Mark Cagnon

And he becomes the eighth guru at just five years old. And despite his young age, he was known for his compassion and insight. So during his brief guruship, a smallpox epidemic sweeps through Delhi. And instead of staying distant from the smallpox or trying to get away from it and stay safe, The guru chooses to serve the sick himself, literally the people that are infected with smallpox.

And he becomes the eighth guru at just five years old. And despite his young age, he was known for his compassion and insight. So during his brief guruship, a smallpox epidemic sweeps through Delhi. And instead of staying distant from the smallpox or trying to get away from it and stay safe, The guru chooses to serve the sick himself, literally the people that are infected with smallpox.

He moved amongst the people, offers them water and blessings and treats everyone the same, regardless of their caste or their religion. But his selfless act comes at a cost, and Guru Har Krishan contracts smallpox during his time and dies in 1664 at just eight years old.

He moved amongst the people, offers them water and blessings and treats everyone the same, regardless of their caste or their religion. But his selfless act comes at a cost, and Guru Har Krishan contracts smallpox during his time and dies in 1664 at just eight years old.

Before his death, he simply just says, Baba Bakala, pointing to the village where his granduncle, the next Guru, was living, setting the stage for a significant moment in Sikh history. What's up, people? Quick announcement. If you are a fan of Camp Gagnon or Religion Camp, I have great news because we are dropping History Camp. That's right.

Before his death, he simply just says, Baba Bakala, pointing to the village where his granduncle, the next Guru, was living, setting the stage for a significant moment in Sikh history. What's up, people? Quick announcement. If you are a fan of Camp Gagnon or Religion Camp, I have great news because we are dropping History Camp. That's right.

This is the channel where we're going to be exploring the most interesting, fascinating, controversial topics from all time throughout all history, right? You probably know about Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Nikola Tesla, interesting figures from history, and you probably learned about them in school and they were pretty boring, but not here. No.

This is the channel where we're going to be exploring the most interesting, fascinating, controversial topics from all time throughout all history, right? You probably know about Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Nikola Tesla, interesting figures from history, and you probably learned about them in school and they were pretty boring, but not here. No.

As you know, I was raised by a conspiracy theorist, so I'm going to be diving deep into all of the interesting, strange, occult, and secretive societal relationships that all of these famous influential men from our shared past have. So if you're interested, please go ahead and subscribe to the YouTube channel. It will be pinned in the description as well as the comments.

As you know, I was raised by a conspiracy theorist, so I'm going to be diving deep into all of the interesting, strange, occult, and secretive societal relationships that all of these famous influential men from our shared past have. So if you're interested, please go ahead and subscribe to the YouTube channel. It will be pinned in the description as well as the comments.

And if you're on Spotify, this doesn't really apply to you, but these episodes will be dropping as well. Just go ahead and give us a high rating because it really helps the show. Imagine this, you're 30 feet underground, digging through frozen earth with spoons and mess hall plates. Nazi guards patrol overhead. One wrong move, one loose pebble, and it's over.

And if you're on Spotify, this doesn't really apply to you, but these episodes will be dropping as well. Just go ahead and give us a high rating because it really helps the show. Imagine this, you're 30 feet underground, digging through frozen earth with spoons and mess hall plates. Nazi guards patrol overhead. One wrong move, one loose pebble, and it's over.

But on this night in 1944, 76 Allied prisoners would attempt the impossible, tunneling their way to freedom in the largest prisoner of war escape of World War II. And centuries earlier, in a cold stone chamber, a teenage girl in armor stood before her accusers. Her crime? Leading armies speaking to angels and daring to challenge the most powerful men in Europe.

But on this night in 1944, 76 Allied prisoners would attempt the impossible, tunneling their way to freedom in the largest prisoner of war escape of World War II. And centuries earlier, in a cold stone chamber, a teenage girl in armor stood before her accusers. Her crime? Leading armies speaking to angels and daring to challenge the most powerful men in Europe.

Joan of Arc's trial would become one of history's most infamous moments. These are just two stories from today in history, the newsletter that brings you the most fascinating events from the past delivered fresh to your inbox. From epic wars to religious rebellions, ancient mysteries to modern marvels, Don't miss another piece of history.

Joan of Arc's trial would become one of history's most infamous moments. These are just two stories from today in history, the newsletter that brings you the most fascinating events from the past delivered fresh to your inbox. From epic wars to religious rebellions, ancient mysteries to modern marvels, Don't miss another piece of history.

Scan the QR code now or click the link in the description to sign up for Today in History. So after Guru Har Krishan's death, there was uncertainty about who would succeed him. I mean, what happens next? His final words, Baba Bakala, didn't name a person, but hinted that the next guru was in the village of Bakala. Many stepped forward, each claiming to be the true successor.

Scan the QR code now or click the link in the description to sign up for Today in History. So after Guru Har Krishan's death, there was uncertainty about who would succeed him. I mean, what happens next? His final words, Baba Bakala, didn't name a person, but hinted that the next guru was in the village of Bakala. Many stepped forward, each claiming to be the true successor.

And confusion basically ended when a devoted Sikh, Makan Shah Lubana, arrives. During a dangerous sea voyage, he had prayed for safety and promised to offer 500 gold coins to the true guru if he survived. And miraculously, he did. But when back in Bacala, he tested each claimant by offering them just two coins.

And confusion basically ended when a devoted Sikh, Makan Shah Lubana, arrives. During a dangerous sea voyage, he had prayed for safety and promised to offer 500 gold coins to the true guru if he survived. And miraculously, he did. But when back in Bacala, he tested each claimant by offering them just two coins.