Podcast Episodes

History of Everything: Russia's Terrible Time of Troubles

The Time of Troubles, or Smuta, was a period of political crisis in the Tsardom of Russia which began in 1598 with the death of Feodor I, the last of…

2 years, 10 months ago

History of Everything: Presidential Sex Scandals

Warning, Graphic things are talked about

Powerful men and sex is a combo as old as time. Many different people have been racked with scandals but toda…

2 years, 10 months ago

History of Everything: The Mad Queen of Madagascar

In 1828, after the death of her husband, Queen Ranavalona I. came into power by killing all other potential regents (wives, sons, mothers). At that t…

2 years, 10 months ago

History of Everything: The Legend of Houdini

Harry Houdini was an American escape artist, magic man, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual…

2 years, 11 months ago

History of Everything: The Meiji Restoration Changed Japan

The Meiji Restoration, referred to at the time as the Honorable Restoration, and also known as the Meiji Renovation, Revolution, Regeneration, Reform…

2 years, 11 months ago

History of Everything: Hawaii and Kamehameha (Former Patron Exclusive)

I will say this right now. I am sorry for my pronunciation in some of this. I did try but there was quite a lot.

Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameh…

2 years, 11 months ago

History of Everything: The Marian Reforms

The Marian reforms were reforms of the ancient Roman army implemented in 107 BC by the statesman Gaius Marius, for whom they were later named. The re…

2 years, 11 months ago

History of Everything: The Insane Story of Birth Control

There are so many insane methods that our ancestors have come up with over the years to try and control their reproduction. Some were more effective …

2 years, 11 months ago

History of Everything: How Catherine became The Great

Catherine II, most commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the reigning empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after overthrowing …

3 years ago

History of everything: Dog Company

An elite team of American Army Rangers is tasked with destroying enemy machine-gun nests. However, upon arrival, they face hostile troops and blindly…

3 years ago