Heath the History Guy is a history aficionado who likes to play dress up in clothing that has gone way out of style! Here, you'll find ECHOES, videos where primary sources from throughout history come alive, HIKES, where the History Guy hikes and lectures on aspects of historical eras, and much more!
In the gallery below, you can find samples of our video productions.
Dive into history like never before with our latest HITS (Historical Immersion for Teachers and Students) video! Experience the tension, decisions, and high-stakes drama of the Cuban Missile Crisis as students step into the shoes of 1962 decision-makers in a 13-hour simulation.
In November 1963, a young and charismatic president, John F. Kennedy, visited Dallas, Texas—a visit that would tragically mark a turning point in American history. Today, Dealey Plaza remains eerily unchanged, a living monument to that fateful day when the world stopped and held its breath.
What mysteries lie hidden in the small town of Calvert, Texas? Once the fourth largest city in Texas, now a near-ghost town, Calvert holds riddles that defy easy answers. Why did a thriving Texas city fade into obscurity? What secrets are buried in its graveyards and hidden in its forgotten landmarks? Join me as we unravel the Riddle of Calvert, Texas.
Walk a mile in historical shoes (and armor...and equipment...and food...and...) with Heath the History Guy as he immerses himself in the clothing and accoutrements of different eras. In this episode, Heath goes on the march in Union blue as a soldier of the American Civil War!
Walk a mile in historical shoes (and armor...and equipment...and food...and...) with Heath the History Guy as he immerses himself in the clothing and accoutrements of different eras. In this episode, Heath hikes as a Great War doughboy.
Walk a mile in historical shoes (and armor...and equipment...and food...and...) with Heath the History Guy as he immerses himself in the clothing and accoutrements of different eras. In this episode, Heath gets to live out a boyhood fantasy by walking a mile in the gear of a soldier of the 24th Regiment of Foot during the Anglo Zulu War (Yes, he's a fan of ZULU along with everyone else)!
Step back to early 1836 and explore the fierce stand of James Bowie and the Texian rebels at the Alamo. In this compelling episode of ECHOES, we delve into the critical moments leading up to the legendary siege and the resolute defense by Bowie and his compatriots.
In this episode of ECHOES, we dive into the dramatic and turbulent relationship between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Amidst political turmoil and personal yearning, Henry VIII penned a heartfelt letter to Anne, expressing his deep emotional conflict and intense affection.
In 1903, Alfred Noyes penned a timeless tale of passion and tragedy—The Highwayman, the story of a fearless rogue and his love, Bess, the innkeeper's daughter. With lyrics inspired by Noyes' powerful words, I'm thrilled to share my vision of The Highwayman—complete with an epic sword duel under the moonlight, because what's a HiStory without a bit of blade action?
What was life really like for soldiers during the Civil War? To find out, my father and I, along with two fellow teachers, embarked on a challenging history hike through Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas. Dressed in the wool uniforms and carrying the gear of Civil War soldiers, we set out to experience firsthand the hardships faced by those who fought over 150 years ago.
It is always a pleasure to work with institutions and organizations focused on education, and Texas Boys State is certainly that!
Heath the History Guy offers a YouTube channel dedicated to helping history teachers out by providing history-based assets for use in the classroom, like this primary-source reading.
Long-form narratives are part of our bag! This video is a documentary meant for use in Texas school systems, chronicling the last day of the Alamo siege, as it happened.
