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History Spelunkers
by History Spelunkers Podcast
Hello friends! Welcome to the History Spelunkers Podcast. In this show we delve deep into the bowels of history in order to discover stories of the niche and obscure aspects that are so often forgotten or left out of wider narratives. Whether you are wanting to study up for a trivia competition, or are just listen to some friends talk about strange things, this is the podcast for you! We have everything from space sandwiches and American emperors, to Mormon wars and glowing cats. If any of those sounds interesting to you, hopefully you will join us as we dive down the rabbit hole!
Episodes
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EP 55: The Lincoln Conspiracy Pt. 2
In the thrilling conclusion of our deep dive into the Lincoln Assassination, we focus on the Manhunt for John W. Booth and the other conspirators and their historic trial. Apologies on some of the audio quality for the first couple of minutes and at the very end of of the episode; there were...
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EP 54: The Lincoln Conspiracy Pt. 1
Welcome back to another episode of History Spelunkers! In today's episode is part one of our in depth discussion about the Lincoln Assassination, and the surrounding conspiracy leading up to the moment John Wilkes Booth pulled the trigger. Shownotes: Episode art: Benn Pitman's print of the...
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EP 53: Mormon Sucession Crisis
In this episode we revisit the Mormons and discuss how their early history caused a series of schisms which led to the plethora of so-called "Mormon denominations". These include presidential debates, a King of Beaver Island, and massive governmental raids! Shownotes:...
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EP 52: Please Leave a Message After the Death
Happy Halloween! Do you believe in ghosts? Well you aren't alone a lot of people believe that those who have gone on before us occasionally come back to help us on our own journeys. The Victorians Era had a lot of people believing in it, probably because they had people who were able to directly...
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EP 51: The Animal Avengers
Hello one and all! History Spelunkers is back with even more of the niche history content you love. In today's episode we look at a class of animals who have gone above and beyond in serving alongside their humans on the fields of war. While we thank all military animals for their service we…
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EP 50: A History of Football(s)
How many balls could a football foot, if a football could foot balls? In today's episode, (our 50th WOW!!) worlds collide as the jocks and the nerds meld minds and the History Spelunkers becomes a sports podcast. Some of the issues we tackle in our conversation are as follows: How old are…
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EP 49: To Beard Or Not To Beard
That is the question every man through time has faced. In today's episode we will delve into the social, political, and economic pressures that have influenced whether or not men as a class favor hair on their face throughout history. Shownotes Episode Photo is of President Rutherford Hayes…
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EP 48: For the Love of Eggnog
Happy Holidays, History Spelunkers! What would you do to get your booze on? Well the cadets at the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point are apparently willing to do a lot... Shownotes: Episode art: The centennial of the United States Military academy at West Point, New York....
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Ep 47: Reliving the Glory Days of History Spelunkers University
Everyone gets up to some crazy stuff in college. For many it is the first time they are experiencing their first bouts of freedom and responsibility. Obviously the first thing we plan on doing with these new powers is to do something .... bizarre, but hey it cant be too weird if we are all doing…
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EP 46: The Rise and Fall of the Invisible Empire
Content Warning: Racial and Sexual Violence Welcome back to another episode of History Spelunkers. In this episode we learn about the Ku Klux Klan and how they managed to become such a large and influential organization during the 1920s. It is important to know one's enemy in order to fight…
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EP 45: Reasonable and Christian Thoughts on the Origin of the Vampires
Happy Halloween! Welcome back to another spooky episode of History Spelunkers in which we discuss the stories that led us to the modern perception of the most infamous of blood sucking beasties.... the vampire!!! Shownotes: Episode art is a scene from the 1922 film Nosferatu. The Vampyre: A Tale…
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EP 44: Can I Pick None of the Above?
Hello all, and happy Election Season! 2024 is shapeing up to be one of the most dramatic and consequential year for national elections around the world. In the US many voters have expressed a desire for more options than the two main political parties, and they might be told that "this is how its...
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EP 43: Lets Make It Rain!!
Are you a fan of a nice summer day? How about a cool fall wind? Do you like the look of a light snowfall in your yard? What if you could have whatever you wanted at a moments notice and all you had to do was call your local government? Well what if I told you that thanks to your tax dollars, you...
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EP 42: Everything is Better with Pirates
In the Americas the United States is considered the first experiment at non-monarchical rule and democracy. But what if I told you that there might be a group that might've tested the sails of democracy on the high seas? Show Notes: Episode art is a photo of one of the few Jolly Roger flags that…
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EP 41: To Be Or Not To Be … In Ohio?
With there being so many states, it understandable that sometimes it would be confusing to know which one you are in. But it gets more confusing when people begin arguing over which state you should be in and are willing to stab you if you disagree with them. Shownotes: Episode art is a map of...
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EP 40: A Constellation of Lone Stars
Hey yall! This is part two of the Texas Revolution deep dive and in this one we focus on the sister republic of Texas down in Yucatan. Texas might not be as unique in its independence than we like to think... Shownotes: https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/03/the-republic-of-yucatan/...
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EP 39: You Can Blame Texas on Napoleon
Howdy y'all and welcome back to History Spelunkers. In this episode we discuss the Texas Revolution and all of the convoluted history that led up to it. In this episode yes we do remember the Alamo, it just takes us about a while to get to that point. Shownotes: Episode art is The Fall of the…
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EP 38: POTUS- "Pets of the United States"
Almost everyone loves animals. Join us as we go through the list of the famous pets of the POTUS. Now including a surprising number of alligators! Shownotes: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/through-the-clouds Episode Photo is of First Lady Grace Coolidge...
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EP 37: Aloha America! Why are you here?
Aloha everyone! In this episode we travel to the beautiful paradise in the middle of the Pacific know as the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii is one of the few states in these United States that can have the privilege of being their own independent nation. So today's question: why are these islands no...
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EP 36: The Tragedy of the Essex
Welcome back to the continuation of our tragic tale of one of the most infamous events to ever occur on the high seas: The wreck of the whaleship Essex. Once we finish learning about the fates of these poor souls we go on to examine a variety of related stories. CW: death, murder, and...
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EP 35: And They Called Him Moby Dick
There she blows! In this episode of the podcast we find ourselves out on the high seas learning about the origins of one of the world's most famous pieces of literature: Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Prepare for a truly wild voyage into the obscure... CW: violence towards animals Shownotes…
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EP 34: "Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men"
Hello History Spelunkers!! Welcome back to a new episode just in time for the most wonderful time of the year. The world can seem like a pretty dark place at times, but there is a magic to this season that brings a bit of joy back into the world. And on some occasions that magic is powerful…
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EP 33: Historiaj Spelistoj
Saluton! Bonvenon al alia epizodo! No, this is not gibberish you are seeing, this is the wonderful language of Esperanto. This language was invented to change the world and solve world peace! It may not have succeeded yet, but Esperantists would argue it's only a matter of time. Join us as we...
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EP 32: When the heck are we?!?!
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of History Spelunkers. In today's episode we are going to delve into the question of why time works the way it does and what is the whole deal about daylight savings time. The short answer is that it is all arbitrary and that the pillars of our...
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EP 31: The Texas Halloween Special
Happy Halloween from History Spelunkers! In this year's holiday episode instead of focusing on a monster or two from folklore, we are going to talk about horror movies. And this year we are going to keep things close to home and discuss films set in Texas, starting with one of the most famous...
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EP 30: So You Think You Can Fence?
Welcome back to part two of this special episode of History Spelunkers. In this one we continue talking about the origins of the sport of fencing, with a special focus on how western culture transitioned to stabbing people with swords for honor to instead doing it for points! Shownotes: Episode…
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EP 29: The Good Ol' Days of Stabbing People
Welcome back to another episode! The gauntlet is at your feet, will you answer the call? Today we begin our talk on the strange history of dueling in western society during the 16th through 19th centuries. We explain how people came up with the idea and how its popularity grew throughout the...
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EP 28: The American Civil War Abroad
Welcome back one and all to another episode of History Spelunkers. Today our journey into the niche and obscure will take us back to the American Civil War. Mostly when one thinks of this conflict they imagine fighting in the fields of Gettysburg, Vicksburg, or Shiloh. But have you ever thought...
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EP 27: The Once and Future Kennedy
!Content warning!- this one is basically entirely about death and medical misfortune Welcome back to another episode of History Spelunkers. Heads up, today's episode might be a bit depressing because there is a lot of terrible things that get talked about. In this episode we dive into the most…
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EP 26: How to Steal From a King....
Welcome back one and all to Season 2 of History Spelunkers! Starting of our journey into the niche and obscure we are going back in time and across the pond to give you the strange tale of the time someone tried to steal the Crown Jewels of England. Shownotes:...
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EP 25: Did Coca-Cola Invent Santa Claus?
In this, the final episode of Season 1, we mesh two topics: the history of Santa Claus and the history of Coca-Cola promotions. It works, I promise, you just need to trust the process... Shownotes: https://seekingalpha.com/article/131886-why-is-pepsico-buying-its-bottlers...
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EP 24: The Story of Thanksgiving Pt. 2
This is part 2 of our series on Thanksgiving. Today we focus on what happened after the first meal and how the relationship between the colonists and the Indigenous people rapidly deteriorated. But to not be entirely depressing we also end the episode talking about some of the weird traditions…
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EP 23: The Story of Thanksgiving Pt. 1
Happy Thanksgiving! Join us as we discuss the history of the holiday and the background of both the Pilgrims and the Indigenous people who played a part with it. Shownotes: Intro clip is from Rick and Morty. An [adult swim] show from the minds of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. Specifically Season…
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Bonus EP: Fearsome(?) Critters
Happy Halloween!! We couldn't get enough cryptid content so I had to share this list of bizarre creatures. Let us know which ones are your favorite as [email protected]!
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EP 22: Mothman and the Jersey Devil
Happy Halloween to all you witches, ghouls, and other spooks that go bump in the night!! We are back at it with a look at the history behind some famous Halloween monsters that haunt our imagination (and perhaps even our reality)… Shownotes: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):...
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EP 21: The Strange and Strenuous Life Pt. 2
This is part two of the Theodore Roosevelt Episode. In this we pick up from the moment of his retirement and follow TR as he romps across the world going on fun(?) adventures. Shownotes: Apologies about the audio quality! Cover Photo is in the public domain via Wikimedia Commons: Theodore…
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EP 20: The Strange and Strenuous Life
Theodore Roosevelt often sits near the top of the American Pantheon. He was influential, popular, and a true force of nature. But behind the spectacles of that Mount Rushmore face, he was also just a guy being a dude! Join us as we discuss some of the lesser known incidents of his life.…
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EP 19: I Have Come to Steal Your Bones!
You have heard of Star Wars; now it is time to learn about the Bone Wars! Join us this week as we learn about the dramatic and petty professional rivalry that launched the study of paleontology in the United States. Shownotes:...
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EP 18: It Was Obviously a Weather Balloon.
75 years ago something fell from the sky in New Mexico. Join us as we discuss the birth of the modern UFO era and place your bets on what the Government has said to explain away all evidence of extra terrestrial contact! Hint: read the title of this episode. Shownotes:...
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EP 17: Fish Are Friends, Except When They Aren't...
One Year Anniversary Episode!!! Summertime is the perfect time for swimming in the ocean... and running from the creatures that call it home. Join us as we talk about the most famous shark story ever told and the true story that inspired it... Shownotes: Photo: The only surviving photo of the...
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EP 16: So You Want to Start Your Own Country...
If you are ever looking for fun weekend plans here is a suggestion. Commandeer an abandoned piece of military property, and then declare independence from your home country! As we discuss in today's episode absolutely nothing can go wrong! Also apologies in advance if the audio quality is less…
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EP 15: Big Ships Go Boom!
You know about the Titanic: the tragedy and romance of the "unsinkable ship". But its safe to bet that you have not yet heard of the Sultana or the Halifax Explosion. Today the gang and I discuss a couple of major naval disasters that have been eclipsed by the Titanic's fame. Just a heads up…
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EP 14: Bring Back the Cargo
Today we take a look at the birth of a religion in the South Pacific and ask the question: "How difficult could such a task truly be?" Shownotes: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-john-they-trust-109294882/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CargoCult...
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EP 13: All Hail Emperor Norton
Some wonder what America would have been like if we had a King. Little do people know there was a time when we had something better.... An Emperor!
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EP 12: Dancing on Top of Flagpoles
The gang and I look to the past to try and find some new hobbies. Maybe our ancestors had novel ways of entertaining themselves, like pole sitting??? Shownotes: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/through-the-clouds Opening is from the 2006 film Night at the...
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EP 11: Introducing . . ."The Other Guys"
There have been four Presidential Assassinations, it's a safe bet you only know about two of them... Show Notes: Garfield and Guiteau: .https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-stalking-of-the-president-20724161/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/james-garfield/...
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Episode 10: The Search for Santa's House
Happy Holidays! Join us as we hear the heroic and often tragic tales of those who attempted to reach the North and South Poles. Show Notes: Trans-Antarctic Expedition: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ernest-Henry-Shackleton#ref184881 Peary and Henson:...
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Episode 9: Stay Away From Glowing Cats
What are we to do with all the nuclear waste spread across the country? How are we going to keep people away from it? We ponder these questions in this episode. Show Notes: Yucca Mountain: https://www.yuccamountain.org/ Marshall Islands:...
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Episode 8: Hey Gang, Let's Invade Mexico!
Ryan and Jamie return to join me in a discussion about the history of filibusters; its probably not the kind you're thinking about. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/through-the-clouds Opening from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
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Episode 7: The Headless Horseman
A Special Halloween Episode! Join us as we discuss one of America's most iconic monsters and its relatives. We also have a guest co-host. Music Credit: "Headless Horseman"- Bing Crosby (1949) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/through-the-clouds
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Hello friends! Welcome to the History Spelunkers Podcast. In this show we delve deep into the bowels of history in order to discover stories of the niche and obscure aspects that are so often forgotten or left out of wider narratives. Whether you are wanting to study up for a trivia competition, or are just listen to some friends talk about strange things, this is the podcast for you! We have everything from space sandwiches and American emperors, to Mormon wars and glowing cats. If any of those sounds interesting to you, hopefully you will join us as we dive down the rabbit hole!
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