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 Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
This week Pete and Ryan head to central Africa to uncover tales of magic in Burundi. Find out why you shouldn’t go swimming in Burundi, and why going for a jog might cause a run-in with the police. Meet the doctor whose wartime mercy mission to Africa saved countless lives. And discover the sound of the sacred drums of Burundi which might, when you listen, sound strangely familiar.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Orientation to Burundi!
10:35 History of Burundi!
23:52 Magic!
30:54 Drums!
42:55 Dr. Esther Kuhn!
53:40 Derzolation!
55:28 Outro
Links:
- Magic fails (https://youtu.be/TvDFFDKddEY?si=XUCRMmeAXEmeJkjp)
- Bitamba (https://youtu.be/sGTG6trAiNM?si=pJcHp0_9sbJiK1Da)
- Burundi National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU1f5T-UzaY&t=56s)
- Burundi Black (https://youtu.be/d727nJUC5Tg?si=dcA8LOR4LyKtWayP)
- Adam & The Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier (https://youtu.be/5hEn_rEDzp0?si=k3iw6ZwiSYqdWFba)
- Joni Mitchell - The Jungle Line (https://youtu.be/vF2_1Jfgo4I?si=WndFOHpJPsZN3XGP)
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
The final whistle may have blown on the HHE Euros 2024 special, but now the lads face a post-match debrief from the gaffer - Judge Paul Dersley. Will revealing all about pitch-invading streakers make the Judge happy? Can further facts about the Fuhrer's sister play to their advantage? Or will the final score sound as bad as the Egyptian Military Band? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:46 First Impressions!
05:36 Streakers!
11:20 Paula Hitler!
17:46 Kit fact news!
22:24 Sketchy National Anthems!
26:00 The Verdict!
29:23 Outro & More on the Bledow Desert!
Thanks:
- Paula Hitler (https://youtu.be/_1n9tQxNSZA?si=lUPWV0B5siGVjmDH)
- Egyptian army orchestra (https://youtu.be/HVa1qku87cU?si=V1TyG5eKSy8J4QtE)
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
In this Euros special it’s a game of two halves as Pete and Ryan take to the podcast pitch to talk football! Discover the desert in Poland and learn about their least likely fan, plus find out what it takes to be a kit provider to the national team! And learn how 15 minutes of football was all it took to make Scottish sporting history!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:12 Orientation to Poland!
08:38 History of Soccer in Poland!
14:36 Clothing in Poland during 2008!
27:34 Orientation to Scotland!
35:10 History of Soccer in Scotland!
41:46 Hot in Scotland during 1976!
52:34 Derzolation!
54:12 Outro
Links:
- Euro 2024 Intro Music (https://youtu.be/pCPPEngwwCA?si=rx36bbeVQtG_SWrQ)
- Poland National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfzfK9p1VY)
- Flower of Scotland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LePGv1Pb2L4)
- Braveheart - The Battle of Stirling (https://youtu.be/NNLfNezFqNk?si=AEETv-zB60zI2dS7)
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
After the critical acclaim for Pete and Ryan's dive into the vibrant world of Painting in Oman from 2007-2009, it's time for the ultimate showdown! Can facts about Omani painters, ancient rock art, and enviable long weekends sway the ever-discerning Judge, or will they be left with nothing but paint on their faces? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:20 First Impressions & Omani Artists!
08:28 2,000 Hands!
12:56 Weekends!
19:30 Jonathan Richardson the Elder!
23:50 The Verdict!
27:26 Outro & An Awesome Fishmarket!
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Ryan and Pete head to the Middle East to draw up an episode on Painting in Oman during 2007 to 2009. We meet a pair of painters who talk about their artistic journeys to the area, and uncover the ancient graffiti that goes back thousands of years but also features some modern topics that might surprise you!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:56 Orientation to Oman!
09:50 History of Oman!
16:13 The Great Recession!
20:46 Bait Muzna!
43:18 Rock Art!
57:08 Derzolation!
01:00:46 Outro
Thanks:
- Bait Muzna Gallery, Oman (baitmuznagallery.com)
- Karen Carpenter (karencarpentersart.com)
- George H. Lewis (georgehlewis.com | georgehlewisacademy.com | @georgehlewis)
Links:
- Bob Ross - Campers Haven (https://youtu.be/C34WAUgkAT0?si=Gaw39m6FscerfRo3)
- Oman House Music (https://youtu.be/Wq4_2ZvXKXA?si=CcJKBPhexba3DrgV)
- Oman National Anthem (https://youtu.be/HLXVb7kw6bU?si=CP18yHewUgKtDIek)
- Arabian Oud Music (https://youtu.be/lgPUxDdkdjk?si=o8HM6iVLigE32Rm_)
- Exhibition Music (https://youtu.be/r0elKXLNiok?si=T-PuZWJ3HMbom3oe)
- Art Gallery Music (https://youtu.be/9xd8lkDnOLM?si=Px8SD2NrNYR5BBeR)
- Euro 2024 Intro Music (https://youtu.be/pCPPEngwwCA?si=rx36bbeVQtG_SWrQ)
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