Every episode, co-hosts Ryan Weir and Pete Goddard spin the Wheel of History - landing on a random country, time period, and topic - and embark on a quest to unearth the most fascinating, bizarre, and unexpected stories from the past to prove that History Happened Everywhere!
Episodes
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
It’s the 100th episode of THE VERDICT, and Judge Dersley is presiding over the ‘Something Somewhere Sometime’ special! Explore the damp squib that was the end of Henry Church’s military career! Discover quirky facts about canaries and bananas! And meet the legendary bootlegging kingpin, George Remus! All while, Pete and Ryan pull out all the stops to sway the Judge and secure that elusive A-grade! Will they succeed..? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:47 First Impressions!
08:13 Henry Church’s Final Battle!
10:52 The Canary Killer!
16:48 Remarkable Remus!
22:30 The Final Verdict!
26:43 Outro (+ Banana Facts!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
It’s a milestone moment — Pete and Ryan celebrate their 100th episode of History Happened Everywhere! With all of history and the whole world to explore, where will their journey take them? From sun-soaked islands to a hidden mountain town, they uncover tales of banana empires, rum-soaked escapades, and even encounters with packs of hungry wolves. Don’t miss this special celebratory episode!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
03:27 Orientation to Gran Canaria!
09:31 History of Gran Canaria!
14:39 Caves, Bananas and Rum - Oh My!
34:20 Orientation to Hundred!
41:04 History of Hundred!
46:32 Old Hundred!
01:03:58 Derzolation!
01:05:50 Outro!
Links / Thanks:
- ‘State Anthem of West Virginia - The West Virginia Hills’ | https://youtu.be/7QG2yMkFlSo?si=pOvy_4IYanx_6Q3h
- https://www.haciendalarekompensa.es/mundodelplatano/
- https://arehucas.es/
- https://encr.pw/nh5Du
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Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
It’s time for THE VERDICT on Law Enforcement in Moldova during 1455-1487! Explore Moldova’s secret stash of wine, uncover the bizarre quirks of Moldovan law, meet the man who cashed in on Numa Numa, and brace yourself as the Judge confesses his soft spot for a wobbly Christmas tree. What will the ruling be? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:48 First Impressions!
07:44 Moldovan Wine Storage!
10:24 Weird Moldovan Laws!
14:58 The Earliest Moldovan Crime!
19:16 Mai-ia-hii, Mai-ia-huu, Mai-ia-haa, Mai-ia-ha-ha!
24:06 The Final Verdict!
27:34 Outro (+ Sheep Counting!)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
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