Automation is a serious concern for a lot of people. Self driving cars, drones delivering packages, people are fearful for their jobs. But what if I told you that history tends to repeat itself? Automation is not just a new concern, and this week's lesson is all about those concerns...from the early 1800s.

A lot of men from a lot of countries fought in World War 1. But possibly the most interesting tale of the worst world war is that of the Knights Templar. Confused? Thats ok. Just hit play and you will understand what this week's lesson is all about.

Do you want know what the difference is between state and federal land? How much federal land does your state have? What is federal land used for? Get these answers and more in this weeks lesson!

Ever wonder how someone becomes the pope? There is a lot involved in becoming the leader of 1.2 billion religious followers. To find out just how much, just hit play!

The Bucket War was fought between Bologna and Modena back in medieval times. But it was preceded by the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. But don't worry, there are still flaming crops and catapulting donkeys. 

This week's lesson is about an American World War 1 soldier who single handedly captured 100 enemy soldiers, at the same time. Then decided to capture more. Come learn all about him and his many accomplishments. Just hit play!

The Last Meal is an interesting American tradition for death row inmates. In many ways it can be used to look into the true mindset of these inmates in their final moments and gage their true feelings about themselves, their actions, and society at large. This week's lesson is about some of the more interesting last meal requests from US history. 

Ever wonder what happens when you want to sell your house, and it happens to also be home to a bunch of ghosts? Well Mike's lesson this weeks is about the house that set a precedent for the sale of all haunted houses to follow. That's right, a house can be declared legally haunted. To find out how, just hit play!

In this weeks lesson, discover how the United States Navy was founded by a pirate.

Coming April 2020, Mikes Mini History Lessons are short lesson plans, prepared by Mike and read by JR Suppa. Hopefully, this trailer will explain everything.