This course explores the Industrial Age of the 19th century, focusing on the Industrial Revolution, worst and weird jobs in history, notable events like the sinking of the Titanic, and intriguing stories such as Jack the Ripper. The learning outcomes include gaining an understanding of the innovations and challenges of the era. Students will learn about chimney sweeps, press gangs, tycoons, the Irish Potato Famine, and military tactics like salvo. The teaching method involves historical storytelling and case studies. The course is designed for history enthusiasts, students of industrial history, and those interested in societal changes during the 19th century.
Overview
Syllabus
The Industrial Age (19th Century).
The Industrial Revolution (18-19th Century).
Chimney Sweep / Climbing Boy (Worst Jobs in History).
Press Gangs (Impressment).
Gunslingers of the Wild West.
Knocker-upper (Weird Jobs in History).
Who were the Richest Tycoons in America?.
The Irish Potato Famine (1845–1852).
Leech Collector (Worst Jobs in History).
Tosher / Sewer Hunter (Worst Jobs in History).
King Leopold II & the Congo Free State (1885-1908).
Punishments in the Congo Free State under Leopold II.
Ned Kelly - The Armored Criminal (Strange Stories).
Sinking of the Titanic (1912).
What happened to the only Japanese passenger on the Titanic?.
What Food did Soldiers Eat?.
Janissary (Elite Ottoman Infantry Unit).
Life in Edo Japan (1603-1868).
This Type of Bullet Caused an Entire Uprising!.
Salvo (Military Tactic).
The Murders of Jack the Ripper.
These Soldiers wore Bicorn hats in World War II.
The Weird History of Toilet Deaths.
How Did this Surgeon Kill 3 People in 1 Operation?.
Taught by
Simple History
