Embark on a thrilling adventure with HHE Podcast, a show that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the hidden corners of world history! Co-hosts Ryan Weir and Peter Goddard spin the wheel of history in each episode, combining a random mix of place, time, and topic to serve up a captivating blend of humour, trivia, and fascinating tales. Join us as we uncover compelling stories and prove that History Happened Everywhere!
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
Stop! In the name of the podcast! Pete and Ryan are laying down the law on 15th-century Moldavia. Was Stephen so great, or did he have a few skeletons in his court? Join us as we arrest the quirks of medieval justice, judge the man behind the crown, and find out why handcuffs and marriage came hand-in-hand. It's a criminally good time you won't want to miss!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
01:58 Orientation to Moldova!
12:51 History of Moldova!
21:08 What is Law Enforcement!
28:01 Stephen the Great!
44:48 Gypsy Slaves!
58:07 Derzolation!
59:48 Outro!
LInks / Thanks:
- ‘Police Squad’ Main Theme | https://youtu.be/iQ0XRXaxTWM?si=kJtFdzxizv0HI0GP
- Moldova National Anthem | https://youtu.be/lKSqlXhG_10?si=PrMmsqK0GIoAnlyT
- O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei | https://youtu.be/YnopHCL1Jk8?si=RWRGjkwmBvcdZyXn
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
It’s judgment day for our Libya episode on parenthood! Uncover why Colonel Mustard’s off the table, find out why a dinner invite from the Karamanlis might be your last, and meet a White Father who just might renew your faith in humanity. Curious about the Judge’s ruling? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:22 First Impressions + Gadaffi Madness!
09:14 Barbaric Piracy!
12:55 Adrien Atiman!
16:58 Another Karamanli Story!
22:32 The Final Verdict!
25:46 Outro (+ More Gadaffi Madness!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Pete and Ryan head off to Libya to discover the topic of parenting. Learn how the nation mobilised against attack by Darth Vader, discover the remarkable ups and downs of the murderous Karamanli family, and find out why you might find a lot of White Fathers in North Africa.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
02:07 Orientation to Libya!
09:43 History of Libya!
19:44 Imperial Spain!
24:30 Raising Murderous Siblings!
40:23 White Fathers!
55:06 Derzolation!
57:04 Outro!
LInks / Thanks:
- BRITISH PATHÉ | "MISS AFRICA, DANCER!" (1940) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoUJcmP1P6A)
- Wayn Ghazal El Rim | Hagoula Libyia | Rock Records (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqV9fGQJ1MQ)
- Libya, Libya, Libya (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlwjT03n5zs)
- Banana Boat (Day-O) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYYkJ0kwNss)
- Spanish Flea | Herb Alpert (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBE9EQ7gXKI)
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Court is in session for a Venezuela verdict. Featuring the factory for beauty, how to harness an earthquake and the remarkable life (and death) of Jimmie Angel! Will the Judge find some light in the dark? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:26 First Impressions + Early Xmas + Endless Lightning!
07:58 The Talented Miss Venezuela!
12:51 The Darkness + Chagnon!
15:22 The 1812 Caracas Earthquake!
19:47 Jimmie Angel!
26:32 The Final Verdict!
30:00 Outro (+ The Diggers!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
In this week’s episode we’re delving into darkness in Venezuela during 1967. Discover the beauty of the land and the people. Find out what makes Venezuela a fount of beauty, experience the terror of a trembler in the dark of midnight, and meet the Amazonian tribe at the heart of an ongoing anthropological battle!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
03:20 Orientation to Venezuela!
11:49 History of Venezuela!
23:34 What is ‘The Summer of Love’?
27:56 A Shocking Night of Darkness!
38:42 Into the Heart of Darkness!
53:44 Derzolation!
55:24 Outro!
LInks / Thanks:
- Miss World Theme (https://youtu.be/SJZ6V7-DLwc?si=pThzKSrsGcptdgy_)
- Venezuela National Anthem (https://youtu.be/lWUvcTsGrF0?si=fBT9ASEY68aQSU7D)
- Enya - Orinoco Flow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw)
- Outkast - Hey Ya! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw)
- Taylor Swift - Shake it off! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWlot6h_JM)
- Carole King - I feel the Earth move (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM)
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ on! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8VV8CHnrk)
- Elvis Presley - Shake rattle and roll (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B7xr_EjbzE)
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