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 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
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