What is Lens on History
Lens on History is a visually driven history platform that brings the past into sharp focus—one place, one object, one forgotten story at a time.
Presented through video vlog-style episodes, our podcast, and our blog, Lens on History explores American history, Colonial America, and the 18th and 19th centuries by walking the streets, cemeteries, buildings, and landscapes where history actually happened. Each episode connects everyday objects, architectural details, and long-standing traditions to the real people who shaped them.
The project places a strong emphasis on Savannah, Georgia history and the broader Atlantic coastal world, while consistently widening the lens to include forgotten historical figures, overlooked communities, and stories rarely told in textbooks. Rather than abstract timelines, the focus is on physical evidence, grave markers, headboards, brickwork, woodwork, street layouts, and surviving structures that still speak for themselves today.
Lens on History is created for curious minds: history enthusiasts, educators, travelers, preservationists, and anyone searching for hidden history, early American life, and the authentic stories behind historic places. The vlog format keeps the experience personal and accessible, inviting viewers to explore alongside the host as questions are asked, sources are examined, and conclusions are formed in real time.
We help you find hidden history, record it, and enjoy your visit in Savannah, Georgia.
AFFILIATE LINKS for touring and learning:
Guided Segway Tours - at Adventure Tours In Motion (Use LOH for 10% discount at checkout)
Guided Bike Tours - at Savannah Bike Tours (Use LOH for 10% discount at checkout)
AFFILIATE LINKS for products I use making our videos:
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Below is the equipment I use all the time:
Nikon D7200 for still images
Nikon DR-6 Right Angle Viewfinder. Great for low shots with the D7200
Panasonic Lumix G7 for stills and video
Panasonic LUMIX GH4 also for stills and slow motion video
Newer 77 inch Tripod. Light weight for walking around town
Godox AD200 Pro Pocket Outdoor Flash Strobe, 200Ws 2.4G TTL 1/8000s HSS
Godox X2T-N Flash Trigger for Nikon
Godox X2T-O TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus Panasonic
DJI Osmo Mobile SE, 3-Axis Gimbal for iPhone, Android. (I use this all the time)
RØDE Wireless ME Ultra-compact Wireless Microphone System