Episode Ten
In Episode Ten we talk about an event that’s been dubbed the ‘worst case of mass hysteria in history’ - The Salem Witch Trials. Listen below
The Salem Witch Trials
Episode Nine
In Episode Nine we wander through the English Civil War and discuss whether the nursery rhyme ‘Humpty Dumpty’ originated from that awful conflict.
Humpty Dumpty fell off a wall…
Episode Eight
In Episode Eight we take you to early 20th Century Australia for the Great Emu War, and no, we’re not joking. Find out how the Australian army went to war with these birds, and lost. Twice.
Damage to farmland caused by the Emus
Episode Seven
To coincide with the coronation of King Charles III, in Episode Seven we talk about the Stone of Scone - aka the Stone Of Destiny. This ancient piece of Scottish Sandstone has been used in every royal coronation bar one for over a thousand years! Listen to the history of the stone below.
The Stone of Scone
Stone of Scone it’s setting in King Edwards Chair
Episode Six
In Episode Six we chart the course of Mothers Day right from Ancient Greece to the present - including how the celebration of our mums started in America, almost completely independent of European influence. Listen below.
To all the mums… we love and appreciate you always!
Episode Five Pt. 2
Concluding our first “two-parter” we stay in Finland during WW2 and talk about another Finnish soldier named Simo Häyhä, aka ‘The White Death’. With hundreds of confirmed kills to his name, Simo has gone down as the greatest sniper in history! Listen to his story below.
Simo Häyhä
Episode Five Pt. 1
In Episode Five part 1 we look at the story of a Finnish soldier named Aimo Koivunen who, during WW2 managed to outrun an entire soviet division while high on Pervitin, a stimulant akin to crystal methamphetamine. Here the incredible story below.
Aimo Koivunen
Hallowe’en Special
Episode Four sees us talking all things Hallowe’en. How did the original pagan festival become so commercialised, and where did the word ‘Hallowe’en’ actually come from??? Listen below.
Episode Three
In Episode Three we talk about the tomato, and how it went from an ornament, to feared devil fruit, to staple of a healthy diet! Hear the history of the humble tomato below.
Episode Two
In Episode Two we bring an incredible story of bravery, honour and duty.
H.M.S. Glowworm was a Royal Navy Destroyer. In WW2 under her captain Lt. Cmdr. Gerrard Broadmead Roope, she came across, and took on the much larger German Cruiser Admiral Hipper. Listen to the full story below.
H.M.S. Glowworm
Lt. Cmdr. Gerrard Broadmead Roope
Admiral Hipper