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88 Miles

by Melanie Burns

If you came here for dry dates and dusty facts, you’re lost — try two channels over. 88 Miles is all about the messy, human, unbelievable bits of history they didn’t teach you. Why? Because the past is juicier than the present, and we have receipts. Where we’re going… we don’t need textbooks. Perfect for curious minds, trivia lovers, and anyone who’s ever thought, “Wait… that actually happened?!”

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Episodes

  1. Cleopatra Unmasked: The Greek Queen Who Ruled Egypt

    Was Cleopatra truly the embodiment of Egyptian royalty — or was her bloodline entirely Greek? In this episode, we peel back the layers of history, politics, and myth to uncover the truth about the last Pharaoh of Egypt. We’ll explore the Ptolemaic dynasty’s Macedonian roots, the political climate...

  2. Rum, Revolution, and the Pirate Republic: Nassau’s Wild Experiment in Democracy

    The Republic of Nassau, a brief but impactful pirate society in the early 1700s, formed by outlaws and former privateers. This self-governing "floating democracy" established its own rules, including elected captains and shared loot, in stark contrast to European monarchies. Located strategically...

  3. Operation Flightless Fury: Australia’s Most Absurd Battle

    In this episode of 88 Miles!, we dive beak-first into one of Australia’s most absurd military campaigns — The Great Emu War of 1932. Discover how a flock of flightless birds outmaneuvered the nation’s armed forces, why machine guns were no match for emus, and how this bizarre battle became a...

  4. Moon Bats, Unicorns and the Greatest Newspaper Prank of All Time

    🎙️ Episode Title: Moon Bats, Unicorns, and the Greatest Newspaper Prank of All Time Podcast: That’s So Historical Episode #: 2 Release Date: July 28 2025 🎧 Episode Summary: What do you get when you mix Victorian science, flying bat-people, unicorns, and a newspaper desperate for sales? You get...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

If you came here for dry dates and dusty facts, you’re lost — try two channels over. 88 Miles is all about the messy, human, unbelievable bits of history they didn’t teach you. Why? Because the past is juicier than the present, and we have receipts. Where we’re going… we don’t need textbooks.

Perfect for curious minds, trivia lovers, and anyone who’s ever thought, “Wait… that actually happened?!”

HOSTED BY

Melanie Burns

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How many episodes does 88 Miles have?

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If you came here for dry dates and dusty facts, you’re lost — try two channels over. 88 Miles is all about the messy, human, unbelievable bits of history they didn’t teach you. Why? Because the past is juicier than the present, and we have receipts. Where we’re going… we don’t need textbooks....

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88 Miles has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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88 Miles is created and hosted by Melanie Burns.
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