Late Night History With the Sturge

We’re back! After taking a bit off to live our best lives we are back with another episode. I’m sure you remember the greatest episode we’ve ever done on this podcast. It was the one that Carl with K did about the Frenchman Michael Lotito. It was so good in fact, that the professor himself (CUNT!) decided to copy this idea and do a story about another Frenchman with a severe eating disorder. And this guy is much worse. Please follow, like, share, and subscribe. Thank you to all who listen.

Let’s wrap up this story about dynasty warriors shall we? We don’t want the Sturge throwing his life away to relive his first love in his mom’s basement. We need him focused on his research. Please follow, share, like, and subscribe. Thank you to all who listen.

THE STURGE IS BACK! And apparently he believes that every single person in the world has played the video game Dynasty warriors. So, he decided to tell us a story about it. Apparently it is the number one selling video game of all time according to him. Let’s dive deeper into one story that comes directly from the story dynasty warriors was based on. Please follow, like, share, and comment. Thank you to all who listen.

With the professor still enjoying his 50th episode vacation celebration, we needed another sub. Luckily this week we were able to track down a much better looking substitute than the last one. In this episode Carl with a K will be telling us the story about a French man whose claim to fame was publicly eating objects and materials that should never be ingested. From glass to nails to full bicycles, Michel Lotito monetized the disorder known as pica. Please like, follow, share, and leave us a rating. Thank you to all who listen.

In order to celebrate our 50th episode, Professor Sturgeon took the week off and we had to find a substitute teacher. Unfortunately there’s a shortage so we had to ask Jordan, even though legally he can’t be within 500 yards of a school. In this episode we hear about one of those times no one communicates, and a series of bad decisions leads to complete disaster. The Halifax explosion is the largest non nuclear explosion on record. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. Please follow our instagram @latenighthistorywiththesturgeLike, subscribe, share, and follow. Thank you to all who listen.

Another adventure about the catastrophes that have happened while making alcohol. And another reminder that no matter how dangerous, humans will still risk it all if it means there’s a chance to catch a sweet buzz. If you’re enjoying the show please like, subscribe, follow, and share. Thank you to all who listen.

In this week’s episode we’re covering the story that most believe inspired the story ‘Jaws’. Although the author of Jaws claims this is not the case. So grab an ore, channel your inner east coaster, appreciate your legs, and decide for yourself.

This week’s episode is a bit of a sequel to our last episode. Again taking place in South Africa, we will be discussing another British war, and another British loss. This time at the hand of the Boers. Equipped with an army of teenagers and senior citizens, the Boers, as Jordan put it, fist the British elite forces. If you’re enjoying the podcast please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment. Thank you to all who listen.

In this episode we discuss a battle that would go down as one of the worst defeats in British history. The Zulu were just minding their business, and as always, greed and control came knocking. The British severely underestimated the strength and preparedness of the Zulu and find themselves in a battle they would regret. If you’re enjoying the podcast please like, subscribe, follow, and leave a comment. Thank you to all who listen.

What would be like to have animals integrated into society? Would they be law abiding citizens? Or would they be savage beasts waiting to strike at every opportunity? Today we discuss a few moments in history where crimes were committed, and animals were the culprit. If you’re enjoying the show please follow, subscribe, rate, and leave a comment. Thank you to all who listen.

I know what you’re thinking. There’s no way a story about a man and a balloon can be interesting right? Wrong. This is a wild story about a man willing to risk it all to explore the uncharted territory of the arctic traveling by, you guessed it, a balloon. But we’re not talking about a hot air balloon. In the late 1800s they thought the best thing to use was hydrogen. With a total crew of 3 people, and a journey that would last a month, they set out to become pioneers of the North Pole and beyond. What could go wrong?If you’re enjoying the podcast please rate, follow, subscribe, or leave a comment. Thank you to all who listen.

This week we discuss an event deemed ‘The Bascom Affair’ that leads to the start of the Apache war. A war that lasted for over 25 years. According to the Strurge’s source for this episode, it is the longest war in American history. Please rate, like, follow, subscribe, and leave us some comments if you’re enjoying the show.

Another installment of short stories from our Wikis Dicky series. This week we get a bit biblical, but we also remember the metal in us and score some hell points as well. Give us a like, a follow, or review if you’re enjoying the show.

Leon Trotsky was in line for power and responsibility under the reign of Lenin, but so was Stalin. Lenin knew Stalin was a crazy bastard, so he’d hoped to have Trotsky as his heir, but Stalin had other plans. Stalin went to great lengths to try and silence Leon Trotsky. Even having him kicked out of Russia, and out of other countries. But Trotsky was never silenced, until he was.

This week we’re covering the fire that destroyed Seattle and forced them to rethink their mistakes and build it better the second time around. If you’re even in a situation where everything is just going wrong and it’s just one thing after another, just throw some more wood chips in and get the hell outta there.

The war is over. Hitler has gone out like a b*tch and blown his own head off. Now it’s time to hold these nazi’s accountable. Today we’re learning about the first, most important, trial of the Nuremberg Trials. This contained all of hitler’s top officials being charged with their crimes against the world. For any other history nerds out there you can find the complete historical documentation of the Nuremberg trials as a whole by visiting the link below. Now let’s line these bastards up against the wall shall we? https://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/imt.asp

No one really knows why this event is named the night of the long knives. And by no one I mean Professor Sturge. But what he does know he shares with us during this episode. It’s too bad Paul Von Fritterpants didn’t just step in at this point and stop the movement before it got any further. Goddamnit Paul.

This week we start a series covering Nazi Germany. We are going to cover some of the lesser known stories before, and after, World War 2. In part one we will cover The Beer Hall Putsch. Which was an early attempt by Hitler to start a revolution in Germany. I still can’t believe that Cher was drinking at the beer hall where it all started. With Veterans Day just around the corner, we’d like to say thank you to all our military personnel.

This week we’re getting spooky with a special Halloween episode. We are covering the story of the bell witch. This story has been used throughout history for different movies and stories. So kick off your shoes, kill the lights, and get ready to learn about the Bell family haunting.

Greed. It’s as old as time. Today we’ll learn about the mine workers in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. These workers dealt with terrible pay, forced lodging and check cashing procedures, and the infamous Pinkerton’s. Let’s face it. These miners were getting screwed and had every right to go on strike. “WHAT DO WE WANT?!” “THE EXACT THING WE’RE ALREADY GETTING!” “WHEN DO WE WANT IT?!” “AFTER WE SHOOT INTO THE WOODS FOR THREE AND A HALF HOURS!”

Remember that guy Loseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili? Yeh neither did we. As it turns out we all know him by his street name Joseph Stalin. In this episode we go waaaay back. Back to a time before the USSR, before Stalin, and before Lenin. A time when money was needed to fund the Russian revolution. And what’s the best way to earn money? By robbing a bank of course.

Today we’re gonna take you back to a time when you could murder someone, skip town, and get away with it. This is the story about a real piece of sh*t who, instead of getting a divorce, would just take matters into his own hands and grant himself freedom. Using a cover as the priest of a Norwegian church of tongues, he manages to evade police and may or may not still be alive hiding out in Cincinnati Ohio.

It’s another installment of our Wiki’s Dicky short stories. We continue the trend of unusual deaths, and of course, have some laughs along the way. Please rate and follow the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen.

Oh Poseidon, thank you for sending us this story from the bottom of the ocean. Never have I ever been so intrigued, so enthralled, or so turned on by a mythical creature. Your dirty tricks turned into an even dirtier story that we used to finally satisfy Jordan’s urges. Please rate and follow the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen.

This weeks episode is every alcoholic's dream, with a splash of sadness to really bring out that bitter hop flavor. Ever wonder what a swimming pool full of beer could do to a small slum? I know. We were wondering the same thing. Luckily the Professor came through and told us the story of the London beer flood.
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This week we wanted to remind everyone that humanity is selfish, and terrible to every other species including each other. The dodo bird had lived without ever encountering humans. Once humans were introduced, they went extinct in just under 60 years. Please rate and follow the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don’t forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

We’ve all seen the movie. I mean who could forget those sweet abs. Today we’re discussing The Battle of Thermopylae, the story that inspired the movie 300. And since Phalcon remembers all the dialogue and exactly what happens during each second of the film, he’s gonna let us know how Hollywood did. Let’s see how they compare. Please rate and follow the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don’t forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

You’re Russian. You’ve just sent mankind’s first satellite to space and it operated for 3 weeks. Its the cold war and tensions are high, you must stay ahead of your rivals. So, you build another space craft, and you notice all the stray dogs wandering Moscow. What do you do with them? You send em to space. Please follow and rate the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to al who listen. Don’t forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

In this episode we will conclude our story about Burke & Hare, the 2 men who were murdering people and selling their bodies to a local surgeon. These guys are getting comfortable with their process now, will they keep it under wraps? Or will their murderous ways finally catch up to them? Please follow and rate the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don’t forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

What happens when you get 2 friends way too drunk on unregulated whiskey? You guessed right, they murder people with mattresses. In a time where bodies were in high demand for medical discovery, these 2 decided to create their own steady source of income. Please follow and rate the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don’t forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Oh wikipedia. You have so many treasures for us. Thank you for keeping all the strange deaths documented for our historical learning pleasures. Please follow and rate the podcast if you’re enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don’t forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

No no, you read that right. It’s The Emu War. In a time shortly after WWI, the residents of western Australia were spending their time settling and farming land in an undeveloped part of the county. Little did they know they’d be up against a fierce and tactical enemy…The Emu.

In this weeks episode we're going to solve a mystery. The lost colony of Roanoke has been invested throughout the years, and there are many different takes on what may have happened to the people of this colony. Turns out if you keep your friends sober, and make sure they pay attention, you can solve this mystery in under an hour. Our solutions to the mystery are 100% correct, and in no way need to be questioned. Who would've thought it was so easy? Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Let's take a journey through the mountains of Japan on the coldest night ever recorded. What could possibly go wrong? Do we know the way? No. Do we need to take any extra precautions in the event of an emergency? Absolutely not. Should we take a guide who knows the trails inside and out? F*ck em. We've got a frozen compass and map we're unable to see. We'll be just fine. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

We've reached the end of our Wild Bill Hickman series. Seems as if Bill got a bit soft in his old age. After being excommunicated from the Mormon's he's approached by a US Marshall and decides to tell all from his jail cell where he wrote this autobiography. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

We've reached the penalt... pemault... prenaught... I don't know, whatever Professor Sturgeon said. It's the second to last episode of our Wild Bill Hickman series. In this episode we start to see Bill pushing back against the demands of Brigham Young. I believe "No Daddy!" was his exact response. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Let's get back into our story about Wild Bill. We pick up on chapter 4 of his autobiography and discover that sometimes to execute a proper seance, all you need is a bottle of ketchup. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Let's take a break this week from the normal long and boring stories that Professor Sturgeon wants to tell us and dive deep into Wikipedia shall we? Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

We've reached the midway point of the autobiography of Wild Bill. This week we are revisiting the events of the Utah War from Wild Bill's perspective. We already know that absolutely nothing happened during the Utah War, but I bet Bill was up to some crazy shit. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Let's continue our story on the autobiography of Wild Bill shall we? This week we learn about Bill as a gold miner, and self appointed hitman, and about his promotion with the US Government. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thanks to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

In this episode we are diving deep into ghost that haunts Professor Sturgeon day in and day out. He never should've borrowed that money. This is the beginning of the autobiography of Wild Bill Hickman! Join us as we cover the life and times of Wild Bill in his own words. Before his death he left the Mormon church, so you know that 100% of this book is going to be the absolute truth. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Back again for another Wiki's Dicky, and this time it's more than half mass. Join us as we cover more short stories of unusual deaths from the greatest source on the internet, Wikipedia. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

"I know everyone wants to kill you Franz, but you're still going." - Franz's uncle Franz Josef I Despite terrible preparations, and knowledge of an obvious plot to assassinate him, half the police squad decides they need to take the day off for some SUNDAY FOOTBAAAAALL!!! Since the Steelers are playing the Packers, the game is more important than protecting the Archduke. Join us as we conclude our story of Franz Ferdinand. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Happy Veteran's Day to all our military personnel. We thank you for your service. Today we start a new story about Franz Ferdinand, a man who single handedly decimated the animal kingdom throughout his lifetime. Despite all efforts to avoid the spotlight, and just live in the shadows, Franz still finds himself front and center of a massive kingdom. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

In this episode we will conclude our story of the Spanish Conquest. The Spaniards have just captured the Incan ruler Atahualpa and are now preparing for their next move. Did Pizarro capture the Incan ruler just to find out if he has an innie or an outie belly button? Or is there more at play here? Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A sections to offer us your feedback.

The spaniards have just made it through the Andes 168 strong. How will this play out against 10,000 Incan soldiers? Will any of the spaniards piss their pants out of sheer terror? Join us as we continue to the story of the Spanish conquest of the Incan empire. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

In this episode we begin our story about the Spanish conquest of the Incan empire, the largest empire ever in the pre columbian Americas . At over 500,000 square miles of territory, this empire was massive. Those bearded bastards don't stand a chance. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

In this episode we are going to dive into the vastness of Wikipedia with a series of short stories. Join as we discuss a list of the most unusual deaths ever documented. We're almost positive Professor Sturgeon made all these up. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

In this episode we conclude our story about the Utah War. We pick up where we left off with the 4 prong fWARk plan. Will the mormons persevere? Will the US government put this group of crazy bastards in their place? Prepare for war! Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback.

Staying close to home in this episode it's part one of The Utah War. I can already feel it. It's going to be SO exciting discussing mormons and their need for freedom. Please follow and rate the podcast if you're enjoying it. Thank you to all who listen. Don't forget to check the Q&A section to offer us your feedback. Check out the script for this episode at https://medium.com/@phantasmbaals/the-utah-war-part-i-e0cbbc5c22cd