Podcast Episodes

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…

3 years, 1 month 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…

3 years, 1 month 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…

3 years, 1 month 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…

3 years, 2 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…

3 years, 2 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 …

3 years, 2 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, 2 months 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, 3 months ago

History of Everything: The Inbreeding Ptolemies of Egypt

The Ptolemaic dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Lagid dynasty, was a Macedonian Greek royal dynasty which ruled the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Ancient …

3 years, 3 months ago

History of Everything: The Age of War in Japan

The Sengoku Period, also known as the Warring States Period, was a turbulent and violent period of Japanese history when rival warlords or daimyo fou…

3 years, 3 months ago