The Indigenous Old World; Memphis, Tennessee. Chickasaw, Mound Builders / Bluffs, “Bankruptcy” 1879 Jarid Boosters 2026-09-20 | The Indigenous Old World; Memphis, Tennessee. Chickasaw, Mound Builders / Bluffs, “Bankruptcy” 1879
Tartary in the United Kingdom (Photos) - Conomor the Cursed & Armorica; The Celtic Capital? [Theory] Jarid Boosters 2025-10-03 | Today we will dive into some historical narratives, theories, and a cornucopia of photographs focused on The United Kingdom before the year 1900. Specifically, our attention will be towards the immense ancient architecture. Much of the current narrative gives the credit for these massive structures to the Normans following the Norman Conquest of 1066. However, today I will attempt to show you that not only does Celtic architectural history in this region go back much further, but we’re actually told this landscape appeared to be ruled from the mainland, in Armorica, which also was once conquered (or almost conquered) by Attila the Hun (also known as Etzel). Was he Turkic, Scythian, Germanic, Tartarian… or something else?The history is convoluted, and beyond Attila, the Welsh Traditions (what some may see as the earliest form of history in the area) were almost entirely ostracized following the Norman Conquest. How much impact did the Tartarians have in the United Kingdom, and how much of the architecture pre-dates Norman, or even Roman, occupation? Are there ties to be made between the Celtic and Tartarian peoples? That is the question we will attempt to answer today.Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conomoren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_of_Cornwallen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebearden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armoricaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Triadsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coel_Henen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_architectureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Catalaunian_Plainsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huns
The Man Who Invented The Star Fort (& Inspired Leonardo Da Vinci) Architecture of 15th Century Italy Jarid Boosters 2025-10-01 | Howdy! Today we will dive deep into the alleged history of the man who invented the Star Fort, inspired Leonardo Da Vinci, and reshaped European History. From mysterious roots in Siena, Italy, Francesco di Giorgio Martini was born at some point in 1439.Yet nothing is really known about his life until 1471, when his first commission as an artist is recorded. Then, almost unexplainably, from 1471 through his retirement in roughly 1500, Giorgio Martini not only founded over 70 large-scale fortifications and structures throughout Italy, but in 1482 he published his treatise on Architecture, which took the realm by storm. The third book of this treatise fully introduced the concept of “the ideal city”; a Star Fort City, symmetrical, polygonal, and vastly superior to anything that came before it. We will conclude today’s video by going through this 1482 treatise, focusing specifically on the section regarding the Star Fort City. Timestamps: Intro - 0:02History of Giorgio Martini - 1:30Giorgio and Italian Forts - 3:45Giorgio and Da Vinci - 6:49Views of treatise on Star Forts - 9:47Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_di_Giorgio_Martinien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastion_forten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sienaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_del_Campoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico_da_Montefeltroen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siena_Cathedralen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci
THE CASTLES OF WALES (1870 Photographs) + Theories of Tudors / Welsh Dragon / War of Roses / Tartary Jarid Boosters 2025-09-29 | Howdy. Today our journey will take us back into Wales, where we will examine some of the first photographs taken there in 1870. Amongst these images will be the magnificent, yet often dilapidated castles of the Old World, which became the pillars for the societies that arose around the them. Yet, one aspect of these castles is their consistent ties to the Norman Conquest as the causation for their founding. Today we will look at this historical narrative from the Welsh perspective, attempting to tie together theories regarding The Castles, Old Welsh Kings, The Progenitor of the Tudor Dynasty, and even more outlandish theories about Cataclysms and Ancient History. Of course, the key component to this video is the cornucopia of Old World photographs which give us the best insight into exactly what Wales looked like at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteen_Treasures_of_the_Island_of_Britainen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Conquesten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_ap_Tewdwren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Gwynedden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudors_of_Penmynydden.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Tudoren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_architectureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Dragonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_the_Roses
“Founding” Castles: The Norman Conquest & Immaculate Architecture of Wales and England Jarid Boosters 2025-09-26 | Howdy! Today we will look at the history of castles alleged founded during The Norman Conquest, with our focus being on the Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales. Originally conceived in 1066 by William The Conquerer at the behest of his grand architect William FitzOsbern, Chepstow can be seen as both a Rock Castle, and also a Motte-and-Bailey Castle, and it is considered the oldest-surviving, post-Roman castle in all of Great Britain.However, the monumental size and first photographs of the structure certainly create a striking dichotomy when compared with the current narrative. Chepstow was just one of many castles said to have been founded during The Norman Conquest, with most being tied directly to William FitzOsbern, who only served the crown from 1066-1071. Yet in that time, he founded a multitude of castles that would quite literally shift the tides of The Norman Conquest, and reshape history, leading to similar castles being founded throughout Europe and beyond. How was this possible? That is the question we will look to answer today, all while diving into some pretty incredible photographs. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chepstow_Castleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_invasion_of_Walesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Gwenten.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Walesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lordship_of_Striguilen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_castleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motte-and-bailey_castleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motte-and-bailey_fallacyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_FitzOsbern,_1st_Earl_of_Hereford
Inheriting Parties of 19th-Century New York Jarid Boosters 2025-09-20 | Howdy ya’ll. As the lavish spectacle of elite-class parties swept over Europe, the magnitude and questionable nature of these meetings began to draw the attention of the everyday masses. For it was through these often secretive parties that entire facets of society came into being, and under the scrutiny of the key players history itself may have been reshaped. Yet, following Revolutions throughout Europe, the dynamic of these opulent events appears to have shifted to something more esoteric, and by the time these masquerades started being held in America, the history becomes truly fascinating. We’re told it was through the Brevoort Family of New York (who settled there from Holland in 1655) that the first of these major masquerades was held in New York City. In this video we will examine the Brevoort Family, who are considered to be the original European occupants of Fifth Avenue - a street which ran exclusively through their farmland - and it was on this tract of muddy road that the Brevoorts founded “the first major mansion” of New York City. This mansion would also serve as the setting for the Brevoort Ball of 1840. Most of the history of the Brevoorts appears to have been compartmentalized, but diving into a multitude of narratives, including firsthand accounts, I will attempt to unravel the mystery. I believe this video will certainly strike a chord with many viewers, especially those interested in the true nature of The Old World and New York. Enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Amsterdamen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_New_York_Cityen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masquerade_ballen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debutanteen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Avenueen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Empire_styleyoutu.be/14MbpZTW2c4?si=bKuIXMkPiSaNm2Kh (my old video + theories on Second Empire Architecture)
First Photographs of Canada (1850-1930) - the Notman Archives [130 Images]; The Far North Old World Jarid Boosters 2025-09-15 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. Truly remarkable is the passion and perseverance that was continuously written of in the northern most reaches of The Americas. In the frozen tundras winterized settlements flourished into vastly constructed cities of the utmost importance, with trade seemingly amplified through an aptitude for survival. Yet, as history is often a watered-down, translated, jumbling of achievements calculatingly written from behind the closed doors of the victors, we must begin to look at what we have in front of us with a deeper contemplation and questioning. For in these frozen landscapes of the Far North developed one of the most important countries that would flourish into one of the largest trade centers in the history of mankind. Today we will examine, in great detail, the oldest photographs of Canada from the Notman Photographic Archives. Overall, we have roughly 130 images, dated to the years 1850 through 1930, which showcase the overall growth and epic landscape of Canada. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography_in_Canadaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notman_Photographic_Archivesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Notmanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notman_Houseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canada
Atland (Atlantis), Tartaria & The Oera Linda Book [Theory + Esoteric History] Jarid Boosters 2025-09-05 | Howdy ya’ll. Today you’re in store for an incredible video. While this is only a theory, with nearly all aspects being discredited today, The Oera Linda Book’s complex retelling of history has repeatedly come up in esoteric circles, including in Germany in the years directly before the outbreak of the Second World War. A key component to The Oera Linda Book’s mystery is the fact it was founded in 1867, but purportedly written many centuries earlier. Yet by 1880 it was discredited as a fabrication. Still, in the 1920s and 1930s, the Oera Linda Book amassed a new following. What is contained in this book, and why are these theories considered to be so quickly dismissed? In today’s video we will attempt to uncover the true mysteries contained within this manuscript, while also questioning the exact nature of what is theorized inside The Oera Linda Book. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oera_Linda_Booken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisiansen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Norseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freyjaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_esotericismen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartaryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catastrophismen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobi_Deserten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pax_Khazaricaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinabuch
Cursed History: Seattle, Washington - The Great Fire of 1889 Jarid Boosters 2025-09-02 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. Today will be the first in what I hope is a long-line of new videos; a new series where each and every topic will be loosely related. The proverbial string that ties all of these new subjects together is one of great loss; the tragic, and yet repeated near-complete destruction of Old World-Style cities that so often affected the most important locations throughout the 19th century. In this series, which I will title Cursed History, we will look specifically at the photographs said to have been produced in the days directly after these cities were reduced to rubble, with these photographs serving as not only the basis for arguments about the magnitude and complexity of Pre-1900 cities, but also as a reminder of just how quickly these immaculate metropolises can be removed from the narrative.I will provide the title and location for each image, when applicable. Our subject today is the city of Seattle, in the great state of Washington, USA, which was devastated by an afternoon inferno on the date of June 6th, 1889. We will be looking through incredible photographs highlighting the extent of damage and the lavishness of the previous architecture. I will also be diving deeper into the current narrative history of Seattle, and the fire itself, looking to see what anomalies, if any, we can deduce from the accepted history. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seattle_Fireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Seattleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duwamish_peopleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Seattleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alki_Point,_Seattleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Point_Elliotten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puget_Sound_Waren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Seattle
The Greatest Photographs of The Old World (One-Hour Compilation) 400 Images to Change Our Perception Jarid Boosters 2025-08-28 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. Thanks for joining me again today. When looking at the greatest creations mankind has to offer from before the year 1900, we find a cornucopia of photographic evidence which also appears to suggest our best window into trying to understand the history comes through the oldest images. Our collection today spans over one hour, dedicated to examining roughly 400 photographs which I believe will help illustrate the complexities of the society that came before us. A lot of people argue that these photographs may be the best evidence we have to prove a form of unified culture existed across our realm. It’s theorized it was then systemically erased through events such as revolutions and orchestrated demolitions guised as renovations. Yet, at the heart of the issue, is the question - how advanced was the Old World, truly? I hope today’s video, looking at roughly 400 photographs taken before the year 1900, will help answer that question for you. Enjoy, and share any thoughts and ideas in the comment section down below! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Worlden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeologyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolutionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutions_of_1848en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_photographyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartarian_Empireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities_throughout_history
Inheriting America: The Largest Land Run in Human History? Jarid Boosters 2025-08-22 | Howdy. Today we will dive into some of the more obscure history revolving around the inheriting of previously occupied lands in America during the 19th Century. While this is a concept we’ve often explored on my channel, something we haven’t done before is look directly at confirmed examples of this. Our focus today will be the Land Runs and Land Grant Acts signed in the 19th Century which paved the way for the retelling of American History. Specifically, we will look at the Cherokee Nation, The Trail of Tears, and what led to the founding of the State of Oklahoma from a large tract of land known as Cherokee Outlet. All of this culminated in the 1893 Cherokee Outlet Land Run, the largest event of its kind in American History, and possibly the largest Land Run in recorded human history. We will examine some photographs of this event, and other similar events, as well as viewing the underground homesteads being founded throughout former Indigenous Territory in the 19th Century. This video is quite a doozy, and I truly hope you enjoy it! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Run_of_1893en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee_Outleten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_of_Tearsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Territoryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokeeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Civilized_Tribesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homestead_Actsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeomanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_Culture_Act
First Photographs of Prague, Czech Republic by Andreas Groll (1854-1856) & Other Anomalies [Bohemia] Jarid Boosters 2025-08-18 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we will dive deep into the first photographs ever taken of Prague, the capital and largest city of The Czech Republic. Throughout most of recorded history, Prague was the substantially well-built capital of Bohemia. In modern times the metropolitan area of Prague is home to over 2.3 million people. Within the heart of the Old Town of Prague exists some of Europe’s greatest and most seldom discussed architecture. The photographs, taken by Andreas Groll, are dated to roughly 1854 through 1856. In nearly every image you’ll notice undeniably complex architecture, the massive stones of construction, as well as the adornments and technology on the buildings - the Antiquitech. What’s remarkable, at least in this specific region of Old World Europe, is that the first photographers were considered to be “Artists of Technology”, and were almost always sponsored by an institute or university; Polytechnics. Let’s look at the oldest photographs ever taken of Prague, Czech Republic - enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Pragueen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytechnicen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_Castleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_(Prague)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Theresaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutions_of_1848en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_astronomical_clock
Egyptian Obelisk in South America? + Sunken City of Alexandria. Lighthouse/Underwater Ruins/Theories Jarid Boosters 2025-08-16 | Today we will dive into a few different subjects that are loosely tied together by one single thread; Egypt. First, we will examine the earliest photographs of Buenos Aires, which all appear to focus on the Egyptian-Style Obelisk known as The May Pyramid. It was founded in 1811, yet by the time of the images in the 1840s and 1850s, The Pyramid and much of the surrounding structures look ancient. We will then turn our attention to photographs of Egypt during the 19th century, with a majority being from before 1880 and highlighting the Sphinx. Finally, we will focus specifically on Alexandria, Egypt, and the Ancient Port, which was once home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Recent and ongoing underwater excavations have revealed a vast city once surrounded The Lighthouse, and many believe this was The Lost City of Cleopatra. We will examine all the photographic evidence while also entertaining theories regarding these most mysterious creations. Timestamps:Introduction & The May Pyramid of Buenos Aires - 0:0819th Century Photographs of Egypt including the Sphinx - 2:49The Port of Alexandria & The Sunken Lighthouse Fortifications - 8:26 Colorized photographs of Egypt from the Mid-19th Century - 13:36Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pir%C3%A1mide_de_Mayoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Revolutionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrygian_capen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Egypten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Gizaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria_Porten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouse_of_Alexandriaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citadel_of_Qaitbay
Collegiate Secret Societies of America: Skull & Bones [Origins, Theories & Legends] + Flat Hat Club Jarid Boosters 2025-08-13 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. Have you ever wondered how secret societies of Ivy League schools operated in the 19th century, and earlier? Today we will examine the current narrative history associated with secret societies in the colleges of North America. We will also focus on the roots of one of the most inconceivable secret college societies, known as Skull and Bones of Yale University, whose members have impacted American Industry, Politics and Banking for the last 200 years. As this is a blend of current narrative and modern theories, take everything we discuss today with a grain of salt. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_societyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collegiate_secret_societies_in_North_Americaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Hat_Cluben.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh_Tavernen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phi_Beta_Kappaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skull_and_Bonesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_Universityen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_Island_(Thousand_Islands)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Coit_Gilmanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johns_Hopkins
The Greatest Sculptures of the Old World + Constructing The Statue of Liberty (19th Century Photos) Jarid Boosters 2025-08-07 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. Today we will have a compilation examining incredible statues photographed in the 19th century. While we could view modern photographs of these breathtaking creations, I think it’s even more important to our research to view the first photographs ever taken of these magnificent sculptures and statues. Later in the video we will also dive deep into some construction photographs of The Statue of Liberty, with a focus on the showcasing of different parts of the statue throughout different kingdoms in the Old World. Finally, we will wrap up our collection today by looking at a couple of incredible images that truly spark our imagination. In these photographs we see groups of between 18,000 and 25,000 soldiers who have arranged themselves over widespread landscapes, in the formation of some of America’s greatest architecture. Stay tuned for all of that and more in today’s compilation. Please share any thoughts and ideas in the comment section, thank you for being here, and enjoy!Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculptureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_sculptureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruviusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_architecturaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vincien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissanceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty
Tartarian Ruins & The Castles of Alsace [Architecture] Photos by Adolphe Braun (1873 Collection) Jarid Boosters 2025-08-05 | Today we will look at a photographic album first released in 1873, with images dated from roughly 1870 through 1873. These photographs will be of the cultural region and territorial collective historically known as Alsace. For reference, many of these images are considered to be the first photographs of their respective subject matter, and a large portion of this collection will be dedicated to castles, nearly all in ruins, with a handful of them being Rock Castles.The question becomes, how old are these superstructures really? How were they built, and why was there a clamoring during the mid-1800s to seemingly conceal or demolish as many of the Old World Castles as possible? The images today are by photographer Adolphe Braun. I’m going to keep this narrative as brief as possible, using it to simply paint a contrast between the photographs you see in front of you. Take the current narrative with a grain of salt, and enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsaceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Alsaceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Beaker_cultureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urnfield_cultureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germania_Superioren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alemannien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrasiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strasbourg_massacreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_of_Westphaliaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco-Prussian_War
Secrets of Yale University & The First “Modern” Cemetery [Grove Street] Photographs c. 1860-1900 Jarid Boosters 2025-08-02 | Howdy ya’ll. Let’s take a little walk down the proverbial rabbit hole of one of the most unexplainable occurrences of the 18th century; a change in the way humanity treated those who had passed, and a shifting in the overall structure of cities and towns which originated in the heart of fledgling America. The fragility within the narrative comes by the way of Yale University, and ties back to the very foundations of North America’s most prestigious Ivy League Schools. For Yale has always been interconnected with the history of Connecticut, and seeing as Yale University, formerly the “Collegiate College”, was the only college in Connecticut from 1701 until the 1820s, it becomes clear that there is more hidden within the narrative than meets the eye.Today we will examine the oldest and most detailed photographs of Yale University, also focusing on the Grove Street Cemetery founded on the outskirts of Yale in the late 1790s. These images will showcase some of the most immense and Old-World-Style structures ever photographed on American soil. We will also discuss the origins of Yale University, including the rather questionable history of its namesake. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grove_Street_Cemeteryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Connecticuten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_Universityen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Increase_Matheren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elihu_Yaleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Companyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_St._Georgeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_Report_of_1828en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Porteren.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven_Greenen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Revival_architecture
The Krupp Merchant Family: Grand Inheritors & Harbingers of Technology (German Steel) Jarid Boosters 2025-07-30 | Today we will take one of the deepest dives possible into the history of the Krupp Family Dynasty. The Krupps have a rather mysterious early narrative that stems back to the 16th century. As always, take the narrative with a grain of salt, but the Krupps quickly became some of the wealthiest landowners in Europe following an outbreak of the plague. The Merchant Family was said to have taken over numerous factories, with different heads of the Krupp household nearly losing the entire family fortune at different points throughout history. By the 19th century, Friedrich Krupp and his son, Alfred, had pioneered the process of Casting Steel, and quickly their empire grew to one of the largest manufacturers in history.The Krupp Steel factories greatly impacted the process of German Unification, and catapulted Prussia into one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world. Yet the narrative is not without conflict, turmoil and mystery, and by the end of the Second World War, the Krupp Business somehow survived with grace, even after being one of the main contributors to Germany’s achievements.Krupp was given credit for creating or founding some of the greatest Steel Inventions of all time. We will cover all this history, and so much more, while exploring relevant photographs and artistic depictions that may help us to better understand and decipher the narrative. Enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krupp_familyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kruppen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Kruppen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Kruppen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_castingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Alfred_Kruppen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_IIen.wikipedia.org/wiki/U-boaten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Krupp_von_Bohlen_und_Halbachen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfried_Krupp_von_Bohlen_und_Halbachen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bertha_(howitzer)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batterie_Pommernen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwerer_Gustaven.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThyssenKrupp
Rock Castles; Medieval Masterpieces Carved into the Bedrock. Fleckenstein Castle (1165-1689) Jarid Boosters 2025-07-28 | Howdy, and welcome. Today we will dive into a lesser discussed version of Medieval Fortification, known as the “Rock Castle”. Unlike hill castles, which utilize the hill’s elevation and have structures on top of the hill, Rock Castles quite literally utilize the bedrock, and are carved out of it. Most Rock Castles could be found on standalone outcroppings, usually in strategic locations. The miraculous part about these structures, as you will see in this video, is that almost the entirety of the castle was said to be carved out of the bedrock below, making for a hearty fortification that could stand the test of time. However, most Rock Castles fell victim to “slighting” - the practice of destroying an important structure to reduce its military or strategic value. Most of the Rock Castles from Medieval Times have been lost, and many are said to have been turned into the first “stone quarries” in their respective regions. We will focus on one Rock Castle in particular, known as Fleckenstein Castle, or Château de Fleckenstein; today just a shell of the immense and towering hand-carved fortification it once was. What is the true nature of Rock Castles, and could all of these masterpieces have been created meticulously by hand? Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_castleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-cut_architectureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Fleckensteinen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slightingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styliteen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babak_Forten.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nigstein_Fortressen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumkale
Trails of the Forgotten: EVIDENCE OF THE MINQUAS ALONG THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER (BOOTS ON THE GROUND) Jarid Boosters 2025-07-26 | Howdy ya’ll. Today is a compilation of some of the greatest trails, earthworks, and strongholds in Southern Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, with each specific location we look at today having ties to the mysterious Susquehannock Indigenous People. A majority of the locations that I visited are situated along the length of the Susquehanna River. We will look at a mountaintop plateau created for agriculture, a cornucopia of ancient ruins built directly into large boulders, and some of the earlier architecture which could be found along the earliest trails in this region. This is a boots-on-the-ground video, what some may call “Boost-on-the-ground”, but all puns aside, I try to visit new trails and locations to hike and explore at least a few times per week. If you enjoy this type of research, please let me know in the comment section, and consider supporting my work to help make these explorations possible. Which location stands out to you the most? Thank you, and enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehanna_Riveren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickies_Formationen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia%E2%80%93Wrightsville_Bridgeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/York,_Pennsylvaniaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Minquas_Pathen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocks_State_Parken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehanna_State_Park_(Maryland)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannock_State_Parken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannock_Trail_System
Tartarian Tunnels & Paris, France (Oldest Photos, 1851-1877) The Catacombs, Druids/Romans [Theory] Jarid Boosters 2025-07-12 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we will wrap up our series of videos diving into Paris by focusing on the grand architecture which lined the streets of the city in the 19th century. Intricately designed roads, fortified infrastructure, and a vast underground tunnel system that stretches for over 200 miles; when we turn our attention to the current narrative we are looking at one of the most complex builds in all of history. The Catacombs of Paris, according to the narrative, were founded as Roman Quarries in the 1st Century BC, but may actually have a much older, and much more esoteric history that stretches back far earlier than that. Today we will examine the more unknown, hidden, and seldom discussed theories regarding Paris and its deep underground infrastructure. Again, these are all just theories, but I believe they will tie together nicely with our deep dive into the first photographs of Paris taken from 1851 through 1877. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Marvilleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutetiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris
Antiquitech Collection: Cast-Iron Gas Lighting Fixtures of 19th Century Paris, France (1878 photos) Jarid Boosters 2025-07-11 | Howdy ya’ll. In my last video we focused on different cast-iron structures founded throughout the streets of Paris in the 19th century, with our focus being on structures labeled as “restrooms”. Going hand-in-hand with those creations are the vast assortment of cast-iron lamps and lights being founded in Paris during the same time period. Today we will look through roughly 50 photographs of unique cast-iron lights founded in Paris during the 19th century. The anomaly being that all of these lights are said to be gas-powered. We will also briefly address the complexity of gas-powered lighting - but the ingenuity is best seen through the photographs. This is some of the finest Antiquitech, or ancient technology, that we can focus on from the Old World, and these immense and complicated lights really do raise more questions than answers. Let’s dive into all of the history, photographs, and theories regarding Cast-Iron Lights in Paris! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_ironen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_lightingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ami_Arganden.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution_of_1848
Tartarian Toilets & The Antiquitech of the 19th Century (Paris, France) Cast Iron repurposed? (1865) Jarid Boosters 2025-07-07 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we will look at a collection of photographs taken in Paris in the year 1865. The subject matter will be the multitude of cast-iron and masonry structures being founded along the streets of the city during the early 19th century. Initially, before translating the titles for the images, I wasn’t exactly sure what I was looking at. To me, it appeared to be intricate Antiquitech, or ancient technology, stationed outside the most major architecture. Yet, once I began to translate the titles for the images, I was taken aback. Today, according to the current narrative, we are looking at some of the first public toilets in Paris, installed directly into the streets. Most being installed with intricate cast-iron lights, these structures truly appear out of place to me. The sheer magnitude of some of these cast-iron and masonry creations is also worth note. A portion of the larger public water cabinets are multiple stories tall, and many of them also include cast-iron domes. Could these 1865 photographs reveal more than we expect about the true nature of Paris in the 19th century? Do these cast-iron masterpieces look out of place to you? I’d love to hear all your thoughts and ideas in the comments! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Parisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_ironen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast-iron_architectureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_toileten.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution
Was the London Guildhall built by Giants? Myth of Brutus of Troy, Gog & Magog & Roman Amphitheater Jarid Boosters 2025-07-05 | Howdy! Today we will dive into some of the more obscure history and legends involving the London Guildhall. This structure, which is home to the Corporation of London, has stood for nearly 600 years (albeit being heavily damaged multiple times). Yet, the esoteric history involving the Guildhall is also worth a deeper dive. For the great judicial processes of London have been centered within a form of guildhall from the first royal charter by William the Conquerer, and yet the foundations of the London Guildhall are also shrouded in mystery. Rather recently (in 1988) during excavations beneath The Guildhall, it was discovered that the Roman London Amphitheater, the largest in all of Britain, once existed on this location. Furthermore, the Amphitheater and much of London, according to myth and legend, were founded by Brutus of Troy. In this fantastical tale, Brutus arrives in London, finding the landscape occupied by Giants, led by Gog and Magog. Brutus then defeats, or employs the Giants, using them to construct the first rendition of the city of London. As remarkable as this myth is, we have evidence that suggests there may be a bit more truth to this legend than you might expect. Today we will dive into all of these awesome legends, while also looking through some incredible images of the London Guildhall from past and present. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guildhall,_Londonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_London_Corporationen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livery_companyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitheatre_(London)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutus_of_Troyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinovantumen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gogmagog_(giant)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_London
Photographs that may redefine your perspective of history (1839-1939) “Old World Masterpieces” Jarid Boosters 2025-06-30 | Howdy ya’ll. From the perspective of an outsider viewing the historical timeline, the monumental architecture which shapes the most important locations on earth may be a point on contention. Before the 19th century, our grand architects are said to have utilized little more than the simplest of tools to create some of the most splendid and complicated architectural forms in history. Examples include massive castles situated on high cliffs, legendary forms of lengthy defensive fortification that could be found as the boundary between ancient kingdoms, and reinforced foundations appearing in almost every major city. For the inquisitive minds of modernity the ingenuity of The Old World goes without question. Today we will view over 175 of the greatest photographs of The Old World, including its architecture and its anomalies, that might make you reconsider your understanding of history. These images will be dated from 1839 through 1939. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Worlden.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_photographyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartaryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeologyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_mythen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_palacesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_caves
What lies beneath Light’s Fort, the oldest structure in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (1742)? Jarid Boosters 2025-06-28 | Howdy ya’ll, I recently took my boots to the grounds of Light’s Fort in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. According to the narrative, Light’s Fort was founded in 1742, not only making it the oldest structure in Lebanon County, but also one of the oldest standing structures in all of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, Light’s Fort, when first founded, was quickly developed, and most of the land within Lebanon City today was once within the property of Light’s Fort. The fortress itself is remarkable, constructed on top of an ancient hill that overlooks the city, and this location was rumored to have been very important to the indigenous people. Adding fuel to this are the centuries of folklore, myth and legend stating that beneath Light’s Fort was a system of tunnels that ran throughout the hillside. Could Light’s Fort have been founded on top of an ancient indigenous earthwork or burial mound? Let’s dive into all that history and more, including some rare interior photographs, in hopes of helping decipher this narrative! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light%27s_Forten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon,_Pennsylvaniaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_County,_Pennsylvaniaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenapeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Years%27_War
Oldest Photos of Malta by Calvert Jones (1846-1847) Fortified Island of the Knights Hospitaller Jarid Boosters 2025-06-25 | Today we will dive deep into an outstanding collection of photographs of Malta taken in the years 1846 and 1847 by Calvert Jones. These images are considered to be some of the oldest surviving photographs of Malta, and the first to utilize cutting edge technologies like the Salted Paper and Calotype processes to create remarkably detailed images. The entire island of Malta appears replete with fortifications, and as we dive into the historical narrative, we have a multitude of different groups that claim responsibility for this construction. The real question, however, is when was it all founded, and how old is the infrastructure in Malta? Hopefully the photographs we examine today can give us a better insight into the perplexities of Maltese architecture almost 180 years ago. Enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvert_Jonesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Fox_Talboten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalithic_Temples_of_Maltaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misra%C4%A7_G%C4%A7ar_il-Kbiren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoeniciaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mdinaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Paul%27s_Bayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabs_in_Maltaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_invasion_of_Maltaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospitaller_Malta
Lost History of Baltimore (Oldest Photographs 1840-1897) Earthworks, Star Forts & Buried Foundations Jarid Boosters 2025-06-23 | Howdy ya’ll. The history of Baltimore, Maryland is one that has been intertwined with the fortunes of America from the earliest occupation of this landscape. However, the key aspects of Baltimore that stand out to us researching the Old World may be found in the history of Baltimore before European settlement. For Baltimore is described in numerous early narratives from the 17th and 18th centuries as a land replete with evidence of earlier occupation, including a large number of earthworks and earth effigies. The mythical Susquehannock are described as developing The Chesapeake Bay with a multitude of elaborate fortifications, and yet the history in Baltimore appears to be even more ancient. Beneath locations like Federal Hill in Baltimore, we find conjoined passageways; tunnel systems and catacombs which, according to early reports, ran below many of the streets of the city. As the architecture rose in colonial Maryland, we can see Baltimore quickly formed as the largest, and most strategically important city, and a large portion of early Baltimore was constructed using the Georgian style of architecture. Brickwork, stone masonry, epic cobblestone streets - all founded on the remains of something much earlier. These are the oldest photographs of Baltimore, Maryland from the years 1840 through 1897. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimoreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Baltimoreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Public_Marketsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fell%27s_Point,_Baltimoreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_architectureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Baltimoreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McHenryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Hill,_Baltimore
Where are the construction photos of Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament (“Buried” History from 1984?) Jarid Boosters 2025-06-20 | Howdy. Today we will pose a simple question; where are the construction photographs of The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania. This absolutely monumental building was said to have been founded in 1984, with a construction process that continued through 1997. Yet, at the root of the history, it seems we only have a handful of construction photographs of the Palace of Parliament, with a majority taken as the ancient Uranus Hill in Bucharest was demolished to clear the way for the project. The photographs depicting actual construction of the Palace number to around three images, all of which depict the Palace of Parliament nearing completion, or with foundations and most of the building already in place. At over 9 billion pounds, the Palace is the heaviest building in the entire world. Obviously the lack of photographic documentation struck me as odd, given the building is only a few decades old, so today I’ve decided to dive deep into this mysterious history - from the young architect with almost no experience that won a design contest to lead this project, to that same architect being the root cause for the lack of construction photographs, to the historic castle-like structures which once lined Uranus Hill, and the massive Burial Mound contained beneath them - we will attempt to dive into every seldom discussed aspect of the history, the theories, and the photographs of The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. Enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Parliamenten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dealul_Spiriien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucharesten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtea_Nou%C4%83en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallachian_Revolution_of_1848en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucharest_Army_Arsenalen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_Vrancea_earthquakeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anca_Petrescuen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plausible_deniabilityen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Romania
Old World Healing Springs & The “Founding” Fathers (Saratoga Springs, New York 1859-1895) Jarid Boosters 2025-06-16 | Howdy. Did the founding fathers choose specific locations for settlement based off instinct, strategic importance, or could the origin of the most important cities in America be tied directly back to the Indigenous People? Saratoga Springs in the state of New York was founded around the year 1776 during the height of the Revolutionary War, yet at this time the history of Saratoga Springs, including the myths and legends involving the Iroquois, already traced back hundreds of years. The mineral springs of Saratoga played a key role in the development of the landscape by the Iroquois, and these springs appeared to be the center for large scale meetings, hunts and ceremonies. What makes this history evening more intriguing is we are told that following The Revolutionary War, George Washington made numerous attempts to purchase the Springs of Saratoga. Today we will look through a collection of the earliest photographs of Saratoga Springs dated from 1859 through 1895, while diving deep into the history. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga_Springs,_New_Yorken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_springen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Saratoga_Springs,_New_Yorken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohawk_peopleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquoisen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Johnson,_1st_Baroneten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Saratogaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_Putnamen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Union_Hotel_(Saratoga_Springs,_New_York)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga_Race_Course
First Photographs of Damascus, Syria (1856-1898) Oldest Capital in the World, “City of Jasmine” Jarid Boosters 2025-06-14 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. In saying thank you for helping my channel to reach 145,000 subscribers, I’ve accumulated for you the oldest photographs of one of the most important cities in history; Damascus. These images will showcase some of the finest architecture of any kind throughout our historical timeline, yet the dilapidated nature of some of the buildings, as compared to other sections of Damascus (like The Great Mosque) appears to create a dichotomy which we often must come to terms with in the Old World. How much of the architecture had fallen into disuse by the 19th century? Can these first photographs help facilitate our learning of the true history of Damascus? I believe so. To ease our research, I’ve gone through and translated the title for each image while also including the date. Let’s travel back in time, to Damascus, Syria, in the 19th century! Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Damascusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_photographyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umayyad_Mosque
The First Photos of Jaffa 1860-1930 (Tel Aviv) Fortified City & Historic Old World Port to Jerusalem Jarid Boosters 2025-06-13 | Howdy. Today we will dive into some very relevant Old World History, looking at the oldest photographs of Jaffa, in modern day Tel Aviv. Historically, Jaffa was home to the main port that supplied Jerusalem, and much of the Old City of Jerusalem, including Solomon’s Temple, was said to be constructed using materials which arrived through the Port of Jaffa. Incredibly, the images of Jaffa we will look at today, dated from circa 1860 through 1930, depict an extremely well-built city that appears to be ancient in origin, and yet as we dive into the current narrative history of Jaffa we are told the city was completely destroyed numerous times, including in 1799 by Napoleon. However, by the first photographs in the 19th century, Jaffa appears to have been miraculously rebuilt. Truly, the dichotomy between narrative and photograph leaves a lot for us to discuss and decipher. I can’t wait to read your thoughts and ideas in the comments, but most of all, let me know which photograph, and what aspect of the architecture, has stood out to you the most. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaffaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taking_of_Joppaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_Horseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarna_lettersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achaemenid_Empireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maccabeesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herod_the_Greaten.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Jewish%E2%80%93Roman_Waren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Ephesusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_of_Jaffa_and_Ascalonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jaffa
Inheriting Tartary; 19th Century Photos of Samara, Russia (Lost Russian “Old World”Architecture) Jarid Boosters 2025-06-11 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we will look at some of the oldest photographs of Samara, Russia, including some of the first images of The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (which was demolished in 1932), as well as The Samara Valve Factory, which was founded on the exact location of the ruins of the massive Samara Castle. The immense fortifications of the once glorious Samara Castle included multiple sets of earthworks, and the foundations of the castle seem to predate written history. Parts of the castle’s foundations appeared to still be present in some of the images from the 19th century, even if the castle was said to have fallen during two great fires in 1690, and 1703, respectively. Samara was a heavily fortified city, beginning with Scythian occupation, and flourishing under The Golden Horde. Yet by the time of modern Russian history, it appears Samara was one of the cities altered the most by significant revolutions, cataclysms, and overall changes which reshaped the historical narrative. Today, we will examine the oldest photographs of Samara from the 19th century. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samaraen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Samaraen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scythiansen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartaryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feodor_I_of_Russiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Christ_the_Saviour_(Samara)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo-Byzantine_architecture_in_the_Russian_Empire
Caves as Evidence of Old World Cultures & Cataclysm: World’s First Mine (Ngwenya) 43,000 Years Old? Jarid Boosters 2025-06-10 | (Some people were having issues with the audio of the original upload, so I re-recorded it)Howdy and welcome back! Today we will dive into some very obscure history revolving around the oldest mine in the entire world. As always, take the current narrative with a huge grain of salt, however I wanted to present these different examples of mines, caves, cultures, and creations with you in hopes of tying together a larger overarching theme. Our ancestors, across all lands, appeared to have formed very similar societies, even while the historical narrative tells us these groups were (mostly) unrelated. At the core of this can be seen the mining of Iron Ochre, which occurred at the oldest mine in the world around 43,000 years ago (according to accepted history).Iron Ochre has been utilized for the last 200,000 to 300,000 years according to estimates by modern scholars, with examples of Iron Ochre usage being found across most of the ancient world. The Ochre Societies appeared to be intricately tied to caves, as the majority of ancient burials took place in these pockets of the earth. Yet for as incredible as the historical narrative is, what’s even more impressive is the ties we can make when we read between the lines. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ngwenya_Mineen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematiteen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochreen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Moustieren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neanderthalen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Mungo_remainsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Lady_of_Pavilanden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_Altamiraen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Goddessen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Ocher_people
The Voigtländer Theory & The (Lost) First Photographs of Vienna, Austria (Old World Architecture) Jarid Boosters 2025-06-05 | Today we will pose a rather simple question; where are all the earliest photographs of the architecture of Vienna? Incredibly, there is a rich history related to photography in Austria that dates the whole way back to 1839 and 1840. In these years, shortly after photography was introduced to the public, a leading optics company in Vienna, named Voigtländer, was said to have perfected a camera which could capture photographs in record time, all using the mathematically advanced Petzval Lens. Yet, as all this history was unfolding in Vienna, the city was thoroughly impacted by the Revolution of 1848, which in return left much of the historical narrative, and city, in disarray. Today, I’ve assembled for you the earliest, rarest, and most incredible photographs of Vienna dated to roughly 1860 through the year 1900, and yet in my search I was unable to find nearly any architectural photographs before the year 1850, which is quite remarkable given the history of the camera in the great city of Vienna. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viennaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Viennaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voigtl%C3%A4nderen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petzval_lensen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutions_of_1848_in_the_Austrian_Empire
Rare 1879–1880 Photos Reveal Afghanistan’s Ancient Fortresses and Lost Architecture Jarid Boosters 2025-06-01 | Howdy. In today’s video we will examine some of the oldest, most unique, and most important locations, monuments, and fortresses in Afghanistan, photographed during the years 1879 and 1880. In these highly detailed and historically significant images we begin to see a landscape that was replete with ancient architecture. As we examine the architecture, it becomes clear that Afghanistan was once the bustling homeland to a massive conglomerate of kingdoms that helped usher trade between India, Europe, and Central Asia. The magnificent and monumental architecture, photographed in the 19th century, lends itself to a deeper questioning of the narrative. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Afghanistanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Roaden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durrani_Empireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pashtunsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Gameen.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Anglo-Afghan_Waren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Anglo-Afghan_Waren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Anglo-Afghan_War
Indigenous Earthworks & “American” Earthworks + Fortified Cities of the Old World (Photos 1851-1871) Jarid Boosters 2025-05-31 | Today we will look through a collection of images dated from 1851 through 1871. The focus will be on fortresses of the Old World, as well as the Earthworks of America; both indigenous, and those said to have been created by American settlers and soldiers. What’s remarkable is the vast similarity between early American defensive fortresses and the earthworks and effigies credited to the indigenous people. To showcase these anomalies, we will look at some of the most detailed photographs of Great and Mysterious Fortresses taken during the mid-19th century. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_with_defensive_wallsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_wallen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castraen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mound_Buildersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastion_forten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photographers_of_the_American_Civil_War
Who founded Norfolk, Virginia? Chesapeake Myths + Lost “Half Moon” Fortress & 1907 “Jamestown Expo” Jarid Boosters 2025-05-29 | Howdy. Today we will look at the oldest photographs I could locate of Norfolk, Virginia. In doing my research into Norfolk it quickly became clear that discovering photographs of the city in the 19th century would be difficult. The narrative associates the lack of photographic history with the numerous cataclysmic events and battles which have struck the city. Yet at the core of the history of Norfolk, we find a city that is as deeply rooted in indigenous history as any in America. The strategic role Norfolk played in shaping the earliest European settlements can be seen as directly intertwined with earlier indigenous history of the region. Furthermore, the powers of dominance in Norfolk, upon European settlement of the landscape in the early 1600s, fueled a rapid changing of the guard (multiple times over) which continued through the Civil War, seen in things such as large-scale battles, and great fires. Let’s look deeper into the history of Norfolk, Virginia, hoping to unlock the anomalies of the past, while examining the oldest and rarest photographs. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk,_Virginiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_of_Virginiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_Bayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_peopleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Yeardleyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_City_Shireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Thoroughgooden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Company_of_Londonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Jenkins_Roberts
The Lost “Grand Medicine Society” (Abenaki) & The First Photographs of New Hampshire (1859-1899) Jarid Boosters 2025-05-27 | New England’s territory has, for centuries, played a key role in the development of the Greater United States. The Abenaki (sometimes referred to by the overarching term Wabanaki) are one of the major indigenous tribes to have occupied New England, with a large portion of their distinct clan having settled in what is today New Hampshire. The Abenaki are described as the possible progenitors for the lost “Grand Medicine Society”. Indeed, the history of New Hampshire appears to be chocked full of intricately designed settlements founded around the previously occupied indigenous locations. Today we will dive deep into the history of New Hampshire while examining the oldest known photographs, dated from 1859 through 1899. I’ve divided the video into three sections of images; the first being the oldest (mostly stereoscopic) photographs, dated to a collection published in 1859. The second part of the video will showcase later stereoscopic images of New Hampshire produced between 1861 and 1874, and the final section of the video will focus on extremely well-detailed photographs of New Hampshire captured from 1880 through 1899. In examining these images, and comparing them to the current narrative, we very quickly see just how crucial a role New Hampshire played to the development of the New World. We will also begin to unravel some rather anomalous details of the architecture and landscape. The true nature of New Hampshire will be showcased through the oldest images. Enjoy! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hampshireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_New_Hampshireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_New_Hampshireen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midewiwinen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abenakien.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jesuit_Relationsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abenaki_mythologyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glooscapen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Indian_Stream
Lost History of Central Park (Manhattan)/ Oldest Photos (1855-1899) + Croton “Egyptian” Reservoir Jarid Boosters 2025-05-25 | Howdy. Today we will discuss the elaborate history of Central Park in New York City. To accompany our discussion we will dive into the oldest photographs of Central Park, dated from around the time construction began in 1855 through the end of the 19th century. Many of these images will be stereoscopic in nature. We cannot discuss Central Park without also addressing The Croton Aqueduct and Reservoir, the latter being built in the Egyptian Revival Architectural Style. Central Park was centered around the Croton Reservoir, and many communities thrived in that land before being forcibly removed through eminent domain. Those living directly outside the Egyptian Style reservoir included the residents of Seneca Village. Yet, by the outbreak of the Civil War, the land of Central Park had been completely transformed, although not without major costs. We will dive into all of the history, theories, photographs and much more in today’s video! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Parken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commissioners%27_Plan_of_1811en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jones%27s_Wooden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seneca_Villageen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croton_Aqueducten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croton_Distributing_Reservoiren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Law_Olmsteden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_(Central_Park)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammany_Hall
Our Buried HIStory; The Mounds of America (Oldest Photographs) A Unified Old World built on Tumuli? Jarid Boosters 2025-05-22 | Howdy. Today we will dive a bit deeper into the history of the Mound Builders in America (and beyond). For the better part of 1,500 years before European exploration of America, the landscape was dominated by a multitude of earthen forts, earth effigies, and elaborate burial mounds, occasionally situated on top of much larger earthen pyramids. These Mound Builder cities came to define the earliest settlements in America, as through the discovery of the lost Mound Builder Culture came an onslaught of intrigue into America’s true history. Today we will examine that history through the lens of the Old World, focusing on the earliest photographs of the Mounds of America. For within these buried structures, often hundreds of years old at the time of the first photographs, we can find traces of a seemingly advanced and unified culture which once dominated The United States and beyond. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mound_Buildersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watson_Brakeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodland_perioden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adena_cultureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopewell_traditionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippian_cultureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_mounden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumulusen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurganen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannock
Founded in Florence; Immaculate & Unexplainable Architecture [Old World Italy 1850-1900 Photographs] Jarid Boosters 2025-05-19 | Howdy. Today we will examine around 50 unique photographs of Florence, Italy dated to the years 1850 through 1900. In this time period, Florence was transformed from an Old World economic hub of trade and art, complete with Roman walls and structures, into a more modern city. Yet, much of the Old World style architecture persisted (and still stands today).However, it’s not just the sheer magnitude of the architecture I would like to examine today, but also the fine details, the ornamentation, the ancient technology, which all appeared to be present throughout Florence in the 19th century. This is one of the most magnificent cities in Italy, and is most definitely worth a deeper dive. I’ve also translated the titles and dated each image, when applicable. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florenceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Florenceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Medicien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Florenceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh,_Margrave_of_Tuscanyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilds_of_Florenceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florinen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Florenceen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_de%27_Medici,_Duke_of_Florence
Old World Frankfurt (Economic Hub of Germany) First Images 1846-1906. The Architecture of Banking? Jarid Boosters 2025-05-18 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we will look at the oldest photographs of Frankfurt, Germany dated to the years 1846 through roughly 1906. Throughout this collection, we will see Frankfurt transforming into the modern economic hub that it is today. However, we do have numerous photographs here of Old World Frankfurt, and many are purported to be the only surviving images of many of these locations before they were renovated, or demolished. Furthermore, the bulk of our collection today comes from Carl Friedrich Mylius, born in Frankfurt in 1827. According the currently accepted narrative, Carl’s photographs of Frankfurt were the first landscape and architectural images captured of the city, and yet we are also told it was only recently (2025) that Carl’s photographs of Frankfurt from 175 years ago were first released for public viewing. Today, I have collected as many of these images for you as possible, providing the titles when applicable, in hopes of showcasing just how vast the architecture of the Old City of Frankfurt really was. Enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurten.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Frankfurten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Frankfurtde.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Friedrich_Mylius
The Theory of Banking. Jarid Boosters 2025-05-16 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we are going to take one of the deepest dives that we can into theories regarding the banking systems that have shaped society for centuries. We will address numerous historical narratives, accounts, and figures to tie together a multitude of different concepts from across our past, including more hidden facets of history. However, what must be reiterated here is that everything in today’s video is “only a theory”. While we can find significant evidence to aspects of the theory, and we can identify concepts regarding the Banking Systems that simply don’t add up, the purpose of today’s video is to introduce you to some ideas you may have never heard before. In doing so, I hope to allow for a platform to share the overwhelming amount of different theories regarding Banking History, in an attempt to spark your interest in further addressing your own beliefs, and to add to our overall discussion of the matter. Comment below addressing which parts of this theory hold the most merit, and which parts can be considered more outlandish, but remember that this is all just a theory! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_East_India_Companyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kipper_und_Wipperen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_West_India_Companyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glorious_Revolutionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_Londonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothschild_familyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutions_of_1848en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Board_of_Tradeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium_Warsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huey_Longen.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_David_Hotel_bombingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_affair
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - Subterranean Photos of the 19th Century (1889-1892) Longest cave on earth Jarid Boosters 2025-05-07 | Today we will look at some rather rare images taken of the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, the largest cave in the entire world. The photographs are said to be the first captured in the cave using Magnesium Lighting, which allowed for the first proper documenting of the Mammoth Cave. These images are dated to 1889 through 1892, being first published in 1893 (with a second edition in 1898). The most interesting aspect of the narrative is, perhaps, the names given to these incredible formations founded within Mammoth Cave. The history of human occupation of the cave only adds more fuel to our speculation. Let’s dive deep into the Mammoth Cave! Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammoth_Cave_National_Parken.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_cavesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodland_perioden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_archaeology
The first photographs of Kazakhstan (1865-1867) substantial architecture from a realm forgotten Jarid Boosters 2025-05-06 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back, thank you for being here. Today we will look at the oldest photographs of Kazakhstan, taken before the year 1867, with a majority of the images dated to the year 1865. However, seeing that the first edition of this collection was published in 1865, with the second in 1867, we can only imagine that these images are possibly from earlier in the 1860s (if not older).These incredible photographs are from a collection that I found archived in the Library of Congress. After a little digging and hurdle jumping, I was able to save these photographs to my collection with a bit of relevant information on each image. Honestly, I couldn’t help but be a bit awestruck at the sight of the magnificent, yet dilapidated, and seemingly forgotten architecture lining just about every inch of Kazakhstan in the mid 19th century. Topics discussed today:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakhstanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Kazakhstanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Kazakhstanen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botai_cultureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6kt%C3%BCrksen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakh_Khanate
Naturally Occurring (Current Narrative), Man-made (Theory), or something else? Kilgore Falls, MD Jarid Boosters 2025-05-03 | Howdy. Today I’d like to share with you some of the more abstract history regarding the many rock formations, ancient trails, and points of reference that were essential to life in America during the 17th and 18th centuries. For the majority of these earliest years of European Settlement in America, the Indigenous People often shaped the society, culture, and landscape. In my opinion, nowhere is this better illustrated than in the cornucopia of infrastructure that was created by the Susquehannock people in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Maryland. However, where do the Man-made structures end, and the naturally occurring formations begin? Could the much protected section of Rocks State Park in Maryland, known as The Falling Branch, hold any clues to the true nature of this history? Could the myths of the Susquehannock truly hold any credence, and within these clues, can we find deeper evidence of a much more developed America existing before the arrival of European settlers? Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocks_State_Parken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_Bayen.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Smith_(explorer)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conestoga_Townen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehanna_Riveren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason-Dixon_Trail
The Secret Society that tried to unite (most of) The New World - Knights of the Golden Circle (1854) Jarid Boosters 2025-04-29 | Welcome back. The Knights of the Golden Circle may be one of the most important, yet seldom discussed secret societies to have existed on American soil. Their goal; to unite “The Golden Circle” of territories which included all of the southern United States, Mexico, most of northern South America, and every island in the Caribbean, to create one massive kingdom roughly 2,400 miles in diameter. Furthermore, the current narrative history regarding the Knights of the Golden Circle begins in 1854, but is shrouded in mystery. Claims published in the 1860s put forth that this society existed as early as 1834, if not earlier. Yet, while the Knights of the Golden Circle literally almost made it to the presidency of The United States, following the outbreak of The Civil War this secret society disappeared, seemingly persecuted to the point of disbanding. However, theories abound regarding the K.G.C. (as they were commonly known in the 19th century), and we will attempt to sift through these different historical narratives and myths to see what stands out the most. Enjoy! Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_of_the_Golden_Circleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._L._Bickleyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_United_Statesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostend_Manifestoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster_Waren.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_of_Mexico_Movementen.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Breckinridgeen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_Ridge_Hoard
200 Images of The Old World (1838-1914) The Greatest Architecture Photographed in the 19th Century Jarid Boosters 2025-04-27 | Howdy ya’ll. Welcome back. Thank you for joining me, and thank you for 134,000 subscribers. In today’s video I’ve compiled for you what I believe are the 200 most detailed photographs that best showcase The Old World. Our focus is the architecture. The Old World contained virtually unmatched architecture built before the use of machinery, electricity, and power tools, and these lavish structures have not been duplicated since. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution we begin to see the world changing rapidly, and many of these amazing structures were lost. Our collection today will stretch from the earliest images in the 1830s through roughly the early 1910s, and we will focus on images from every continent (besides Antarctica), looking at the magnificent structures of a similar design found all across our realm. Enjoy! Topics discussed today; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_photographyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_architectureen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Worlden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartaryen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution
Washington D.C.; Strangest Theories, First Images. The Smithsonian/Giants, Mounds & UFOs (Airships?) Jarid Boosters 2025-04-22 | Howdy. Today we will dive into the ultimate collection of photographs of Washington D.C., dated from the mid 19th century onwards. Interwoven into this video will be the three strangest theories regarding Washington D.C. which I have encountered in my research. From time-shifting neighborhoods built on the founding of massive electric trolley systems, to theories regarding Giants related to the original indigenous people to call Washington D.C. home - we will entertain and engage with aspects of the history which are seldom discussed today. Finally, we will wrap up the video diving deep into the 1952 UFO sightings that occurred over Washington D.C. which spearheaded the UFO craze in America. We will read first-hand accounts of the experience, as well as discussing the denial that occurred afterwards. All of this and more in today’s video - enjoy! Timestamps:Intro - 0:05Friendship Heights - 0:59Giants, Mounds, & The Smithsonian - 5:48UFOs over the City - 16:16Outro - 27:30Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Washington,_D.C.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_Heightsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcar_suburben.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_district_(United_States)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_Institutionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_human_skeletonsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952_Washington,_D.C._UFO_incidenten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Blue_Booken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airship
Lost History; Secrets & Oldest Photos of The Washington Monument (1848-1885) Constructed or Founded? Jarid Boosters 2025-04-18 | Howdy ya’ll. Today we will dive back into Washington D.C., looking at the oldest photographs of The Washington Monument taken from roughly the earliest construction phase in 1848 through completion and dedication in 1885. Remarkably, from the images we have that were taken during this time period, the base level of The Washington Monument appears very weathered and aged beyond just a few years. We will search the currently accepted history of The Washington Monument, (including alleged construction photographs) trying to decode any anomalies, while also entertaining theories regarding the monument and Washington D.C. in general. Overall this was a substantial dive that I hope you enjoy, and I can’t wait to read your opinions, thoughts, and ideas in the comments. Topics discussed today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monumenten.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washingtonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic-Republican_Partyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susquehannocken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Charles_L%27Enfanten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mills_(architect)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Lincoln_Casey_Sr.
