Podcast Episodes

The Weird Origin of Pink Lemonade, Part 2: The Rise of Clown Pants

As historians dove into the evolution of pink lemonade, one theory about its origin seemed particularly compelling (if gross): Pink lemonade, they argued, owes its existence to a circus, a washtub, a…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

The Weird Origin of Pink Lemonade, Part 1: A Humble Citrus

Nowadays, lemonade is a pretty popular drink -- and its counterpart, pink lemonade, occupies a space all its own. But where did this drink come from? Join the guys as they explore the surprisingly an…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

An Elephant in the Vatican, Part 2: An Elephant in the Reformation

As Pope Leo X's favorite pal, Hanno enjoyed a unique position in the Vatican -- he was the star of multiple gatherings and celebrations (which didn't always go as planned). Eventually, Hanno became a…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

An Elephant in the Vatican, Part 1: The Discovery of Hanno

In February of 1962, HVAC workers discovered the remains of an elephant beneath the Cortile del Belvedere -- and a mystery was ahoof. The story begins in 1513, when Portugese king Manuel I sought to …

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

S T O V E G O B L I N

Today's setting: Zaragoza, Spain. The time: September of 1934. The problem? A stove goblin. At least, that's what the hapless Palazón thought as they tried to solve the mystery of a strange, disembod…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

The US Didn't Always Have Secret Ballots

Nowadays, voters in the US consider secret ballots a fundamental part of any election. Yet -- perhaps surprisingly -- this wasn't always the case. The road to secret ballots was long and fraught with…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

The Case of the Greenbrier Ghost, Part 2: The Court

When the defense called Mary Jane Heaster to the stand, they likely meant to discredit her. However, she maintained that her daughter, Elva, had visited her -- from beyond the grave -- with proof tha…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

Ridiculous History Presents: Criminalia

Season 1 Episode 1

If you like Ridiculous History, check out this iHeartRadio & Shondaland Audio podcast – Criminalia.

On Criminalia, hosts Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi explroe the intersection of history and true cr…

Published on 5 years, 1 month ago

The Case of the Greenbrier Ghost, Part 1: An 'Everlasting Faint'

When Elva Zona Heaster passed away, the town doctor attributed the death to a heart attack. Elva's mother disagreed. Convinced that her daughter visited her from beyond the grave, Mary Jane Heaster b…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago

The Hand of Glory, Part 2: Recipes, Necropants and Toes

Like any recipe, instructions for creating a Hand of Glory often varied - which one was considered legitimate? Also, the guys explore the odd, morbid magical item known as 'necropants,' and discuss t…

Published on 5 years, 2 months ago