History of the Entire World, I Guess (Reaction) 

21:34 The creator of this History video said it took him 11 months to make it. He said in an interview. Love this guy's dedication

"The Sultan of Oman lives in Zanzibar now" is my favorite line because so many people go looking for some significance but like the video says "that's just where he lives" and Bill W liked the jingle it made, so he chose to include it.

I love watching clever people react to this.

I am so glad you finally watched this one. There are so many references you'll catch now, it's really become one of the cornerstones of internet culture.

I've seen so many reactions to this video. Most reactors caught or knew about 20% of what happened in the video, while 80% went over their heads. With you it's obviously the opposite. Wow, respect. It's really great to see someone so cultured, knowledgeable and intelligent. Thank you for your video.

The work...the singing...the graphics...it's unreal.

I swear I quote “THE SUN IS A DEADLY LAZER” weekly 😂😂😂

I taught physics for 40 years and am an "aha" junkie. I knew it would be fun to watch you watch this video. I watched this video again and again until I didn't learn anything new. You'd have been fun to have in class.

This guy is amazing. He pulled out, put out one of the best videos on RU-vid, and dipped into obscurity again. Then, after popular demand he came back with an even better video, and once more disappeared into obscurity. He’s a legend.

I wish I would have had this for all the history and history-related classes back in the day.

One of the subtle things I love about this video is how he stresses certain events, the first star, society. It's just a beat, but there is a certain amount of weight to those moments.

This is actually how History works ... we as individuals place emphasis on particular moments that we think are important to us but in the macrocosm of ALL things these are just moments mere seconds in the universal clock . This video points that out in a humorous way that gives facts with a lil snark ( which makes it entertaining ) Lets you know that everything we think of as super important today will be just a fact in history 100 to 1000 year from now , Great Video Great Reaction !

I can always tell how smart someone is by how much they laugh at recognizing all the references in this video that flew over my head.

i can't put into words how much joy it brings me to watch you react to stuff--- idk what it is about mirror neurons or my lizard brain thinking you are a friend sitting right next to me but you just make me SO HAPPY with your videos -- thank you for all the work you put into this!!!! Can't wait for your reaction to the history of Japan!! HAVE AN AWESOME DAY

I'm glad you thoroughly enjoyed that. I definitely suggest Bill's history of Japan video and there's so many more Oversimplified videos to get through, as well.

3:16 Great timing! "So this might be one of those videos I have to watch more than once." - Narrator: "Oh wow, maybe even a couple of times."

7:38 "time to conquer all of India" "all of India? *shakes head*" "-or most of India" the timing was too perfect here lol

This is how you teach history in a way that gets young people interested. By giving a humorous summary, you spark curiosity to learn more. This video is a national treasure.

youtube randomly recommended this video to me when it was only like 12 minutes old. I watched it, then watched a whole lot of the previous videos on the channel for like two hours straight, subscribed and came back here to let you know that there is now one more among the many who appreciate your work and wish you great success in your endeavours.

If you liked this vid you should def watch his video on the entire history of japan. Everything in here was very summarized and breezed over, but imagine that but with the entire specifics and important parts of japans history

One of the most impressive videos ever made. Before Ethan Klein became whatever he is now he did an interview with Bill and we learned this took him the better part of a year.

I also had an epiphany of sorts with the "baby in water in egg" part. It never really clicked with me before that we still need to have babies in water just in a slightly more roundabout way.

I've seen historians and history teachers reacting to this video and they were positively impressed. The physics and biology portions are also quite correct.

I've seen this at least half a dozen times. I don't think I've ever enjoyed it more! Thanks.👍👍

And thank you for showing by your reaction that young people aren't all vapid, uneducated and easily distracted. Always good to discover there is hope for us all

This was easily my favorite reaction on your channel. The dance of facial expressions as you cycled through fascination, delight, shock, wonder, and contemplation was top tier reactor content! I hope this reaction directs a lot more subscribers your way.

I watched this long ago and didn't pick up much from it, but watching this as I wrap up my History to 1500 class in college, I feel like I was reminded a lot of the topics I learned and it feels like a great way to wrap up a history class and reflect on the topics learned in it.

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite reactors! So refreshing to see someone react to this and not look like a confused "?" all the time 🤣

Wonderful reaction! A book I would recommend is "On This Day In History, Shit Went Down" by James Fell. It's a year's worth of well known/not well known historical stories (there are actually two volumes now) and it's full of cheekiness and cussing without taking away from the historical facts. It's a LOT of fun and super informative. I think you'd like it!

I have never seen anyone so knowledgeable react to this. You’re amazing. Respect. You should be proud. I wish people knew even 20% of the information in this video.

This reaction was awesome and i wanna say you have the warmest smile I've ever seen thanks for the reaction i needed a bit of cheering up and this did it

This was brilliant! And you seem so intellectual. Really an amazing reaction. Also I liked the video in the first few seconds because there was no stalling neiter. Loved it!

Personally, I really love how it puts things into perspective. Not exactly a timeline, but something close to it. As I have, at least, basic knowledge of countless events in history, but in my mind I’ve never had a clear idea of when and where they all happened relative to each other. It’s all just a jumbled mess. And though I can easily recall events, people, etc., I’m just terrible with dates, so a timeline has always been something I’ve considered doing…but probably won’t.

The joy I feel not having to skip the first two minutes of every video is fantastic!

You already know so much! So happy to see your reaction. Keep exploring things, your curiosity for the world will only continue to serve you well in your life. I wish my nieces were so inclined as you.

Idk why, but I love watching your reactions, you’re quickly becoming my favorite. Super intelligent, great personality, and it doesn’t hurt that you are not difficult to look at…. lol Subbing 👍

Great Channel. I'm here whenever I've got any free time. I appreciate your no nonsense, direct and down to earth approach to analysis. Keep it up👍

I'm glad you got that it was meant to be oversimplified, so many people criticize that video for being oversimplified and it's like....derp, read the title, it's not meant to be 100% accurate, it's more of a timeline for perspective of events that aren't often put on the same pages.

This was sooooo great! Thanks for reacting to it! Definitely a video to re-watch a few times.

Great reaction! There is so much here. One thing that people are confused by or glance over is the, “Look at those breasts” line. Big change in evolution! Mammals developed a new way to survive since their babies need extra care after their born. They became the egg! As well, agriculture is a huge step/change in humanity. It birthed society as we know it today. Such a huge move to get us away from animals. One of the most important changes. I wish he mentioned the technological age we live in right now. We live in one of the most important eras in humanity. There is agriculture, industry, and technology. We hardly think about the age of technology since we live in it, but it is changing humanity forever. Instantly you can see anyone or anywhere in the world. Information (and misinformation) of any kind is at our fingertips. First hand real-time knowledge. We are just getting started, too.

This is my first time stumbling across your channel and honestly you're so well spoken. The way you carry yourself comes across as very educated and I'm definitely gonna subscribe. You've got a very bright future if you continue pushing and I sincerely hope that manifests for you in a way that's so much more than you envision

"I don't know, my dealer will not tell me where he gets it" That made you laugh so much. Me to.

Stumbled upon your channel and I really loved that you got straight to the point in the react! Also it's really nice to see recommendations and the "you can get informed by yourself" attitude, incredible work :D

I've been hoping for this reaction since I subscribed because I knew you'd get the puns and appreciate it all. I'm also happy to point out you were the only one to catch the Columbus "discovery" of Japan pun, most just look confused or worse, wrongly enlightened 😅

This is just top tier content indeed. I respect your insight and your dedication to push education. I’m glad I subbed! ✊🏾🤯

13:22 THANK YOU for explaining that, it was driving me crazy not understanding it lol Amazing content by the way!

Your reactions are EXACTLY what I need rn just watching that’s it short talks in between and someone to watch the video with much appreciation!

I love the history of Japan, when I started learning the language/culture I watched it. Still one of my favorite pieces of content

It's so interesting and unusual to see a smart person making reaction videos. Cool videos. Please carry on.

Thank you for pointing out that Cuba/Japan point. You are the first of many to catch that. Also... damn you're smart girl! Subscribed!

I enjoy your work, you really have to have a firm grasp of history to follow and appreciate how much condensing happened in this video, your expressions let me know you got this, I would get a real kick out of your reaction to "Caesars Messiah", thank you for sharing.

It's not a world history book, but I really love the book *Cadillac Desert* by Marc Reisner. It's about water policy in the American west, and it really got me thinking about the role of water history, and it led me to other books that are about world history and the role of water, such as *Oriental Despotism* by Karl Wittfoge, *Water* by Steven Solomon, and *Elixir* by Brian Fagan.

You're gonna rewatch this so many times the jingles will be embedded in your brain. That's a promise.

You have such an amazing smile and laugh! It was wonderful to watch you react to this amazing video.

New to your channel so I’m not sure of your background (if you’re a history major or just a history buff) but you’re knowledge of eastern history is pretty amazing. I knew close to nothing about the eastern history bits he covered here. We learned about things like the Silk Road and the colonization of Africa, but besides that our classes generally centered around North American and European history. I was shocked by how many references you understood that I had missed. And you’re right, this would be such a great learning tool. I’ve said since I first saw this- if they showed this on the first day of class it would be such a great way to engage student and get them actually interested in learning what he was talking about. So later when those topics get discussed there’s a level of genuine intrigue because they got a sneak peak and now they’re learning the details. It also really helps put history in perspective. There’s so much to learn about world history, so it can be difficult to map out timeline in you’re own head. So seeing it mapped out chronologically like this is really helpfully to gauge the progression of society as a whole rather than focusing on one region at a time.

As informative as it is, it was a very westernised version of world history severely lacking in African history, art, philosophy, politics, wars etc... This world history only mentions African history in the context of slavery & victimisation; which is pretty weird to me... Science says Africa is the birthplace of all civilization but as history gets told the story always seems to move away from Africa to speak about everywhere else. I wonder why that is so (at this point in human history).

Oh, you gotta watch the History of Japan video. It's also just as great! Every time I return to your channel I get a wide smile on my face, wathcing your subscribers grow! Well deserved! Love your commentary and your intellectual insight. Stay awesome and thank you!

I have been waiting for you to react to this video! I was in awe watching how well you picked up and processed most of the info. I'm a fan! 👀👌🏾

This is brilliant. Ps love the starts. Most people from across the pond like to talk and talk and talk, yet you just dive straight in to the reaction 🙌🏻

LMAO! Your reaction when the video said that "the banks are too big to fail" almost made me marry you right then and there! LOL! EPIC!

You’re seriously so radiant and magnetic. I can tell you have a beautiful mind ❤ Loved your reaction. I’ve seen this video maaany times. It’s a work of art. Keep shining your light 🥰

That was the best introduction I have ever seen! finally, someone gets it! Have a subscription ❤

I love how you just looked at the camera when he talked about 9/11. Also your intros are amazing "Hey. I'll just start". Straight to the point. Definitely gonna check out more of your videos!

The amount you knew was very cool! My favorite reaction so far. Just subscribed! Looking forward to seeing more of your content. This is one of my all-time fav videos and i watch it alot. :) The dude just makes me happy. lol

4:05 love the "aha" face - also solves the question what came first - its the egg

That was an amazing video - so many tiny details! Definitely needs multiple views - thank you for sharing this

I just found your channel and I really like you! It seems like you give genuine reactions without watching things first and you are smart in a broad enough way enabling you to understand and comment on a vast array of topics. I subbed.

This is the best thing I've ever seen!! I love it! And I need to brush up on my history. Much Love!

You seem like one of the smartest and best educated people I have seen so far reacting to this video, thank you for your commentary 👍

The production level of that video is off the charts! Thanks for sharing NP!

Is it weird that you have a very mesmerizing way of talking? Like I could listen to you for long periods of time, and not get bored. You speak very clearly, and your words are crisp. Makes it easier to pay attention. Love the reaction, and this video. I've seen this one many times, mainly through other reactions. Anyway, I subbed, and will be watching more.

I love creative ways to teach people history, it is the reason why I make the music I make about history. I try to bring these stories to light in a new and entertaining way. You are spot on about schools usin these creative vids to teach history. Great reaction!

That's one of the best videos I've seen frankly in years. Calls into question what I'm watching, I suppose, but that was supremely well done.

Cool! You took my advice and checked it out. I thought you would enjoy this. The guy spent 11 months putting this together. It's a great history refresher.

it's refreshing to watch someone react who is smart and not loud

As per usual amazing reaction. Love seeing you grow more and more. Best wishes to you and yours!

Best into ever. No silly 45-second intro video. No blathering on for 5 minutes about instagram and twitter. No asking for likes before anyone can possibly know if they might like it or not. Ten seconds in and I've already clicked the subscribe just for that.

3:18 "This may be one of those videos I have to watch more then once" Video - "Or maybe even a couple of times" That fit pretty well.

Broo you do not even know how appreciated you are because you got no intro and get right into it 🔥

never knew how much I needed someone to just start video reactions immediately instead of 5 minute intros lmao

I have watched that video so many times since it was posted. You said it the best. This is 100% top tier internet.

Your smile is honestly the reason why I subbed....very endearing and lovely

You win the best intro of all time lol straight to it no playing around 👍

You are an absolute gem: I love your channel and what you're doing!

Love watching all your reactions, you are extremely intelligent when you react to any video.

Hi! You've gained a new fan and subscriber. I love your videos. You're smart and not afraid to think out of the box. Keep it up!

Hello, I have discovert your channel 2 days ago and am excited. You come across as a very reflective and educated and interested person. Very refreshing and likeable. Keep up the good work, I'll stick with it. Greetings from Germany

New subscriber. Love how you just start. Also appreciate your commentary.

Loved how your reactions to some of the puns and humour echoed mine when I watched it for the first time (and a few times after). This is one of the all-time best videos on RU-vid. Bill Wurtz is a legend. "Guess who's here?" "Khmer." "Where?" "Here." That part had me howling with laughter. 😂

"Hey, i'll just start." _Aaaand_ subscribed.

_I don't know who you are..._ _I don't know what you want..._ _If you are looking for clickbait, I can tell you I don't have patience..._ _But what I do have, are a very particular set of skills..._ _Skills I have acquired over a very long career..._ _Skills that make me recognize a good reaction channel when I see it..._ _If you let my short attention span down, that'll be the end of it._ _I will not watch you, I will not follow you._ _But if you don't... I will watch you. I will follow you._ _And I will subscribe to your channel._ (I'm sorry but this was just too perfect to not make a Liam Neeson joke xD) I actually appreciate that you literally jump right into the video within the first 3 seconds - that totally caught me off guard! No fluff, no BS... just pure and honest reaction, I could tell. And I've watched LOADS of similar videos on RU-vid. Thank you for this; it's exactly what I needed on the morning of my birthday. :) (New subscriber here, so... let's GOOOO and see what else you've done so far xD) ...this is gonna be a journey, isn't it. Cheers

Some of these extremely simplified with sarcastic examples are so spot on

Never watched any of your videos before. Instantly hit sub after watching your intro. Knew you were gonna be awesome 😂

I’ve seen this video so many times and now enjoy watching other’s reactions

So much to absorb that it will take many watchings but it does a really great job of putting history in a chronological order.

It was a joy to watch your reaction because you’re so knowledgeable

It is a joy to watch stuff "with" you. Very informed.

Wow, that video was a combination of intense, mind boggling and spectacular! BTW, I just discovered your channel and you have a new subscriber!

3:14 she said this is one of those videos that I might have to watch" more than once. Then unpaused the video and continued saying "maybe even more than once" 😭 serendipity.

Personality and intellect on point, thanks for the great video