Rise against the Machines: The Luddites

🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/thehistoryguy It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!✌ The Luddites were more than angry workers smashing machines—they were skilled artisans fighting for their livelihoods in a rapidly changing world. This episode of The History Guy explores the real story behind the Luddite uprisings of the early 1800s, the economic pressures that fueled their rebellion, and how their struggle still echoes in today’s debates about technology and labor. It’s a piece of forgotten history that deserves to be remembered. Check out our new shop for fun The History Guy merchandise: https://thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall... This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. Note: Just because you can think up a reason to criticize doesn't mean that you are obligated to do so. Pedantic is not a compliment folks. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campai... All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Patreon:   / thehistoryguy   Facebook:   / thehistoryguyyt   Please send suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you. Subscribe for more forgotten history:    / @thehistoryguychannel  . Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at: https://thehistoryguy-shop.fourthwall... Script by JCG #history #thehistoryguy #Riots