The Disastrous Hunt for the North-West Passage

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • When Europeans discovered the American continent in the 15th century, they quickly became keen to find a way over it for some reason. In search of the mysterious NW passage, they died in their thousands....... enjoy!
    See all the inuit testimonies here: www.canadianmy...
    Music: Bensound.com

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  • @chrisaboo
    @chrisaboo Рік тому +45

    Guys, we gotta help this channel grow. Great historical content, should be more visible.

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Рік тому +6

      Cheers dude

    • @joshhoffman5233
      @joshhoffman5233 Місяць тому +2

      I agree thoroughly. I’m no UA-camr but they tell me you’ve got to do pretty regular videos for the algorithm and this gentleman I’m thinking has a day job. But damn these vids are amazing. I just found him last week and I’m loving it.

    • @normanshaw1970
      @normanshaw1970 Місяць тому

      ​@joshhoffman5233 same here, great history narrated in an interesting and humorous way

    • @floridmike4696
      @floridmike4696 16 днів тому

      Subscribed liked and commented.

  • @MrCdog85
    @MrCdog85 7 місяців тому +20

    You are criminally underated sir, this is some of the best history content on UA-cam.

  • @mafiousbj
    @mafiousbj 7 днів тому +1

    Lately have been watching videos from this channel with no regards how old or new they are.
    Fantastic narrative style to keep any video from becoming a drag. Hope the algorithm blesses it someday

  • @eugenehong8825
    @eugenehong8825 8 місяців тому +7

    Wow, a beautiful breakdown of personalities and the soft traits that are essentially ignored by 99% of other UA-camrs. Thank you!

  • @jeffcampbell1555
    @jeffcampbell1555 Рік тому +7

    Ads are still playing, but I hit like button already, because GHV-guy has a track record. So happy to see a big new post in my feed!

    • @erraticonteuse
      @erraticonteuse Рік тому

      Same here! Super excited for his longest yet!

  • @blackleon1708
    @blackleon1708 Місяць тому +1

    Comforting tone. I feel relaxed listening to your story

  • @erraticonteuse
    @erraticonteuse Рік тому +9

    You know, the Panama canal is probably worth a video too. It's hard to imagine why a mere 50 miles would be almost impossible to cross, but it was for a really long time and thousands of people died just digging a trench across one of the narrowest strips of land in the world. The Suez is like 2.5x the span, the Erie Canal is 7.25x as long and almost 100 years older. It seems unfathomable to have been such a challenge, but it was.

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Рік тому +6

      aye that and the Corinthian Isthmus are really interesting achievements

  • @davidgloudemans8073
    @davidgloudemans8073 Місяць тому +2

    This is such a gem of a channel. But it seems the algorithm is still finding the fabled passage to it. But keep it up 👍

  • @ИванГордиленко
    @ИванГордиленко Місяць тому +1

    Incredibly good video, hope it reaches more people

  • @lukemorris9857
    @lukemorris9857 Рік тому +4

    An excellent, comprehensive review of this topic in your highest quality video to date - fully recommend to any prospective viewers

  • @Historyisgood
    @Historyisgood Рік тому +2

    Really big fan of this. Love the ancient/ classical history but also massive love for these sorts of stories. Please do more! I am a teacher and have recommended it to multiple pupils today!

  • @josenesto8686
    @josenesto8686 3 місяці тому +2

    Fantastic, yet terrifying video coupled with good humor. Great work!

  • @codasko
    @codasko Місяць тому

    I’m addicted to these longform videos. the background music is calming and keeps it focused. honestly i could watch these videos OR just listen to them like a podcast when i’m working. excellent content!!

  • @Ninja-Alinja
    @Ninja-Alinja Місяць тому +1

    Just stumbled into this video after having seen the History Buffs video on the TV show and all the background a couple of years ago.
    Great presentation of tons of research and details.
    As a side note, I read up on the temporarily “adopted” Tasmanian girl you mentioned and it really is heartbreaking, from abuse to abuse up to her presumably “drowning drunk in a puddle” at age 17. God knows what really happened there, poor girl..

  • @koboldgeorge2140
    @koboldgeorge2140 2 місяці тому +3

    The Inuit hunter's story is extremely creepy, and well told

  • @peytonburns626
    @peytonburns626 5 місяців тому +3

    why doesn't this have more views

  • @RomanumChristum
    @RomanumChristum Рік тому +5

    Lady Franklin honestly seems like she was a fun hilarious lady to be around

  • @Ennio444
    @Ennio444 21 день тому

    Fantastic. Loved the whole story since I saw the TV show The Terror.

  • @latintim9910
    @latintim9910 Рік тому

    It's not often I hit the bell button to let me know when you post. I was thinking it's been a few months since I checked in on your channel what treats do you have for me. Love it. Keep going

  • @newyardleysinclair9960
    @newyardleysinclair9960 Місяць тому

    I couldn't imagine being at sea for years on end like that. The library would help a bit though lol

  • @RomanumChristum
    @RomanumChristum Рік тому +1

    The fact some men were so close to abundant fish is heartbreaking. So close to food yet they were so far

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Рік тому +4

      Whats worse is that the winters of the late 1840's were especially harsh. if they had gone at any other time, they might have had an easier time finding food

  • @withnail70
    @withnail70 15 днів тому

    I drifted into this one again, awake this time, and couldn't switch it off. Just as good second time around. However, the drama series about the expedition, The Terror, is described as "Really, really good", but I found all the monster polar bear stuff a bit silly and tedious. There is plenty of material and space for embellishment in the story without resorting to a Jaws-style formula. It reminds me of the drama series 'Lost', which could have been an excellent, modern version of The Lord of the Flies without discovering that the island was already inhabited by some psychopathic subterranean Bond-villain community. Michael Palin's book could be interesting though, must look into that. 👍

  • @tamlandipper29
    @tamlandipper29 29 днів тому

    Can we take a minute to appreciate that chap's wife making him promise not to go to the Arctic? Saved his damn' life.

  • @shugeee
    @shugeee Місяць тому

    Riveting. well done!

  • @kilagorila
    @kilagorila Рік тому

    Fascinating story, thanks for covering it.

  • @bookaufman9643
    @bookaufman9643 Місяць тому +1

    Immediately when I saw the layout of where the bodies were found I thought that that had to be based on hunting parties. Of course I could be wrong but it seems to make a lot of sense. Also the crazy idea that the locals would be the barbarians when they're the ones that they've proven how to find food in that area for centuries. It would have been smarter to debate that cannibalism happened at all than to blame it on them. I've enjoyed your videos so far. I've just started watching them but I have noticed two oddities. The camera seems to go blurry quite often and then fix itself then become blurry again and then fix itself again. Also you always have a blue dot somewhere about the middle of your chest which makes me think that you're on the verge of an assassination. I'm guessing it has something to do with filming and the level you're trying to have be the center of your picture but I could be completely wrong.😊

  • @1joshjosh1
    @1joshjosh1 Місяць тому

    I have a feeling this is going to be awesome

  • @ilililililili563
    @ilililililili563 Місяць тому

    I always chuckle at youtubers trying to tell me "oh nooo, we cant cover this topic, it would take TEN HOURS!".
    Mr, i came here for 1h of history on obscure topic, i would LOVE TO hear 10 more hours. This line of argumentation does not hold :D

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Місяць тому +2

      mate, if you like long form you'll love my next video. it currently stands at 3 hrs 45 mins

  • @newyardleysinclair9960
    @newyardleysinclair9960 Місяць тому +1

    You should really put effort into being a sort of Mr. BALLEN but for narrative history. If you put more into visuals of what you're talking about that would help. You have the ability to lay out a narrative that keeps one interested. Not meaning to be critical. Good content

  • @matthewsevere9699
    @matthewsevere9699 Рік тому +4

    oh fuck yes. Hour long video from you? time to throw away netflix

  • @richcole99
    @richcole99 Рік тому

    Another riveting presentation.

  • @MattttG3
    @MattttG3 6 місяців тому

    Obviously James Fritz James was the first ever “James bond” in history

  • @jamespfp
    @jamespfp 28 днів тому

    RE: The Corte Real Brothers; Funny thing, but hey I notice you said that they went to "Canada"? I seem to recall that it was Newfoundland, Not Canada. And don't give me any of the modern guff that Newfoundland Is Canada, because pal, Newfoundland was there *before* Canada and was also considered the "cornerstone of the British Empire" for quite a few years in the interim between the 15th and 20th centuries.
    Where's my proof? The first brother, Gaspar, reported having discovered a "land that was very cool with big trees" at about 50 degrees North latitude, and this he called "Terre Verde". True, he might be talking Labrador, but it's more likely he meant the Island of Newfoundland. It is also likely that Gaspar first saw and named the harbor of St. John's.

  • @deshonetaylor6444
    @deshonetaylor6444 Рік тому +1

    Hey, great vids! I have 1 super request--citations. Would it be possible to provide citations (or book titles) regarding information from your other vids, especially about the Greeks/Romans? I could use them in the future. If so, please let me know the best way to contact you. Thanks!

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Рік тому

      Absolutely. You can email me at generic.history.vid@gmail.com and let me know which vids you want citations for

    • @deshonetaylor6444
      @deshonetaylor6444 Рік тому

      @@generichistory I'm not sure if my email went through. You could search my name in your gmail search column. Please notify if it was recieved or not. Thanks again!

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Рік тому

      @@deshonetaylor6444 my bad for not checking my emails. Have shot a reply off to you 👍

  • @bothewolf3466
    @bothewolf3466 20 днів тому

    broke his finger after flipping off USA-style a scoring Lutton Town midfielder?

  • @maymunity7942
    @maymunity7942 Місяць тому

    I'm intrigued why the inuit hunter described them as "black men". Some theories say that they were wearing balaklavas which made their noses seem small or were they diseased.

    • @Alsemenor
      @Alsemenor Місяць тому +2

      Could also be coal dust, especially if the men were trying to stay warm near the boilers.

  • @ocelotcake9359
    @ocelotcake9359 21 день тому

    why didn't they just go on the north coast of russia instead of using the northwest passage? Sorry if this is a dumb question

  • @benquinneyiii7941
    @benquinneyiii7941 2 місяці тому

    Icebreaker

  • @pblaze100
    @pblaze100 Рік тому

    Scurvy: Not even once

  • @benquinneyiii7941
    @benquinneyiii7941 2 місяці тому

    Frostbitten

  • @artimax7683
    @artimax7683 Рік тому

    lol what happened to the fingie

    • @generichistory
      @generichistory  Рік тому

      if you look carefully you can see it healing over the course of the video

    • @dianahazell6823
      @dianahazell6823 Рік тому

      From a largely unknown story to the White House Office desk. Who knew! Another informative video with delightful inserts to keep it constantly engaging

    • @dianahazell6823
      @dianahazell6823 Рік тому

      Finger? Not frostbite is it 😂

  • @1joshjosh1
    @1joshjosh1 Місяць тому

    Probably that bald British guy Simon from what I learned today channel is gonna copy this now.
    Plagiarizing other people work is there specialty.
    And everybody supports him.

  • @hellspice1
    @hellspice1 Місяць тому

    For Al Gore's rhythm