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Gross History
by Lorenzo Lebrija
Dive into a world where the past is squishy, stinky, and absolutely hilarious! Gross History is the weekly podcast that unearths the weirdest, wildest, and most gag-worthy true stories from history. From decomposing popes on trial to epic sewage disasters, ancient laundry with pee, and hoaxes involving rabbit births, we explore the grosses—and oddly funniest—moments that shaped our world.Each bite-sized, 5–8 minute episode brings you:• Unbelievable (but true) tales of historical weirdness• Playful, witty storytelling and sound effects that will make you laugh and squirm• A custom “Gross-O-Meter” ranking the nastiest moments• Fun facts you’ll want to share with your friends (or use to gross them out)Whether you’re a history buff, trivia lover, or just searching for your next favorite podcast to surprise your senses, Gross History is your backstage pass to the messy human stories most textbooks leave out. Subscribe now—because sometimes, the ickiest moments make the very best hi
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Cadaver Synod
What happens when a pope hates his predecessor so much… he puts his corpse on trial? 🤯In this episode, we head back to 897 AD and the bizarre courtroom drama known as the Cadaver Synod. Pope Stephen VI literally dug up Pope Formosus’ body, dressed it in papal robes, and propped it up in court to face charges. From decomposing defense strategies to fingers chopped off and tossed in the Tiber, this is one of the strangest chapters in church history.We’ll cover:Why Pope Stephen hated Formosus so muchHow a dead man ended up on trial (with a defense attorney!)The fallout that shocked even medieval RomeAnd of course, the Gross-O-Meter™ score💀 It’s gross. It’s wild. But hey… it’s history.👉 Stay tuned at the end for a teaser of next week’s episode: The Exploding Whale of Oregon!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dive into a world where the past is squishy, stinky, and absolutely hilarious! Gross History is the weekly podcast that unearths the weirdest, wildest, and most gag-worthy true stories from history. From decomposing popes on trial to epic sewage disasters, ancient laundry with pee, and hoaxes involving rabbit births, we explore the grosses—and oddly funniest—moments that shaped our world.Each bite-sized, 5–8 minute episode brings you:• Unbelievable (but true) tales of historical weirdness• Playful, witty storytelling and sound effects that will make you laugh and squirm• A custom “Gross-O-Meter” ranking the nastiest moments• Fun facts you’ll want to share with your friends (or use to gross them out)Whether you’re a history buff, trivia lover, or just searching for your next favorite podcast to surprise your senses, Gross History is your backstage pass to the messy human stories most textbooks leave out. Subscribe now—because sometimes, the ickiest moments make the very best hi
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Lorenzo Lebrija
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Dive into a world where the past is squishy, stinky, and absolutely hilarious! Gross History is the weekly podcast that unearths the weirdest, wildest, and most gag-worthy true stories from history. From decomposing popes on trial to epic sewage disasters, ancient laundry with pee, and hoaxes...
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