John D Ruddy
Revolutionary Ireland 1916-1923 (Remastered Supercut) - Manny Man Does History
As we head towards the end of the Decade of Centenaries, I thought I'd release a Supercut of The Easter Rising, War of Independence, Bloody Sunday, and the Irish Civil War all rolled into one cohesive narrative. It features rerecorded...
John D Ruddy
World War 2 in 12 Minutes (Extended Edition) - Manny Man Does History
I thought I’d revisit one of my most watched videos, including my 10 More Things about WW2 and some previously unseen content.
John D Ruddy
World War 2 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain.
John D Ruddy
World War 1 in 10 Minutes (Extended Edition) - Manny Man Does History
Here's a special extended edition of my World War 1 video, including newer artwork and an updated script, just in time for the 100th anniversary of its end!
John D Ruddy
World War 1 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
When Imperialism implodes, or explodes… depends on what way you look at it.
John D Ruddy
War of 1812 (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
USA vs Britain - The Rematch! Also Canada's there too!
John D Ruddy
The Border of Northern Ireland in 8 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!
John D Ruddy
Napoleonic Wars (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
What happens when a Revolution to depose a king and create a Republic results in a new Emperor conquering half of Europe? Find out here!
John D Ruddy
Monarchs of England Part 4: The Hundred Years' War - Manny Man Does History
Find out all about the Hundred Years War and the very long rivalry between England and France.
John D Ruddy
Monarchs of England Part 3: The Plantagenets - Manny Man Does History
Find out all about the conflicts between England, Scotland, France, and the years leading up to the Hundred Years War.
John D Ruddy
Monarchs of England Part 2: The Normans - Manny Man Does History
Find out all about the Norman Conquest of England and whether or not they were all called Norman (spoilers: they weren’t).
John D Ruddy
Monarchs of England Part 1: The Anglo-Saxons - Manny Man Does History
Part 1 of the Monarchs of England goes from end of the Roman Empire all the way through the age of the Anglo-Saxons! Enjoy!
John D Ruddy
Cold War (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
“History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” – Mark Twain.
John D Ruddy
Bloody Sunday 1920 in 5 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Find out what happened in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday 1920.
John D Ruddy
American Revolution (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History
This remastered edition of the American Revolution has a steadier pace and widescreen conversion.
John D Ruddy
Acts of Union in 3 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
What were the Acts of Union? Find out here!
Jack Rackam
The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand
The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand
Jack Rackam
You Don't Know the Real King Arthur | The Life & Times of Arthur & Lancelot
You Don't Know the Real King Arthur | The Life & Times of Arthur & Lancelot
Curated Video
The Life & Times of Queen Elizabeth II
To be honest for the last couple years I’ve been thinking to myself “You know, I should pre-make a video about Lizzie, just in case” but two things always stopped me. First, I thought for sure she’d be writing a letter to herself in 2026...
Curated Video
The Rise of Prussia | The Life & Times of Frederick the Great
This is the second Frederick the second I’ve talked about on this channel, ain’t that neat? Frederick II of Prussia was the son of Frederick William of Prussia and the grandson of George I of England on his mom’s side, ooh I am just full...
Curated Video
The Kaiser Played with Fire | The Life & Times of Wihlelm II
Right after World War One was a hell of a time for democracy in Europe, y’know the Great War was a tragedy but on the other end of it look at all these new Republics! Germany’s a Republic now, Austria-Hungary’s split up into independent...
Curated Video
Britain's Unkillable Soldier | The Life & Times of Adrian Carton de Wiart
Mr. Carton de Wiart is probably one of the biggest mad lads to ever walk this Earth, which has cemented his place in pop history. He was born to an aristocratic family in Brussels, but one apocryphal tale says he was a dark prince, the...
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The Sham Prince of Poyais and his Imaginary Kingdom
On top of having a fabulous name, British officer and soldier of fortune Gregor MacGregor spent a decade in Central America fighting for Venezuela and briefly attempting to declare Florida’s independence. He returned to Britain with...