Jacked History

Origins of the Japanese Kamikaze: Mongols vs. Japan

20K views · 2d ago · 22:03

When you hear "The Mongol Empire", you don't think of an egalitarian land with peace and tranquility. It is no coincidence that the Mongols became the second largest empire in world history. By the time Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan, was running things, they were the most ferocious invading force the world had ever seen. But there was one place they couldn't get their hands on: Japan. Come learn how a few Samurai took on the biggest, baddest bullies on the block.

The Invasion of Grenada Was A Special Operations Playground

245K views · 1w ago · 34:29

The 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada in Operation Urgent Fury can best be described as a successful disaster. On one hand, you had some of America's most elite military troops all converging on the tiny island. On the other, none of them were communicating with each other and what should have been a cut and dry victory became a complicated mess that changed U.S. Special Operations forever.

Manhunt of the Mad Trapper of Rat River

73K views · 2w ago · 23:39

It's one of the wildest manhunts in the history of the world. In 1931, a mysterious man entered the Northwest Territory of Canada and, after pissing some locals off, he went H.A.M. on the Canadian Mounties that were sent there to investigate him. That kicked off a seven week ordeal that still has us asking questions to this day.

To the Shores of Tripoli: The Barbary Wars (America's First Foreign Conflict)

36K views · 3w ago · 20:23

The 5,000-Year History of Taking a Dump

36K views · 1mo ago · 27:34

From the early days of human civilization in Mesopotamia to the latest technological Japanese innovations, the toilet has had quite the journey. It's perhaps one of the most under appreciated things we have in the world today, a tool that has only been around a short amount of time in human history. Let's dive into the History of Toilets!

Island Cowboys: Paniolo of Hawaii

30K views · 1mo ago · 18:17

Guest: Island Cowboys

Aloha! Before cowboys became synonymous with Texas, cattle drives, and dudes dramatically squinting into sunsets, Hawaii had the Paniolo. When cattle brought to the islands in the late 1700s multiplied into a four-legged public nuisance, Hawaiian royalty brought Mexican vaqueros across the Pacific to teach Hawaiians how to ride, rope, and ranch.

Biscuit Wars: Gilded Age Corporations Who Made Modern Cookies

42K views · 1mo ago · 16:45

Guest: Biscuit Wars

President Lyndon Johnson Had ZERO Boundaries

64K views · 1mo ago · 24:01

Lyndon Baines Johnson was a towering Texas politician with a talent for passing legislation, terrifying senators, invading personal space, and treating bathrooms like conference rooms.

Mayhem from the Mountains: Gurkhas

171K views · 1mo ago · 16:54

For over 200 years, the Gurkhas of Nepal have built a reputation as some of the toughest soldiers on earth—but how did warriors from a country Britain never conquered end up fighting for the British Army? Let's trace the Gurkhas from the brutal Anglo-Nepalese War and their adoption into British service through the World Wars, Burma, Malaya, the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Death From Above: 82nd Airborne Division

92K views · 2mo ago · 26:14

The All Americans. The 82nd Airborne Division, one of the most storied units in all of American history. From the forests of Europe in World War I to the southern and northern battlefields of Europe in World War II, and countless engagements in subsequent conflicts, this unit has proven that when America needs a rapidly deployed sledgehammer, they will be there and ready to fight. This is their history.

Sultan Saladin & The Crusaders

30K views · 2mo ago · 25:50

Sultan Saladin is remembered today as one of the greatest warriors of the Middle Ages—the Muslim ruler who became so legendary that even the Christians trying to kill him eventually started writing fan fiction about how honorable he was.

The Romans Couldn't Handle the Picts

170K views · 2mo ago · 13:54

Who were the Picts—the mysterious tattooed warriors of ancient Scotland who gave Rome a permanent migraine? We’re heading north of Hadrian’s Wall to uncover what we actually know about the Picts: where they came from, how they lived, why the Romans struggled to control them, and whether they were really the blue-painted maniacs popular culture loves to imagine.

12 Foot Moa Bird of New Zealand Went Extinct Fast

19K views · 2mo ago · 16:16

The 12 foot giant moa birds of New Zealand had millions of years of free rein in a land with barely any natural predators. So much so that when the first humans arrived, the Maori, it only took less than 200 years for them to be hunted into extinction because they packed 500 pounds of meat and no natural survival instincts.

Stand Watie: Cherokee & The American Civil War

25K views · 3mo ago · 19:47

Guest: Stand Watie

History has a complicated view of Cherokee leader Stand Watie. He was a rebel leader in two civil wars. He came from affluence but suffered the effects of increasing U.S. government encroachment on Cherokee land. He led his people through tough times and possibly created some of those tough times. We evaluate the unlikely story of Standhope Watie in this episode of Jacked History.

1st Marine Division: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy

55K views · 3mo ago · 27:20

The Old Breed. 1st Marine Division. One of the most storied units in U.S. military history. From Guadalcanal of the South Pacific to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, the men and women of this legendary division have proved that they are no better friend and no worse enemy. This is their origins story.