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 Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
It’s time for The Verdict on Water in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s! Dive into the hidden depths of the Liwa aquifer, stroll through the shady palms of Al Ain’s ancient oasis, and sip history at the city’s first 5-star hotel. Plus, discover how Abu Dhabi tried to squeeze rain from the sky, and why turning seawater into drinking water might just be the region’s ultimate magic trick. But will the Judge find this episode a refreshing splash or a total washout? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:12 First Impressions + The Liwa Aquifer!
09:23 Al Ain Oasis!
13:24 The Hilton Hotel!
17:44 The Ghaf Tree!
23:00 Cloud Seeding!
26:32 The Final Verdict!
29:13 Outro (+ Coral Project!)
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan uncover the jaw-dropping story of how a sleepy desert outpost transformed into a modern global capital—powered by ambition, engineering, and... well, fuel.
Meet the visionary leader who quite literally bridged the gap between water and sand. Marvel at the extraordinary effort it took to build a world-class port from nothing. And brace yourself for the moment a humble British toilet nearly brought the entire project to a screeching halt.
Oh—and if you've ever wondered how many grains of sand are in the desert, or how to whip up a gourmet meal in the middle of nowhere… you're in the right place. This is history with heat. Don’t miss it.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
02:26 Orientation to Abu Dhabi!
14:58 History of Abu Dhabi!
26:38 Port Problems!
42:40 Take me to the Bridge!
56:52 Derzolation!
58:34 Outro!
Links / Thanks:
- Spongebob Squarepants (https://youtu.be/m5uayeTCYJQ?si=U1V9UUHvae-Xme69)
- Zayed’s Dream | Faisal Al Saari (https://youtu.be/3uZlLSoaI4E?si=Hg47wHHaN6ajhNfD)
- Traditional Dance UAE (https://youtu.be/CCgtD4lCjfY?si=_qMVkPJ5BYxssIXf)
- Bridge Over Troubled Water | Simon & Garfunkel (https://youtu.be/4G-YQA_bsOU?si=DWHPHgJtPijeI-gy)
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Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Court is in session for our First-Aid in Sudan during 1995-2000 episode! Discover the perilous world of Sudanese delivery services, squirm through the ghastly details of the Guinea Worm, and find out why First-Aid symbols are giving the ISO a headache. Plus, brace yourself for the most horrifying historical First-Aid kit you’ll ever encounter, meet the legendary Sudanese giant Manute Bol, and take a trip beneath Sudan’s famous pyramids to uncover what lurks below. Will the Judge survive this medical mayhem? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:32 First Impressions + Bernard’s Dangerous Delivery Service!
07:00 More on the Guinea Worm!
11:24 The Symbol for First-Aid!
16:10 HHE Podcast’s First-Aid Kit!
21:46 Mea Culpa (+ Manute Bol)!
25:53 The Final Verdict!
29:26 Outro (+ More on Pyramids!)
Thanks:
- Roberta Gately
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
When a peanut farmer takes on a parasitic menace, history gets weird — in the best way possible. In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan head to Sudan between 1995 and 2000, where a relentless ex-president declared war… on a worm. They also sit down with humanitarian Roberta Gately, who shares firsthand stories of delivering first aid in the toughest conditions. Along the way, they uncover Sudan’s curious love affair with pointy buildings, dive into its turbulent past, and trace the unexpected origins of the first aid kit. It’s survival, history, and obsession like you’ve never heard before!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro!
02:00 Orientation to Sudan!
08:26 Sudan Facts!
11:26 History of Sudan!
24:12 What is First-Aid?
29:36 Guinea Worm!
41:26 Roberta Gately!
56:12 Derzolation!
57:52 Outro!
Links / Thanks:
- Roberta Gately: https://robertagately.com
- https://help.unicef.org/
- Sudan National Anthem (https://youtu.be/eRL_ffneXJU?si=7-qYfpMfCXLehwLw)
- Traditional Nubian Music (https://youtu.be/vzi-aolo8vo?si=3qHlk1OlVqWWnz92)
- Shark Tank Theme (© Bintro, Sony Pictures Movies & Disney Enterprises, ABC)
- The Black Pharaohs (https://www.reverbnation.com/theblackpharaohs)
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Judge Dersley takes the stand once more to deliver his verdict on HHE Podcast episode 101. Will the boys’ deep dive into Cambodia’s past earn his approval? Can fresh insights into Angkor Wat’s Stegosaurus, the lingering scars of landmines, the eerie Ting Mong spirit guardians, and Freud’s more questionable theories impress the Judge? Or will the looming ghost of Dersley the Khoratpithecus push him to the brink of madness? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:04 First Impressions + Khmer Stegasaurus!
06:26 Good + Less-Good News Cambodia!
14:30 The History of Psychology + Sigmund Fraud!
22:41 Ting Mong!
25:41 The Final Verdict!
29:56 Outro (+ Stegadon!)
Thanks:
- Khmer Music by Cambodian Landmine Victims (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haG6bZ1FuR0)
- Landmine Relief Fund (https://www.landmine-relief-fund.com/)
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