History of Everything
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Idi Amin The Butcher of Africa
The Bowling Boom and Bust: How A Sports Empire Crumbled
The Rise Of The Yakuza
Fighting Women In History...note to self change this title later
Most of the time when people are talking about war and military history things have a tendency to focus on just the men. However there have been numerous cases in history of women being involved in conflicts too. Most behind the scenes but there have been cases of some on the frontlines. Let us explore some of these today Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Rise of El Mencho: Mexico's Most Dangerous Cartel Leader
Today we uncover the story of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," the head of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). From his humble beginnings as a humble avocado farmer and police officer in the Mexican state of Jalisco to his current status as Mexico's most wanted and arguably most powerful narco, El Mencho's rise is a masterclass in violence, strategy, and ambition. We trace his path through the Milenio Cartel, his alliance with the Sinaloa Cartel, and the brutal betrayal that led him to form the CJNG. Discover the ruthless tactics that propelled his organization to the top, including public displays of extreme violence, sophisticated military-grade weaponry, and a relentless campaign to eliminate rivals and authorities alike. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Dumb Robbery in American History
The man credited with the first big bank robbery in America was, frankly, bad at crime. Isaac Davis made off with $162,821 - or $3 million, in today's money - from the vault of the Bank of Pennsylvania sometime in the middle of the night on August 31st, 1798. This is the story of how everything fell apart. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iwo Jima: The Marines Hell on Earth
If You want your own Praesidus Iwo Jima Watch then check out my sponsor here Welcome to Iwo Jima, the Marines' Hell on Earth. In February 1945, 70,000 U.S. Marines stormed the black volcanic sands of a tiny, seemingly insignificant island in the Pacific. What they faced was a fortress, an 8-square-mile island honeycombed with 11 miles of underground bunkers, tunnels, and firing positions defended by over 21,000 of Japan's most fanatical Imperial troops. The battle was supposed to take a few days. It lasted for 36 of the most brutal days in American military history. This video breaks down the strategic nightmare, the horrific fighting conditions, and the incredible acts of valor that defined the struggle for Iwo Jima. We explore why this island was so critical, the unbreakable Japanese defense, and the iconic story behind the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. Join us as we delve into one of the most pivotal and costly battles of World War II. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weird History of Olympic Shenanigans
Olympic history is filled with bizarre, discontinued, and surreal moments, particularly in the early 20th century. Standout oddities include live pigeon shooting, painting/literature competitions, underwater swimming, and a 200-meter obstacle swim in the Seine. There is a lot of weird history. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How The Greatest Pharma Scandal in HISTORY Ruined MILLIONS of Lives
Drugs. They ruin lives but when you have a medicine that is supposed to help you that is a good drug. But sometimes the companies that make good drugs can make a very bad one an that is how you end up with millions of addicts and deaths. This is the story of Perdue Pharma and OxyContin Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Thailand Joined Japan in WW2
During World War II, Thailand found itself in a precarious position as global conflict engulfed Southeast Asia. Between 1941 and 1944, Thailand navigated a delicate path between cooperation with Imperial Japan and maintaining ties with the Allies. As Japan launched its invasion of British Malaya and Singapore, Thailand’s strategic geography made it a crucial player in the region. Rather than fully aligning with one side, the Thai government under Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram adopted a policy that, in practice, involved playing both sides, a gamble that reflected both opportunism and survival instinct. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Historically People Thought Your Teeth Could Explode
In the 19th Century, a Pennsylvania dentist called WH Atkinson came across a condition that sounds like the stuff of nightmares. Writing in The Dental Cosmos, the first major journal for American dentists, Atkinson documented an outbreak of exploding teeth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History of Everything: Venezuela is a Basket Case
Venezuela is experiencing severe hardship due to a complex collapse of its economy, institutions, and political system, driven by a combination of economic mismanagement, corruption, over-reliance on oil, and authoritarian governance. This situation has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis and a mass exodus of its population. Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History of Everything: Aztecs in Asia, Woman Giving Birth to Rabbits, and Hot Chocolate
And welcome back to the history of everything podcast. Specifically welcome back to what is our end of the 2025 year listener special where we take your suggestions and questions from patreon and put all of them into one episode. We are looking at Aztec warriors fighting in Asia, a woman who gave birth to rabbits, and hot chocolate Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone Hates King John: The War of The Barons
The First Barons' War erupted in the early 13th century, primarily due to King John's unpopular reign, characterized by heavy taxation, military failures, and disputes with the nobility. The conflict was sparked by John's refusal to adhere to the terms of the Magna Carta, which he had sealed in June 1215 in response to baronial pressure. This document aimed to limit the king's powers and protect the rights of the barons and the church. Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Xenophon and The Great Journey of 10,000 Mercenaries
In the year 401 BCE, 10,000 Greek mercenaries became stranded in the heart of the Persian Empire. Betrayed and without their employer Cyrus the Younger, who was killed in the Battle of Cunaxa, they retreated across the region and were forced to trek their way back home through barbaric landscapes and hostile forces. Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who put the FUN in Funeral?
Let's face it. Death is kind of scary and really sucks. But different people around the world throughout all of human history have come up with answers as to what you are supposed to do when someone dies. Sometimes that answer may seem strange to us but hey, there is always a story behind it. So lets explore the history of different funerary rites around the world Fight me at war of the barons Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why The Emperor of Japan was a GOD
Hello my friends and welcome back to the history of everything podcast live from japan. Well truthfully it is not live. We did plan on doing a big group episode together over the course of the trips but then 3 separate times everyone was like hey what if we went to all you can drink karaoke? And so we did that instead. Soooooo sorry about that Anyway here we are in Japan, the land of the rising sun and we have have a series of questions that we thought would be fun to answer. Why was the emperor of Japan a God? Why does Japan have a penis festival? Why are roasted beans thrown to drive out evil spirits? Why are there so many rules in Japan about how to handle chopsticks? Well if you’ve ever been to Japan and stumbled across these beliefs or superstitions or if you’ve never heard of them. This episode will go over these superstitions and many more. Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Madagascar Collapsed from Endless Corruption and Bulls**t
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was toppled in a military coup that capped weeks of youth protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunity in the Indian Ocean island country. Right after parliament voted to impeach Rajoelina, who fled the country fearing for his safety, the leader of Madagascar’s elite CAPSAT military unit said the armed forces would form a council made up of officers from the armed forces and gendarmerie, a military unit that polices civilians, and would appoint a prime minister to “quickly” form a civilian government. Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ustase and the Darkness of Croatia
Croatia is a land with a rich and vast history going back over 2000 years. However it was not really an independent country until the 1990s as for 1000 years it was subservient to other powers. Many croatians did not like this and it ultimately led to something truly horrible happening in ww2 Travel to Croatia with me here Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Kids, Do You Want To Crash A Train?
Today, people use the phrase "train wreck" to describe a disaster from which you cannot tear your eyes. More than a century ago, clever hucksters spotted the potential for profit in getting two steam locomotives to smash into each other and charging people to watch the spectacle. Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Silly History of Beating People Up
Martial arts history began in prehistoric times, with evidence of combat techniques dating back to at least 3000 BC in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Early forms like Pankration in Greece and Shuai Jiao in China developed thousands of years ago, while other traditions like Malla Yuddha emerged in India around the same time. Over centuries, these ancient practices evolved through cultural exchange and military strategy, influencing the development of modern systems worldwide. Some of these though...are pretty silly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weird and Attempted Assassinations
My friends over the course of history we have seen many successful and less than successful assassinations. These have changed the world as we know it and some of them were downright strange Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Most GLUTTONOUS People in History
over the course of history there have many people that exemplified at least one of the seven deadly sins. In todays episode we will be tackling hunger Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Gen Z Destroyed The Government of Nepal in 2 Days
It was a whirlwind 48 hours that began with thousands of young people taking to the streets of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, in protest and ended with iconic government buildings smouldering and the country's prime minister cast out. The dizzying speed with which the country's younger generation toppled Nepal's ruling government, using social media sites such as TikTok and Discord to organize, is still something those who were calling for change are processing. Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The World Just Keeps lighting on Fire with Stak and James
Hello my friends. Todays episode actually has been made with James Lopez, editor of the podcast and co researcher as todays guest. Now we dive into some historical geopolitics and how messy things have been and are getting Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Stupid and Weird Story of Guns
The history of guns rides right along with the evolution of our armies and play a key role in changing the way wars were fought. This dates back to the early days of the 10th century and all the way up to modern times. During this time guns have experienced intense technical advances and economic developments that have increased the practicality and also the lethality of guns. However that does not mean that some of them were not pretty dumb Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus: How living in Australia Became Impossible
Inflation, or the rising costs of living, are putting thousands of Aussies under immense financial hardship, making it impossible for many to make ends meet. These financial challenges affecting the community are also adding to the immense strain being faced by community services and assistance providers, who are struggling in their efforts to try and help individuals and families facing financial hardship and other effects and consequences of inflation. Want to travel with me? Check out the links below Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting Kidnapped to Make Movies For North Korea
Yes, the North Korean regime under Kim Jong-il kidnapped South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee and her ex-husband, filmmaker Shin Sang-ok, to force them to make films to improve North Korea's cinema industry, which was an obsession for Kim Jong-il. The couple was reunited in North Korea years after their separate abductions and eventually made several films before escaping to the U.S. Embassy in Vienna in 1986. The story of how we get there is wild Want to travel with me? Check out the links below Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dumb events, Bulgarian Corruption, and Friends
Hello my friends! This random show comes to you live from turkey and our group trip. Want to travel with me? Check out the links below Travel to Greece with me here Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sinner and Saint: A tale of Corporate Corruption
Do you want to learn about one of the biggest investment fraud cases in US history? The story we’re going to tell today is a tale of two businessmen that we think all of us can use as an example of good morals and bad morals. A good leader and a bad leader. An honest man who lived by his convictions and a con man who lived a life full of lies. And finally, a man with TRUE integrity and honor and a man who doesn’t even understand the meaning of the words. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why India and The USA are Splitting Apart
In the past 25 years, India and the United States have become closer than ever before, building strong economic and strategic ties. Their partnership has rested on shared values and shared interests: they are the two largest democracies in the world, home to vast multicultural populations, and both have been concerned about the rise of India’s northern neighbor, China. But in the past four months, that carefully cultivated relationship has abruptly gone off the rails. The return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House threatens to undo the achievements of a quarter century. Travel with me to thailand https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/thailand/thailand-with-steven-bell-jan-2026 Support me on Patreon for extra content. https://www.patreon.com/stakuyi For sources: Make sure to check out my Patreon, I will be posting all sources there for future videos for the public BUY MY COFFEE IT’S DELICIOUS https://tablowroastingco.com/products/stakuyi-lewis-dark Subscribe to my channels and let me know what more you would like to see. We organize games through discord: https://discord.gg/BJsRA6UpXx Twitch https://twitch.tv/stakuyi Podcast: https://historyofeverythingpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lady of Death
Lyudmila Pavlichenko, history’s deadliest female sniper, is considered to be a Soviet propaganda myth by some, including some people in Russia. The divorced teenage mother from the tiny Ukrainian town of Bila Tserkva is credited with killing at least 309 Nazis — she simply sounds too good to be true. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus: Another FAILED Megaproject: The Rise and Fall of 'Akon City Senegal
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The Most Genocidal Saint: Olga of Kiev
Olga of Kiev ruled the Rus’ – a medieval people in Ukraine related to the Vikings – for over 15 years. She is primarily known for her christianizing influence on the Rus’ lands during her later years in power. But the start of her regency is just as compelling a story. She became leader of the Rus’ because her husband, the grand prince, was atrociously killed by the Drevlian tribe while their son was still an infant. Obsessed with revenge, Olga’s early reign was consumed by a systemic and ruthless payback campaign against the Drevlians. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Completely Avoidable Collapse of Poland
In the early 17th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth stood as one of Europe’s largest and most formidable states, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. By 1618, its territory had expanded to twice the size of France, thanks to military victories against Muscovy during the chaotic “Time of Troubles.” But that glory also came at the cost of internal stagnation and decay. The Commonwealth’s political system was both its strength and its fatal flaw. Proudly self-identified as a “Christian Republic,” it operated under a unique elective monarchy where power was shared between the king, the Senate, and the Chamber of Envoys (Sejm), which with time would cease all progress Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus: How Nigeria became the Scam Capital of The World
Nigeria has gained a reputation as a "scam capital" due to the prevalence of online fraud, particularly advance-fee scams (also known as "419 scams"). This reputation is rooted in a combination of factors, including economic hardship, weak law enforcement, and a culture that, in some instances, seems to tolerate or even celebrate fraudulent behavior. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Greatest Escape From Slavery: Ellen And William Craft
In the mid 19th century in Macon, Georgia, a man and woman fell in love, married and, as many young couples do, began thinking about starting a family. But Ellen and William Craft were both enslaved and were well aware that any of their future children could be ripped away at any moment and sold as property. So, they devised a bold escape plan. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everything is Satanic
Beginning in the early 1980s, wild theories about ritual sexual abuse, widespread occultism, and Devil worship dominated news headlines and created a moral panic that led to unfounded accusations and even wrongful imprisonments. Here is how all of it happened Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
War Elephants: Great or Terrible
War elephants were elephants that were trained and guided by humans for combat. They were used to charge the enemy, break their ranks and instill terror and fear. Elephantry is a term for specific military units using elephant-mounted troops.In addition to their role in combat, elephants provided an excellent means of transportation and could be used to move heavy equipment and supplies over large distances. They were also their own form of cavalry, able to charge at tremendous speed. Their sheer size made war elephants all but unstoppable. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will a MASSIVE Scandal Collapse the Greek Government AGAIN?!
A scandal involving Greek use of EU agricultural funds is set to play a role in the EU Parliament’s discharge of the Commission budget later this year, the co-chair of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Anti-Corruption has told Euronews. Five high-ranking Greek government officials, including a minister and three deputies, resigned on Friday following allegations of involvement in the case, which stems from the alleged mismanagement of EU subsidies for agriculture between 2019 and 2022 by OPEKEPE, a government agency tasked with handling the funds. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mormon Wars
Of all the faiths in the united states, few have as troubles a history as Mormonism. The Mormon Wars, also known as the Utah War, were armed confrontations between Mormon settlers in the Utah Territory and the US government forces. The conflict lasted from May 1857 to July 1858. There was also an earlier conflict known as the Mormon War in 1838 in western Missouri. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the US Military Tried to Control the West With Camels
When you think of camels, you probably don’t associate them with the military. But, you might be surprised to learn that up until the end of the Civil War, camels actually played a key role in military strategy. Travel to Thailand with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus: The Coup Leader Who’s Become an Anti-Western Hero in Africa: Ibrahim Traore
Three years ago, Ibrahim Traoré was a junior army officer in Burkina Faso’s armed forces. Today, he has emerged as a surprising anti-Western hero preaching self-reliance and resilience with fans across Africa and beyond. But what happened to get us to this point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Genius, Innovation, and Jealousy: The Story of Bell Labs
For most of the 20th century, Bell Labs was the beating heart of American innovation. Founded in 1925 as the research arm of AT&T and Western Electric, it was the world’s preeminent industrial research laboratory. If you used a phone, accessed the internet, or wrote code, you were benefiting from Bell Labs' innovations—even if you didn’t realize it. Bell Labs wasn’t just another corporate R&D division; it was a nation-state-level research operation embedded within the private sector. It didn’t just respond to markets—it created them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comanche: The Mongols of America
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The Rarely Told Dramatic Story of Korea
Hello My friends since we are overseas I wanted to get this out for all of you to talk about a place that rarely does get mentioned Travel to thailand, japan and turkey with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wild World Of African Divorce
Please do not hate me for the title, I genuinely did not know what to call this. Divorce customs in history around the world are so interesting and today we are going to dive into just a few from africa Travel to Turkey and Mongolia with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Divorces with SERIOUS Consequences in Medieval Europe
In medieval Europe, legal divorce as understood today did not exist; instead, marriages were primarily dissolved through annulments or legal separations. Annulments declared a marriage invalid from the start, while separations allowed spouses to live apart, but did not allow remarriage. In the case of Royalty this got really messy at times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting Divorced in History Sucks
How did we get to modern divorce rates? Divorce laws and practices have evolved significantly throughout history, from ancient codified rules to modern no-fault divorce systems. The earliest evidence of divorce laws can be found in ancient Mesopotamia, with the Code of Hammurabi (1760 BC) outlining divorce procedures. Modern divorce patterns emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, influenced by changing societal views on marriage and the concept of "love marriages". In the United States, the shift towards no-fault divorce, exemplified by California's 1969 law, dramatically increased divorce rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weird Pets in Colonial America
People have enjoyed keeping pets for thousands of years. Have you ever wondered what type of animals were domesticated in Colonial America? Colonials referred to their pets as their "favorites." They enjoyed having their portraits painted with their beloved creatures, providing us with a record of their fondness for animals...sometimes taken from the wild. And guess what? They had squirrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices