In Memoriam -- Nick Barksdale 1991-2022

Historian. Community builder. Loving father and husband. We miss you, Nick!
Please support his family:
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(Yes, lovers of geography! I realize I should have said Caucusus instead of Carpathians. Please forgive me.)
I didn't realize the cat made a cameo. His name is Monkeyman and he is 16.

[@TheLacedaemonian300]

To the Barksdale's family and friends, I am so very sorry. Nick will be missed by all of us historians and history lovers. He brought us so much great content that was next to impossible to find anywhere else. This in itself created a community of people that loved topics like the late bronze age collapse, and biblical archeology. I knew Nick hasn't been well for a while now, but I held all hope that he would somehow pull through. This was a very touching tribute. I wish you all the best. Nick was an amazing human being.

[@inmyopinion651]

Amen and God bless his family and friends.

[@denniswaters1230]

RIP Nick, you will be missed terribly.

[@TheMrgoodmanners]

This hurt this really hurt. RIP Nick

[@AppStateRFCL]

I got to know Nick through his hospital stays in OKC. He always talked about his motivations, his daughters. He fought so hard everyday. He will be missed by many.

[@youregonnaattackthem]

Thank you for letting us know. Nick has done more good in the world than he'll ever know.

[@tacocruiser4238]

What a fucking loss, man....Nick had such a great future with his family and this channel. One can only imagine the things that he would have accomplished.

[@jamesbarber5410]

We were hoping that he would recover. He was an inspiration to us all in his exploration of antiquity and the Middle Ages.

[@totallynotthebillcollector]

Nick was always a better friend to me than I was to him. He had a great sense of humor and played a mean game of Risk. Always generous, he let me live with him when I needed a place to stay. When we had a falling out because I was being a drunk imbecile, he was humble enough to reach out to me to reconnect. These last two years I haven't heard from him I assumed he was busy with his family and this channel. Life is so short. Spend time with your friends and loved ones and let the past stay there. I'm going to miss playing AOE3 and talking history with Nick. My prayers go out to his friends and family.

[@igor-yp1xv]

Can't believe it. Such a loss. RIP Nick. 💔

[@sevenmilewhite1407]

I Lost my best friend and love to Endocarditis 2 1/2 years ago. I'm still reeling, and suffering excruciatingly emotionally, battling fentynl addiction, and feel so empty.... I'm so sad to hear that Nick has passed away from this horrendous thing known as endocarditis.... it takes many life's each year. I love you brother and thank you for your contributions to the world and even more: the contributions to your family and your friends and admirers.....rest peacefully my friend.

[@jp7152]

So sad… thankyou for This Channel! Rest in peace.

[@FromTheHeart2]

Just discovered this channel! So very sorry to realise that it's founder passed away. In this season of Christmas may his family find solace and remember that he is watching over them. May they feel him with them in their hearts and may he rest in peace. They will meet again God willing.

[@JeffNeelzebub]

Man, I thought he was getting better. This sucks. RIP, Nick.

[@darrickmalloy6909]

I am a new Sub. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him but He spoke on one of his videos and the strong feeling of "trust came over me. So I left a post letting him know I trust in him. He was a searcher for truth and facts. Seems to be a dying breed these days. But I think I've found a community of like minded people. And I promise you I will do everything in my powers to protect it. Respect!🙏

[@norinecook844]

Very sad. What a loss for his wife, children and KZbin family. He was young and should have had many more years to share history stories with us.

[@andreaarchaeology]

I'll cherish the videos on this channel forever 💔❤💔❤

[@baarbacoa]

Rest in peace. You've made the world a better place by making us all more knowledgeable.

[@8472turtle]

He knows Sweetie ❤️... He can hear you now in heaven... So very sorry for your loss. He will be remembered.

[@derekhsu4389]

RIP Nick. His impact is great and he will be missed.

[@beverlybelcher3423]

That is such sad news. Thank you for letting us know.

[@jozz2248]

Was a joy to see his library grow behind him over the years and then the channel. Condolences all around, will be missed by all who knew.

[@saldivar1962]

Rest In Peace, thank you for your work.

[@matthelme4967]

R.I.P Nick, I Love the chanel he created. He was a great man,I'm glad we have something of him to remember.

[@TGBurgerGaming]

Good story. Beautiful tribute. My condolences to all involved.

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

I can't believe I only now see this. I'm a long time subscriber. This is terribly sad. He was a great content creator. He was intelligent and compassionate. A terrible loss.

[@blakewilley2754]

Nick will be greatly missed. He was a master teacher. I always looked forward to his videos. Requiescat in pace.

[@meghanoreilly2767]

He would have laughed at your story! Nick was my friend, we worked together at HPB in OKC and kept in touch despite me moving home to MA. I was so excited to see what he had up his sleeve next. His loss is very heavy. It’s paralyzing really. To think of all that could have been, all the “is” turned to “was” and of course thinking about the family he left behind. I hope this channel continues on, as a lasting legacy for Nick.

[@8472turtle]

Rest in peace 💔🙏❣️... Sorry for your loss

[@verminkillah6622]

Oh no. That is sad. I miss him. I really enjoyed the videos you guys did. RIP Nick

[@kevinkant6817]

RIP 🪦 Nick, god bless

[@hhunstad2011]

I honor the gifts you gave us Nick and am grateful for your contributions to the Records

[@JustArtsCreations]

Thank you for this. RIP.

[@TheModernHermeticist]

RIP Nick. Thank you for your life's work.

[@QuatMan]

😔😔😔❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing with us. God bless all of you and God be with his family😪

[@buxbear7009]

We won't forget you Nick or your work. God bless his wife and daughters. RIP Nick.

[@bigdurk4115]

R.I.P Nick ,this channel has inspired me to study history in a way I've never done before thank you nick 🙏

[@JorgeNaya]

I will support you, the channel and Nick's family

[@DouchebagMcGee5987]

sad news, rest in piece, his work will live on always. big fan of his

[@voraciousreader3341]

I hope all of the people who have written such wonderful things are the people who have donated to Mr. Barksdale’s “go fund me” page. I did, even though I’ve only watched a handful of videos on this channel, which I thoroughly enjoyed or would not have subscribed. I can empathize at losing a dear relative so young, and I still can’t imagine what his wife is going through. All I can do is give money, and I’ve done that....I hope everyone who reads this will, too! God’s blessings to all.

[@RichMitch]

Thank you Nick, I shall miss you 🙏🏻

[@johnc.truett6625]

He was my favorite historian on KZbin. I’ll always remember him and his work.

[@MTB214]

RIP Nick. I have been praying for him and his family since he September or October when I found out about health issues. I’m continuing to pray for his wife and children. Thanks for posting this to remember him. I think of him passing away, every day. So heartbreaking since he was so young and has a beautiful family.

[@MsTreerat]

Terrible news. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I loved watching Nick and you could really feel his love and passion for history. He will be truly missed.

[@gwynnmccallan8856]

Condolences to his family and friends. I've really enjoyed this channel. If you decide to continue it, and the proceeds help his wife and kids, I'll continue to watch.

[@Jippa_33]

I’m so so sorry to hear this. Nick fought so hard recover. His is a beautiful soul, I’m thankful we have these videos to keep the things that Nick was so passionate about, the history of ourselves, relevant and alive. In my mind he is talking history with cf_apps & John Anthony West

[@gothamwednesday]

Rest easy Nick, you’ve changed more lives than you know. Thanks for the work on bringing historical truth to us. We love you.

[@IBMboy]

i just found out he died. So tragic, yet he died like a king to me, being successful youtuber, husband and father, and he still had great ambitions. Like Alexander the great hes gone too young and left a big empire, his passion for history, and that empire cant fall. Im thankful for all the content on history, you guys made youtube a more interesting place.

[@animula6908]

Oh no! God bless his soul and his family. Edit: my goodness, I just listened to the part about the vacation. Idk whether to laugh, cry, or just be glad I wasn’t on that trip

[@mangographics225]

Oh my, I just started watching his wonderful channel! So sorry, RIP.

[@lo-fihi-ki5699]

damn R.I.P to a REAL ONE.. great tribute thanks for sharing your vacation story laughed and cried.. I hope you all heal and shine like nick would want you to. he was a one of a kind and so are all who worked with him. god bless his family and may nick watch over all us nerds of antiquity

[@SicSeb]

So very sad! I really hoped he would pull through. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. My his memory be a blessing.

[@sammysam2615]

Wish I had something to say for comfort. RIP

[@bishopbling4115]

Rest in peace, Nick. You were taken from the world too soon. Thank you for entertaining and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@heathenwizard]

I’m so sorry for your loss :( I lost my grandma this morning. I’m so sorry.

[@Imperiused]

Sorry for your loss, to all his family and friends

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

I was so greatly saddened upon hearing of Nick's passing, that I was lost for words. I didn't realise he was so young until Facebook informed me of his birthday last week, which he never had the chance to celebrate, and that knowledge deepened my sadness further still. I've never been emotional when family members left us, maybe it's part of my autistic stoicism. Nick and his channel helped reignite the fire and desire for knowledge that'd taken a back seat while my life had meandered out of control. Nick didn't laugh at my often laughable ideas nor delete my posts, even when I thought them bordering fantasy, but offered a differing perspective which guided me to others with specific backgrounds to help with my studies. Nick gave me a position moderating the Fb group, which I hope continues to be a platform for the spreading of knowledge, and, through both fora, I joined a greater community of people all with the same greater goal, and without Nick, none of that would have been possible. Nick was a shining light, his enthusiasm was infectiously joyful, and his desire for learning was prevalent in his productions, his passing has left a void in our world which only continuing on his path can ease but never erase our collective loss. Thank you for this, D.W, you helped unlock that part of me which couldn't voice my grief for his passing.

[@MrTimothy87]

I hope you guys continue with the channel..I didn't always agree with him on things but it was nice to see he would listen to opposing views and do it professionally..He was really something else..I never met the man but felt I knew him..He did get you interested in reading up on history and how we are all connected and the history we all share..He will be missed but it would be a disservice if you guys didn't continue his work..

[@tasobouzinelos8027]

Wow. I am in absolute shock. This is very sad to hear. Nick was an incredible man. I first met Nick through a mutual FB group where we talked about non-fiction books, especially Ancient Persian and Near Eastern History books. He was very kind and helpful in terms of giving me advice for my M.A. thesis. Over the past couple of years, I have been dealing with some health problems myself which have hindered me from completing my M.A. Slowly but surely I have been improving, but it hasn't been easy. G-d willing, with your permission, I would like to dedicate my thesis in Nick's memory when it is completed. Let me know what you think. I want to send my condolences to the entire Barksdale family and friends. Nick was truly an inspiration to us all. He will be terribly missed. RIP.

[@AriaIsara]

Oh no ☹ I knew he was in a really bad situation in November but then he unexpectedly got better, I hadn't really followed the situation since February... My condolences.

[@msr305]

I'm grief stricken. LOVE to his family and friends. His intellect reached out beyond the videos.

[@AHigherPrimate]

Very sorry to learn of his passing. He came across as a genuinely lovely man who's passion for history was infectious. I will miss his content. RIP Nick.

[@Amadeu.Macedo]

WOW! I am devastated! Nick was an outstanding KZbin host, a fabulous (amateur) historian, and a great human being... Speechlessly, I hope his essence is in peace, out there in the cosmos!

[@cernunos8153]

RIP Nick. You created an amazing community here. You were a good man. You’ll be terribly missed.

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

I am so sad to hear his passing at a young age. My condolences to his family!

[@nancyannirvin4507]

I do not know the reason Nick was able to interest me in his subject matter and his interviews. But I did enjoy them. I am sorry to hear that he has passed. He is missed. My prayers are for the babies and his wife. And I know there is always a good place for people like Nick.

[@royjackson2937]

This channel has inspired me to have a deep interest in ancient history and it makes me deeply sad to hear of nicks passing

[@alhesiad]

Oh God no. Rest in peace. Condolences from Chile.

[@amethyst5538]

My condolences the Barksdale Family. I cannot even begin to comprehend their pain and grief right now. Thankyou for letting his audience know.

[@garykeenan8591]

Nick Barksdale had a tremendous positive impact on my life with his videos, his interviews with experts, and his joyous enthusiasm for history. I'm so sorry to hear this news, and my deepest condolences go to his family and friends. I will never forget him or cease being grateful for his dedication to history and humanity.

[@meliacogan1586]

So sorry to hear this news…. He made a huge impact in a short time… bless him on his journey 💔❤️

[@josephkirschmier4990]

RIP Nick. Love to his family. I hope this endeavor finds a way to continue on. So many enjoy this channel so much.

[@stefanodadamo6809]

Very, very sad. He was SO young and I appreciated his content! 🙏

[@teemorris5757]

Strength and healing upon the family.

[@richardtomlinson242]

Nick and his dedication to educate people about history whilst maintaining the most balanced approach truly was unique. This is what I loved about him and this channel, something that's rare from what I can find. He was only a few years older than me, which is truly an eye opener; and health is wealth regardless of how old you are. I hope someone continues with what he had planned when things settle down, but for now I hope his family find the strength to get through. There's definitely other plans for him beyond us, that I believe. Rest well Nick.

[@Alibee656]

Rest in peace Nick. What a beautiful passionate tribute this is. An awesome memorial. Thank you.

[@Rex-jd5vu]

I cried while I listen this video, I really aprecciate the work his done and I´ll miss what else he wanted to share with us. RIP

[@elihinze3161]

So utterly tragic. He was so young, and had so much going for him, and his dreams were all coming true.. My heart aches for his family. May he rest in peace.

[@Sk0lzky]

It's a horrible news, I'm so sorry for everyone close to him and fans alike. Nick and his tremendous work will be sorely missed. Thank you for letting us know and may he rest in peace

[@hyeonahjang9066]

I can't stand up this news. I can't stand up this sadness. I can't believe it.

[@ReesaBeee]

i learned so much bc of his passion...

[@missingremote4388]

Amazing stories of your European vacation. - I spent 2 years in Sardegna 1996-7. In the US navy

[@SonofLiberty-zw7op]

Morgan's update reminded me to subscribe to the channel. Keeping Nick's passion and legacy alive. Have donated twice (small amounts...wish it could be more) to help his family with expenses (at $115,000 toward goal of $150,000). Will donate again when I can. In honor of your memory, Nick., we thank you and salute you.

[@Donny.C.wlWilliams]

Blessings Nick sorry for the loss to his family

[@eeleye4]

As a history lover born in 1993, also having a regular job, I found myself identifying with Nick in a lot of ways. Tears roll down my face as I type this because I really loved this channel. My life got a little better when I found Nick’s channel. I found a home of like minded individuals. I will continue to support and honor Nick’s legacy! Thank you from all of us history lovers, Nick, we will never forget you!

[@Jane-nc2fr]

I pray for his family. He will be missed and appreciate all the work he gave us.

[@angryatheist]

This is so sad , Nick I hope you knew we loved you , condolences to your family. Just know you’ll be missed

[@kaarlimakela3413]

To me he will always be the image of someone seeking knowledge. Now he will be, to me, a treasured part of the History We All Love. RIP Nick, old Buddy. The years we have travelled.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

RIP Nick, and my best to you and especially his family....

[@TheMoonDejesus]

I saw a video of Nick and read that he passed so I searched his name and found this. I’m saddened by this because I can sense what a wonderful person he was and can feel the depth of your loss. It appears it was a great loss to those of us that appreciated his research and what he gave to the world. I hope you manage to carry forward and uphold his vision.

[@experienceanimation217]

God bless, nick. God speed

[@tresjordan982]

I was a HUGE fan. His affection for history was infectious.... as was his tag line..... ladies and gentlemen we have a great episode today...RIP Nick,,,,

[@colbycodner5571]

Man, what a loss. RIP Sir.

[@williamwilliams4262]

I followed this channel because of my love of history and Nick fed that thirst. We will miss Nick tremendously! RIP Nick Barksdale!

[@Manormouse-04]

How sad. My condolences to his family, and those who knew him.

[@Atlanta-qm9xr]

Wow!! Just wow!! I love this channel so much! I am so very sorry to hear of this decided loss!

[@Materialworld4]

Thank you, this was a wonderful channel to me because I share Nick's love of the medieval period. Thank you for your kind words, and engaging story.

[@DavidEFarner]

So sad. I’m so sorry for all of you, his family and friends. Bless you all in your time of mourning. He will now know all of the answers to all of his questions.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Thanks for this. I've been following Nick's channel since almost the beginning. His kindness and passion for history was obvious. So sorry to hear he didn't make it. I'm not the praying kind but he and his family will be in my thoughts. I hope you find a way to keep the channel going - I'll continue to be a subscriber. If not, I totally understand. RIP, Nick.

[@sweetpea9196]

His videos saved me through some dark nights.

[@fatman9196]

Rip brother… interesting content

[@rsfaeges5298]

Nick was one of my fave KZbin presenters/hosts. I will miss his presence. My condolences to his family and friends.

[@-757-]

The content the channel provided was , in fact, my favorite online go-to. All the hard work that has been to date, had provided a great archive of history insights. It has been and will continue to be missed. Prayers for the family.