Unhinged History

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Episode 37 | Explains the Seven Toes Oct 05, 2023

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Come for the history story of Theresa sharing what she learned about Japanese saber saint Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645). He's yet another fighter of history with a remarkable number of duels under his belt -- over 60 duels that he's undefeated in.
This episode pairs well with:
Yasuke – the first Black samurai

Episode 36 | Not Honoring the Terms of Red Rover Sep 28, 2023

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Whew. Grab yourself a tasty beverage of choice and nestle in for Angie sharing how Pepsi once had the sixth-largest navy in the world.
Then get your refill before Theresa recounts the War of the Stray Dog. In 1925, Greece and Bulgaria had a conflict with a surprising start.
This episode pairs well with:
The Crazy Little Country Called Liechtenstein
The Pig War
The Honey War

Episode 35 | Tying Alligators to Fire Hydrants Sep 21, 2023

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No, you aren't suffering a mental breakdown listening to this. Theresa shares how Helen Duncan was the last woman sentenced under the British Witchcraft Act of 1735 ...in 1944.
Angie "brightens" the mood by sharing her top 3 favorite mistakes in space.
This episode pairs well with:
The last witch in Ireland
Angie's Favorite Curses
NASA Astronaut Sally Ride

Episode 34 | When Are Pants the Problem?! Sep 15, 2023

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Strap your helmets on as Angie starts us off with a tale from the Van Buren sisters. In 1916, these women crossed the country on motorcycles within 60 days making themselves the first women to accomplish such a feat.
Theresa refuses to be outdone and talks about the Great New England Vampire Panic. She touches on Mercy Brown, the Jewett City Vampires, and more.
This episode pairs well with:
Alice Roosevelt
The Casquette Girls of New Orleans

Episode 33 | Another Bong Hit of Bourbon Sep 07, 2023

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Whew. I hope you poured yourself a drink... Theresa starts off by sharing the creator of wifi, and the reason we have nice things like GPS and Bluetooth technology, Hollywood starlet, and Hedy Lamarr.
Angie then shares the history of bourbon.
This episode pairs well with:
Tycho Brahe
Cassius Clay

Episode 32 | This Was a Disney Flick Aug 31, 2023

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Why does the 1800s get all the greats?! Pop in your earbuds and check out Angie's retelling of The Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. It starts with stealing a train and ends with the United States giving the first Medal of Honor to the participants.
This episode pairs well with:
Bass Reeves

Episode 31 | Visual Pollution Aug 25, 2023

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Few individuals live a life as unhinged as "Lord" Timothy Dexter. Living during the founding of the United States of America, Dexter goes from a poor uneducated son of farm laborers to a rich obnoxious uneducated neighbor. Join us as Theresa recounts the life of this man who keeps making money despite himself.
This episode pairs well with:
Count Robert and his castle of pranks

Episode 30 | Ho-Axes and History Aug 17, 2023

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Prepare to be delighted with this week's stories. Angie starts us off by sharing the tale of Jerome of Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia. This mysterious man appeared on September 8, 1863.
Theresa turns around and tells the story of Sergei Ponomarenko, the time traveler from Kyiv who shows up in 2006 with evidence he's been to 2050.
This episode pairs well with:
The man who ate everything, Tarrare
Dunkelgrafen

Episode 29 | Arsenic — Committing to Beauty Aug 10, 2023

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Join us this week for more incredible tales. First, Theresa shares the story of the 2002 mayoral election in Hartlepool, where residents voted for H'Angus the monkey mascot of the local football team to be their mayor: Stuart Drummond, the man behind the mask made for a surprising leader.
Angie recounts her favorite mistress for the English king, Charles II, Nell Gwyn, and her exploits.
This episode pairs well with:
Clara – the Rhino
Lacy Hay, the Countess of Carlisle

Episode 28 | Pants for Piety Aug 03, 2023

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Join us as Angie shares the story of the Revolutionary War's Culper spy ring and Agent 355.
Before you leave, stick around as Theresa recounts the problematic retelling of possibly trans man Catalina de Erauso, the lieutenant nun, who lived from 1592–1650.
This episode pairs well with:
The smugglers of the Boston Tea Party
Penelope Barker's Tea Party
Natalie Clifford Barney - American writer

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