Horrific Human Experiments - Willowbrook Disturban History 2024-12-04 | The subject of today’s video is a series of human experiments, carried out upon those with developmental disabilities. At the Willowbrook doctors infected new residents with hepatitis in a bid to understand immune responses
The Absolute HORRORS Of The Assad Regime Disturban History 2025-01-24 | On the eighth of December 2024, President Bashar al Assad of Syria fled the rebel offensive that dealt a shocking blow against his regime. For twenty-four years, Bashar ruled Syria, oversaw the use of chemical weapons during the civil war and failed to maintain the stability inherited from his father. But as the second son and never intended as heir to the Syria presidency, Bashar was perhaps doomed to plunge his county and people into chaos. In today’s video, we will cover the rise and fall of Bashar Al Assad and the devasting consequences of his rule.
The HORRIFYING History of Mummification Disturban History 2025-01-16 | The ancient Egyptians developed a mummification process that has preserved the dead to this day. Even thousands of years later, mummies remain so intact they can tell us much about the ancient Egyptians. In today’s video, we will cover the disturbing process of mummification and its impact today.
The League of Nazi Women Disturban History 2025-01-10 | There was a massive effort to create a generation of young people into the perfect Nazis, sculpting them into adults willing to give everything to the Nazis. In today’s video we will focus on the League of German Girls and how they sought to instil in young girls the Nazi ideals of womanhood
The Execution & Life of Saddams Cousin - Chemical Ali Disturban History 2025-01-05 | Of all the henchmen employed by Saddam Hussein to impose his will, few will come close to the cruelty of Ali Hassan al-Majid. Better known as Chemical Ali for his use of chemical weapons on the Iraqi and Kurdish people. In today’s video, we will cover the life of chemical Ali, his role within Saddam’s Regime and his execution.
10,000 DEAD, 1 Giant Explosion - Messines Disturban History 2025-01-02 | “Gentlemen, I don't know whether we are going to make history tomorrow, but at any rate we shall change geography”These were the words spoken by General Charles Harington on the eve of the battle of Messines. This was in anticipation for the detonation of nineteen mines filled with almost one million pounds of explosives. The explosions were so loud they were heard in London and resulted in thousands of German casualties. In today’s video, we will cover the devastating explosion of the Battle of Messines and the horrors of the underground war.
The HORRIFC History of Amputation Disturban History 2024-12-21 | One of the more disturbing medical procedures remains to this day an important, potentially life saving treatment. Amputations, that is the surgical removal of part of the patient’s body, have long been carried out, with varying rates of mortality throughout the ages. In today’s video we will cover the brief history of Amputations and how the practice has improved over time.
The Disturbing History of The Electric Chair Disturban History 2024-12-12 | There are few forms of execution as recognisable and infamous as the subject of today’s video. Initially designed and thought to be a more humane method of execution, the electric chair became widely adopted in the United States. In today’s video we will cover the invention and use of the Electric chair, and its disturbing legacy.
The HORRIFIC History of Pellagra Disturban History 2024-11-24 | The subject of today’s video is not a disease caused by some malevolent pathogen or spread by mosquitoes. It is a disease that is not contagious but caused simply by poverty and poor diet. Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin b3 and its symptoms are known by the four Ds; Diarrhoea, Dermatitis, Dementia and Death.
The Horrifying History of Frostbite Disturban History 2024-11-15 | The subject of today’s video is a condition associated with exposure to the harshest of climates. As humanity pushes the body to the extremes or into inhospitable terrain, damage caused by the extreme cold can cause debilitating damage
When Nazis Took Methamphetamine Disturban History 2024-11-04 | During the second world war, the speed and surprise offensive into France by the German forces shocked the world. In only six weeks, the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe blitzkrieg caused the collapse and surrender of the French Army. One of the factors responsible for the victory can be the use of a rather disturbing performance enhancing drug – Pervitin
The BRUTAL Executions of FEMALE NAZI Guards - Elisabeth Becker & Gerda Steinhoff Disturban History 2024-10-29 | Educational History Video - In the aftermath of the second world war and the effort to bring those responsible for the crimes of the NS Regime, many trials were conducted. Bringing to justice those who had condemned millions
Internal BLEEDING - The Yellow Plague Disturban History 2024-10-23 | The subject of today’s video is a disease that ravages much of South America and Sub Sohran Africa. Like many of the diseases covered on this channel, its spread by mosquitos.
The HORRIFYING History of Elephantiasis Disturban History 2024-10-07 | The subject of today’s video is a disease that as many as eight hundred and eighty-two million people are at risk of contracting. It can cause debilitating swelling in the arms, legs and leaving patients with heavy swelling that cause constant pain and discomfort.
The HORRIFIC History of Eugenics Disturban History 2024-10-01 | The subject of today’s video is a now discredited science that shaped much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With seemingly noble goals of improving a country’s population, it soon revealed a horrific ideology.
The HORRORS of The Russian Famine Disturban History 2024-09-23 | Following the chaos of the Russian Revolution and Russian Civil War, the country was gripped by a truly disturbing famine.
The Brutal EXECUTIONS of Malmedy Disturban History 2024-09-17 | On the 7th of December1944 eighty four American prisoners of war were gunned down by members of the Waffen. During the Second World War, a German offensive saw the execution of many prisoners of war. In today’s video we will briefly cover the last major German offensive, the massacre at Malmedy and the failings of the trial to bring those responsible to justice.
The BRUTAL Deaths & Lives Of Qusay and Uday Hussein Disturban History 2024-09-03 | During Saddam Hussein’s rule of Iraq, he prepared his sons as heirs to the regime. His two sons Qusay and Uday were groomed to be the dictator’s successor, both displaying the cruelty and violence typical of the regime. In today’s video, we will look at the crimes of Uday and Qusay and the brutal end they met during the Iraq War.
The DISTURBING History of Neck Elongation Disturban History 2024-08-23 | For the Kayan people of Myanmar, there is a body modification practice that has grown to some level of infamy. The neck rings worn by women and girls to give the appearance of elongated necks, though the truth is something more disturbing.
The DISTURBING History of The KKK Disturban History 2024-08-15 | There are few groups as infamous, whose members silhouettes as recognisable and their crimes as disturbing as the subject of todays video
The EXECUTION of Saddam Hussein Disturban History 2024-08-05 | On the 13th of December 2003, former dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein was found. He had evaded capture since the start of the American invasion of Iraq, but was found following a massive operation
The History of Inbreeding Disturban History 2024-07-29 | Despite being a taboo or outright prohibited by cultures throughout history and around the world, inbreeding has had a major impact. From the royal families eager to maintain their pure divine bloodlines, to isolated families, the causes were not understood yet the consequences were known
The HORRIFIC Execution of Leonard Siffleet Disturban History 2024-07-23 | One photograph, found on the body of a Japanese soldier, became a haunting symbol of wartime brutality that the world would not soon forget. This is the story of Leonard Siffleet, the Australian sergeant whose execution was captured and left behind for all the world to witness.
The BRUTAL Fall of Saigon Disturban History 2024-07-19 | On the thirtieth of April, nineteen seventy-five, the Vietnamese capital city of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese forces. From the tet offensive, to the fall of Saigon, this marked the end of the nineteen yearlong Vietnam War, and saw the dramatic evacuation of thousands fearful of the advancing communists. In today’s video, we will cover how the Vietnam war ended, the evacuation of so many and the consequences for the country.
The Kurdish Genocide Disturban History 2024-07-16 | From February until September nineteen eighty eight, Saddam Hussein launched what would become known as the Anfal campaigns against the Kurdish people of northern Iraq. Rebel kurds had sought to obtain independence but were brutally put down by the Iraqi military.
The HORRORS Of The Vietnam War - A Compilation Disturban History 2024-07-10 | A 1 hour+ EDUCATIONAL compilation of just some of the horrors of the Vietnam war history. Perfect if you need something to watch on a long journey.00:00 - 09:00 - Napalm 09:55 - 18:44 - Tunnel Rats 18:50 - 26:01 - The Story of Napalm Girl 26:02 - 34:13 - Agent Orange 34:15 - 55:45 - My Lai 55:46 - 01:03:47 - Traps 01:03:50 - Hue
One of The Most BRUTAL Wars - The Angolan War Disturban History 2024-07-05 | From November nineteen seventy-five until April two thousand and two, Angola was host to one of the longest running African civil wars. A prime example of cold war meddling, exploitation of a resource rich nation
The Unbelievable HORRORS of Dresden Disturban History 2024-06-29 | On the 13th of February 1945, one of the more infamous of allied raids was launched against the of Dresden in eastern Germany. Dubbed the Florence of the Elbe, it was seen as a cultural hub, a city that had avoided the bombing of other major cities. Hit with around four thousand tonnes of incendiary and high explosives, the city was subjected to a devastating firestorm
The HORRORS of Trench Foot Disturban History 2024-06-22 | During the first world war, the conditions of the trenches brought to light a debilitating illness. Trench foot is thought to have caused as many as seventy-five thousand British casualties during the war, leaving many with amputated toes, feet or legs.
The Unforgivable HORRORS of Kony Disturban History 2024-06-15 | In March 2012, a viral video detailing the disturbing exploits of Ugandan Warlord Josephy Kony took the world by storm. Whilst there are many videos available detailing the controversy of that video, we will today be focusing on just how and why Kony was able to cause such carnage. In today’s video we will cover the Ugandan Bush War, how Kony was able to create the Lords Resistance Army and the crimes Konyb inflicted on so many.
The Most TWISTED Punishments In History - No.6 Disturban History 2024-06-06 | Throughout human history, all manners of punishments have been employed that defy comprehension. Some we have already covered in our previous 4 videos on the subject yet there still are plenty more to discuss today, focusing on examples designed to completely destroy the body, avoid its desecration or simply forget about a person all together.
The Most DISTURBING Cults In History - Colonia Dignidad Disturban History 2024-06-02 | in this new series, we shall be delving into the worst cults in history. After eight years on the run, Paul Schaefer was finally arrested. He was arrested on suspicion of assisting the Pinochet regime in the disappearance of political prisoners, of manufacturing weapons and other despicable horrors.
This Disease Can Disintegrate You… Disturban History 2024-05-25 | The subject of today’s video is a disease widely associated with sailors, with rotten gums and an absence of a balanced diet. Scurvy is a disease that ravaged navies and explorers throughout history and was not well understood. In today’s video, we will cover just what scurvy is, its debilitating effects and its impact on history.
The BRUTAL Death & Life of A Communist Leader - Lavrentiy Beria Disturban History 2024-05-18 | The horrors of Stalin and the Soviet Union he developed was only possible with the backing of loyal men willing to carry out his often violent desires. The subject of today’s video was much more than a simple yes man. Lavrentiy Beria, for a time head of the infamous NKVD secret police force, was able to position himself close to Stalin
The DISTURBING History of Asylums & Mental Health Disturban History 2024-05-10 | Throughout human history, our understanding of mental illness has evolved, reverted and changed. From seeing mental illness as a supernatural punishment or curse to attempting to treat physiological conditions in order to alleviate illness, our lens of viewing mental illness has changed drastically. In today’s video, we will cover the history of mental illness treatments, the horrors of confinement in asylums and how our approach to mental healthhas changed.
The Female Teacher Who BUTCHERED 200 Soldiers Disturban History 2024-05-03 | During the second world war, many brave individuals joined partisan or resistance movement against axis occupiers. The subject of today’s video is what one might consider an unlikely leader of a resistance group, fighting against Imperial Japanese soldiers in the Philippines
The Brutal EXECUTIONS of A ROYAL Family - The Romanovs Disturban History 2024-04-24 | Regarding the thumbnail, it shows Anastasia before her death, messing around with her siblings. She has fake teeth in her mouth, and is posing for the camera. The image is indeed rather striking, but it merely shows the human side to one of the victims. During the Russian Civil War, the line of the Romanov Royal Family was brought to an end. Just how one of the most powerful dynasties could end in such a manner is a story of doomed foreign policy, a disastrous war and internal strife within Russia that saw the disturbing end of the Romanovs.
The Most HORRIFIC Diseases In History - A Compilation Disturban History 2024-04-19 | A 3 hour EDUCATIONAL compilation of the most terrifying diseases in history! perfect if you need something to watch on a long journey.00:00 - 10:18 - smallpox 10:19 - 22:10 - tuberculosis22:11 - 31:30 - syphilis 31:33 - 42:39 - spanish flu 42:40 - 57:36 - polio 57:39 - 01:08:35 - lethargica encephalitis01:08:36 - 01:17:35 - meningitis 01:17:36 - 01:32:04 - malaria 01:32:05 - 01:41:08 - leprosy 01:41:09 - 01:51:51 - ebola01:51:53 - 02:05:13 - asbestos illnesses 02:05:15 - 02:17:51 - anthrax02:17:52 - 02:31:45 - AIDS02:31:45 - 02:45:05 - the plague02:45:06 - 02:57:37 - mad cows disease 02:57:39 - 03:06:41 - rabies03:06:41 - 03:17:38 - foot & mouth3:17:39 - marburg virus
Homosexuals In Nazi Germany Disturban History 2024-04-14 | One of the often forgotten groups persecuted by the Nazi regime is undoubtable homosexuals. From the somewhat open and tolerant Weimer Republic, homosexuals in Germany and the conquered countries faced oppression, criminal conviction and detention in the concentration and death camps
The TERRIFYING incurable Disease - Marburg Virus Disturban History 2024-04-04 | The subject of today’s video is a disease with a mortality rate as high as ninety percent. This terrifying disease has no treatment and no cure, save for helping the patient stabilise and provide them with blood transfusions, replacing the severe haemorrhaging caused by the disease. In today’s video, we will cover the effects of the Marburg Virus, how it is spread and what can be done to combat this pathogen.
The Beslan Massacre Disturban History 2024-03-28 | On the 3 rd September 2004, the Siege at the Beslan Number One School was brought to an end. Amid the chaos, students, parents and teachers held captive attempted to flee.
The Most TERRIFYING Disease In History? - Encephalitis lethargica Disturban History 2024-03-20 | The subject of today’s video is a disease that even to this day is still not properly understood. It is a disease that robs a patient of movement, of control of their own body and can leave them in a catatonic state for decades, all whilst fully aware of the long passage of time. It is thought some five hundred thousand people were affected during the pandemic, killing around a third and leaving the rest permanently changed. Sleeping sickness struck during the early twentieth century before seemingly disappearing. In today’s video we will cover the symptoms of Sleeping sickness, what is understood about the disease and its potential impact on world history.
The HORRORS Of White Phosphorus Disturban History 2024-03-13 | There are few weapons that cause as much fear as white phosphorus. To understand that the flames produced cannot be properly extinguished, to know that contact with white phosphorus will burn down to a person’s bone and to realise it is still used by militaries around the world is truly disturbing. In today’s video, we will look at the discovery of white phosphorus, the harm caused in its civilian use and the devastating impact of white phosphorus as a weapon.
The Most TWISTED Punishments In History - No.5 Disturban History 2024-03-07 | EDUCATIONAL VIDEO - Throughout human history, all manners of punishments have been employed that defy comprehension. Some we have already covered in our previous two videos on the subject yet there still are plenty more to discuss today.
The HORRORS of Kamikaze Disturban History 2024-03-01 | There are few weapons or tactics as synonymous with world war two than the topic of today’s video. The Kamikaze Pilots are often framed as maniacal reckless men eager for death or as noble heroes prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. Flying planes loaded with explosives, these men would dive bomb allied ships and military installations.
The HORRORS of Scalping Disturban History 2024-02-22 | Throughout human warfare, the taking of trophies or marking one’s martial prowess is one of the common themes. In today’s video, we will look at the history of scalping, how it was done and those “fortunate” enough to have survived.
The WW2 Soldier Who WOULDN’T Surrender Disturban History 2024-02-15 | At the close of the second world war, bloodiest conflict in human history, many were thankful that the war was over. For some it would be a return home as victor, for others it would be captivity as a prisoner of war but for most it was an arduous process of rebuilding. But for some, the war would not be over. One of the more remarkable and disturbing examples is that of Hiroo Onoda
The BRUTAL Death of Gaddafi Disturban History 2024-02-03 | On the 20th October twenty eleven, a convoy containing Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi was attacked by NATO airstrikes. Against the backdrop of civil war, Gaddafi sought to flee from the NATO backed rebels pursuing him but ended up attempting to hide in a sewer drain.
The WORST Nazi In History? Disturban History 2024-01-25 | Born to an ordinary middle-class family, dishonourably discharged from the Navy for womanising, he would go onto become head of the Nazi’s intelligence and secret police forces. His belief of an internal threat to the regime would cultivate a culture of fear and paranoia within Nazi Germany
The HORRIFIC History of X-Rays Disturban History 2024-01-16 | Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered one of the most impactful phenomena. His find was by accident, an unintended consequence of his experiments. His discovery of X-rays paved the way for developments in medicine, manufacturing and even in how one’s shoe size is measured, as the world sought to apply these deadly ionizing rays in ways that lead to unnecessary exposure. In today’s video we will be looking at the discovery of Xrays, how they have been used throughout history and their dangerous and beneficial consequences.
