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Scientists Who Were Horrifically Persecuted, Part One
Today, scientists are treated with respect (for the most part), but this wasn't always the case. In the first part of this recurring series, Ben, Noe…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Crappy, Commodious History of Toilets
Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has been trying to figure out where to put all its poop. While it's easy to take your average flushing commo…
2 years, 8 months ago
Aaron Burr, Part Two: The Fall of a Guy Nobody Liked
In the second part of this series, Ben, Noel and Max explore how Burr's struggle to acquire political power seemed to lead him, again and again, into…
2 years, 8 months ago
Aaron Burr, Part One: The Rise of a Guy Nobody Liked
Thanks in large part to the musical Hamilton, Aaron Burr has re-entered the public zeitgeist. In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel an…
2 years, 8 months ago
Introducing: McCartney A Life in Lyrics
Hi, Ridiculous History fans! Listen to McCartney: A Life in Lyrics hosted by Paul McCartney! A new masterclass podcast that dives into an improvised …
2 years, 8 months ago
Royals Who Died on the Toilet: Our Classiest Episode Yet
In the newest installment of this continuing series on weird royal deaths, Ben, Noel and Max explore intensely ...crappy... stories of royals who, de…
2 years, 8 months ago
That Time Indiana Tried to Change Pi
Pi itself is pretty ridiculous. This number -- the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle -- appears to continue int…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why Don't People Wear White After Labor Day?
The boys hit the road, traveling to Las Vegas and recording live. In this special episode, Ben, Noel, Max and guest producer Paul Dechant explore the…
2 years, 9 months ago
Michigan Has Its Own Bermuda Triangle
It's true! At least, to some. For decades various people have claimed Michigan has its own area of intense paranormal activity -- UFOs, ghosts, disap…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Road to Modern Basketball, Part Two: How Dribbling Became A Thing
As James Naismith's new sport became increasingly popular, more and more people looked for ways to evolve, adjust, or flat-out change Naismith's orig…
2 years, 9 months ago