Jacked History

The USA and USSR were at a breaking point in 1960. American President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev were doing their best to quell tensions, but something happened. And that something was a continuation of the Cold War that neither country wanted. But they got it. Thank you for watching Jacked History! I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please share! Furtherm...

"The First Salute" was the bellowing of nine cannons from a Dutch fort in the Caribbean, signaling the passing of an American naval ship during the American Revolution. It wasn't just a, "Hey, how are ya?" It was an acknowledgment by the Dutch military of America's cause. And it marked the beginning of a beautiful relationship. Thank you as always for taking time to watch this show. I'm truly bles...

The Ottomans were one of the largest empires in the history of the world. A powerhouse on the world stage that set the tone for culture and politics we still feel today. But while the Turkish people were the main ethnicity of that empire, there were many others that operated within Ottoman borders. And it was with the help of a lowly British military officer that the Arabs gained their independenc...

He's one of the greatest explorers in the history of the world. But unlike, let's say, Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook never got to retire peacefully after his daring adventures. No, he made a string of mistakes that led to one of the most horrific killings of a British naval officer ever. Thank you for watching this episode! Please let me know what else you’d like to see. I’m alw...

Ted Williams hit bombs out of Fenway and dropped bombs on commies. One of the greatest baseball players of all time is still considered great on numbers alone, despite 5 years of his baseball career in service to his country as a Marine Corps fighter pilot. This is the story of a true American legend. Thanks for watching! Let me know what you'd like to see next!