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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 166: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part TwoCW: cannibalism. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the continuous terrible decisions by the Essex whaling boys, Alexis would rather be eaten than be on a boat like they are, and the horrors of capitalism. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on...
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 164: The Scariest Stories of ColoradoIt's Halloween month and so Alexis and Hailey are bringing you scary historical episodes! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about some of the most creepy, ill-advised, and metal moments in the history of Colorado.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022...
2020-10-0857 minHysterical HistoryHysterical Mini 19: Texan Moms Stealing Legs From MuseumsIn this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how many random history related things, like Santa Ana's leg and where it should be.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2549 minHysterical HistoryBonus Episode: US State MottosIn this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis try to guess states by their mottos, yell a couple times at how wrong some of them are, get tricked by a state using Spanish AGAIN, and generally think almost all states need new mottos. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast...
2020-07-2445 minHysterical HistoryHysterical Mini 18: Presidential HeightsIn this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how tall various Founding Fathers were.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1846 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 158: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part OneIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Yasuke, a black samurai, calls out the book she's reading for being sketchy at best, and demands Ubisoft turn this into an Assassin's Creed game!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-171h 35Hysterical HistoryEpisode 157: Robert Smalls and the Great Civil War EscapeIn this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Robert Smalls, a slave turned soldier turned Congressman who did everything he could to build up his race to be on equal footing.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S and Anastasia! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-101h 43Hysterical HistoryEpisode 153: 1899 Kissing Bug EpidemicIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the 1899 Kissing Bug epidemic in the United States, how the deadly bugs became fashion, and makes Hailey relive her childhood nightmares. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly and Eddy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-291h 08Hysterical HistoryEpisode 152: Fern MummyIn this episode, Hailey presents Alexis with a bouillabaisse of topics, with mean Valentines, Victorian fern obsession, and King Tut's cursed tomb! You might think this episode is tangent filled, but most of them were edited out and will be in some outtakes in the future. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly and Eddy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast...
2020-05-091h 14Hysterical HistoryHysterical Mini 17: Roadtrips and the Longest Month of Our LivesIn this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on nice reviews, nice emails, rant waaaay too much and try to get through March, the longest month of the century.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1350 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 148: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part OneWe all know countries were practicing imperialism in the 19th century, but what about random individuals? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, decided, after a break up, to never return to America and take over a piece of Afghanistan for himself, just like his hero, Alexander the Great. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Our GDPR privacy policy was...
2020-03-311h 43Hysterical HistoryEpisode 147: Washing Your Hands By Ignaz SemmelweisHate being told to wash your hands in this infectious time? Then this is not the episode for you! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the dark history of hand washing and why sometimes you just need to leave the country.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2459 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 146: St. Patrick the Snake SlayerSt. Patrick's Day is about wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage and removing all the snakes from Ireland? Apparently, that's what St. Patrick did! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some basic info about St. Patrick, all of which he probably made up, and then how the day became a beautiful melting pot of culture.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Our GDPR privacy policy...
2020-03-171h 07Hysterical HistoryEpisode 145: Tulipmania and Econ 101We've had the housing market crash, the dot come bubble burst, and...the tulip market boom? That's right, in the Golden Dutch age in the 17th century, nothing was more valuable than diseased tulips! Join us as Hailey teaches Alexis some economics and discussion about why humans are not logical when it comes to their purchasing habits. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Our GDPR privacy...
2020-03-101h 12Hysterical HistoryEpisode 144: Khutulun, The Mongolian Wrestling PrincessYou've heard of Atalanta, the speedy Greek mythology heroine who would not marry a man unless he could beat her in a foot race. But have you heard of the real life Mongolian princess who refused to marry a man who couldn't beat her in wrestling? We hadn't until now! Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about Khutulun, the pride of her father Qaidu and Mongolian wrestling.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy...
2020-03-031h 21Hysterical HistoryEpisode 142: History of Valentine's DayValentine's Day may have been last week, but are you even sure who you were celebrating or why? Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the multiple saints who might have been St. Valentine, and which historical figures made it cool.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1845 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 140: The Mona Lisa Recovered - Part TwoThe Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre, French kings' and Napoleon's bedroom, and...a one room apartment in Paris? Tune in this week as Alexis finished telling Hailey about the Mona Lisa, where she ended up after she was stolen, who stole her, how he got caught, and why it sounds like it's made up, but isn't. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022...
2020-01-2852 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 139: The Mona Lisa is Stolen from the Louvre! - Part OneWhy is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Because she was stolen from the Louvre! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about how the Mona Lisa is discovered missing, why Pablo Picasso is questioned, and so many conspiracy theories about who took it, all of which are wrong! And join us for part two where we let you know what actually happened, which is much less interesting than you'd think.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee...
2020-01-211h 02Hysterical HistoryEpisode 138: Luisa Capetillo, the Fashion Anarchist of Puerto RicoAnarchy, but make it fashion! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Luisa Capetillo, a tenacious Puerto Rican labor activist who was well ahead of her time. Thanks to Gamy for the suggestion to do something with Puerto Rico, we hope you enjoy it!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill and McKenzie! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-141h 01Hysterical HistoryEpisode 136: Making of a Traitor - Part FourIn this penultimate episode, it finally happens! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Benedict snapping, literally and figuratively, getting screwed even harder by Congress and finally becoming a British spy.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail and Polly! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-311h 14Hysterical HistoryEpisode 135: Making of a Traitor - Part ThreeHappy Holidays everyone! Benedict Arnold is a famous American traitor, but how did he get there? Tune in this week to hear that and more, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the how Arnold is passed over for promotion, quits the military twice, and still is a better military commander than George Washington.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail and Polly! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022...
2019-12-241h 25Hysterical HistoryEpisode 134: Making of a Traitor - Part TwoIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a boy who is trying to just do his best, and all the people who are trying to take him down.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail and Polly! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-171h 33Hysterical HistoryEpisode 133: The Nutmegger of the Revolutionary War - Part OneIn this episode, like Hailey has previously, Alexis describes a secret boy from the Revolutionary war, the challenge of growing up at the time and having a Puritan mother, and what people from Connecticut are called.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, and Coffee Infused Nerd! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-111h 30Hysterical HistoryEpisode 126: Eastern Monsters To Haunt Your DreamsYou know all about zombies and vampires, but what about Mongolian Death Worms and Penanggalan? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey even more monsters to scare her for Hysterical Halloween!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-221h 22Hysterical HistoryEpisode 125: Real Asylums Scarier Than ArkhamMental health can be a life long challenge, but in the past, treatments and conditions were downright horrifying. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the dangers of asylums in the not too distant past.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-151h 03Hysterical HistoryEpisode 123: The Ghost State of FranklinEver heard of the great state of Franklin? Neither had Alexis! But this week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the state that once was, and the echos of it in American history!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, and Natalya! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-011h 01Hysterical HistoryEpisode 122: More War Animal Heroes!In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about even more animals that were used in war, and some specific ones that were heroes. These include a pig that went down with her ship, a bear in the Polish army, and a dog who catches German spies!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, and Gamy! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2455 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 121: Jackson V. The BankWhy is Andrew Jackson being on the $20 ironic? Because he hated national banks and paper money! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Jackson's specific hatred of banks and how he caused an economic depression with his ridiculous policies. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music, and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley S, and Loreena and Josh! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-171h 03Hysterical HistoryEpisode 119: The Life and Times of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 1You asked and here it is! The first part of a two part episode about Mary, Queen of Scots. In this part, Alexis teaches Hailey about how Mary is more French than Scottish in some ways that create problems in her life, her first marriage, and why 1560 is the worst year of her life...by 1560. Join us to hear the highs and the low lows of Mary, Queen of Scots's life! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-271h 19Hysterical HistoryEpisode 114: King Strang of Beaver Island, MichiganHave you ever wanted to be a religious leader, king of an island, and in state government? Well, James Jesse Strang is your hero! Tune in this week, when Hailey teaches Alexis about a break off group from the Mormons that we first heard about from a man's sweater at an airport. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-231h 00Hysterical HistoryEpisode 113: Real American Heroes - Animal SoldiersThere are many heroes in war, but they usually aren't this cute! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about animals who have been used in war, some of whom are very decorated American heroes.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you want to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1657 minHysterical HistoryHysterical Mini #4: So Many Emails, So Many TangentsIn this Hysterical Mini, Hailey and Alexis take hysteria to the next level, with so many emails and so many tangents, it had to be split into two parts! No history here unless it's in an email so, if that's what you are looking for, move along to one of our titled episodes!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you want to send us anything, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com...
2019-06-271h 00Hysterical HistoryEpisode 110: Syphilis, The French DiseaseWhen syphilis appears suddenly in Europe, how do we figure out who is at fault? By pointing a finger at whatever country we like the least, of course! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about syphilis, how nasty it can get, how easy it is to treat, and how it became a fashion statement.Warning: talk of STIs, brief talk about rape, and some disturbing experiments done on people with diseases.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you want to send something to us, our...
2019-06-251h 08Hysterical HistoryEpisode 108: Julie D'Aubigny - Opera Singer, Dueller, Bi IconHappy pride month! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Julie D'Aubigny, a bisexual woman who rescued her lover from a convent, was pardoned twice by the Sun King, and dueled any man who gave her trouble.Special thanks to Swing Whale and 8 Bit Universe for our music! If you want to mail us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1152 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 107: Napoleon's Penis and Other Famous Body PartsNapoleon died on May 5, 1821, but his body continued a journey around the world...well, his penis did, at least. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Napoleon's penis, how it was snatched from his body, who bought it, and where it finally ended up. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-041h 11Hysterical HistoryEpisode 106: A Golden Nose and A Pet Moose - The Tycho Brahe StoryWhat do you do when your nose gets sliced off in a sword duel over math? Get a new gold one to show off how rich you are, of course! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about Tycho Brahe, who had a pet moose, a servant who was a little person, and died because he just wouldn't pee.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you want to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98007, E 102. Our GDPR privacy policy...
2019-05-291h 08Hysterical HistoryEpisode 105: The Mysterious Blue Skinned Fugates of KentuckyPeople come in all shapes sizes and colors, including black, white, and...blue? Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Blue Fugates, a family with a strange genetic abnormality that is compounded upon with some good old inbreeding. Science abounds!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!And if you wanna send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007 E-102! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-211h 18Hysterical HistoryEpisode 104: Copernicus the MillennialYou've heard of Copernicus's discovery, but do you know how he got there? Tune in this week when Hailey tells Alexis about Copernicus and how you don't always end up where you intend to.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!And a shoutout to Greg over at the Suspicious Circumstances Podcast for teaming up with us, go check him out!If you want to send us something, our pickup address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022...
2019-05-1453 minHysterical HistoryHysterical Mini #2: Hanson and Heathrow EscalatorsIn this Hysterical Mini, Alexis and Hailey read your emails, reviews, and comments, but mostly talk about whether or not Hanson is dead and escalators Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1115 minHysterical HistoryEpisode 102: Dino MistakesHave you ever wondered how paleontologists know what a bone was for or where the head goes on a skeleton? Turns out, they often don't! Or didn't in the past, at least. This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about mistakes about butt brains, bones that look like male anatomy, and an evil paleontologist who is definitely a witch.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!Send us something to our pick up address at 595 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast...
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Hysterical HistoryBonus Episode: Watch-A-Long To ReignEver wanted to hear our expert commentary on the accuracy of historical dramas and movies? Well, then buckle up for this bonus episode! In this, you can watch along with us, as Hailey and Alexis critique the CW show, Reign. Get ready for the bad, the inaccurate, and the surprisingly correct, as we watch Reign! If you are just here for history episodes, feel free to skip this one! It's just some fun we're doing to give you all even more content. And it's on Netflix, so feel free to watch it while you listen, to see...
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 101: Catherine De Medici - Queen Poisoner and WitchCatherine de Medici was a queen, a Medici, and Italian. But was she a poisoner and a witch, like some sources would lead you to believe? Join us this week as Alexis and Hailey discuss astrology, witchcraft, and Catholicism! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Wanna send us something? Send it to Alexis and Hailey at 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. It's not where we live, but we can receive mail there! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 100: History of Hysterical!Happy 100th episode! To celebrate, Hailey teaches Alexis about the history of hysteria and why she can't spell history correctly the first time anymore. Get ready for some female anatomy talk. And thanks to everyone who listens, we couldn't have gotten this far without you! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! If you want to send us something (you don't have to), put our names on it with the address 595 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007, E-102, and it'll get to us! P.S. That isn't our actual address, but merely one...
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 99: Operation Plowshare - Nuclear Bombs For Engineering ProjectsNow that World War II is over, what's America to do with all these extra nuclear bombs? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about Operation Plowshare, an attempt by the American government to use nukes during peacetimes for engineering projects! What could go wrong? Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and Alexandra for our topic suggestion! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 98: The Murder Act with Burke and HareWhat do you get when the government makes a weird law and medical school's need bodies to dissect? Graverobbing and murder, that's what! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the intricate rules of how to snatch a body, how to keep one from being snatched from a grave, or how to turn murder into a lucrative business! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 96: Madame Lavoisier and Her Husband, AntoineHave you made any scientific discoveries? Were they funded by collecting taxes from the starving Third Estate? And did your wife make sure you'd be remembered? No, that was all for Antoine! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about Madame Lavoisier...and her husband is there too, I guess. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 95: Prince Alfred's No Good, Very Bad Australian VacationOn the anniversary of the incident (totally planned and not random chance), Alexis teaches Hailey about the numerous pitfalls of Prince Alfred's trip to Australia. Join us for buildings burning down, fountains filled with wine, and multiple people being shot! You can't make this stuff up! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 94: Asia &Her Brother, Baby-HandsWhat happens when the only primary source about a person is their own sibling? Bias, that's what! Tune in this week to hear Hailey teach Alexis about a surprise mystery figure described as having a beautiful singing organ and...tiny baby-hands? Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 93: An Orphan to An Empress: Queen MinDo you like stories with multiple assassinations, a queen running the show, a war, and explosions? Then this episode is for you! Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Queen Min and her journey from orphan to Empress. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 92: Presidents' Day For America And Portugal!Happy Presidents' Day! In order to educate your understanding of presidents near and far, Hysterical History comes a day early! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about William Henry Harrison, barely a president, and António de Oliveira Salazar, a "president" of Portugal. Special thank to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 91: Mysterious Predictions Of NostradamusEvery time a war or natural disaster occurs, people look to Nostradamus's prediction to try and find a source for the atrocities. But what of the man behind the thousands of years of prophecies? This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the French man of mystery himself: Nostradamus. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Check out screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm for The Screamies podcast! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hysterical HistoryEpisode 90: Motion Dazzle - Camouflage from WWI and WWIICamouflage is rather new in its use in war, and sometimes seems counter-intuitive, like a boat painted like a zebra? Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis all about hiding in plain sight in war. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Check out The Screamies: Horror Film Award podcast at https://screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-051h 04
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 89: When Anabaptists Attack - The Siege of MunsterReligious freedom can be good..until it turns into a cult! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Siege of Munster, at Peter's suggestion, and how they go from pacifists to cannibalism. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Check out Alexis's other podcast: https://screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-291h 35
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 88: King Frederick William And His Super Tall SoldiersWhat's better than average sized soldiers? Giant soldiers, of course! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis that no one likes their dad in Prussia, but some have better reasons for it than others. Join us for family squabbles that sounds right out of Game of Thrones! Also check out the Screamies here: https://screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm/ Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-221h 10
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 86: Dig That Pope Up! (The Cadaver Synod)What do you do when the last pope really hecked things up? If you're Pope Stephen VI, you dig him up and put him on trial! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the all the madness that was the Cadaver Synod! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-0853 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 85: How To Not Be Hung Over - Historical Hangover CuresHolidays got you sad and hungover? Well, this is just the pick-me-up episode for you! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis how ancient Egyptians, Romans, the Irish, and cowboys all cured their hangovers. And the cures only involved corpse medicine and feces occasionally! Happy New Year! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-011h 10
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 84: Tomoe Gozen - Lady SamuraiHistory is a snausage fest, but sometimes an epic lady sneaks into the mix, and beheads a bunch of dudes. Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Tomoe Gozen, a lady samurai who became a Japanese icon. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Also Merry Christmas! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-181h 01
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 83: Charles the Mad Is Made Of GlassHave you ever felt like everything in the world around you could break you? Have you also felt like you were a saint from hundreds of years ago? If you answered yes to both, you might be Charles the Mad! Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about a king with episodes of mad delusions and how everything in history is connected. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-111h 37
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 82: Boudica's Destruction HorizonDid someone say Celtic queen? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the much requested Queen Boudica, how the Romans truly were the worst, and how she left her mark on history forever, quite literally. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-041h 04
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 81: Vikings Take Over Rome!Have you ever seen a city on a shining hill and thought, wouldn't it be so fun to burn it down and take prisoners? Vikings sure have! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about Hastein, a Viking leader from the 9th century who set his sights on the greatest city in Europe (at the time), Rome! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-271h 10
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 80: Get Drunk! On AbsintheHave you ever wanted to get so drunk that you see fairies, hallucinate, and do better art? Absinthe might be your drink...or maybe not? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about absinthe, the truth and the misconceptions fabricated by the wine industry. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-201h 11
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 79: Jumping Off Stuff and Seeing What Happens - Franz Reichelt and Sarah HenleyPeople who jump from great heights usually have a plan. Some hope to land safely while others hope to perish. But those plans don't always pan out, for better or for worse. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a tailor and his parachute, Franz Reichelt, and a woman, Sarah Henley, who wanted to end it all. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-141h 16
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 78: But Do You Have A Flag? (The Flagstaff War)What do you do when the British come to your island nation and put up their flag? CUT IT DOWN. Then rinse and repeat until war starts. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Flagstaff War and the shenanigans that ensued. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our mystery listener who recommended this topic. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-071h 06
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 77: Johan Conrad Dippel - The Real FrankensteinWas Frankenstein based on a real guy? And did he discover blue? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a man with ambitions and funnels. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-311h 23
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 75: Pineapples Are Trying To Eat YouDid you know that when you eat a pineapple, it tries to eat you back? Or that at one point, people rented pineapples to seem rich? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some of the history of pineapples in Europe and in the United States. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-161h 26
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 74: Elizabeth Bathory - Blood Bather or Just a Murderer?Happy month of scares, listeners! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the terrifying tale, but maybe slightly less terrifying than you think, of Elizabeth Bathory. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-101h 18
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 73: Creative Slavery EscapesSlavery is a terrible, not funny subject. However, some of the ways people escaped slavery were ingenious and downright wacky. Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about 5 different slave escape stories, each crazier than the last. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-021h 02
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 72: Seattle's Great Toilet ReversalAll cities have personalities in their design, the way they run, and the people who built them and live in them today. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis how Seattle got its quirky start, with poop explosions and the madame who ran the place. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-2551 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 70: Game of Roses - Part OneDo you like history? Do you like Game of Thrones? Then you're gonna love to hear the historical war Game of Thrones is based on! Tune in this week and next week, in a special two-part episode, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the War of the Roses (also we know other people say wars, but too bad). Sings the Game of Thrones theme to War of Roses Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-0550 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 69: Kangaroo CourtPeople going to trial for murder is as old as time itself. But...animals going to trial for crimes? A more common and recent occurrence than you think. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about animals who have gone to trial against people...who don't always lose. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2959 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 68: Wild Events at the 1900 Paris OlympicsOlympic events come and go every time a new country gets ahold of them. But usually those events are all generally recognized as sports. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about events that happened at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, a now unrecognized Olympics by the IOC that almost canceled the Olympics for good. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-211h 14
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 67: Locusta and the Poisoned EnemaWhen women kill, they often use poison, but Locusta made poisoning an art. Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the ancient assassin who killed Roman emperors and transformed history. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-1554 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 66: The Pastry War and Santa Anna's LegWe've talked about a war fought over a bucket, but have you heard of a war fought over a pastry shop? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey how a Mexican revolution leads to a French blockade of Mexico's ports and how General Santa Anna's leg ended up in a museum in Illinois. Also Alexis accidentally says France touches Mexico and that they owned Mexico. In both incidences, she meant Spain. Podcasting is hard, but she cringed while editing it and had to write this note. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!
2018-08-071h 10
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 65: War of the BucketWhat does it take for a country to go to war with another? Usually, a border disagreement, or continual frustration between the two nations. But sometimes, all it takes is a stolen bucket. This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about thousands of people dying...over a bucket. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-0140 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 64: Lundardi's Hot Air Balloon MenagerieHave you ever wanted to fly in a hot air balloon? Well, hopefully your ride will go better than Vincenzo Lunardi's and has less animals onboard. Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about an Italian hot air balloon pilot in England known as the Daredevil of Aeronautics. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-2455 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 63: Chester Alan Arthur - The Lost Possibly Canadian PresidentHave you ever suffered from the Mandela Effect, where you forgot if he died in jail, or is it's Berenstein or Berenstain Bears? Or have you forgotten an entire president of the United States? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the life of Chester Alan Arthur...who she isn't sure is even a real president. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music, and to all you listeners who stuck out our hiatus with us! We love you! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-181h 28
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 62: Eunuchs Galore - Chinese History in a NutshellChina has a history of being interested in art and writing and...penises? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey an ancient and modern story about eunuchs and the difference between having family jewels or losing them. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-1359 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 61: Cottingley Fairies and Fake NewsFairies aren't real...are they? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Cottingley Fairies, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and also they talk about the Great British Bake Off a lot. Sorry for the sound quality at the beginning. We were on the wrong mic, but I promise, it's only for a few minutes. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-051h 01
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 60: The Pied Piper of SaipanMost of the time in war, soldiers are there to take the enemy out as a team. But Guy Gabaldon is a Marine on a personal nightly mission to save the enemy in Saipan. Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about a guy who was willing to put his life on the line to save the enemy from death. Warning: talk of mass suicide and a racial slur is mentioned in historical context. If those topics are difficult for you, you might want to skip this episode Special thanks to Swing Whale for...
2018-05-291h 15
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 59: Nipple SuckingWhat do regicide, bogs and Nicholas Cage all have in common? The answer might be nipple sucking! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis all about a possibly real ancient practice and the arduous journey a historian can take to get to the truth. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and Dannie for the review on iTunes! Thanks Dannie! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-221h 10
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 58 - Jumbo the ElephantBrand deals are everywhere now, but you know who got the first one ever? An elephant named Jumbo! He went from the African bush to being a sensation at the London Zoo, and even part of P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show On Earth! Join Hailey in learning from Alexis all about Jumbo, his rise to fame, his untimely and suspicious demise, and the aftermath. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-151h 21
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 57 - Doctor Cream: Canadian Serial KillerIs Jack the Ripper Canadian? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about a terrible Canadian man who loves poison and murder and moved to London at a convenient time...also he has the WORST NAME EVER. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-0953 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 56 - The Dancing Plague of 1518Have you ever felt like you just had to dance? What about without music and until your feet bled? Or until you died? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Dancing Plague of 1518, and how this town makes the town in Footloose almost seem reasonable.Sorry for the continued weird audio, this will be the last episode hopefully!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-2457 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 55: Tsar Peter the Great (or: Peter The Okay)Peter the Great had a big impact on Russia's history and development. But was he really as great as people say he was? Or was he just a weird party animal who stole people's wigs? Or....both? Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the Russian royal who was desperate to be European. Sorry for the continuation of odd audio, hopefully, it'll be better next time we record! (in a few weeks) Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast...
2018-04-171h 10
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 54: Solved? The Mysterious Disappearance of Louis Le PrinceLouis Le Prince invented the single lens video camera and recorded the first film, but if you've heard of him, it's probably because of his disappearance. Right before he was scheduled to unveil his invention to the world, Le Prince didn't arrive on the train his brother saw him leave on. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about how cool of a guy he was, goes over the theories on his disappearance, and uncovers a sketchy source with a possible answer! Once again, sorry for the audio! Two more weeks of weirdness, and then it should be...
2018-04-111h 18
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 53 - The Great Rat MassacreWhat should you do when rats are crawling up your toilets and giving you the plague? Not listen to Paul Doumer, that's what. Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about why extermination orders don't work.Sorry about the sound quality, especially for Alexis. We tried a new mic set up right before she went on vacation, and so these eps are backlogged and the next few episodes will be a little weird sounding. Thanks for being patient!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was...
2018-04-0347 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 51 - The 160 Room Winchester HouseGot a lot of money and nothing to do? How about building a house for 38 years straight? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Winchester House and how grief can make you do some weird things. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-211h 12
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 50 - Emperor Nero: Antichrist or Just Terrible?Nero is a famous Emperor of Rome for a lot of reasons, most of them fire related. But are they true? Or did historians give him a bad name? Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about how Nero may or may not have been the worst.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-131h 06
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 49 - The Hellfire ClubThe Masons are a secretive club today, but in the 1700s, there were a whole bunch! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about her favorite one, The Hellfire Club.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-0750 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 48 - Egyptian Lady PharaohYou all know Joan of Arc is Alexis's favorite lady, but who is Hailey's? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt intelligently and peacefully.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-281h 09
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 47: Joan Of Arc Is On FireAs a child, Joan of Arc just wanted to weave, dodge, and be a good future wife. But God burdened her with a glorious purpose to save France as a teenager. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about her favorite historical lady, Joan of Arc. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-2159 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 46 - Cargo CultsMany religions preach a God in Heaven blessing the people down below on Earth. But do the blessings usually come as physical cargo in boxes? In today's episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about people in Oceania worshipping military men in cargo cults.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-1453 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 45 - The French Sir Who Might Have Been A DameChevalier D'Eon lived life as a spy, a diplomat, and a man. But returned to France a woman. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a decorated war hero who might have been a woman all along. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-02-061h 17
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 37 - American Vampires in Vermont - FixedDo you have a persistent cough and think you might have consumption? If you're in America between 1700 and the 1910s, you might have a vampire on your hands! Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the much less famous vampires of the US and how to take care of them, as told by different New England states.This is the full version of an episode of ours that somehow got edited wrong!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and Lane for pointing out that it was messed up!...
2018-01-311h 20
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 44 - Zhengde: China's Murder-Happy EmperorWhat did 13-year-old boys do before video games? They became absolute monarchs and lost their minds! Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her about an emperor who starved his harem, tried to tame tigers and had an alter ego who was a General. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-01-2344 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 43 - Nazis and DrugsGermany didn't have enough resources, soldiers, or money to even hope to win World War 2 when it started. What did they have? Drugs! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Third Reich and how they hated all drugs, expect meth! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-01-1757 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 42 - Was The Assassin Who Killed Franz Ferdinand Eating A Cheese Sandwich?The Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination kicked off the first World War. But, despite careful planning, it very nearly didn't happen. Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey all about how a wrong turn and a sandwich shop lead to his demise. Special thanks to Swing Whale for out intro music and LyricWulf on youtube for our outro music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-01-101h 07
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 41 - Slapping Kings &Possum Drops: New Year's Eve Traditions Throughout TimeHappy New Year! But was it always? This week Hailey teaches Alexis about ancient celebrations of the new year, when they celebrated, how they celebrated and how people in America celebrate now. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-01-0353 min
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 40 - How To Not Kill Fidel CastroFidel Castro may be dead now, but for decades he was a thorn in America's side. One the CIA tried quite a few times to remove. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about a few of the apparent 638 attempts on Fidel Castro's life by the CIA. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-12-201h 00
Hysterical HistoryEpisode 16 - Cheese Wars and Taste TestsIn 1935, a war was started. But instead of with weapons, this war was fought with the stinky-est cheese people could find: Limburger. Hailey takes Alexis through the science of the cheese making process, the various battles, and then they put themselves to the cheese test...by tasting it. Join us to learn some history and see if Alexis and Hailey can stomach the cheese without throwing up. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-06-2754 min