Bloodthirsty Pirate Albert Hicks | The last man publicly hanged in New York

[@andrewkathryngriffith7223]

You know what’s great about this? This is a guy telling a story! That’s it! Old fashioned storytelling! No flashy graphics and what not. Just the well crafted art of storytelling.

[@emmajohn1308]

That, AND the model!

[@hmmm6317]

OKAY but I love the helmets turned into lamps! Really nice idea honestly

[@thehistorysquad]

my knight lights

[@fightertales]

When Kevin Hicks says "I made a model of it" you know you're in for some interesting stuff.

[@thehistorysquad]

😜

[@WarpBeacon]

Despite the quite morbid story, just the sheer talant of storytelling is amazing. Thank you, sir!

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow! Thank you too 👍🏻

[@JM-fv2il]

Barnum of Barnum & Bailey Circus bought his clothes for a museum; hanged on Bedloes Island (where the statue of Liberty stands today).

[@arthicks2566]

As you can see we share the same name. I am told my great grandfather was in the British Cavalry and lost a leg in South Africa (he never did find it). He then came to the United States and worked as a livery man for the Pratt family. I am told he was something of a neer-do-well and abandoned my grandfather. My grandfather's name was Charles Hicks. My mother said of him, "he was a very nice man." He was a Master Mason (as am I) and both he and my grandmother were Order of Eastern Star. Sadly, my grandfather pass on when I was two years old so everything I was told about him and my great grandfather is second and third hand. My DNA reveals a large percentage of my background it English, Welsh, Scots and Irish. Oddly enough, it also showed 1.5% Italian and 1.5% Greek. That would figure to be Roman soldiers meeting up with the local girls in England, yeah.

[@kathleenmholland8055]

I'm American, and I'd never heard of Hicks....but I live in the Pacific Northwest, and criminal history along the Eastern Seaboard is rarely heard around here. A fascinating story (may Hicks be still burning in Hell), and you present your historic stories so very well! I'm glad I stumbled onto your videos..thoroughly enjoyable, and not dry mainstream stuff. Keep them coming. You've got a new subscriber!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Kathleen, welcome to the channel 👍🏻

[@reginaldforthright805]

Wellcome aboard Kate. Word of advice - watch out for hicksy, bit of a temper that one.

[@BleedEaglesGreen023]

Thanks for telling the story of pirate Hicks it was fascinating. Your ability to make models and bring history to life consistently impresses me.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers!!

[@Lewwdog]

As a history student at Uni I Love the content, reminds me of a more serious version of horrible histories, the way you tell stories and the knowledge u hold Kevin is brilliant and accessible for all ages, perfect for youtube videos.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's my absolute intention, so thank you very much 👍🏻

[@caveman_dev]

You sir is the only story teller that I listened with undivided attention.

[@thehistorysquad]

Ah, thanks very much 👍🏻

[@GrechStudios]

Wow I had no idea this took place on Liberty Island! What an interesting piece of trivia. It really re-contextualizes that part of American History to me. I’ve always heard about the history behind the Statue of Liberty, but not what happened on the island before. Fascinating stuff, Kevin!

[@dyansis]

nor did i. You learn something new every day :D

[@cliffontheroad]

Good comment. I will throw in a trivia of Ellis island, next to Liberty, where arriving ship passengers got checked. Back in the 70's, during a period of awarding contracts to minority firms, a company was hired to refurbish the buildings. It was not finished but before they walked away, the copper roofs were removed and sold for scrap.

[@Sgtklark]

Thanks!

[@thehistorysquad]

Dennis, thank you so much for your SUPERTHANKS, it really is appreciated. What a story eh? I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻

[@Sinn0100]

Awesome video my friend. Don't fret about something a relative did long ago. We judge a man by his character and actions, not by something they had no control over nor anything to do with. I believe everyone has had at least one really bad egg in their family. Take me, for example....I'm almost positive I am related to Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie & Clyde infamy). I'm not the least bit worried about it as I wasn't even a thought back then.

[@joanbradley8042]

I love the fact that you teach us history that was never taught in school. Keep the videos coming! Love the light on the wall behind you. Reminds me of a Knight's hood!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you! Will do!

[@LukeAWallace]

I almost didn't click on one of your videos when you got thrown into my KZbin algorithm. I am glad I did. You are like the British Mr. Rodgers. I can't get enough of your videos. Much love from the Midwest United States.

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, how lovely, thanks Luke I'm glad you clicked too 👍🏻

[@nancycrayton2738]

We can't control who's on the branches of our family trees. Just ourselves. Thanks so much for your wonderful story telling which gives us a look into history.

[@thehistorysquad]

So true!

[@wigster600]

Family traditions are important, don't give them up just because some folk nowadays disapprove.

[@birdlawyer4885]

Another great history squad story, also love the lights in the back.

[@richardmacpherson7647]

Love it kev.... could listen to you all day talking history...plus .. love the jumper...is that merch I see on the horizon???

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, cheers buddy. Yes, we've had some samples but delivery with this company is really slow, so still looking at alternatives 👍🏻

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Fascinating story and storytelling! "I've built this model, but please forgive me because it's not built to scale and I didn't have time to paint it." 🥰

[@scottwho5498]

Maybe Doc Brown is one of his ancestors!

[@ColonelSandersLite]

@@scottwho5498 Great Scott!!

[@kimpridemore1779]

I am loving catching up with all your videos. They are very interesting and I love the way you present the information. You are a great speaker and storyteller. Thanks!🌺🌺

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Kim, my pleasure. 👍🏻

[@r.e.tucker3223]

Excellent history connection between our countries. Well done.

[@LaneLibra]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, my good man.

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Just found your site and am hooked with the content 👌 if I had a history teacher like you it would of made school more interesting instead of a person droning on about crap. Wonderful storytelling you make so much more.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Ian, I appreciate that 👍🏻

[@sirosis2576]

I love your channel, you are a natural story teller! Always informative and fun! Thank you!

[@BrokeNbelt_tv]

I really appreciate your channel i get lost in the endless information you offer for free. I love this channel. Cheers from Missouri USA

[@thehistorysquad]

That's so nice of you, thanks

[@Stephanie-dj4iy]

Howdy 🤠 from Oregon 🌲

[@OzMan9989]

You are a fantastic story teller.

[@russellcox1465]

I am addicted to your videos Kevin!! you’re a fantastic historian and story teller and you should be thoroughly proud of the great work you’re doing. Well done sir! 😊👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@SarahGreen523]

I doubt ole Hicksie was as grand a storyteller as you! Thank you for another great telling! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, thank you 😊

[@jayhaack2883]

A great tale told by an expert storyteller!

[@malmatetedolip2574]

You are un incredible story teller. Thank you for yours vid.

[@thehistorysquad]

You're welcome 👍🏻

[@blueneeson9888]

Yet Another Brilliant Video Thank You Kevin From Blue

[@Shtf132]

Very interesting video, Love those Crusader helmet lamps in the background. That would be an interesting topic for a video.

[@samanthaesra4035]

Thank you for great narration.

[@edwarddavis9010]

As always, a wonderful video. Thank you for making these!

[@thehistorysquad]

That's for sure 👍🏻

[@johnvanstone5336]

Brilliant, just brilliant, love your stories and the information and explanation you provide 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🤘

[@thehistorysquad]

Many thanks!

[@sweepingtime]

I love the way the story is told. This feeling I get from it must be what people felt when they listened to storytellers at taverns.

[@g7eit]

Brilliant, told so well. Thanks

[@sorryofficer1]

Wonderful story telling. It’s great to hear the less well known tales of the past and if they’re a bit gory then it seems so much the better. How about looking into the many stories from the rich history of The Black Country, town by town?

[@thehistorysquad]

Now there's a thought 👍🏻

[@thehistorysquad]

​@@osakarose5612 It's an industrial part of the West Midlands (a county) in England. 👍🏻

[@thehistorysquad]

@@osakarose5612 It's an industrial area in the West Midlands (a county) in England.

[@sorryofficer1]

@@osakarose5612 it’s an area in the industrial West Midlands of England.

[@resignedshore780]

Great video, very informative and entertaining!

[@Bibidybobidy]

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin... I didn't know you have "merch"... Or is that a one of a kind, custom sweat shirt? Looks good.

[@thehistorysquad]

We're working on the merch, this was a sample. Delivery from the company isn't great, so we're looking at alternatives but there will be some on the horizon 😜

[@Bibidybobidy]

Make sure to stock 3X, I would wear that, knowing it's a wholesome channel.

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@BibidybobidySeems like you need to cut back on the cupcakes.

[@dmcarpenter2470]

Kevin: Great story-telling. Thanks!

[@andrewschmidt5312]

Really like the helmet lights (sconce?). Very cool! And, as always, very interesting historical information and superior story telling!

[@thehistorysquad]

My knight lights 👍🏻 thanks.

[@andrewschmidt5312]

LOL - that really made me laugh! Knight lights! Thank you!

[@MDMB53]

Excellent and informative, as usual. Thanks.

[@jamesbarnes4964]

I love your videos and Lights!

[@katjakoskelin9692]

Once again, great storytelling! Thank you very much. I also like those lamps! 😁👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, my knight lights 👍🏻

[@raysmith2940]

@@thehistorysquad lol.

[@_stoatchaser]

A nice change of pace and subject. Great story telling as always. Really great content

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@stevewixom9311]

Really good. Love stories about lesser known pirates, murders, robbers and lawmen etc. Excellent story telling

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Steve 👍🏻

[@martinwarner1178]

Always good videos Mr Hicks. Peace be unto you.

[@comicmania2008]

BRILLIANT, thanks Kevin, loved listening to your story about Hicksy. I can't remember the last time I sat and watched someone tell a story, but you certainly had my attention.😂

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@phillipallen3259]

We've all got questionable ancestors, don't we. Some of mine were terrible, and that's just the few deeds that I know about! Great story Kevin and company!

[@calicoasting]

I hear you...I have two uncles that are serial killers. One has died and the other is on the loose in south America .You get to pick your friends not your family.

[@thehistorysquad]

@Cali Coasting Oh my, yes, that's so true

[@thehistorysquad]

@PhillipAllen. Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@Ian-mj4pt]

I've got family that were cattle rustlers who were given a lengthening if you get my meaning 😆 it was either being shortened or lengthening.

[@DanielCastillo-go9gv]

one of my ancestors was mayor of the town i live in

[@shadowcrusader2283]

Love your video's and story's Thanks

[@gmanette188]

Really enjoyed Appreciate ya

[@margiesoapyhairbillian4754]

You are the BEST story teller!! New to your channel! Love it

[@thehistorysquad]

Welcome!!

[@janetbowersox83]

I love your helmet wall fixtures! Awesome! I never heard of this pirate before, but what an awesome.story!

[@PrimisSanguis]

Love this one Kevin! Gripping and interesting as always. Cheers mate!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Brad, glad you enjoyed it

[@49mrbassman]

I really enjoyed that video. I found it very enthralling. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@chrisdooley1184]

Kevin you do tell the greatest stories! I would absolutely pay good money to sit and have a few pints with you and talk history and swap stories. I can see why you participated in living history as you’re a natural

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, thanks Chris. I might do a central meet up somewhere when I'm back in the UK in the spring. Just the cost of a pint 👍🏻

[@gammon1183]

@@thehistorysquad Chris makes sure it's a public spot and tells everyone and the cat where he's going , who he's meeting and what time he's coming home 😂 Forgive me Kevin but I couldn't resist 😂😎👍

[@dixiefallas7799]

Thanks Kevin you are a master teller of storytelling awesome.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@robbertram3310]

Well Kevin, you and I are possibly related as well. My mother was a Hicks through her father’s side (my grandfather). Our Hicks line traces back to Queens, Jamaica, NYC and Long Island and to one of my gg something grandfathers Robert Hicks (born 1543 in England) who was a sea captain. I was born and raised in NC but 9 months ago moved to the seat of the Hicks family in SC, Chesterfield County, SC. Our Hicks line goes from NY (1600’s) to Chesterfield, VA, then to Granville County, NC and then to Chesterfield County, SC by the mid to late 1700’s.

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Excellent content as ever!

[@bobbypugh2666]

Great story! Thanks a bunch as always. I have an ancestor for you to look at and see if you wanna do a film on. I'll get you the details in a bit. Cheers

[@thehistorysquad]

Hmm, I'm curious now 👍🏻

[@poeda6637]

Fascinating as ever! You really bring your stories to life

[@eplv3432]

Another great tale 🙌🖤

[@la_espada_insaciable]

Another very informative & entertaining video, thank you :) The model was great. And the drawing of you next to the drawing of Hicks 😆 I wonder if his son lived to adulthood & had children of his own.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's an interesting question 👍🏻

[@hoffenwurdig1356]

Despite his rough manner, the infamous pirate Edward "Blackbeard" Teach sometimes struggled to compel people to obey. Blackbeard decided that by acting even more ruthless and unstable than his men, he could gain the respect and authority he believed he deserved as Captain. One story recounts an instance when Blackbeard shot his first mate, Israel Hands, in the knees without any apparent reason. When Israel inquired about the motive, Blackbeard replied, "If I don't shoot one or two crewmen now and then, they'd forget who I am."

[@sameyers2670]

Fascinating story, thank you for telling it. I enjoy your videos

[@seanc4907]

Learn something each time I watch one of these vids, definitely don't regret hitting that notification bell

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad to hear it! Cheers bud 👍🏻

[@logosrising8248]

Another great video!

[@harryzero1566]

Yep, he's was an ancestor of yours, you've got his eyes. Can't stop laughing.

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@Stephen-gp8yi]

Your so good at telling these stories for sure✌️

[@jaymac7203]

You are such a great story teller, im loving these video's 😊

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Jay!!

[@spiritwhirled]

Great story-telling!

[@johnnymac6178]

Great story as always! Love the armor sconces.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers. You mean my knight lights 😜

[@johnnymac6178]

@@thehistorysquad 🤣🤣

[@Phreekful]

Enjoy your way of telling the story, as always!

[@ReaperStrain4819]

Great video! Kevin keep up the great work!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks! Will do!

[@rodneywhitfield5754]

Thank you Kevin!! Love what you do,

[@_-ShadowWorks-_]

What an interesting story. Great video!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leoscheibelhut940]

Cracking good story, expertly told!

[@isaacribeiro1317]

Every video I watch from him makes my day better

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, thank you 👍🏻

[@alvieman4653]

love the videos

[@michellemichaels3258]

Always interesting and entertaining ❤

[@1339LARS]

Great show there!!!!! //Lars

[@DougSamm]

Awesome video Kevin ! Loved every second of it. I’ve some Hicks relations according to dna check. Through my Blackburn line that is, not sure how. All very interesting ! That poor kid must have picked up a demon in that prison sentence when young…

[@thehistorysquad]

Yeah, that's for sure.

[@NoName-lo9ym]

Wow what a story! And what an ancestor to (potentially) have!

[@larsgrabowski9269]

Besides the really interesting Video (which is as good and entertaining as usual) I am absolutely impressed by your helmet lamps. Great Idea !

[@thehistorysquad]

Ah, my knight lights 😜

[@larsgrabowski9269]

@@thehistorysquad that sounds even better ... I will shamelessly copy them (or at least I will try)

[@thehistorysquad]

@@larsgrabowski9269 Go for it!! It's just the front part of the helmet with a flat bar across the back which just hangs over a couple of screws in the wall. 😃

[@kneeknocker1967]

Great story, very interesting to hear about people from the past. 👋👋

[@robertcorradi8573]

Great story telling again Kevin..... 👏

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for listening 👍🏻

[@corystreat7605]

Great video!

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@conemadam]

Another amazing story!

[@teshayazzie3095]

Your such an awesome storyteller

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks!

[@bri_van_wild6455]

I've only just stumbled across your channel, and I have to say, I absolutely love the way you tell the stories of these infamous folk. I love history and you do this so well, keep up the good work :) oh and what do you know about the heaney's from Ireland?... ')

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you so much & welcome aboard. I'm afraid I don't know anything about the heaneys from Ireland, but would be happy to be enlightened 👍🏻

[@scottlennon3884]

Great show

[@keving1318]

Oh wait! I read a book about this mutiny! I believe Albert Hicks was on the Globe! It is considered one of, if not the bloodiest mutiny ever! Well explained and presented!

[@thehistorysquad]

👍🏻

[@yourdashingheroidol7909]

Even Mr.Ballen, eat your heart out!!! What a storyteller and absolute treasure this ol' Hicksy is!!!

[@thehistorysquad]

😜 thanks very much!

[@yourdashingheroidol7909]

Any/everytime brother! Truly love the passion/effort you put into your work and really enjoy it! Keep up the great work!

[@mrblaque215]

Wow, this guy reminds me of Carl Panzram! Awesome video! 👏

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you liked it! 👍🏻

[@charlesciminera5881]

He reminds me of trump

[@mrblaque215]

@@charlesciminera5881 cringe 🤦‍♂️

[@klaasklapsigaar1081]

I'm sure you're related. Been following you for a bit now, and I love that sinister villain/knave-personality you show every once in a while. ;-)

[@thehistorysquad]

🤣

[@exforrestranger8475]

Outstanding, especially abt the current name of the island.

[@madmartigan8119]

Love the light covers 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Ah, my knight lights 😜

[@Gogetalou]

I think some more pirate videos would go down a treat! Or some videos on knights and the different weapons. How they repaired their armour. Where these big men with bulging muscles for strength or did they train for stamina. Because all that gear could not have been easy to fight in. As all ways awesome videos.

[@thehistorysquad]

There'll be more to come next year. In the meantime, take a look at the medieval playlist, this one might interest you particularly kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZTShqesbc1jnZo.

[@Gogetalou]

@@thehistorysquad i will check it out.. happy christmas 🎄

[@annsmith1116]

I read part of a book that was written in the 17th or 1800's I believe on how it was law for British Military top brass to be Freemasons. It was written by a British military man and I so wish I could find that book again, he also stated it was British military policy to spread freemasonry to every country and continent we ever invaded. It can be devastating to wake up and realise who your related too, we can all only be responsible for our own actions! Your a brilliant historian i do hope you continue to do what you do best but I would appreciate a British military historical view of Freemasonry from your point of view. That is only ofcourse if your at a loose end for inspiration. In the mean time take care, thanks for being a great history teacher and God bless 🙏

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, thanks Ann, although historical inspiration isn’t lacking, if you could see my list it’s worryingly long. I just hope I’ll have enough time to get through it 😜

[@MarkHansen1990]

Love your wall lights.

[@MarkHansen1990]

Always a great story. 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Mark, my knight lights 😜

[@MarkHansen1990]

@@thehistorysquad good one.