. The video gives a little bit more detail. Be prepared for more good times in people you should know, accounting and taxes, even some historical stuff on top of civil war.
Quick Break
Just a quick update to let everyone know that we are under a heavy audit deadline at work. This means no new videos probably until after July 4th (I may get them up sooner, but I don't want to promise anything, especially with a holiday coming up as well). Also, I am always taking suggestions … Continue reading Quick Break
1861-24 Battle of Barbourville
https://youtu.be/IrqvNChzYmA CSA Colonel Black, tries to take on the Union troops in Kentucky Season 2 Episode 6 (Published 5/31/15)Website: https://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/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 … Continue reading 1861-24 Battle of Barbourville
1861-23 Battle of Blue Mills Landing
https://youtu.be/xoBOWznNg2s Colonel Scott and General David Rice Atchison Season 2 Episode 4 (Published 5/24/15)Website: https://youshouldknowthings.wordpress.com/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_Libertyhttp://www.civilwaronthewesternborder.org/map/battle-libertyhttp://www.americancivilwar.com/statepic/mo/mo003.htmlhttp://www.windingriver.com/battle_of_blue_mills_landinghttp://www.nps.gov/abpp/battles/mo003.htm Thank you civilwarmusic.net for … Continue reading 1861-23 Battle of Blue Mills Landing
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
5/15/15 Update
Brief update today, we will be on hiatus for a week, returning 5/22/15.
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
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