History Explains It All

Welcome to Episode 2 of our series on the fight for the throne of England. This week we are discussing the life and rule of King Stephen I. Stephen of Blois was born into privilege and was, partly, raised by Henry I in England. He was also one of the wealthiest landowners in England at the time. During Henry's reign Stephen swore oaths to Matilda as Henry's successor. However, when Henry died, Stephen was the first to cross to London and take the crown. He ruled for almost 20 years, but he rarely saw a moment of peace. Join us we cover Stephen's life, rule, family, wars and death. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hey there History Fans! We're back and starting our new year with a bang of a series. What happens when the King of England dies and has no male heirs? He tries to pass it to his daughter- or hopes that it would. In the 1100s there was an 18 yearlong feud between Empress Matilda and her cousin, Stephen, for the right to rule England. On the first part we are covering the life of Empress Matilda, from her first marriage to a Holy Roman Emperor, to her second marriage into the House of Plantagenet. We also discuss her relationship with her father, Henry I, as well as her children, the nobles of England and the English clergy. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

On our last episode for Halloween, we are covering the Grandaddy of all Spooks: Vlad Tepes! His childhood was unusual as he spent it as a hostage in a Sultan's court. After being released he vowed to reclaim his throne and fight against the Turks. In total he would regain his throne 3 times. Along the way he implemented fear tactics and severe punishments; his favorite being impalement. No one was excluded from his path of destruction. During his lifetime poems, ballads and rumors were created about him. Since the publication of Dracula in the 1890s his legacy has grown to include being synonymous with vampires and the undead. Disclaimer: This episode discusses themes of torture, maiming and impalement. This episode is not intended for children and listener discretion is advised. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Darkest Child Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dark Walk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Elizabeth Bathory has been known as the Blood Countess for centuries. Rumors have persisted that she potentially killed up to 600 young girls in the search for ever-lasting youth. But are the rumors real? Or were her accusations, trial and imprisonment all a set-up by the King and nobility to take down the wealthiest and largest land-owning woman in the area? Join us as we look at her life, the evidence, the hearsay, how the rumors began and her lasting legacy in history. Disclaimer: This episode does discuss themes of torture, murder and potential child abuse. This episode is not intended for children and listener discretion is advised. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Darkest Child Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dark Walk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

For our second week of October, we are staying in France to look at the life and legacy of Marquis de Sade. Most authors write what they know, and he knew much about debauchery, perversion, depravity and torture. Themes and values in his life made it into everything he wrote about. His books were also mixed with his political views and can be viewed as a kind of satire. Additionally, he was an aristocrat who lived through the French Revolution, gained seats in the new government, was sent to exile, was in prison for nearly half his life, carried on adulterous affairs and angered Napoleon. He also believed in a life where he could do whatever he wanted, whenever, however and to whomever. He is also the person for whom the term 'sadism" is named after! Disclaimer: this episode discusses perversion, sexual abuse, sadism and torture. It is not meant for children and listener discretion is advised. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome to our first episode of Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a bang with Gilles de Rais. He was a knight for Charles VII, he fought alongside Joan of Arc and was made Marshall of France for his accomplishments in the Hundred Year War. He was also a spendthrift who loved producing extravagant plays, with free food and drink for all. It also seemed he liked to dabble in the Dark Arts, alchemy & demon summoning! He is maybe most remembered for possibly being the most prolific serial killer in all France, with estimations as much as 600 bodies! Join us as we travel back the 1420s to take a look at Gilles' life, his excessive spending, his accusations, his trial, the evidence against him, theories, modern thoughts and much more! Note: This episode does contain talk about serial killings, as well as potential pedophilia & potential child killing. It may not be suitable for all listeners; discretion is advised.  You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Darkest Child Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Dark Walk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a trip back to Russia in the 1500s and looking into the life and reign of Ivan the Terrible. At the age of 16 he became the first Tzar of all Russia. With this came a lot of power and a lot of problems. Not only was he fighting wars with neighboring countries, but also the nobility who hated him. Over time he created intense tactics that would leave many to fear him. No one was safe from his rage and paranoia, not even his own heir. Join us as we cover Ivan's history, his impact on being the first Tzar, his legacy and much more. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are diving back into true crime with Adam Worth: the Napoleon of Crime! He started off as a petty thief but quickly rose to form his own criminal gangs in New York, most notably for bank heists. Eventually he fled to England and Paris, where he was followed by the Pinkertons. He would spent 25 years as the head of several international criminal gangs. His most notable crime was stealing the highly-prized Gainsborough painting of Duchess Georgiana. Though it's not known by many, his exploits would become the basis for Professor Moriarty, nemesis to Sherlock Holmes! Join us as we track his crimes, his life and his downfall.  You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Nellie Bly was a very well known investigative journalist in the late 1800s. It didn't matter to her if the job was unsafe or against the social norms of the time; she had a life full of adventure. Throughout her decades-long career she: exposed conditions in factories, went undercover as a mental patient in Blackwell's Asylum, traveled to Mexico to write about the dictator, was on the front lines in Serbia during WWI, wrote novels, patented inventions and more. Her most notable feat was traveling around the world in only 72 days during a competition- which she did while traveling alone! Join us as we talk about these events and much more! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a trip back to the early 1900s in New York City to meet the city's first ever female detective: Isabella Goodwin. Goodwin spent nearly 30 years on the force, mostly working as a matron in the local jails, then as an undercover cop. She was so good at this that over her career it is believed that she helped to solve over 500 cases working undercover. Her most notable was the Taxicab Robberies in 1912. Join us for a look at Goodwin's career and how she helped to solve a case that made national news. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a look at the life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He was an unusual king with an unusual rule. He preferred to live in the fantasy world in his head rather than in the real world. He became overly obsessed not only with Medieval German folklore, but also the composer Richard Wagner, whose work also centered around German folklore. He was referred to as Mad King Ludwig, and the story of his death is as mysterious as his life. Special Guests: Katelyn & Stefan Apologies for the background and mic noises on this one. Did my best to edit them. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

What happens when you mix eccentrics with the very wealthy? You get some really strange behavior! There's the introverted English lord who built a tunnel system under his estate to hide from everyone; another who tried to ride a bear and ate only rice pudding; and another who may have taken to cross-dressing. Then there's Henry Cyril Paget, who, among many other things, decided to make a jacket out of emeralds! All this and much more on this week's episode!! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

There will not be a new episode today due to a program error. Sorry:( Had it all ready to go and then my laptop decided not to save it properly and I can no longer access the file. Sorry for the inconvenience. I promise we will have something for you next week! Thanks, Melissa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a dive into a long-loved topic: Eccentrics! Today we are covering 5 eccentric English preachers. We discuss the pastor who believed he was a mermaid; another who locked himself in a cage with lions and another who hated people. There is also "The Most Forgetful Man in England"! Join us for lot of laughs and craziness! Ps: sorry for the late episode. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Centered in an area of Pennsylvania, full of anthracite coal, is a town with no zip code: Centralia. But it hasn't always been abandoned. From the early 1800s to the early 1900s the town was a bustling small coal mining town with a railroad nearby. In 1962 something major would happen that would forever change the town: it caught fire! But not just any fire. The fire under the town ignited the coal and is expected to continue to burn for another 250 years! Join us as we cover the history of this town, how coal became a staple product, how the fire began and what has happened in the years since 1962. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome to Part 2 of Victoria Woodhull. On this second episode we will cover the major happenings in her life and the many reasons why she is still remembered today. We follow her on her journey to meet Cornelius Vanderbilt. Her and her sister become the first female stockbrokers in American history and even open their own firms. They then meet with the National Women's Suffrage Movement and Victoria becomes a major advocate. She then decides for higher ambitions and makes a run for the presidency in 1872! All this & much more on Part 2! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome to another two-part Weird History. This week we are looking at the life of a woman who had an unimaginable, yet incredible life. On part one we will discuss her early life growing up in poverty, entering the world of spiritualism and the many visions she had. We also cover her horrific father, her many siblings, her two marriages and more. There's a lot on part one, so strap yourselves in; it truly is a wild ride! Part Two to be released on Friday. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a look at another great ruler from history: Suleiman the Magnificent. He ruled over the Ottoman Empire from 1520-1566 and made many changes in law that benefited the people under him. He believed that tolerance of beliefs and religion were key to holding an empire together. He allowed people outside of the Ottoman Empire to take part in his artisan schools. His favorite wife was the daughter of a Polish priest. There may even be truth to the story of his heart being buried! Join us as we look at the life, reign and legend that is Suleiman I. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

In 1880 well-known astronomer, Edward Pickering, made a remark that his Scottish maid could do a better job than one of his colleagues. He then hired her on to help with the catalog he was developing, and it would turn out that his remark was correct. In addition, Williamina Fleming not only made a decades-long, high-reputation career as an astronomer, but would pave the way for more women in Victorian-era sciences. She would also head the Harvard Computers- an all-female astronomy team, tasked with analyzing and classifying stars in the late 1800s. Join us on this week's episode as we cover discoveries of astronomical proportions! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Today we are going back to daring escapes. This week: The Tower of London. Though there were countless escape attempts in its centuries-long history, not many were successful. Join us as we cover 4 most notable daring escapes, as well as the history of the tower from 1066-1952. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome to Part Two of the Sparrow Wars. Today we are focusing on America's Sparrow War from the 1850s-1890s. When insects are eating away trees, what do you do to combat this... introduce a new species, of course! English Sparrows were introduced to the American east coast in the 1850s. They even became a fad amongst amateur ornithologists. Expert ornithologists were against this invasive species, which sparked a decades-long academic "war" in the ornithology world. Join as we talk about the key players in this "war", the outrageous slanders against each side and the unlikely reason why the sparrow population in America began to level out at the turn of the century. Guest host: Matt. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome to our first two-parter Weird History! This week we are discussing The Sparrow Wars that occurred in China and America. Part One: What do you get when a dictator declares war on pests and animals, causing the millions of citizens to go out and kill them? One of the biggest ecological disasters in human history! From 1958-60 the Four Pest Campaign raged in China, rousing its citizens to do their duty for their country. But what happens when you kill off a natural predator? Its food source booms and becomes destructive. Join us as we discuss how destructive it was, the ecological impact of it on China, the impact on its citizens and the turning point in the Chinese Sparrow War. Stay tuned for Part Two! Guest host: Matt. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are delving into some unsolved true crime with the Villisca Axe Murders. In June 1912 the entire Moore family, as well as the visiting young Stillinger sisters, would be found brutally murdered by an axe. No one knows why or who executed any entire family. Some claim it was a random drifter. Others say it was a serial killer. Some believe that it was a rival of Josiah Moore. There's a long list of suspects and a lot of information with this one, so strap in. Guest Host: Matt. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are digging for treasure. But not just any treasure; we're looking for the answers to The Secret! The Secret is a book written in 1982 by Byron Preiss and gives you 12 clues and 12 illustrations to 12 buried pieces of treasure. To this day only 3 have been found. Where might the other 9 be? Who were the puzzle-solvers of the ones found? What was Preiss' inspiration for writing the book? Join us on our quest as we search for the answers! Guest host: Matt. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking another trip back to Ancient Egypt- this time to unearth their makeup & beauty routines! We know they were known for their eye makeup and wigs, but how were they made? What were the some of the unusual things they did for beauty? How did they view beauty & makeup regarding this life & the next? Join us as we find the answers to these and much more! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are delving into a childhood favorite: The Slinky. You may be asking: Why is this weird? Well, did you know that it was an accidental discovery? That there are Guinness records for it? That it has been used for various sciences? That there is a musical about it? Or that the woman who saved the Slinky ran the company for nearly 40 years? We cover all these, and much more on this week's episode. Enjoy! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian Episode analytics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a deep dive into the history and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone! We start off in Ancient Egypt and follow Pharoah Ptolemy V and his rise to the throne, along with the Memphis Decree written in his name. Then we jump ahead in time to 1799 and Napoleon's quest through Egypt and the finding of this massive stellae. We continue on with the names and attempts to study and decipher ancient hieroglyphs. Finally, we wrap the journey up with how the stone came to the British Museum and works on its conservation. This is long episode, so strap yourselves in! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are going back to the Middle Ages for some bizarre music. First, we go to the early 1500s and visit a king who was presented with a very unusual gift: cats. But not just any cats, a piano made of screeching cats! We continue back to the 1300s and meet King Louis XI of France, who commissioned an Abbe to create the most unusual thing he could think of. The result: the pig piano! Last on out tour, we go to France in the 1100s and visit the Troubadour, Bertran de Born. He was a major celebrity of his time and would often write songs about war, soldiers and torture. Join us at the end where we read you some of his lyrics! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Today we are taking a dive into the history of ancient biological warfare. We will cover a variety of styles, ranging from poisonous arrows, to catapulting plague victims, to uses of dead animals. We also discuss what deadly, poisonous and spreadable diseases were used, as well as how. Stay tuned to the end for some intriguing honorable mentions. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

When you think of Merlin you might think of the Arthurian wizard. Did you know that there was another Merlin in the 1770s? A man so eccentric, yet ingenious, that you could also call him a wizard. John Joseph Merlin was a late Georgian inventor who is often known to have created the first quad roller skate. But he created so many more inventions than just skates. Join us on this episode as we go down the crazy rabbit hole of the inventions of this Wizard of London. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hey there History Fans! Today we are talking about the Great Genghis Khan. We start off with his early life, family life and how he began to consolidate the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian region. We then take a trip around Asia and the Middle East as we follow Khan's conquests and wars with various dynasties. Along the way we also discover some distinctive differences between Genghis Khan and previous Khans of his time. Stay tuned as we also cover the mysteries surrounding him, life under Khan, as well as the MANY, MANY descendants of his to this day. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

We've all heard the horror tales of someone waking up in a hotel bathtub full of ice, only to find one of their kidneys missing. Well, those stories have to begin somewhere. Today we give you the real-life horror story of the Gland Pirates of Chicago in the early 1920s. Headlines and police reports detail the stories of several men who were drugged and woke to find their testicles missing! We also dive into the back story of this and how it led to illegal harvesting of testicles in Chicago in the 1920s. Warning: Though this episode is not graphic, it does contain talk of illegal organ removal and medical history that may be uncomfortable for some. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Many of us know who the Olympians are. Many may not be as familiar with the Titans: those who ruled the world before the Olympians. In fact, they were the fathers and mothers of the Olympians. But how did they come about? What were they like? What caused their children, the Olympians, to turn on them, defeat them in battle and then imprison most of them? Join us this week as we discuss the history of the Titans and their role in the Titanomachy. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Coffee: Enjoyed by millions worldwide. The 2nd highest commodity in the world! But did you know that there have been several attempts to ban coffee throughout history? Join us on this Weird History as we trek through time to discuss the origins of coffee and how it spread around the world, as well as 5 major attempts to stop citizens from drinking it. There's beer, bans, goats, a Pope and even more intrigue on this episode! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Today we are going back to pirates that sailed the seas with Anne Bonny & Mary Read. Join us on an adventure as we traverse their lives before becoming pirates and the hardships that they had to face. We talk about how each of the women took up piracy and how, in the unlikeliness of the time, both ended up on the same pirate ship. We then finish it all with their trials and deaths, as well as theories as to what happened to the women in between. Run up the rigging and join us for some swashbuckling fun! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Today's Weird History is full of cheese- Literally! We take a dive into a unique gift given to two American Presidents in the 1800s and the stories behind them. We also talk about what the Presidents did with these massive cheese wheels. There are descriptions of mammoth proportions, newspaper articles, photos, and even how these events relate to our modern presidency. Hope you're hungry! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Today we are taking a dive into the territory of Cryptography with the Ricky McCormick Cipher. Join us as we talk about who Ricky was, how his body was found, as well as the 2 pages of mysterious notes found on his body. What are these notes? What do they say? What can his life tell us about his death? How did he die? Do we have answers to any of these questions? Stay tuned to fine out! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Today's Weird History is certainly something weird! We are talking about a hoax so absurd; it doesn't seem real! In the 1820s two men claimed that the city of Manhattan was sinking into the harbor! Not to worry, they have an ingenious plan to solve everything. What was the plan? Also, stay tuned to the end for another bizarre, but true story that happened in 1939 at a nearby island. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hey there History Fans! Thanks for joining us on this 5-part journey through the War of the Roses. Today is our last episode and is on the life, marriage and rule of Henry Tudor, aka Henry VII. We discuss his rise to the throne, his marriage to Elizabeth of York and their children: Arthur, Henry, Mary & Margaret. We also take a dive into Henry's incredible success in taking England from near bankruptcy to one of the richest countries in Europe. We will go over some of his foreign relations, diplomacies, treaties and economic policies. Hope you enjoyed this series as much as we did researching it! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hey there History Fans! Today we are taking a 400-year long journey with the corpse of Catherine of Valois, mother to Herny VI. We start off with her death and 1st funeral. Followed by 300 years of being in a casket, open to the public. Also, where morbid viewers would come and secret off with pieces of her body! When then discuss her 2nd funeral in the 1700s. And end the journey in the late 1800s with her 3rd funeral. Stay tuned for the end where we also discuss 9 other English Royals whose bodies were disinterred (for various reasons). You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hey there History Fans! Welcome back to our "War of the Roses" series. Today we bring you episode 4: The Battles of the War. We are breaking the episode into 5 parts, while covering the major battles and who fought in them. As well as battle tactics and who came out victorious. This is a long and in-depth episode. Enjoy! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Happy early Valentine's Day Everyone! Today we are bringing you 4 weird tales of Medieval Love! First, we'll be covering stories and medical practices to cure lovesickness. Then onto the Pope who wrote an erotic novel in the 1400s. Next up is Medieval Divorce-by-Combat. We then finish it all out with tales of Medieval Impotence Trials. We are also joined by guests, Meg and Kacie:) You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome to Part 3 of our 'War of the Roses' series. Today we are getting into the Tudors and their claim to the English throne. We start off with Owen Tudor and his marriage to Queen Catherine. We then discuss their sons Edmund and Jasper, and then move on to Henry Tudor. We'll discuss the family line throughout the War, their exiles and comebacks, their plotting with and against the kings. Lastly, we'll get into how the Tudors were able to end the 30 years of family feuding and how Henry set up what was to become the Tudor Dynasty. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hey there History Fans! Here's our latest Weird History: Listerine and Lysol. We start with a brief history of surgeon Joseph Lister and his campaign for antiseptic medical practices. We then delve into the invention named after him: the antiseptic mouthwash Listerine. What's weird about all this are the uses claimed by Listerine and its aggressive ad campaigns in the 1920s. Yes, we will also read several of these strange ads! Stay tuned for the end where we tell you how Lysol also plays into this strange tale. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Welcome back to Part 2 of our 'War of the Roses' Series. Today we are discussing the York side. Who were the Yorkists? What was their claim to the English crown? How are they related to the Lancastrians? Who were some of their key players? Did they gain the crown? Join us as we cover all these questions and more as we continue our 5-part series. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

James Graham, a doctor without a degree in the 1770s, touted that he could cure all manner of ailments from cancer to sterility. He is known as the “Prince of Quackery”. If he wasn't trying to cure you via an ‘earth bath”, he would also offer a trip to his Health Temple. Here, he would sell you all types of cures from nitrous to electricity and various elixirs. If you were trying to conceive you and your partner could spend a night on his excessively elaborate “celestial bed”. Presuming, of course, that you could afford any of these treatments. Join us as we discuss his life, his “medical knowledge”, his Heath Temples and his life post 1784. We are joined by guest: Kacie. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Hi Everyone! Welcome to a new year and a new season! Season 3 is upon us and we are kicking it off with a 5 part series on the War of the Roses. This first episode we are discussing the Lancastrian side of the war. Who were the Lancastrians? Who were some of their key players in the war? What was their reason for engaging in this 30 year war (1455-1485)? Join us as we delve into these questions and try to make sense of this complicated fight for the crown. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

During the mid 1800s laughing gas was all the rage, used at parties, surgeries and medical sideshows. Then along came ether. Then chloroform. How did these gases become party favorites of the Victorians? How were they discovered? How did they become the anesthetics that we know today? Join us, and guests Kacie and Katelyn, as we laugh our way to the answers! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Edward Leedskalnin came to America in the early 1900s and settled in Florida in 1918. It was here that he built a mysterious structure, known today as Coral Castle. It isn't certain why Ed built. But even more mysterious is HOW. How did an 120lb, 5'2" man cut, move and install several ton limestone blocks by himself? Join us as we try to uncover the mysteries of who Ed was; who was this Sweet Sixteen of his; and most importantly: how did he build this alone. The theories are really off-the-wall on this one! You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

Scrofula, much like tuberculosis, has been a very common disease throughout much of human history. From the 1000s-1700s one of the many cures for it was to see the King or Queen to receive their Royal blessings upon you. They would touch you, say prayers for you, give you a memento and say you're cured. Or were you? Join us for some medical quackery as we discuss this disease, some of the old ways to cure it, and the staggering numbers of people with it who spent hours in line just to see their Monarch. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook Music used: Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message

This week we are taking a break from the factual and going into the land of the mystical, as we discuss supernatural Welsh lore. We'll be discussing dragons, fairies, kelpies, corgis, and more! We also have the return of Lauren to the show! Join us as we delve into some strange and mystical tails. You can contact us at: historyexplainsall@gmail.com anchor.fm/historyexplainsall Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall Music used: Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley: Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102 Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2 Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/historyexplainsall/message