Thanks so much for tuning in! Apologies for the delay-Lemoyne has a lot of rich history, and I wanted to try my best to get it right. Let me know your thoughts! What's your favourite location in Lemoyne? I really enjoy the atmosphere of Rhodes, but it's hard not to love Saint Denis-and Lagras is beautiful and eerie as well!
Dutch Van Der Linde - “Now, would you kindly send that youtube academic out here, so we can show him what we really think about the art of accurate history”.
Red dirt is also a massive staple of Oklahoma. Even the name means Red Man, but that's more about the forced relocation of thousands of Natives. As much as my elementary school history book wanted it to be about the clay.
Funnily enough, that comparison between red "dirt" and red "man" is a bit more on the nose than you might think; ever heard of Native American peoples being referred to as "people of the earth"? Well, that's how many people referred to them...as a way of calling them dirt people. It *sounds* like it's referencing native beliefs, but it was really a "proper" was of calling them dirt. And that's because natives were seen as worth less than dirt, in all honesty. While African and other kidnapped people were worth enough to be cattle (still horrifying and egregious), native people weren't even worth slave work - their only worth was to be murdered. And yet, like you said, no textbooks ever use the word "genocide" when talking about the colonization and subsequent establishment of the USA, but genocide was not only tried for, but successfully carried out in many tribes and distinct native cultures. Sorry, I just...the "red dirt meaning red man" thing was just a bit too real, and as someone with native grandparents, it hit real close to home for a second.
@@MrLeFluffy1 that's not true, though. Calling Indians "red" dates back much further than the forced relocation to Oklahoma, and the "people of the earth" isn't based in racism, but many tribal origin stories, just like the story of Adam, involve being made of/coming from the earth by their creator. The expanded definition of genocide is a UN creation, and still not reflected in the dictionary definition of the word, too, which is a pretty good reason not to be included in textbooks. And speaking of killing people to take their land, and kidnapping people to use as slaves, are you unaware of the prevalence of that amongst American Indian tribes from all over the continent? Because if you're upset about things being left out, surely you wouldn't intentionally leave *that* out.
@@joshholden9360 I'm so sorry the education system failed you so badly. I don't blame you for thinking what you just said is true, because that's often what's taught. Although, in terms of slurs, "red" comes from the color of native skin, and was absolutely used as a racist slur. Also, what native peoples did in their own land is very different to the actual genocide committed by white and European colonizers. Ever heard of small pox blankets? The trail of tears? Those are only two examples of thousands.
@@MrLeFluffy1 It is true, though. I'm a native from Canada. A few years ago I heard a version of the "creation story" involving "god" making native americans out of red clay or dirt, (can't remember). It's one of the major ones in ontario, I think. You're still right about it being a slur. Other races were made out of resources from the earth also. So even if it was some backhanded story, the other races get the same treatment.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASSS Just finished-- I think I said this before, but there is literally nothing in my life I look forward to than the continuation of this particular series-- and my life is pretty good right now! I'd be interested to hear more about @Real Pixels research process sometime-- I think the only thing that could make this series better is a list of sources or interesting bits to read on about, listed in the description or a pinned comment. Thank you so much for continuing to extract the wealth of history and American experience from Red Dead II!
This dude is one of a kind no ads or sponsors just pure old UA-cam. And the amount of research this guy puts in his videos is insane. I’ll definitely become a patreon
I know we’re nowhere near there yet, but I’d love to see a video on how historically accurate the first Red Dead Redemption is, (preferably after you finish this series, first!) The death of the Wild West is such an interesting topic, and the first RDR is an unforgettable classic.
You're one of those content creators who's videos I start watching immediately after I see them. Even if I'm watching something else that I really enjoy, I stop and click on your videos instantly. Thank you for your work
Small detail but a state legislator often refers to someone who makes laws for a single state, as a part of that state’s legislative body, rather than representing that state on a federal level. The man mentioned around 14:00 may not be someone representing Lemoyne in the nation-wide House of Representatives, but rather someone representing a county or district in Lemoyne who votes on laws that are only binding to the state of Lemoyne. For example, the state of Louisiana now has 2 federal senators: John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy. However, the Louisiana state senate itself has 39 seats, which doesn’t even include the state’s lower legislative body. *edit: also just wanted to say, great video as always! Very detailed research and interesting presentation
Came here to notice. Same with the continual miss pronunciation of Rockefeller that would probably come from someone who read history but doesn’t know a lot about New York City culture and hasn’t heard Rockefeller Center a dozen times
@@Puxi I'd love to do that! I recently made a short little red dead inspired song, and if he wants to I could definitely create some more longer ones for him to use!
So one small additional for ya. When Shawn is referring to if Arthur’s family was Jacobites or English Lovers he’s not asking if Arthur’s family is English in the later question. When the Jacobite Rebellion broke out - caused when Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in Scotland to try and reclaim the thrones of England and Scotland - the Jacobite’s would primary be made up of the Highland Scottish Clans. In Scotland you have two areas. The highland and the lowlands. The Highlands up north we’re primarily where you’d find your Scottish Clans by the 17th/18th Century. A big factor in many of these Clans joining Charlie was that he was a Catholic Prince - The Prince of Orange being a Protestant. Being primary Catholics themselves they wished to see a Catholic Prince restored to the throne - note being Irish Shawn is also likely heavily Catholic as such was very much sided with the Jacobite cause as are many Catholic descendants today in Scotland and Ireland. The Lowlands of Scotland however - areas around Stirling, Fife, Edinburgh, Glasgow, etc - were quite heavily Protestant vs Catholic and weren’t as based in the older clan traditions. Many of the Highland clans would actually attribute them to being more Englishised than Scottish bred - which as you got closer to the English boarder you could say as the influence of Northern England did push into lower Scotland as did some lower Scottish influences also push back. This would also prove a large factor in when Bonnie Prince Charlie returned much of the initial regiments and even some later regiments raised to fight the rebellion - the main British army being out about the world forming an empire leaving mostly training battalions and militias behind - were made from Lowland Scots. After the Rebellion several Clans who had either sided with the Crown would be left alone and a few would soon go into form the basis for many of the highland Foot Regiments within the British army (The Gordon’s, The Cameron’s and the Black Watch being 3 Examples) However, those that sided with Charlie would be either killed of during the highland clearances or driven into exile/forced to flee. Many of these groups would sail for America and Canada and make settlement there - others would sail for Ireland, France, Spain, Italy (insert Catholic based country here). As such when Shawn asks “or are you English loving types” he’s asking if Arthur’s ancestors were apart of the Scottish people who sided against Bonnie Prince Charlie and fought for the Prince of Orange.
Bro this. I check this channels uploads every month at minimum hoping ive missed some upload. And i didnt get a notification for this neither... just remembered to check and here it is lmao
We were literally talking about the accuracy of Saint Denis being a game depiction of New Orleans in the Red Dead class yesterday, someone brought up Rhodes. Funny this showed up in my recommended.
This series has been super gratifying as it is confirming how much knowledge of a America I actually already possess. As a Colorado boy I was like “hell yeah! I knew Ambarino had something to do with Colorado!”
This comment is old but I have to say, I also grew up in Colorado, and the town I was born in, Silt, is to this day so weirdly similar to Valentine that I often call Valentine Silt. And I immediately got Rocky Mountain vibes from Ambarino
Dropped another absolute banger! This is probably my favorite series on UA-cam. Keep up the great work with it, I'm always looking forward to the next one!
It's funny because after playing things like the robot mission or finding the Viking helmet I thought that the game was playing more fast and loose with the time period (not that I minded) but learning how much research was put into this on top of the weirder missions made me seriously appreciate the game more. It's like having your cake and getting to eat it too because you have a whole bakery to have fun in.
God Rdr2 is so detailed. I fucking love it. every part, scene, and aspect of the game. i discovered this game last year, but I got so deep into the holes of theories with the Bender family, Braithwites and Grey secrets, and the “leader x”. absolutely beautiful story and world
Great Video but “state legislator” refers to a a representative in a state legislature who is at the state level not a member of congress who is at the national level.
@Lando Calrissian I think you misunderstood that. He was saying, accurately, that the Klan would go after Republicans, as that was the party of Lincoln.
Nope, Josh Holden is right. This is from my original script. "The group, founded in 1874, targeted mostly African-Americans-made clear through its affiliation with the KKK-but also whites who supported the Republic Party, and, of course, northerners who supported the Union." Flawed, sure, but not wrong.
One note, at 13:55, a state legislator could refer to a member of that states house of representatives, not a member of the national congress. The main difference would be he represented his district to the state government, and not the federal government. Which means he would also have a much more direct hand in the laws in that state than a federal representative.
i just wanted to stop in and say thank you! not only am i a huge fan of red dead redemption, and well-researched videos like this, but i’m writing a western myself and this series has pointed me to a lot of interesting tidbits to add as details to my work ^^
I was just talking about the states in RDR w my buddy last night while we were doing deliveries in RDO. We came to the conclusion that each state is a whole region, not a single state. We said the same things... figuring its sposed to be Louisiana. But Lemoyne seems to be a combo of the southern states. Its almost like every 500 yards, it gradually transitions to another biome. Rhodes is very Georgia or Alabama, Southern Lemoyne is like missouri and mississipi. Bayou Nwa and Lakay are sorta Florida and Louisiana and then as you go north and east it gradually becomes Appalachia. Georgraohicly the adjacency of the regions are inaccurate, but there are elements of pretty much all 50 states in that map. Its done really brilliantly, because there are major differences between regions, and the change-over is sudden but not noticeable. You go from hillyTall Trees, cross the river and you are in the open flat great plains... The cliffs hide the fact theres a sudden change coming. Heartlands slowly turns to Lemoyne, all that changes is the soil starts getting redder and the tree patches are bigger. You cross a bridge, and its thick swamp and alligators. Its friggin brilliantly subtle. The "ocean" in Van Horn, or maybe its supposed to be the Great Lakes.... its the same body of water as the Saint Denis docks and thieves landing and the waterfall in the desert lol.
I think you're spot-on. The states/geographical regions are just compressed in size. For instance, in reality you couldn't ride a horse from New Orleans up into Appalachia in less than a day, or from way north in the Rockies and down across the Great Plains. But it's pretty much all there in the game, as you described.
This is genuinely the only channel i impatiently wait for new uploads to show up... and I scroll through UA-cam all day long, at work, on my commute to and from work, while eating, in the toilet and when i go to sleep i put some long video in the background to listen to while i zone out... thousands of channels i see weekly, 99% of them at random as its hard to interest me enough to subscribe, let alone do what i do with this channel... which is opening it up once a week or two, hoping that maybe UA-cam's subscription system fucked up and there's a new video uploaded i wasn't informed of. If this doesnt tell you how fantastic your content is, how fantastic you are as a content creator... that out of THOUSANDS of people uploading their stuff to this website, youre the only guy who puts out such quality stuff i have to make sure i didnt miss a video... nothing will.
Damn, I found this series just yesterday and just finished the last video earlier today. Was wondering when the next would be out. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!
One of the only games that I know of that takes place in my home state, outside of L4D2 of course. I did feel at home in Lemoyne when I first got there, still my favorite region in the entire game. I didn't know how historically accurate it was though but in terms of appearance, I think R* nailed it for that area. When Chapter 2 ended with a bang, I was surprised to see familiar land when they had to move camp. Not the friendliest introduction to the area though with the Lemoyne Raiders, they're pretty annoying tbh, I make sure to take them out everywhere they crop up. Then the mission before taking out Bronte was familiar but the creepiest mission in the game, character in that mission was great as well. All around a well-designed region.
Grog is still a staple in the US Army. I don't know about the other US Military branches. But in the Army, it is tradition to create "Grog" at Army Balls and Dances. For example, at a Battalion Ball, the First Sergeant (1SG), senior enlisted of a US Company of about 80-120 soldiers, from each company will add a different spirit or liquor to the batch, finishing off the with Battalion Sergeant Major. Sometime unconventional items will be added such as coffee grounds, sour beer, or even leafy vegetables (yeah grog can get gross). Each item put in by the 1SGs and the Sergeant Major represent something about thr Army, the installation, or the Unit. For example, adding vodka can represent diesel used in Bradley's, etc, etc. Hope some find this interesting.
I saw on a Strange Man video that when Archibald talks about the rain at 1:52 it doesn't rain in Lemonye until the tobacco mission with Sean. I'm gonna test it on my current playthrough (just started ch 2) but that's fucking amazing
I've always liked history and studied archaeology back in the day. I love the amount of research for your videos you do and how you frame things in the historical context.
Thanks so much, you're saving my day! Today would have been the first day in ages where I could have had a nice, long RDR session (I'm in chapter 6 in my second, 150 hours long playthorugh). But because of computer issues I spent the whole day trying to fix them instead. Sadly without any results but seeing your new video makes me very happy right now! So thank you again, keep up the good work!
not sure if anyone has said this yet, Just a note for the next chapter, 'Shady Belle' is could possibly be a reference to 'Belle Reve' a plantation house mentioned in the New Orleans (Saint Denis) set story 'A Streetcar Named Desire', a plantation house previously owned by the DuBois family, before being lost on a mortgage an, in the case of Shady Belle, possibly abandoned. the name 'Belle Reve' mean either 'Sweet Dream' or 'Beautiful Dream', so Shady Belle could mean 'Shady Beauty' or 'Shady Sweet' also the Jesse James gang were know to have taken shelter in the real Kemp Plantation house in Louisiana, so that is likley a more direct reference, but the possible 'Streetcar' reference is just somthing i noticed while playing through the game.
As a citizen of South Carolina, let my give you my favorite saying concerning the weather of the south. Its so humid, if i clap my hands I’ll splash myself. The funny thing is, this has actually happened right before big storms in mid summer.
This is just. Amazing, to say the least. I love that you are basically going over chapter III but also doing research on each mission and surrounding to see how accurate it is. Amazing, truly. Keep up the awesome work man this is bad ass
I know it's 2022 now but, you can't exacly trade mark the idea of puting flamable liquid inside a container that can break easilly with a wick to spread the fire. just because in warfare, it became popular with the finnish, doesn't mean that only the finnish had the idea of a glass bottle with flamable liquid. As many improvised firearms, they could've been used way before the Finnish or Spanish civil war
a small note on 13:53 the term state legislator refers to state-level (usually lower house) legislators, like a NY state assemblyman or Virginia delegate rather than a federal-level legislator like a member of the house of representatives. so the dead guy was likely a member of the lemoyne state legislature rather than a member of congress
Absolutely astounding how much research you have put into these videos. So much insight, and at multiple levels for people too. I like the analysis of language used as much as the detailed digging into historical archives to find examples of lifestyles or items of the time.
Hell yeah! I've been waiting for this since the last one released. And in 30 minutes I'll start my wait for the fifth episode. These videos are always so interesting
Small distinction, State Legislator is part of the state level government, not congress. In the US, each state is organized the same as the federal government, with each state having its own mini congress taking representatives from various regions of their state.
My favourite series on UA-cam now! Thanks for putting in the effort, it is both interesting and highly entertaining. Already looking forward to the next!
I really hope the next game in the Red Dead franchise - Red Dead Retribution? takes place in the 1870's/80's. The peak of the Wild West would be a great setting, thriving frontier towns, wide open prairies and relentless deserts. We've played as a bounty hunter (Red Harlow/Uncle), outlaw (Arthur Morgan), bounty hunter/outlaw (John Marston) why not a lawman? Like Leigh Johnson for instance?
Can't believe this has been out a month and I'm only just watching it now! Rhodes is one of the most interesting towns in the game imo so I'm looking forward to this 🔥
These are great, thanks for putting them out there. I've been contemplating a 3rd play through & these videos certainly have edged me closer to doing so, it's such an outstanding game.
One small thing regarding the Lemoyne legislature's body you find: If he is a "State legislature", that means he was not a member of Congress, but rather a state level representative FOR the state's government, not the federal government. Yes that means all 50 of our states each have their own mini congresses lmao. However the historical connection you tried to draw with the congressman who died in 1899 is probably what Rockstar was hinting towards, or a coincidence. Otherwise, FANTASTIC video.
Here in Canada, "DRUNK HOUSE" is a slang for a low level bar, nothing as fancy as pub, to put it on Red Dead Redemption 2 perspective, is like the bar in the poor area of Saint Denis.
You know, since i've discovered your videos a few month back, now i'm waiting for every new videos with a lot of excitement. I love your channel and your videos, they are fascinating and very educationnal. Thanks for everything !
It’s a pretty good “rule of thumb” to assume that anything’s first appearance in text was probably spoken verbatim at least 10-20 years before, and a safe assumption that time frame is potentially much longer the further back in history you go, as phrases moved between people the further back in time you go, due to lack of communication methods like newspaper or the telegraph. Though it also largely depends on the origin of the phrase, because they tend to be shared over a city much faster than small country towns. Language is fascinating and stupid, but the history of it can be exciting.
As a native Tennessean, I can confirm we very much have red clay dirt. It all fun and games still your car tires slide on just basic grass. Dont even get me started on trying to remove the crimson stains from your shoes.
Speacheess as usual! The level of detail and research is simply out of this world. They should use you videos in schools and history calsses. Eagerly awaiting the continuation of this! Stellar work, man!
9:35 Here is my biggest nitpick of the game. The trees depicted at the Braithwaite manor are too old in the game. They are obviously based on how old the trees are nowadays, almost 200 years old. But if the game was set in 1899, those trees must've been planted in 1699, waaaay before the US even existed. They should've looked 50 years old at best.
I live in a small rural town in Louisiana and I’ll certainly tell you that it is not dry here and the winters definitely aren’t weak. In the summer, it seems all we have is rain while in the winter, it is cold as balls and that’s seems like our only dry period.
Thanks so much for tuning in! Apologies for the delay-Lemoyne has a lot of rich history, and I wanted to try my best to get it right. Let me know your thoughts!
What's your favourite location in Lemoyne? I really enjoy the atmosphere of Rhodes, but it's hard not to love Saint Denis-and Lagras is beautiful and eerie as well!
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Bro I just played "the new South" mission on my 4 playthrough
@@kartiksadat Me too. now playing the Sean homestead robbery.
You dont have to apoligize for anything. Youre videos are a sermon and i'd gladly and patiently wait for your uploads.
I agree! Scarlett Meadows has the best ambient song so that’s my favourite
Dutch Van Der Linde - “Now, would you kindly send that youtube academic out here, so we can show him what we really think about the art of accurate history”.
does this mean Real Pixels has a liquid cocaine issue? /s
I don’t recall this?
@@davey_zx0215 ahh hit your head?
@@metetural9140 My head is hurt from a trolley accident a couple days ago in big old Saint Denis
@@davey_zx0215 yeah that was 12 years ago Dutch
Red dirt is also a massive staple of Oklahoma. Even the name means Red Man, but that's more about the forced relocation of thousands of Natives. As much as my elementary school history book wanted it to be about the clay.
Funnily enough, that comparison between red "dirt" and red "man" is a bit more on the nose than you might think; ever heard of Native American peoples being referred to as "people of the earth"? Well, that's how many people referred to them...as a way of calling them dirt people. It *sounds* like it's referencing native beliefs, but it was really a "proper" was of calling them dirt. And that's because natives were seen as worth less than dirt, in all honesty. While African and other kidnapped people were worth enough to be cattle (still horrifying and egregious), native people weren't even worth slave work - their only worth was to be murdered. And yet, like you said, no textbooks ever use the word "genocide" when talking about the colonization and subsequent establishment of the USA, but genocide was not only tried for, but successfully carried out in many tribes and distinct native cultures.
Sorry, I just...the "red dirt meaning red man" thing was just a bit too real, and as someone with native grandparents, it hit real close to home for a second.
@@MrLeFluffy1 thanks for sharing this none the less :00 It was actually really interesting to read, i never knew
@@MrLeFluffy1 that's not true, though.
Calling Indians "red" dates back much further than the forced relocation to Oklahoma, and the "people of the earth" isn't based in racism, but many tribal origin stories, just like the story of Adam, involve being made of/coming from the earth by their creator.
The expanded definition of genocide is a UN creation, and still not reflected in the dictionary definition of the word, too, which is a pretty good reason not to be included in textbooks.
And speaking of killing people to take their land, and kidnapping people to use as slaves, are you unaware of the prevalence of that amongst American Indian tribes from all over the continent?
Because if you're upset about things being left out, surely you wouldn't intentionally leave *that* out.
@@joshholden9360 I'm so sorry the education system failed you so badly. I don't blame you for thinking what you just said is true, because that's often what's taught. Although, in terms of slurs, "red" comes from the color of native skin, and was absolutely used as a racist slur. Also, what native peoples did in their own land is very different to the actual genocide committed by white and European colonizers. Ever heard of small pox blankets? The trail of tears? Those are only two examples of thousands.
@@MrLeFluffy1 It is true, though. I'm a native from Canada. A few years ago I heard a version of the "creation story" involving "god" making native americans out of red clay or dirt, (can't remember). It's one of the major ones in ontario, I think. You're still right about it being a slur. Other races were made out of resources from the earth also. So even if it was some backhanded story, the other races get the same treatment.
Disclaimer: Most every American still says "look what the cat dragged in" lol
Depends in the region but I have heard it. Around where I'm from not so much.
Never heard that one before. I guess its because i live in Mississippi
@@2exclusivedxotn-479 I stay in California I say it to sometimes
Yes but no one says " look what the cat DRUG in "
@Austin Batton Of course the race baiter had to bring race into this over a video game. Bring that energy elsewhere
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Just finished-- I think I said this before, but there is literally nothing in my life I look forward to than the continuation of this particular series-- and my life is pretty good right now!
I'd be interested to hear more about @Real Pixels research process sometime-- I think the only thing that could make this series better is a list of sources or interesting bits to read on about, listed in the description or a pinned comment.
Thank you so much for continuing to extract the wealth of history and American experience from Red Dead II!
This dude is one of a kind no ads or sponsors just pure old UA-cam. And the amount of research this guy puts in his videos is insane. I’ll definitely become a patreon
I know we’re nowhere near there yet, but I’d love to see a video on how historically accurate the first Red Dead Redemption is, (preferably after you finish this series, first!) The death of the Wild West is such an interesting topic, and the first RDR is an unforgettable classic.
Is it bad that I never played the first one
@@bradyteets3426 no but you 100% should play it, it's a fantastic game
@@metetural9140 what I’ve seen on the UA-cam it looks awesome. But to be honest before I got RDR2 I was never interested in games like RDR and GTA
@@bradyteets3426 be aware it is a lot more janky than 2 but that's probably because its 11 years old
@@metetural9140 it is one hundred percent because its 11 years old.
still a beautiful game though.
You're one of those content creators who's videos I start watching immediately after I see them.
Even if I'm watching something else that I really enjoy, I stop and click on your videos instantly.
Thank you for your work
Lol I just did the same exact thing.
@Lando Calrissian How do you mean?
@Lando Calrissian why you say that?
Small detail but a state legislator often refers to someone who makes laws for a single state, as a part of that state’s legislative body, rather than representing that state on a federal level. The man mentioned around 14:00 may not be someone representing Lemoyne in the nation-wide House of Representatives, but rather someone representing a county or district in Lemoyne who votes on laws that are only binding to the state of Lemoyne. For example, the state of Louisiana now has 2 federal senators: John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy. However, the Louisiana state senate itself has 39 seats, which doesn’t even include the state’s lower legislative body.
*edit: also just wanted to say, great video as always! Very detailed research and interesting presentation
I noticed that detail as well. Its minor but important to anyone trying to understand US politics.
Came here to notice. Same with the continual miss pronunciation of Rockefeller that would probably come from someone who read history but doesn’t know a lot about New York City culture and hasn’t heard Rockefeller Center a dozen times
@@Brainstrain well I think the content creator is from Australia so I think it's reasonable that somethings maybe mispronounced
I really enjoy these Red Dead 2 documentaries! Thank you for making them!
Make some tunes for this guy, he can use as background music.
@@Puxi I'd love to do that! I recently made a short little red dead inspired song, and if he wants to I could definitely create some more longer ones for him to use!
Best RDR2 series on UA-cam by a long shot. These are incredible.
So one small additional for ya.
When Shawn is referring to if Arthur’s family was Jacobites or English Lovers he’s not asking if Arthur’s family is English in the later question.
When the Jacobite Rebellion broke out - caused when Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in Scotland to try and reclaim the thrones of England and Scotland - the Jacobite’s would primary be made up of the Highland Scottish Clans.
In Scotland you have two areas. The highland and the lowlands.
The Highlands up north we’re primarily where you’d find your Scottish Clans by the 17th/18th Century. A big factor in many of these Clans joining Charlie was that he was a Catholic Prince - The Prince of Orange being a Protestant. Being primary Catholics themselves they wished to see a Catholic Prince restored to the throne - note being Irish Shawn is also likely heavily Catholic as such was very much sided with the Jacobite cause as are many Catholic descendants today in Scotland and Ireland.
The Lowlands of Scotland however - areas around Stirling, Fife, Edinburgh, Glasgow, etc - were quite heavily Protestant vs Catholic and weren’t as based in the older clan traditions. Many of the Highland clans would actually attribute them to being more Englishised than Scottish bred - which as you got closer to the English boarder you could say as the influence of Northern England did push into lower Scotland as did some lower Scottish influences also push back.
This would also prove a large factor in when Bonnie Prince Charlie returned much of the initial regiments and even some later regiments raised to fight the rebellion - the main British army being out about the world forming an empire leaving mostly training battalions and militias behind - were made from Lowland Scots.
After the Rebellion several Clans who had either sided with the Crown would be left alone and a few would soon go into form the basis for many of the highland Foot Regiments within the British army (The Gordon’s, The Cameron’s and the Black Watch being 3 Examples)
However, those that sided with Charlie would be either killed of during the highland clearances or driven into exile/forced to flee.
Many of these groups would sail for America and Canada and make settlement there - others would sail for Ireland, France, Spain, Italy (insert Catholic based country here).
As such when Shawn asks “or are you English loving types” he’s asking if Arthur’s ancestors were apart of the Scottish people who sided against Bonnie Prince Charlie and fought for the Prince of Orange.
Ive been waiting for this forever!!
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Bro this. I check this channels uploads every month at minimum hoping ive missed some upload. And i didnt get a notification for this neither... just remembered to check and here it is lmao
We were literally talking about the accuracy of Saint Denis being a game depiction of New Orleans in the Red Dead class yesterday, someone brought up Rhodes. Funny this showed up in my recommended.
The quality and attention to detail in your videos is just on another level. Absolutely amazing.
By the way I want to thank you for putting in the extra work and putting in subtitles. Thanks I really really appreciate it
Glad you appreciate it, though the thanks should go to the technology on UA-cam that makes them easy to implement!
This series has been super gratifying as it is confirming how much knowledge of a America I actually already possess. As a Colorado boy I was like “hell yeah! I knew Ambarino had something to do with Colorado!”
This comment is old but I have to say, I also grew up in Colorado, and the town I was born in, Silt, is to this day so weirdly similar to Valentine that I often call Valentine Silt. And I immediately got Rocky Mountain vibes from Ambarino
THIS is one class I stay fully engaged in. Mate if you want to take some time to get this series right, man feel free every entry is a banger
The amount of effort you’ve put into this series is unreal. Outstanding work!
It feels like I’m watching a History Channel presentation, such deep research, so well done. I love all of these videos
Dropped another absolute banger! This is probably my favorite series on UA-cam. Keep up the great work with it, I'm always looking forward to the next one!
this is genuinely my favourite series on youtube. I can tell you've put a ton of effort on this. Cheers lad.
I know the video is two years old but I can’t believe you missed the “I couldn’t wait till the taters was done” song it’s the best in the whole game
It's funny because after playing things like the robot mission or finding the Viking helmet I thought that the game was playing more fast and loose with the time period (not that I minded) but learning how much research was put into this on top of the weirder missions made me seriously appreciate the game more. It's like having your cake and getting to eat it too because you have a whole bakery to have fun in.
God Rdr2 is so detailed. I fucking love it. every part, scene, and aspect of the game. i discovered this game last year, but I got so deep into the holes of theories with the Bender family, Braithwites and Grey secrets, and the “leader x”. absolutely beautiful story and world
Great Video but “state legislator” refers to a a representative in a state legislature who is at the state level not a member of congress who is at the national level.
@Lando Calrissian I think you misunderstood that.
He was saying, accurately, that the Klan would go after Republicans, as that was the party of Lincoln.
Nope, Josh Holden is right. This is from my original script.
"The group, founded in 1874, targeted mostly African-Americans-made clear through its affiliation with the KKK-but also whites who supported the Republic Party, and, of course, northerners who supported the Union."
Flawed, sure, but not wrong.
Sure, my timing might have been off and perhaps I butchered the delivery-but it wasn’t wrong.
@Lando Calrissian actual baby
@Lando Calrissian Go and make something so we can shit on it, pal. Easy to talk shit from the sidelines.
One note, at 13:55, a state legislator could refer to a member of that states house of representatives, not a member of the national congress. The main difference would be he represented his district to the state government, and not the federal government. Which means he would also have a much more direct hand in the laws in that state than a federal representative.
You'll get alcohol poisoning if you take a shot every time he says "it makes sense" or "unsurprising(ly)"
i just wanted to stop in and say thank you! not only am i a huge fan of red dead redemption, and well-researched videos like this, but i’m writing a western myself and this series has pointed me to a lot of interesting tidbits to add as details to my work ^^
I was just talking about the states in RDR w my buddy last night while we were doing deliveries in RDO.
We came to the conclusion that each state is a whole region, not a single state. We said the same things... figuring its sposed to be Louisiana. But Lemoyne seems to be a combo of the southern states. Its almost like every 500 yards, it gradually transitions to another biome. Rhodes is very Georgia or Alabama, Southern Lemoyne is like missouri and mississipi. Bayou Nwa and Lakay are sorta Florida and Louisiana and then as you go north and east it gradually becomes Appalachia.
Georgraohicly the adjacency of the regions are inaccurate, but there are elements of pretty much all 50 states in that map.
Its done really brilliantly, because there are major differences between regions, and the change-over is sudden but not noticeable. You go from hillyTall Trees, cross the river and you are in the open flat great plains... The cliffs hide the fact theres a sudden change coming. Heartlands slowly turns to Lemoyne, all that changes is the soil starts getting redder and the tree patches are bigger. You cross a bridge, and its thick swamp and alligators. Its friggin brilliantly subtle.
The "ocean" in Van Horn, or maybe its supposed to be the Great Lakes.... its the same body of water as the Saint Denis docks and thieves landing and the waterfall in the desert lol.
I think you're spot-on. The states/geographical regions are just compressed in size. For instance, in reality you couldn't ride a horse from New Orleans up into Appalachia in less than a day, or from way north in the Rockies and down across the Great Plains. But it's pretty much all there in the game, as you described.
Great video as always.
Also, thank you for playing Beau and Penelope's theme under their section. Favorite piece of music in the whole game
This is genuinely the only channel i impatiently wait for new uploads to show up... and I scroll through UA-cam all day long, at work, on my commute to and from work, while eating, in the toilet and when i go to sleep i put some long video in the background to listen to while i zone out... thousands of channels i see weekly, 99% of them at random as its hard to interest me enough to subscribe, let alone do what i do with this channel... which is opening it up once a week or two, hoping that maybe UA-cam's subscription system fucked up and there's a new video uploaded i wasn't informed of.
If this doesnt tell you how fantastic your content is, how fantastic you are as a content creator... that out of THOUSANDS of people uploading their stuff to this website, youre the only guy who puts out such quality stuff i have to make sure i didnt miss a video... nothing will.
Wow, that’s incredibly high praise! It means a lot, thank you.
Damn, I found this series just yesterday and just finished the last video earlier today. Was wondering when the next would be out. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!
One of the only games that I know of that takes place in my home state, outside of L4D2 of course. I did feel at home in Lemoyne when I first got there, still my favorite region in the entire game. I didn't know how historically accurate it was though but in terms of appearance, I think R* nailed it for that area.
When Chapter 2 ended with a bang, I was surprised to see familiar land when they had to move camp. Not the friendliest introduction to the area though with the Lemoyne Raiders, they're pretty annoying tbh, I make sure to take them out everywhere they crop up. Then the mission before taking out Bronte was familiar but the creepiest mission in the game, character in that mission was great as well. All around a well-designed region.
Where I live there is a lemoyne
@@Jejejenenjejejeji yes
Grog is still a staple in the US Army. I don't know about the other US Military branches. But in the Army, it is tradition to create "Grog" at Army Balls and Dances. For example, at a Battalion Ball, the First Sergeant (1SG), senior enlisted of a US Company of about 80-120 soldiers, from each company will add a different spirit or liquor to the batch, finishing off the with Battalion Sergeant Major. Sometime unconventional items will be added such as coffee grounds, sour beer, or even leafy vegetables (yeah grog can get gross). Each item put in by the 1SGs and the Sergeant Major represent something about thr Army, the installation, or the Unit. For example, adding vodka can represent diesel used in Bradley's, etc, etc. Hope some find this interesting.
Favorite series on UA-cam! Such an underrated channel.
I saw on a Strange Man video that when Archibald talks about the rain at 1:52 it doesn't rain in Lemonye until the tobacco mission with Sean. I'm gonna test it on my current playthrough (just started ch 2) but that's fucking amazing
I've always liked history and studied archaeology back in the day. I love the amount of research for your videos you do and how you frame things in the historical context.
Thanks so much, you're saving my day! Today would have been the first day in ages where I could have had a nice, long RDR session (I'm in chapter 6 in my second, 150 hours long playthorugh). But because of computer issues I spent the whole day trying to fix them instead. Sadly without any results but seeing your new video makes me very happy right now! So thank you again, keep up the good work!
Sorry to hear about your issues, hope you can get it fixed soon! Glad I could play a small part in helping, at least. 😊
@@RealPixels That's very kind of you, thanks for your concern 😉
Amazing series of videos. Please do continue doing them, they're really fascinating and I love the history lesson.
immediately clicked, PLEASE KEEP THIS SERIES GOING
not sure if anyone has said this yet,
Just a note for the next chapter, 'Shady Belle' is could possibly be a reference to 'Belle Reve' a plantation house mentioned in the New Orleans (Saint Denis) set story 'A Streetcar Named Desire', a plantation house previously owned by the DuBois family, before being lost on a mortgage an, in the case of Shady Belle, possibly abandoned. the name 'Belle Reve' mean either 'Sweet Dream' or 'Beautiful Dream', so Shady Belle could mean 'Shady Beauty' or 'Shady Sweet'
also the Jesse James gang were know to have taken shelter in the real Kemp Plantation house in Louisiana, so that is likley a more direct reference, but the possible 'Streetcar' reference is just somthing i noticed while playing through the game.
Every time you upload one of these videos my third eye opens just a little more
Killed it once again Pixels!! can't wait to see more content from you!
Lemoyne is my favorite part of the map, it really got that Louisiana atmosphere
As a citizen of South Carolina, let my give you my favorite saying concerning the weather of the south. Its so humid, if i clap my hands I’ll splash myself. The funny thing is, this has actually happened right before big storms in mid summer.
same tbh, here in Louisiana I just go outside on some days and my clothes immediately gets wet.
Haha I'm also from south carolina
Midstate
A month and 14 days, this was truly worth the wait.
This is just. Amazing, to say the least. I love that you are basically going over chapter III but also doing research on each mission and surrounding to see how accurate it is. Amazing, truly. Keep up the awesome work man this is bad ass
I know it's 2022 now but, you can't exacly trade mark the idea of puting flamable liquid inside a container that can break easilly with a wick to spread the fire.
just because in warfare, it became popular with the finnish, doesn't mean that only the finnish had the idea of a glass bottle with flamable liquid.
As many improvised firearms, they could've been used way before the Finnish or Spanish civil war
a small note on 13:53 the term state legislator refers to state-level (usually lower house) legislators, like a NY state assemblyman or Virginia delegate rather than a federal-level legislator like a member of the house of representatives. so the dead guy was likely a member of the lemoyne state legislature rather than a member of congress
Several times a video I find myself saying no way out loud at the level of research you put into these things. Amazing!
Absolutely astounding how much research you have put into these videos. So much insight, and at multiple levels for people too. I like the analysis of language used as much as the detailed digging into historical archives to find examples of lifestyles or items of the time.
Seeing this on my feed made my day, please keep making them!
Hell yeah! I've been waiting for this since the last one released. And in 30 minutes I'll start my wait for the fifth episode. These videos are always so interesting
Small distinction, State Legislator is part of the state level government, not congress. In the US, each state is organized the same as the federal government, with each state having its own mini congress taking representatives from various regions of their state.
I love this series, i dont care how long ut takes to make the videos, as long as you keep going at it!
My favourite series on UA-cam now! Thanks for putting in the effort, it is both interesting and highly entertaining. Already looking forward to the next!
Honestly you are the most underrated channel. Thank you for researching all this for us
Serious props to you for going so much into detail and doing so much research, this videos are amazing
I love this series. I’ve watched each video multiple times over. Keep making them bro. All your RDR content is amazing
Wow I can't believe I missed Kieran's fishing activity. I gotta go back and pay more attention.
Thank you for existing this video is awesome
I really hope the next game in the Red Dead franchise - Red Dead Retribution? takes place in the 1870's/80's. The peak of the Wild West would be a great setting, thriving frontier towns, wide open prairies and relentless deserts. We've played as a bounty hunter (Red Harlow/Uncle), outlaw (Arthur Morgan), bounty hunter/outlaw (John Marston) why not a lawman? Like Leigh Johnson for instance?
Can't believe this has been out a month and I'm only just watching it now! Rhodes is one of the most interesting towns in the game imo so I'm looking forward to this 🔥
These are great, thanks for putting them out there. I've been contemplating a 3rd play through & these videos certainly have edged me closer to doing so, it's such an outstanding game.
One small thing regarding the Lemoyne legislature's body you find: If he is a "State legislature", that means he was not a member of Congress, but rather a state level representative FOR the state's government, not the federal government.
Yes that means all 50 of our states each have their own mini congresses lmao.
However the historical connection you tried to draw with the congressman who died in 1899 is probably what Rockstar was hinting towards, or a coincidence.
Otherwise, FANTASTIC video.
Here in Canada, "DRUNK HOUSE" is a slang for a low level bar, nothing as fancy as pub, to put it on Red Dead Redemption 2 perspective, is like the bar in the poor area of Saint Denis.
You can really appreciate the depth of red dead when you watch vids like this. Great vid!
The big statue in the middle of town is an amazing touch
This is a pretty professional video, this deserves more views damn
You know, since i've discovered your videos a few month back, now i'm waiting for every new videos with a lot of excitement.
I love your channel and your videos, they are fascinating and very educationnal.
Thanks for everything !
YES! I love this series! Probably gonna watch it again when you’re done
It’s a pretty good “rule of thumb” to assume that anything’s first appearance in text was probably spoken verbatim at least 10-20 years before, and a safe assumption that time frame is potentially much longer the further back in history you go, as phrases moved between people the further back in time you go, due to lack of communication methods like newspaper or the telegraph. Though it also largely depends on the origin of the phrase, because they tend to be shared over a city much faster than small country towns. Language is fascinating and stupid, but the history of it can be exciting.
As a native Tennessean, I can confirm we very much have red clay dirt. It all fun and games still your car tires slide on just basic grass. Dont even get me started on trying to remove the crimson stains from your shoes.
Speacheess as usual! The level of detail and research is simply out of this world. They should use you videos in schools and history calsses. Eagerly awaiting the continuation of this! Stellar work, man!
Speacheess? Calsses?
Favourite video series on UA-cam. Thanks for your hard work and can't wait for more videos!
These videos need to reach more people. Really commendable job. 👍
Your RDR2 vids are amazingly well made and researched! I dont understand why you dont have more subscribers
My favorite series on UA-cam. Thank you!
i checked in every day for the last two weeks for this video love you real pixels!
I believe Oak Alley was also used in the Django Unchained remake
I like that you consider it more likely that uncle traveled in time than being any kind of smart. That’s actually funny
So great. Love this series. You have a great voice for narration.
This is HIGH quality material right here. Well done, sir. Well done.
I love your documentaries so much! It completely captures how I feel about Red Dead Redemption.
9:35 Here is my biggest nitpick of the game. The trees depicted at the Braithwaite manor are too old in the game. They are obviously based on how old the trees are nowadays, almost 200 years old. But if the game was set in 1899, those trees must've been planted in 1699, waaaay before the US even existed. They should've looked 50 years old at best.
Love these!!! Thanks for making them so interesting man
The battle of Shrute farms was the biggest war in the north not Gettysburg
Seriously love and appreciate your work mate. Great detail. Well researched. Phenomenal video and can’t wait for more
Every time your vids pop up , it brings me joy.
I love this guy man you a real hard worker and I realise and acknowledge your editing , narration,and research keep doing the most bro hats off
This channel deserves more attention and subscribers.
I was born and raised in nashville TN and had no clue about some of the points you mentioned! This video is amazing!!!!
Love these videos, please keep this series going
This history red dead videos are absolutely amazing please keep them going.
I live in a small rural town in Louisiana and I’ll certainly tell you that it is not dry here and the winters definitely aren’t weak. In the summer, it seems all we have is rain while in the winter, it is cold as balls and that’s seems like our only dry period.
Amazing video friend, it must have been a lot of work I hope you have a lot of success, looking forward to part 2
hugs from Brazil
been looking forward to this great research!
I love your rdr2 history series! Always happy to see a new video
Cant wait for part 4, love your work.