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History Bonanza

by Alex & Angus

They say history is always written by the winners. The History Bonanza is a flagship education and history programme - an encyclopedic compendium to all your history needs - brought to you by two people who have never won anything.

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Episodes

  1. Finale

    In the final episode of the History Bonanza, Alex and Angus run through some of the most famous and infamous finales of all time.

  2. Witches

    Something about witches

  3. The Anniversary Show

    Alex and Angus celebrate committing to something for a year - little do they know that the end isn't far off.

  4. The Killer Nun

    The Killer Nun?!

  5. Animals in Space

    No animal testing? Get outta here! Before we shot those three dudes into space in the 60's, we were shooting all sorts of things up there, dummy. Check it out!

  6. Weird Presidential Facts

    Think we've got a weird prez now? Think again! There have been some real weirdos in charge throughout history - and in this episode Alex and Angus bring them all to the table.

  7. Conspiracy Theories

    Alex and Angus put on their Alex Jones hats and bring you some of the best conspiracy theories from around the world

  8. Silly Deaths

    in this episode, Alex and Angus bring you amusing tales of those who died in silly ways.

  9. Coffee

    Alex and Angus take you to the bean fields to give you a full history of that sweet bean juice that you can't live without.

  10. Elected Animals

    Alex and Angus comb through the history books to bring you some bizarre examples of when animals have been elected into public office. Also, the boys investigate the Museum of Natural Mystery in their first (and only) prerecorded feature.

  11. The humble Burger

    Alex and Angus take a microscopic lens to the history of one of the western world's most cherished culinary items - the Hamburger

  12. Nintendo

    From humble beginnings as a playing card manufacturer at the turn of the 20th century, Alex and Angus look into the rise of one of the most successful video gaming companies on the planet.

  13. Stan Lee

    Alex and Angus pay tribute to Marvel comics legend Stan Lee

  14. The Spooky One

    Come share a spooky hour and a bit with Alex and Angus - don't be too scared though. You are among friends.

  15. The Simpsons

    Alex and Angus take a deep dive into the history of the longest running sitcom of all time - The Simpsons

  16. Archbishop of Canterbury baby

    Another episode that seems to thrash around without actually going anywhere - we love these episodes!

  17. History of the History Bonanza

    Alex and Angus do a recap on all the history they have covered in the previous episodes

  18. ???

    In this episode Alex and Angus go off the rails, failing to address any particular historical events but almost certainly doing their friendship permanent damage

  19. The Kray Twins

    The Kray Twins were the foremost perpetrators of organised crime in the East End of London during the 1950s and 1960s.

  20. Big Foot

    Big foot? Bog feet? Big Foot!

  21. Emperor Caligula

    On this episode of the History Bonanza, Alex and Angus look at the life and times of sickly, big boy Caligula, an emperor of the Roman Empire.

  22. Human Control of Fire

    In this edition the HISTORY BONANZA Alex and Angus discuss the use of fire by Humans. Join them for a prehistoric adventure through history, along with their regular award-winning segments on Radio One 91FM's most loved Tuesday evening history show.

  23. The Great Molasses Flood

    So sticky; so deadly. The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 left Boston smelling sickly sweet right to this day.

  24. Operation Mince Meat

    A British war plot of deception. A dead hobo, a missing general...and Italians. Find out what these three things have in common in this episode of the History Bonanza.

  25. Ching Shih: Pirate Queen

    The amazing story of Ching Shih; brilliant pirate queen and business woman of the early 1800's.

  26. The June Fourth Incident

    To mark 29 years since the incident, this dition of the HISTORY BONANZA will focus on what in China is known as the June Fourth Incident - more commonly known in the west as the Tienanmen Square protests.

  27. Rosemary Kennedy

    The sad tale of the long lost sister of John F, Robert and Ted Kennedy. Rosemary was described as shy and reclusive - but this was a ruse! Find out the TRUTH in this HISTORY BONANZA EXPOSÉ!

  28. The Golden Era of Animation

    This week the boys keep you abreast of the drama unfolding at Critic Magazine, fill you in on their biggest campus scandals and introduce some top shelf new segments! All of this AND The Golden Era of Animation. Voted Best Show at the Radio One 91 FM Awards 2018 by you, the listeners - get…

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  29. Jonestown

    Jim Jones and the Jonestown adventures!

  30. Ethiopia

    In this episode, the history of Ethiopia! What's that about? Let's find out!

  31. North & South Korea

    Alex and Angus' stimulating analysis of the relationship between the two Koreas

  32. Louis and Clarke Expedition

    In this episode, the greatest adventure to hit the United States! Alex and Angus blast back to the turn of the 19th century and cross Louisiana to discover the western portion of the US, following in the footsteps of the Louis and Clarke Expedition!

  33. Winchester Mystery House

    Get ready for the spookiest show yet as the boys tackle the WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE! Seen a ghost? Struggling with resource consent? Got a mad aunty with gun money? This is the show for you!

  34. The Bone Wars

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  35. Crop Circles

    This week, the history of Crop Circles with special guests Kim Hill and the Devil himself.

  36. Russian State Poisonings

    As the investigation into the Salisbury poisoning case develops in the UK, The Boys discuss the history of Russian State poisonings - from Rasputin to Litvinenko to Skripal.

  37. The Ice Cream Wars

    In this episode of the History Bonanza, the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars feat Ferg from Ferg Burger and Fat Boy from Heaven.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

They say history is always written by the winners. The History Bonanza is a flagship education and history programme - an encyclopedic compendium to all your history needs - brought to you by two people who have never won anything.

HOSTED BY

Alex & Angus

CATEGORIES

comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does History Bonanza have?

History Bonanza currently has 37 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is History Bonanza about?

They say history is always written by the winners. The History Bonanza is a flagship education and history programme - an encyclopedic compendium to all your history needs - brought to you by two people who have never won anything.

How often does History Bonanza release new episodes?

History Bonanza has 37 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to History Bonanza?

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Who hosts History Bonanza?

History Bonanza is created and hosted by Alex & Angus.
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