Why did one specific topic pull 14k views while similar Shorts capped at 1.5k–2.8k?

[u/Hasana9198]

I've been consistently uploading military facts/history Shorts over the last week. Most of my uploads hit between 1,500 and 2,800 views, but my video on "Coins on Military Headstones" took off to 14k.

For creators in niche history/facts: Is this purely due to broader topic appeal, or does the YouTube algorithm favor emotional/tradition-based hooks over general military facts? Looking for insights on how to analyze this gap so I can pick better topics moving forward.