I too have a history degree and I love history, but there are so many seemingly insignificant events that have outsized consequences that it is impossible to keep track of them all. Thanks for keeping these events from being truly forgotten.

My great, great grandfather led a party of 7 to the California Gold Rush in 1851, not running off, but leaving his wife, who was 8 months pregnant (try that nowadays!). They took a steamship from Savannah, GA. They stopped at Cuba to refuel, but weren't allowed to get off with their firearms, because there had just been a rebel uprising, the first attempt at "Cuba Libre". The Spanish were paranoid US citizens, because the rebels may have had some US backing. Great, Great Grandfather said in his ledger (He didn't keep a journal, but occasionally would write something interesting in his ledger, which he kept, to keep up w/ expenses), that the Cubans would "tip their hats with a machete". Anyway, they went on to Nicaragua and took a boat up the river, where they were attacked by a boat full of Indians brandishing knifes, but that boat turned back, when G G Grandfather and his party brandished their pistols. G G Grandfather didn't put much detail down, but they did make it to California and brought back around $800 in Gold and $2300 in silver. One of their party died of the same thing that killed Bobby Jones, the golfer (can't pronounce it, much less spell it), Syringomylia, I think, while they were still in California. They actually sent the dead man's share back to his widow in Georgia, when they could have just told her, that he just happened to spend it all, right before he died! It was sent by someone going back, who signed a pledge, that he would deliver it, "unless it were unavoidably lost", and it actually got back to her! G G Grandfather made it back to Georgia 2 or 3 years later. I don't know any details of the trip back, but family lore says he walked up to the front door and there was a 3 year old and his 4 year old brother playing in the yard. He overheard the younger boy ask the older one, "Who's that?" and the older one exclaimed, "That just might be our Pa!". They lived somewhere around Dahlonega, GA, so apparently, G G Grandfather and his party already had some experience in mining. ...Anyhow, they bought an 800 acre farm, further south, in what would become Banks County, with his share and led a prosperous and righteous life. One G G Grandfather's sons, he ended up with 8 or 9 children I think, filed the ledger in the Banks County Courthouse in 1905, so that's how I even know any of this, since, overall, family lore is notoriously unreliable. Usually at best, it's a game of Broken Telephone. I think, that the uncle, who filed it in the courthouse was ahead of his time, because usually, something like an old ledger would have been used to start a fire, or even have the same ultimate fate as Sears or Montgomery Ward catalogs had in those days! I'm going off the top of my head, but I believe, it started in 1851, but I don't remember what month? I'd always pictured them going up the river in a row boat, in Nicaragua (I think, they may have referred to it differently, like maybe Central America, but can't remember at the moment), when they encountered the attacking Indians and ran them off by "brandishing their pistols", but maybe they were on a steam boat? History Guy, My Great, Great Grandfather's odyssey began sometime early in your video. I'll have to get out my copy of his ledger, and study up on this part of history, and maybe I'll be able to glean more detail. I don't even know if he went back overland, or returned to Georgia, the way he came. Btw: The ledger does have the name of the Steamship, that they sailed from Savannah on, but I don't recall it. Some typical name like, "The Columbia", or something like that.

Thanks for putting out such great content so frequently.

WOW... I was wondering where this story was going. It always amazing how something that seems insignificant, to the point that it’s been forgotten, can be so incredibly relevant today.

History is the context for today. Those who learn and understand the breadth of that context are able to understand the depth of today's issues. Those who do not flounder about thinking social media actually has substance. Thank you, History Guy.

The end of the story, almost a footnote, is the most historically significant part which affects the country and the world to this very day.

Thank you for this history of Nicaragua. How the country got its name is fascinating. Nicaragua has always resisted forgein rule. The people are genuine. Hard-working and honest and just like to be left to their own rule. They will fight when necessary to maintain their way of life. My husband and in laws are Nicaraguan and I am blessed to have such wonderful family in my life.

I loved the way you tied a forgotten piece of history to what drives modern events to this day. It really makes the history come alive.

Pirates, the ultimate condiment to any narrative.

I have insomnia and now instead of tossing and turning I am getting educated by a true gentleman. Thank you 🙏🏻😴😴

I have never once EVER been swayed by a testimonial to purchase something. But THG has such integrity I am willing to take his sales pitch at face value.

I am always amazed how seemingly insignificant events have such profound legal and historical implications.

Growing up in the neighborhood with the highest concentration of Nicaraguans in the U.S.A., all I can say is I'm very happy they didn't end up with a canal cutting through their lovely and pristine country - and that I'm sure they would have and did take Pierce's insults with a sense of complimentary pride. Cheers for this insightful video, History Guy. Always wonderful.

The way that you explained the connection of the court case regarding presidential authority makes this bit of history nothing less than news we can use today. Thank you very much!

I love your videos, they are all truly outstanding works. This one in particular is among your best. I specifically love how appropriate your sponsor, Magellan TV, is to your channel. It is one of the few examples where I was happy to have an ad embedded in a youtube video. Thanks for the free month of Magellan TV and for your outstanding work on this channel.

Always learning something from The History Guy. Thanks. Subscribed to Magellan TV, great suggestion.

Very glad you got a full blown sponsor. I love your vlogs mainly because I have dyslexia so reading is hard. Keep history alive.

Once again another wonderful and accurate account of a little known piece of history, thank you THG! Also, I would like to thank you, again, for your recommendation of MagellanTv. I signed up for MagellanTv after I saw your first video suggesting the service. After having it now for several weeks I can honestly say that they have an excellent selection of documentaries and many different genres. It's easy to search for a documentary by using the in app search engine and inputting a term or subject that you would like to see a documentary based on. The quality is excellent. I would really like to see MagellanTv add older documentaries from the 50s to 70s to their offerings and that is my only "complaint". Thank you THG!

Nice to hear from our History Guy again!! I’ll definitely check out the Megellan channel- sounds like it’s right up my alley- Thanks for all your hard work and research!

Only history guy can do a sponsor pitch and make it sound like it’s just part of the show. #amaster

The precedent set by that court decision answers a question that has plagued me for many years. Thank you History guy!

You remind me very much of the biology teacher at my high school, who had a genuine enthusiasm for his subject and could transmit that enthusiasm to us students. Thank you for a great video.

I AM happy you've gotten a sponsor, History Guy. Your work here has value, and I am pleased to see that being rewarded.

Great video. Another great analysis of history and how it effects us to this day. Another example of why it is important to study and be knowledgeable in history.

Thanks Mr and Ms History Guy!!!! Awesome show!!!

Your delivery is so well done. Your topics are interesting and relevant. Thank you.

How could anyone dislike this nice man? He is great at retelling history and tells interesting stories and videos to go along with it. Thank you, History Guy. Also, I like your variety of bowties, they are quite nice.

I love your channel. And, at your suggestion I signed up for Magellan TV. I LOVE IT. Thanks for the nod!

I “just” signed up for Magellan TV. You are one of my favorite channels. I’ve noticed with the really long documentaries it’s hard to remember everything. Yours are just right! 🤩

I hated History class in school. Thanks for making history interesting and entertaining

This is the reason I love this channel, smallish events with large outcomes. Also good coverage of history from Australia, my home.

Although always interesting *and* entertaining, each new episode reflects added depth beyond the mere oh-I-didn't-know-that. Well done!

Thank you for your research and effort! These type of obscure stories are so interesting, it is difficult to stop watching your channel.

Magellan TV.... hmmmm... what the History Channel USED TO BE ... except on steroids! Ha ha ha! Going to check it out, thx!

I met a fellow last year who never read books and believed history which was written in books to be bunk! I was completely taken aback. How can we remember the history of the human race when it's members can be so flippant to the deeds of those who came long before us ?

Thanks for my contiuing education. Please keep doing what you do.

I have watched your channel for number of months now and finally today subscribed ! Loved this episode for the political insight today in your tale of the court case that provided president for the use of unilateral use Military Power (and cover)by a sitting President for whatever uses of this power he/she deems necessary, given the circumstances at any given time. Well Done for your insight !

Mr. History Guy, loving all the stories and great content! Could you do a video on the Texas City, Grand Camp explosion of 1947? I’ve always thought that was an undertold story that has been forgotten over time. Keep up the great work my friend!

In 2014 a Chinese businessman recommenced a colonial era proposal for a 270klm Grand Nicaraguan Canal. Significant construction never occurred and the project was abandoned in 2017. The deadline for construction to begin was 14th June 2019

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I have loved your channel ever since i discovered it searching tornado outbreaks on KZfaq, I watched your 1974 Super-Outbreak video right after the 19 tornado outbreak hear in Dayton OH in May of this year. Thank you for all of the great content!

Great piece, I love to learn about things I would normally not encountered. Thanks

I am surprised at how little I know of this time-frame. Keep up the excellent videos!

Superb. Love these short dives into obscure history.

This history channel is a true gem... thanks for your thoughtful research about Burr and the Mosquitoe Kingdom.

I'm the great grandchild of a marine who fought against Sandino in the Banana Wars of the 30s. Turns out he was from WV and I'm now an immigrant to the USA.

Thanks for bringing back history in an educational and entertaining manor. Your channel solidifies that that when someone enjoys history they can produce content that keeps history alive while producing revenue for the creative producing it. Keep up the great work.

Now, that piece of history is very valuable to know. And it may be used within the next few days. Spot on and very timely, Sir.

Thank you so much. As a Costa Rican I deeply appreciated all the series of events that culminated in the war against Walker and the filibuster in 1856. Because our independence fro Spain in 1821 was such almost a comical event the struggle against Walker brought up the sense of "Patria" ( motherland ) to Costa Rica.

The Bulwer in question, Henry Bulwer, was the elder brother of Edward Bulwer-Lytton who wrote such lines as "It was a dark and stormy night" and "the pen is mightier than the sword."

Thanks for the Video....Always something interesting to hear and see.

Nicely done as usual!

I have a bit of history that has all the elements you like...it’s the story of RMS Empress of Ireland, A luxury liner built in 1906. Accidentally sank in 1914 at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence river two years after the Titanic tragedy. Sustained a larger loss of life and the shipwreck can be accessed as at Low tide is just over the maximum recreational scuba diving depth. Its largely unknown because it was knocked off of the front pages by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. My apologies if you’ve already done the story. I appreciate your time and enjoy your work thank you so much

Intresting as always ,thank you☺☺

What an amazing story, thanks to the pirates involvement it was a good story too. LOL Thanks for all your work History Guy Just saw the reminder to be respectful of others opinions as per Community’s Guidelines. Another outstanding point

I absolutely learn something from Mr History every episode

The History Guy = GOAT. I'm so glad I found this channel.

Great video.... thank you!

Great information! It is interesting that an almost forgotten act would have ramifications decades later. Thanks for sharing this.

This was a great 👍🏼 one! Thank you!!

I have read a lot of American history and I had never heard of this incident. Thank you for covering this “forgotten” history.👍

Me: I hate ads The History Guy: Makes his own ad Me: I got to check that out!

This is incomplete without mentioning the Monroe Doctrine.

That last minute of the video really shows how a (sadly) long forgotten event in American history still affects the USA and the rest of the world today. Excellent episode. I signed up for Magellan too-looks pretty good.

What an interesting piece of history. Keep up the good work.

Woah! This is a great and informative video! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you, was always interested in this incident!

Thanks for another great video! Maybe you could look into doing ones on Clyde Pangborn, Rocky Gause, and Butch O Hare. Maybe one on how airports got their (sometime not obvious) 3-letter codes--GEG for Spokane WA, for example. Thanks again!

Excellent episode! Learn a lot from this! thank you.

I have enjoyed, learned and understood the rationale, in the context of all of your "Five Minute" shows. You give great depth and substance to them. I thank you very much!

As small as these events may seem to us in this day and age, I am regularly surprised by connections found between events of today and those of yesterday. Thank you for not letting these Historic bits be forgotten.....

Love your channel!

Just wanted you to know that I have appreciated your videos.

Great tidbit of history & love the tie!

Yet another excellent video. I suggest a video on the history of bow ties and how to tie them for obvious reasons.

Whoa! I was enjoying this, of course. And agreeing that it was worth remembering. But then you talked about that court case that set the precedent we use even today for the use of military! You are quite right. Not only should this not be forgotten, but really needs to be taught in schools. I never knew there was an actual case that had decided that.

All signed up for Magellan TV and got my first month free. Love the documentaries they have on there. Thanks alot. 👍

so this is what set that precedent! trivia: a couple years ago reuters-ipsos conducted an international poll, asking "what poses the single greatest threat to world peace?" a huge majority of respondents gave the answer "the United States".

Super jazzed you picked up a sponsor. Love your channel.

@The History Guy: A suggestion, tell about the USN shelling the town of Angoon on Admiralty Island in Alaska in January of 1901. The residents were left on the beech as they burned their houses and supplies. While working there for ADF&G a person on my crew told me that his grandfather told him that his earliest memories were of that occurrence.

Another great reminder. Thanks!

Thanks bro ! Another excellent piece of content. Please post a shako from The Citadel behind your left shoulder ! Huahhh. Sound off for equipment check !

The Mosquito coast. This was also the name of a movie with Harrison Ford. Good movie as I remember.

In such a resort was also the presence of William Walker, and what was left of the Texas Falange.

Thanks for the info on Magellan TV, I signed up for it.

Hey History Guy, the great narrative ability you possess. You make the Bubonic Plague an interesting place to visit! Just visit I'm not trying to stay any longer than I have to!

When in doubt, drop bombs. I've got to remember that.

Have stated it before, this gentleman would be perfect for the CBS Sunday Morning show.

Love your videos.

Because, of course, all good stories involve pirates! I wait for that to be said in every video. Lol

Love this channel! Mrs. History Guy is a wonderful writer too!

My wife's uncle served aboard a U.S. Navy barge, the APL-15, in WWII. His service on this craft began during the recapture of the Mariana Islands, specifically Guam. If you have any historical information about the APL-15 I'd like to learn about what you have. What makes this particularly interesting is, from what I can learn, the APL-15 remains an active U.S. Navy vessel today. Seventy five years is a long time in service, there can't be too many U..S. Navy vessels with such a longevity. I very much enjoy your snippets of history, thank you for your efforts. Larry Westin, Tehachapi, California

Please, please, please make a shirt that says “After all, doesn’t every good story involve pirates?” My kids and I LOVE your channel and we LOVE it when you say that line! We listen for it in every story, whether it takes place on land or sea) and cheer when you say it! Thank you for the great work. Keep it up! You’ve got a family of fans in Utah!

Nicely told...

You're awesome, dude!

I love your channel, and after your great ad and endorsement of MagellanTV, I decided to give it a try. However, on the payment page, it said only a 7 day free trial and not a month, so I stopped there. I don't know if I simply missed the "first 100" window or hit a bug on the site, so I did not continue from there. Bummer. Anyway, I love your channel very much and have recommended it to many people-friends and family-who have watched and subscribed. Thanks for the great content. Cheers, Russ

President Pierce: "no extreme act would have been requisite had not the people themselves...." I love that use of requisite; very elegant.

I added Magellan tv, and wow thank you! Also I recommended looking into the Dynamic Kernal experiment that historically went to well. Took place in Tecumseh, Michigan back in the 40's You can find a film about it on you tube, just search for it. It involved Henry Ford in last 5 or 6 years of his life and it truly is history that deserves to be remembered. Many people including my father spoke often of it, and all with great pride.

Very interesting! Thanks for this great video. So in a sense the case of Durand v. Hollins which imminated from US actions at Greytown in 1854 was a sort of precursor to the War Powers Act which sort of sought to clarify executive authority and its limitation with respect to the use of military action abroad. Good stuff!

Magellan looks cool. Thanks THG!