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A fortnightly history podcast teaching you about people you've never head of.

Have You Ever Head Of


    • Oct 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 89 EPISODES


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    Mick Foley (Part Two) | Season Five - New Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 51:02


    In a bit of a twist, Katy and Dan will be talking about the wrestler Mick Foley and all of his various identities from Cactus Jack to Mankind and Dude Love (and more). This is the second part of a two part episode as there is way too much to cover in one. Mick, we hope we've done you justice.  This season we are focusing on new identities.  Tune in to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Join their Patreon for exclusive content and polls: https://www.patreon.com/haveyoueverpod  Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Mick Foley (Part One) | Season Five - New Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 60:55


    In a bit of a twist, Katy and Dan will be talking about the wrestler Mick Foley and all of his various identities from Cactus Jack to Mankind and Dude Love (and more). This will be a two part episode as there is way too much to cover in one. Mick, we hope we've done you justice.  This season we are focusing on new identities.  Tune in to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Join their Patreon for exclusive content and polls: https://www.patreon.com/haveyoueverpod  Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience.   

    Deborah Sampson | Season Five - New Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 25:03


    Today Dan tells Katy about Deborah Sampson (1760 - 1827) who disguised herself as a man, and served in the Continental Army under the name Robert Shirtliff. This season we are focusing on new identities.  Tune in to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Join their Patreon for exclusive content and polls: https://www.patreon.com/haveyoueverpod  Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Katherine Ann Power | Season Five - New Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 35:53


    Today Katy is telling Dan all about Katherine Ann Power (1949 - present) who spent over two decades on the run after being involved in revolutionary action that resulted in the death of a police officer.  This season we are focusing on new identities.  Tune in to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Join their Patreon for exclusive content and polls: https://www.patreon.com/haveyoueverpod  Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Stede Bonnet | Season Five - New Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 28:10


    This week, Dan and Katie learn that wealth, class and status are not synonyms with ability when they dive into the many failures of the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet (1688 - 1718).  This season we are focusing on new identities.  Tune in to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Join their Patreon for exclusive content and polls: https://www.patreon.com/haveyoueverpod  Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Irmgard Keun | Season Five -New Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 27:42


    Today Katy tells Dan about German author and all round legend, Irmgard Keun (6 February 1905 – 5 May 1982). This season we are focusing on new identities.  Tune in to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Join their Patreon for exclusive content and polls: https://www.patreon.com/haveyoueverpod  Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    The Bermuda Triangle | Curses Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 36:51


    This week Dan and Katy talk about the Bermuda Triangle - is it cursed or is there a scientific explanation? Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    The Curse of the Exorcist | Curses Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 35:19


    Today Katy and Dan talk about the alleged curse of The Exorcist (1973). Deaths, injures and even murder plagued the film during production and after release. Let us know what you think - curse or coincidence?  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience.   

    The Curse of Tutankhamun's Tomb | Curses Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 45:56


    After a month long break Dan and Katy are back! This week, we start off Curses Month by delving into the Curse of Tutankhamun's Tomb; were the deaths supernatural, murder or just coincidence? You decide! Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Historical Jesus (An ongoing debate) Festive Month #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 38:19


    Today Katy tells Dan about the debate surrounding Jesus, historical evidence for his existence and what historians have thought over the years.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Krampus (Origin Dates Unknown) Festive Month #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 31:24


    This week, we keep the festive train rolling when Dan tells Katy all about the Joker to Santa's Batman, the punisher of the naughty - Krampus! You'd WISH you were only getting coal if you came across this Christmas beast.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    The Christmas Truce (December 1914) Festive Month #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 38:01


    Today Katy and Dan talk about the First World War's famous Christmas Truce and Katy puts forth some first hand accounts of the events.  This month is festive month, so join us in December for festive history!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Marie Antoinette (1755 - 1793) Treason month #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 44:18


    Dan and Katy talk about Marie Antoinette, the treasonous French queen.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    The Gunpowder Plot (November 1605) Treason month #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 52:53


    Today Katy and Dan talk about the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - the reason people all over the UK set off fireworks on 5 November every year. Please note this episode contains brief descriptions of historical methods of torture and execution - this may not be suitable for all listeners.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    John Amery (1912- 1945) Treason month #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 41:09


    Up first for treason month...Dan and Katy discuss fascist turncoat and traitor to the realm, John Amery (1912-1945), and his brainchild, the Legion of St. George. Beware of Chelsea - it's always the rich kids... Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Bloody Mary UPDATED (dates unknown) Spooky month #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 28:00


    UPDATE: Sorry for our technical issues with this episode, this has now been updated and fixed.  Katy and Dan are back for one final spooky month episode. Katy talks to Dan about the legend/myth of Bloody Mary in the mirror.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  Have you ever called upon Bloody Mary? Let us know on social media! You can follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Enfield poltergeist (1977- 1979) Spooky month #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 34:27


    This week Dan tells Katy all about the Enfield poltergeist, who haunted a London house in the 1970s. Will it convert her to a ghost believer? Listen to see!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Sharon Kinne (1939- ?) Spooky Month #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 54:33


    This month Dan and Katy will be covering spooky stories, think witches, ghosts and murders! Today Katy tells the story of Sharon Kinne, a murderess with a mysterious ending. Just a warning, this episode contains descriptions of murder.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Tomoe Gozen (12th Century) Fierce female samurai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 26:01


    Today Dan educates Katy on Tomoe Gozen, a fierce female samurai from 12th century Japan.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Smallpox and vaccination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 38:24


    Today Katy and Dan talk about the history of the Smallpox vaccination and how the fast spreading virus was eradicated.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Lagertha (9th Century) Legendary Shield Maiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 37:50


    This week Dan and Katy discuss Lagertha, the legendary Viking warrior and fan favourite from the History Channel series. The question is: was she real, and what can she tell us about the existence of Shield Maidens? Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    John Stonehouse (1925 - 1988) The MP who wasn't dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 39:40


    Today Katy shares with Dan the mad story of John Stonehouse, an English politician who got into some hot water and decided to...well...you'll have to listen to find out! Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    Henri Giraud (1879 - 1949) The French escapist general

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 44:41


    This week, Dan and Katy discuss Henri Giraud, the wartime general, Free France leadership hopeful, Houdiniesque escape artist and master of disguise.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help us grow our audience. 

    The Novels ofJane Austen (first published 1811- 1871)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 44:49


    Today is something a bit different! Katy talks about the novels of Jane Austen, telling Dan a bit about each plot, publication and reactions. Hit is up on Twitter and let us know which your favourite is! Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Stephanie St. Clair (1897 - 1969) The Numbers Queen of Harlem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 26:16


    Today Dan tells Katy about Stephanie St. Clair, the notorious numbers queen of Harlem.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Elizabeth Blount (c. 1500 - c. 1539) Henry VIII's Mistress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 39:17


    This week Katy tells Dan about Bessie Blount, the woman who gave Henry VIII his first son. Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Claus Von Stauffenberg (1907 - 1944)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 48:11


    This week Dan and Katy discuss Claus Von Stauffenberg (15 Nov 1907 - 21 July 1944), and the 20 July Plot - the ill-fated plan to kill Hitler in 1944.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Forty Hall (1632- Present)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 31:32


    Katy and Dan discuss the historic house Forty Hall and all it's owners from its conception in 1632 to the present day.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Vampires (a short history)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 30:26


    Today Dan takes Katy through the history behind vampire lore! A unique episode perfect for vampire lovers and novices alike.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!  

    Joseph Merrick (1862- 1890)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 42:15


    Today Katy tells Dan about Joseph Merrick, aka "The Elephant Man". Made famous by David Lynch's film of the same name, Merrick's short life is a story of adversity and curiosity.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about stuff from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Caligula (12 AD - 41AD)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 41:56


    This week Dan and Katy discuss the Roman Emperor, sexual deviant and all-round reprobate, Roman Emperor, Caligula.  Please note: this episode contains some sexual content.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Dmitri Mendeleev's Periodic Table (1834 - 1907)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 32:30


    Today Katy tells Dan about Dmitri Mendeleev and the "invention" of the periodic table.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Operation Compass (9 December 1940 - 9 February 1941)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 35:28


    This week, Dan and Katy cover their first historical event when they talk about Operation Compass. Find out what happened when the Commonwealth forces deuced it out with Italians between 9th December 1940 and 9th February 1941 in the first series of battles that started off WWII's North African Campaign. Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people and events from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Robin Hood (? - ?)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 35:09


    The man, the myth, the legend! Today Katy and Dan discuss Robin Hood: is he real? And if so, who is he? Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Johnathan Wilde (1683- 1725)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 35:57


    This week Dan and Katie shamelessly cash in on the Line of Duty finale and discuss one of Britain's first "bent coppers", the organised crime boss, Jonathan Wilde.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Lady Emma Hamilton (1765 - 1815)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 38:47


    Today Katy and Dan talk about Lady Emma Hamilton (1765 - 1815), known for being the mistress of a famous Admiral in England. One of the earliest "celebrities", it's easy to see how we got to where we are today with celebrity culture.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    William Burke (1792 - 1829) & William Hare (c.1800 - ?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 55:42


    This week, Dan and Katy take a little look at the development of anatomy in the 1800s when they discuss the murderous and somewhat impatient resurrection men William Burke & William Hare.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Pope Formosus (c.816 - 896)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 34:10


    This week listen to Katy tell Dan the mad story of Pope Formosus (c.816 - 896) and the trial that made his corpse famous!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode, it really does help!

    Captain Benjamin Hornigold (1680 - 1719)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 33:32


    This week, Dan tells Katy about legendary pirate Captain Benjamin Hornigold (1680–1719) and his confused moral compass that span all over the globe.  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    Chales I (1600 - 1649) & Oliver Cromwell (1599 - 1658)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 72:43


    In this special episode, to make our 50th episode, we talk about Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. Dan takes on the role of cavalier, telling you all about King Charles I of England and Katy is the roundhead, talking about Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    Vincenzo Peruggia (1881- 1925)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 44:52


    Today's episode is all about Vincenzo Peruggia, who in 1911 stole the Mona Lisa. Learn about how and why this man decided to steal the masterpiece in broad daylight and how this catapulted the Mona Lisa to worldwide fame. Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (1906 - 1947)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 62:27


    This week, Dan tells Katy about Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (1906-1947), one of the most glamorous and murderous figures from the golden age of American organised crime, and the founder of the legendary Murder Inc. Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    The Younger Lady (c. 1340 BC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 38:14


    Today's historical person is a mummy! The story of the Younger Lady will have you wondering about who the mysterious woman found in the Valley of the Kings is. Listen to Katy tell Dan about the Younger Lady and who she may have been.  We get straight into the history, but if you want to hang around at the end, we usually have a bit of a chat and recommend books, TV shows, films and other podcasts!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    Ramsey Bader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 49:55


    This small history of a Black British tank driver from World War Two can tell us so much about British attitudes during this important time. Using sparse sources, Dan tells Katy about Ramsey Bader.  We like to get straight into the history, but if you want to hang around at the end, we usually have a bit of a chat and recommend books, TV shows, films and other podcasts!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    L. Ron Hubbard (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 40:15


    In this second and final part of L. Ron Hubbard, Katy talks about Hubbard's time with the Sea Org, the development of Scientology and his death. If you haven't listened to part one, please do go back and listen to last week's episode first to get the full picture!  Also please check out Going Clear, the amazing book and film about Scientology where a lot of this information is from!  We get straight into the history here, but if you want to hang around at the end, we usually have a bit of a chat and recommend books, TV shows, films and other podcasts!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    L. Ron Hubbard (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 45:53


    In today's episode we have our first ever 2 part episode! Katy talks about L. Ron Hubbard (1911 - 1986), founder of the Church of Scientology. Part One covers his life up to 1951 and the publication of Dianetics. It talks about his first two marriages and his time in the US Navy during World War Two. Tune in next week to hear the conclusion including the rise of Scientology.  We so get straight into the history, but if you want to hang around at the end, we usually have a bit of a chat and recommend books, TV shows, films and other podcasts!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    François Fournier and Pierre Dupont

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 54:39


    This week, Dan and Katy discuss the real-life Duellists (of Ridley Scott fame), François Fournier and Pierre Dupont, their 30 duels spanning 10 years and the toxic masculinity of honour in the 19th century. The fact really is weirder than the fiction... Remember, if you want to hang around at the end, we usually have a bit of a chat and recommend books, TV shows, films and other podcasts!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode! 

    V. C. Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 40:07


    Today Katy tells Dan about the most successful ghostwriter ever. Have you ever heard of V. C. Andrews? (1923 - 1986) and (1940 - present).  Just a warning, this episode has a brief mention of fictional rape and insect and may not be suitable for all listeners.  We get straight into the history, but if you want to hang around at the end, we usually have a bit of a chat and recommend books, TV shows, films and other podcasts!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a five star review if you enjoyed the episode!   

    Tom Sayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 68:29


    Today Dan tells Katy all about English boxer Tom Sayers (1826 - 1865). Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and if you enjoyed the episode give us those 5 star ratings! It really does help. 

    George Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 39:54


    Today Katy tells Dan all about Quaker leader George Fox (1624 - 1691).  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this.  And if you can please give us a rating and a review! 

    Ching Shih

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 40:07


    For our first episode of 2021, Dan tells Katy about Pirate Ching Shih (1775–1844)!  Tune in every week to hear Katy and Dan talk about people from history you may or may not have heard of.  You can follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HaveYouEverPod and on Instagram @haveyoueverpod. Please do subscribe, wherever you're listening to this and leave us a 5 star review! 

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