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Why Do You Know That?

by Ashley and Kelsey Grace

If you find yourself spouting off niche history or weird fun facts so often that your friends question, "why do you know that?" then this podcast is for you. Friends of over a decade, Ashley and Kelsey, take historical situations and stories and show you the unseen sides of some of the world's most pivotal people and events. With a dash of humor and mischief, the girls aim to make history both fun and palatable for all. From Anne Boleyn to Lucrezia Borgia and all of the crazy in between.

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Episodes

  1. E12: The Challenger Diaster

    Kelsey has picked yet another disaster to cover. She deep dives on The Challenger Disaster and how it was completely preventable.

  2. E11: Art Heists

    Ashley covers the infamous Mona Lisa Louvre heist while Kelsey takes on the heist of the Isabella Gardner Museum.

  3. E10: Consuelo Vanderbilt

    Ashley breaks down an inspiration for The Gilded Age, Consuelo Vanderbilt.

  4. E09: The Thai Cave Rescue

    Kelsey gets to talk about yet another hyperfixation. She delves into the logistics of the Thai Cave Rescue in Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

  5. E08: Hampton Court Palace

    Ashley just touches the surface of Tudor lore by diving into Hampton Court Palace. She even discusses the ghosts, just for Kelsey.

  6. E07: William Shakespeare

    Kelsey covers the life and times of William Shakespeare, the conspiracies that followed, and how everything ties into Hamnet today.

  7. E06: Olympic Stories: Oksana Masters and Miracle on Ice

    In the wake of the Olympics, Kelsey and Ashley tell two stories to highlight the true spirit of the Games. Kelsey covers Oksana Masters and the incredible story that led her to be the most decorated Winter Paralympian to date, and Ashley covers the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Men's Hockey team.

  8. E05: Marjorie Merriweather Post

    Welcome to an episode about the most fascinating woman you've never heard of, Marjorie Merriweather Post. The food heiress lived nothing short of a fascinating life, as explored by Ashley in this episode.

  9. E04: Pompeii and the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

    It's a Kelsey-led episode this week, where she uncovers the ancient history of Pompeii, why it's so well preserved, and why some of the town's inhabitants might have perished. She also touches on the lesser-known victim of Vesuvius, Herculaneum, and the more modern-day tragedy of the White Island...

  10. E03: Killer Whales and Ocean Cryptids

    For the first-ever double episode, Ashley and Kelsey dive deep into some of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, both real and mythical.

  11. E02: Cleopatra's Lost Tomb

    Ashley dives into ancient Egyptian history and gives us all a glimpse into the search (yes, search, we haven't found it) for Cleopatra's lost tomb.

  12. E01: The Titanic

    Kelsey takes the first episode to a familiar place: The Titanic. The girls discuss the sinking, the iceberg, and the monkey (we're not kidding, a literal monkey) that was employed to find the lost wreckage.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

If you find yourself spouting off niche history or weird fun facts so often that your friends question, "why do you know that?" then this podcast is for you. Friends of over a decade, Ashley and Kelsey, take historical situations and stories and show you the unseen sides of some of the world's most pivotal people and events. With a dash of humor and mischief, the girls aim to make history both fun and palatable for all. From Anne Boleyn to Lucrezia Borgia and all of the crazy in between.

HOSTED BY

Ashley and Kelsey Grace

CATEGORIES

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Why Do You Know That? have?

Why Do You Know That? currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Why Do You Know That? about?

If you find yourself spouting off niche history or weird fun facts so often that your friends question, "why do you know that?" then this podcast is for you. Friends of over a decade, Ashley and Kelsey, take historical situations and stories and show you the unseen sides of some of the world's most...

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Why Do You Know That? has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Why Do You Know That? is created and hosted by Ashley and Kelsey Grace.
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