Brian Thai

History Teacher and Edutainment Content Creator

Brian Thai is a history teacher and edutainment content creator based in Canada. With over 5 years of experience, Brian is known as The Suit Historian on social media and shares educational and entertaining content around various periods of history, including Canadian history, Cold War history, early European history, and Chinese history. He is also the author of the book Forbidden History, which covers the more disturbing side of history and history’s hidden secrets. Brian currently works as a history teacher at Villa Maria College and has a bachelor’s degree in historical education from the University of Montreal.

Education

  • BA in Education, University of Montreal

Professional Achievements

  • Also does activism, doing a humanitarian mission to Haiti as a kid, and is now fighting for the rights of minorities in terms of civil rights in the United States, CIA bombs left in Laos, Asian-American representation, and several other causes

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Co-authored Articles (6)

How to Read Roman Numerals: Learning Guide for Beginners

Plus, Roman numeral reference charts for quick conversionsRoman numerals use combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to represent different numerical values. In this article, we’ve got quick reference charts to...

A Guide to the Most Lethal Aztec Weapons

Plus, the cultural significance of warfare in Aztec societyThe Aztecs were known for their ferocity and success in battle, but what weapons did they use to instill fear in the hearts of their enemies? The Aztecs didn’t...

The 23 Most Interesting & Recognizable Chinese Swords

History teacher Brian Thai explains ancient blades from China’s historyChina is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history, so it’s no wonder that it’s been responsible for some of the most fascina...

Why Do the Canadiens Go by the Habs? Explaining the Unusual Nickname

Learn the history behind the hockey team's nicknames and logo The Montreal Canadiens are a storied French-Canadian professional ice hockey team with a nickname as legendary as their sports record: Why are they called the...

90+ Jobs You Could’ve Had in Medieval Times

History teacher Brian Thai shares some common—and bizarre—Medieval occupationsHear ye, hear ye! The Middle Ages were a formative time in European history, spanning about 1000 years from 476 A.D. to 1450. If you’re ...

155+ American History Trivia Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Explore American history (and beyond) through the centuriesHow well do you actually know American history? Are you a history buff—or are you just looking to show off your trivia skills to friends? Either way, you’ve ...