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History Explains It All
by Lauren & Melissa
Welcome to History Explains It All! A podcast where we discuss all things historical. From murdered Pharaohs to lost treasure. From ancient burial rites and curses to daring escapes and mysteries throughout history. Join hosts Lauren and Melissa, as they trek through history to explain it all.You can reach us at:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitallhttps://www.instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast/Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.
Episodes
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Vlad Tepes: From Dracul to Dracula
On our last episode for Halloween, we are covering the Grandaddy of all Spooks: Vlad Tepes! His childhood was unusual as he spent it as a hostage in a Sultan's court. After being released he vowed to reclaim his throne and fight against the Turks. In total he would regain his throne 3 times.…
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Elizabeth Bathory: Serial Killer or Set-Up?
Elizabeth Bathory has been known as the Blood Countess for centuries. Rumors have persisted that she potentially killed up to 600 young girls in the search for ever-lasting youth. But are the rumors real? Or were her accusations, trial and imprisonment all a set-up by the King and nobility to…
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Marquis de Sade: Sadistic Satirist
For our second week of October, we are staying in France to look at the life and legacy of Marquis de Sade. Most authors write what they know, and he knew much about debauchery, perversion, depravity and torture. Themes and values in his life made it into everything he wrote about. His books were...
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Gilles de Rais: Medieval French Serial Killer?
Welcome to our first episode of Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a bang with Gilles de Rais. He was a knight for Charles VII, he fought alongside Joan of Arc and was made Marshall of France for his accomplishments in the Hundred Year War. He was also a spendthrift who loved producing...
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Weird History: Adam Worth: Real Life Moriarty
This week we are diving back into true crime with Adam Worth: the Napoleon of Crime! He started off as a petty thief but quickly rose to form his own criminal gangs in New York, most notably for bank heists. Eventually he fled to England and Paris, where he was followed by the Pinkertons. He…
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Weird History: Isabella Goodwin: Female Sherlock Holmes
This week we are taking a trip back to the early 1900s in New York City to meet the city's first ever female detective: Isabella Goodwin. Goodwin spent nearly 30 years on the force, mostly working as a matron in the local jails, then as an undercover cop. She was so good at this that over her...
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Weird History: Strange English Lords
What happens when you mix eccentrics with the very wealthy? You get some really strange behavior! There's the introverted English lord who built a tunnel system under his estate to hide from everyone; another who tried to ride a bear and ate only rice pudding; and another who may have taken to...
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Technical Difficulties
There will not be a new episode today due to a program error. Sorry:( Had it all ready to go and then my laptop decided not to save it properly and I can no longer access the file. Sorry for the inconvenience. I promise we will have something for you next week! Thanks, Melissa.
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Weird History: Eccentric English Preachers
This week we are taking a dive into a long-loved topic: Eccentrics! Today we are covering 5 eccentric English preachers. We discuss the pastor who believed he was a mermaid; another who locked himself in a cage with lions and another who hated people. There is also "The Most Forgetful Man in...
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Weird History: Victoria Woodhull: Part Two: Presidential Candidate
Welcome to Part 2 of Victoria Woodhull. On this second episode we will cover the major happenings in her life and the many reasons why she is still remembered today. We follow her on her journey to meet Cornelius Vanderbilt. Her and her sister become the first female stockbrokers in American...
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Weird History: Victoria Woodhull: Part One: Visons & Spiritualism
Welcome to another two-part Weird History. This week we are looking at the life of a woman who had an unimaginable, yet incredible life. On part one we will discuss her early life growing up in poverty, entering the world of spiritualism and the many visions she had. We also cover her horrific...
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Weird History: Williamina Fleming & the Harvard Computers
In 1880 well-known astronomer, Edward Pickering, made a remark that his Scottish maid could do a better job than one of his colleagues. He then hired her on to help with the catalog he was developing, and it would turn out that his remark was correct. In addition, Williamina Fleming not only made…
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Weird History: The Sparrow Wars: Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of the Sparrow Wars. Today we are focusing on America's Sparrow War from the 1850s-1890s. When insects are eating away trees, what do you do to combat this... introduce a new species, of course! English Sparrows were introduced to the American east coast in the 1850s. They…
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Weird History: The Sparrow Wars: Part One
Welcome to our first two-parter Weird History! This week we are discussing The Sparrow Wars that occurred in China and America. Part One: What do you get when a dictator declares war on pests and animals, causing the millions of citizens to go out and kill them? One of the biggest ecological...
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Weird History: The Secret, The Treasure Hunt
This week we are digging for treasure. But not just any treasure; we're looking for the answers to The Secret! The Secret is a book written in 1982 by Byron Preiss and gives you 12 clues and 12 illustrations to 12 buried pieces of treasure. To this day only 3 have been found. Where might the…
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Weird History: The Journey of the Slinky
This week we are delving into a childhood favorite: The Slinky. You may be asking: Why is this weird? Well, did you know that it was an accidental discovery? That there are Guinness records for it? That it has been used for various sciences? That there is a musical about it? Or that the woman who...
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Weird History: Bizarre Medieval Music
This week we are going back to the Middle Ages for some bizarre music. First, we go to the early 1500s and visit a king who was presented with a very unusual gift: cats. But not just any cats, a piano made of screeching cats! We continue back to the 1300s and meet King Louis XI of France, who...
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Weird History: Wizard of London: John Joseph Merlin
When you think of Merlin you might think of the Arthurian wizard. Did you know that there was another Merlin in the 1770s? A man so eccentric, yet ingenious, that you could also call him a wizard. John Joseph Merlin was a late Georgian inventor who is often known to have created the first quad...
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Weird History: Gland Pirates of 1920s Chicago
We've all heard the horror tales of someone waking up in a hotel bathtub full of ice, only to find one of their kidneys missing. Well, those stories have to begin somewhere. Today we give you the real-life horror story of the Gland Pirates of Chicago in the early 1920s. Headlines and police…
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Weird History: 5 Historical Bans on Coffee
Coffee: Enjoyed by millions worldwide. The 2nd highest commodity in the world! But did you know that there have been several attempts to ban coffee throughout history? Join us on this Weird History as we trek through time to discuss the origins of coffee and how it spread around the world, as…
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Weird History: Jefferson & Jackson's Giant Cheese Wheels
Today's Weird History is full of cheese- Literally! We take a dive into a unique gift given to two American Presidents in the 1800s and the stories behind them. We also talk about what the Presidents did with these massive cheese wheels. There are descriptions of mammoth proportions, newspaper...
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Weird History: Sawing Manhattan In Half!
Today's Weird History is certainly something weird! We are talking about a hoax so absurd; it doesn't seem real! In the 1820s two men claimed that the city of Manhattan was sinking into the harbor! Not to worry, they have an ingenious plan to solve everything. What was the plan? Also, stay tuned…
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Weird History: The Body of Catherine of Valois
Hey there History Fans! Today we are taking a 400-year long journey with the corpse of Catherine of Valois, mother to Herny VI. We start off with her death and 1st funeral. Followed by 300 years of being in a casket, open to the public. Also, where morbid viewers would come and secret off with...
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Weird History: Tales of Medieval Love & Divorce
Happy early Valentine's Day Everyone! Today we are bringing you 4 weird tales of Medieval Love! First, we'll be covering stories and medical practices to cure lovesickness. Then onto the Pope who wrote an erotic novel in the 1400s. Next up is Medieval Divorce-by-Combat. We then finish it all out...
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Weird History: Listerine & Lysol
Hey there History Fans! Here's our latest Weird History: Listerine and Lysol. We start with a brief history of surgeon Joseph Lister and his campaign for antiseptic medical practices. We then delve into the invention named after him: the antiseptic mouthwash Listerine. What’s weird about all this...
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Weird History: James Graham & Temple of the Earth
James Graham, a doctor without a degree in the 1770s, touted that he could cure all manner of ailments from cancer to sterility. He is known as the “Prince of Quackery”. If he wasn’t trying to cure you via an ‘earth bath”, he would also offer a trip to his Health Temple. Here, he would sell you…
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Weird History: Victorian Anesthesia Parties
During the mid 1800s laughing gas was all the rage, used at parties, surgeries and medical sideshows. Then along came ether. Then chloroform. How did these gases become party favorites of the Victorians? How were they discovered? How did they become the anesthetics that we know today? Join us…
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Weird History: Scrofula & The King's Touch
Scrofula, much like tuberculosis, has been a very common disease throughout much of human history. From the 1000s-1700s one of the many cures for it was to see the King or Queen to receive their Royal blessings upon you. They would touch you, say prayers for you, give you a memento and say you're...
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Weird History: Order of the Pug
What do you do when the Pope issues a bull prohibiting you from joining a social club? Create another one of course! But this time you change up the format a bit. Today we are talking about the Order of the Pug; a progressive society club that cropped up around Europe in the mid-1700s. We'll talk...
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Weird History: Lisztomania
When you think of superstar musicians, who comes to mind? Elvis? The Beatles? Jim Morrison? What if I told you that the first ever musical superstar was a classical pianist named Franz Liszt... During concerts in the 1840s crowds of women would try to steal his clothes, cut off his hair, fight…
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Weird History: Blue, Green & Yellow People
History is full of strange oddities, as are humans. Today we are covering 3 groups of people whose skin tone was certainly unusual. Today we'll be talking about the Blue Family of Kentucky, The Children of Woolpit and England's Canary Girls of WWI. We also have a special guest today: Katelyn. You...
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Haunted Cemeteries In the United States
Hey There History Fans! This week we are continuing our haunted episodes and bringing you 6 haunted cemeteries in the US: Tombstone, Camp Chase Cemetery, Bonaventure Cemetery, Easton Union Cemetery, Stamps Cemetery and Oakland Cemetery. We will be resuming normal scheduling next week, starting…
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Madame LaLaurie & Her Mansion
Today we are diving into the sadistic nature of one New Orleans most infamous residents: Madame LaLaurie. We discuss her upbringing, her marriages, her sadistic nature towards her slaves. We also discuss how she was found out and what happened to her after her mansion caught fire. All culminating...
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Haunted Cemeteries Around the World
Hey There History Fans! Join us this week as we go on a world tour of 6 creepy and haunted cemeteries around the world. We travel to Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Japan and Peru. Are these places haunted? Beautifully macabre? You decide. Also stay tuned to the end for a bonus cemetery: The...
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Le Teatre du Grand-Guignol: French Horror Theatre
Hello Everyone & Welcome to Spooky Season! We are starting off on a quite macabre note: Le Teatre du Grand-Guignol in Paris. This was a theatre in the Pigalle section of Paris that catered to very graphic, realistic and gruesome plays. The theatre ran from the 1890s to the 1960s. We will discuss...
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Weird History: Cheddar & Mr. Targett
A near complete skeleton has been found in a cave. DNA sequencing has dated it to the Mesolithic Era of Great Britain (9,000 years ago). During that DNA sequencing it is also found that, in the same city, lives a history teacher who is likely related to Britain's oldest complete skeleton. But the...
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Weird History: The Forgotten Pig War
On June 15th 1859 an incident happened that nearly threw America and Britain into yet another war. What was this incident? How does it involves pigs? Join us this week as we delve into this very little remembered war and how ONE pig nearly caused an international catastrophe. You can contact us…
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Weird History: The Smells of History
Have you ever wondered what an authentic Roman fort would smell like? Probably not. But did you know that there are aroma companies that specialize in smells specifically for museums and exhibits!? Join us this week as we discuss the Deva Museum in Chester, England and the smell of Roman life at...
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Weird History: Jack & Jackie, the Baboons
Today we give you the tails of two baboons from South Africa. First there's Jack, who, to the delight and astonishment of Cape Town, worked as a railroad signalman in the 1880s. Then we have Jackie, who not only fought WWI, but was also the only baboon by rank to do so. That's right, Corporal...
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Weird History: Medieval Animal Court
What do you do if your neighbor's bull breaks into your property? Put the bull on trial for damages, of course! Join us this week as we discuss Animal Trials during the Medieval Era. We talk about the different types of trials, various cases and even a film adaptation of a medieval lawyer…
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Weird History: Deadliest Fashion Fad?
Today we discuss one of the most deadliest fashion fads in history: the Victorian Crinoline Skirts (aka hoop skirts). These were made to spread the dresses away from the body & could reach up tp 6ft in circumference! They also had a propensity to get caught on a lot of things; let alone cause…
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Weird History: Georgian Ornamental Garden Hermits
I'm sure you've seen (or maybe even own) ornamental lawn gnomes; the little jolly people with pointy hats and long beards. Did you know that they are based on real people who actually lived as ornamental hermits on estates owned by wealthy Georgians during the 1700-1800s? Did you also know that...
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Technical Difficulty 😖
Hey there History Fans! Just wanted to let everyone that we are having a minor setback at the moment. My laptop decided to die on me a couple of days ago, so we won’t have new episodes until I receive the new one. Hopefully this shouldn’t take longer than a week or so. In the meantime, please…
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Weird History: The Longest Sea Traffic Jam in History
What do 15 International cargo ships do when they've find themselves stuck in the middle of a warring blockade? Create their own micronation while they wait the war out! This week is the story of the Yellow Fleet in 1967, who found themselves blockaded in the middle of the Suez Canal in the…
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Weird History: The Straw Hat Riot of 1922
Imagine you're walking down the streets of New York in the fall of 1922, wearing a nice straw hat. The summer weather is cooling off as the fall weather is coming in. All of a sudden a mob of boys comes towards you, takes your hat off of your head and stomps all over it before running away. This...
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Weird History: 1820 Trial of the Tomaotes
Tomatoes: long thought to have been poisonous, were not consumed in America until 1820. Not until Robert Johnson, of Salem, New Jersey, decided to quell everyone's fears by publicly eating tomatoes to the shock and horror of the crowds that watched on. This story may or may not be true, but the...
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Guest Episode Part 1 Teaser
Hey there History Fans! Just a brief bit of audio here to give a taste of our upcoming guest episode. This will be a 3 part series covering the topics of Shakespeare and cultural influences on Elizabethan Theatre. Part 1 airs Thursday. Hope you enjoy!!
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Weird History: The Giraffe Diplomacy of 1826
It's not unusual for one country to gift an animal to another as a sign of diplomacy. It is weird, however, when the animal is so strange and foreign that no one has seen one before. This is the tale of the journey of a giraffe, gifted to the King of France in 1826 and the mad, mad craze she...
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Weird History: Did a Cavalry Really Force a Fleet of Ships To Surrender?
It's the winter of 1795. French Revolutionaries are invading Holland, just as the coldest winter on record blows through. The Dutch ships are stuck in the ice of a local harbor. The snow falls so high that the French cavalry ride right up to the ships. What happened next!? Join us this week as we...
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Weird History: Palisade, Nevada and the Gunfight Hoax
Palisade, Nevada had the distinction of being called "The Toughest Town West of Chicago" in the late 1870s. Passengers riding the train from San Francisco to Chicago would stop at Palisades on the way. There they would be "greeted" with frequent gunfights, raids, hangings and bank robberies....
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Welcome to History Explains It All! A podcast where we discuss all things historical. From murdered Pharaohs to lost treasure. From ancient burial rites and curses to daring escapes and mysteries throughout history. Join hosts Lauren and Melissa, as they trek through history to explain it all.You can reach us at:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitallhttps://www.instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast/Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.
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