History Happened Everywhere

It's episode 104 of THE VERDICT, and Judge Dersley is cracking the spine on our deep dive into Literature in Morocco during 1500–500 BCE! On the docket: Ryan's ancient-world novel Starsong, the poetic power of Fatima Tabaamrant, world-record-breaking flags, hidden resistance messages inked in henna, and some surprising truths behind Casablanca. Will the Judge give it a glowing review—or a dramatic rejection? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Starsong! 09:53 Fatima Tabaamrant!  14:43 World Record Flags! 19:39 Secret Henna Codes! 23:42 The Final Verdict! 28:22 Outro (+ Casablanca Facts!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Sand, scrolls, and… Hercules? This week, Pete and Ryan head back to ancient Morocco to uncover a time before paperbacks, when stories lived in memory and myths roamed the land. Expect dramatic desert backdrops, surprisingly fun facts, and a muscle-bound Greek hero with a to-do list from hell. Plus, we welcome the mysterious author of a novel set in this very time and place. Download now for tales, trivia, and a touch of creative licence—on episode 104 of HHE Podcast!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:18 Orientation to Morocco 12:18 History of Morocco! 26:24 The Labours of Petecles! 42:38 Starsong! 54:51 Derzolation! 56:31 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Morocco National Animation | Moomba TV (https://youtu.be/7dmTcInojWw?si=2n3rGkIa0dnM3RYY) Morocco National Anthem (https://youtu.be/uIKWKeoCJW0?si=2cxM2LhAmSqoTvrL) Starsong | A Novel (Amazon Kindle: https://a.co/d/fy84pw0; Apple Books, Kobo, and many others: https://books2read.com/u/brx5Nw)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's time for The Verdict on Water in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s! Dive into the hidden depths of the Liwa aquifer, stroll through the shady palms of Al Ain's ancient oasis, and sip history at the city's first 5-star hotel. Plus, discover how Abu Dhabi tried to squeeze rain from the sky, and why turning seawater into drinking water might just be the region's ultimate magic trick. But will the Judge find this episode a refreshing splash or a total washout? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:12 First Impressions + The Liwa Aquifer! 09:23 Al Ain Oasis!  13:24 The Hilton Hotel! 17:44 The Ghaf Tree! 23:00 Cloud Seeding! 26:32 The Final Verdict! 29:13 Outro (+ Coral Project!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan uncover the jaw-dropping story of how a sleepy desert outpost transformed into a modern global capital—powered by ambition, engineering, and... well, fuel. Meet the visionary leader who quite literally bridged the gap between water and sand. Marvel at the extraordinary effort it took to build a world-class port from nothing. And brace yourself for the moment a humble British toilet nearly brought the entire project to a screeching halt. Oh—and if you've ever wondered how many grains of sand are in the desert, or how to whip up a gourmet meal in the middle of nowhere… you're in the right place. This is history with heat. Don't miss it.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:26 Orientation to Abu Dhabi! 14:58 History of Abu Dhabi! 26:38 Port Problems! 42:40 Take me to the Bridge! 56:52 Derzolation! 58:34 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Spongebob Squarepants (https://youtu.be/m5uayeTCYJQ?si=U1V9UUHvae-Xme69) Zayed's Dream | Faisal Al Saari (https://youtu.be/3uZlLSoaI4E?si=Hg47wHHaN6ajhNfD) Traditional Dance UAE (https://youtu.be/CCgtD4lCjfY?si=_qMVkPJ5BYxssIXf) Bridge Over Troubled Water | Simon & Garfunkel (https://youtu.be/4G-YQA_bsOU?si=DWHPHgJtPijeI-gy)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Court is in session for our First-Aid in Sudan during 1995-2000 episode! Discover the perilous world of Sudanese delivery services, squirm through the ghastly details of the Guinea Worm, and find out why First-Aid symbols are giving the ISO a headache. Plus, brace yourself for the most horrifying historical First-Aid kit you'll ever encounter, meet the legendary Sudanese giant Manute Bol, and take a trip beneath Sudan's famous pyramids to uncover what lurks below. Will the Judge survive this medical mayhem? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:32 First Impressions + Bernard's Dangerous Delivery Service! 07:00 More on the Guinea Worm! 11:24 The Symbol for First-Aid! 16:10 HHE Podcast's First-Aid Kit! 21:46 Mea Culpa (+ Manute Bol)! 25:53 The Final Verdict! 29:26 Outro (+ More on Pyramids!)   Thanks: Roberta Gately   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

When a peanut farmer takes on a parasitic menace, history gets weird — in the best way possible. In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan head to Sudan between 1995 and 2000, where a relentless ex-president declared war… on a worm. They also sit down with humanitarian Roberta Gately, who shares firsthand stories of delivering first aid in the toughest conditions. Along the way, they uncover Sudan's curious love affair with pointy buildings, dive into its turbulent past, and trace the unexpected origins of the first aid kit. It's survival, history, and obsession like you've never heard before!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:00 Orientation to Sudan! 08:26 Sudan Facts! 11:26 History of Sudan! 24:12 What is First-Aid? 29:36 Guinea Worm! 41:26 Roberta Gately! 56:12 Derzolation! 57:52 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Roberta Gately: https://robertagately.com https://help.unicef.org/ Sudan National Anthem (https://youtu.be/eRL_ffneXJU?si=7-qYfpMfCXLehwLw) Traditional Nubian Music (https://youtu.be/vzi-aolo8vo?si=3qHlk1OlVqWWnz92) Shark Tank Theme (© Bintro, Sony Pictures Movies & Disney Enterprises, ABC) The Black Pharaohs (https://www.reverbnation.com/theblackpharaohs)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Judge Dersley takes the stand once more to deliver his verdict on HHE Podcast episode 101. Will the boys' deep dive into Cambodia's past earn his approval? Can fresh insights into Angkor Wat's Stegosaurus, the lingering scars of landmines, the eerie Ting Mong spirit guardians, and Freud's more questionable theories impress the Judge? Or will the looming ghost of Dersley the Khoratpithecus push him to the brink of madness? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:04 First Impressions + Khmer Stegasaurus! 06:26 Good + Less-Good News Cambodia! 14:30 The History of Psychology + Sigmund Fraud! 22:41 Ting Mong! 25:41 The Final Verdict! 29:56 Outro (+ Stegadon!)   Thanks: Khmer Music by Cambodian Landmine Victims (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haG6bZ1FuR0) Landmine Relief Fund (https://www.landmine-relief-fund.com/)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan are back with another deep dive into the weird and wonderful corners of history! This time, they're off to Southeast Asia, searching for anything remotely psychological from ten million years ago. So, kick back on the therapist's couch and let your worries drift away as they uncover why bears might need an iPad, how ancient apes handled anxiety, and what elephants have to do with annulling marriages!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:00 Orientation to Cambodia! 05:04 Cambodia Facts! 12:52 History of Cambodia! 24:20 A Bear Face Lie! 36:14 King of the Whingers! 49:54 Derzolation! 51:02 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Cambodia National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-eUl0Fc2-s) The Best of Cambodian Classical Music - Vol 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI8geoqOagM&list=PLfm6pL21R_TnKzN6OG5Do3RelHP51HuRJ&index=4) SR Vol 39-4 VeaYo Khae KaDoek | វាយោខែកក្ដិក -Ros SeRey SoThea (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jWs7xaU_FQ) Free The Bears - Cambodia Bear Sanctuary (https://freethebears.org)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's the History Happened Everywhere end-of-year showdown! Judge Dersley takes the gavel as Pete and Ryan face off in a battle of wits (and questionable memory) to prove who's best at remembering things they've said this year. Expect laughs, chaos, and more “Did I really say that?!” moments than you can handle. Who will win? Who will crumble? And will Judge Dersley lose all hope in humanity? Tune in to find out!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 01:46 Round One: Guess the Introduction! 07:58 Round Two: Quick-Fire Round! 10:24 Round Three: Whose Flag? 14:10 Round Four: True or False? 16:30 Round Five: Reviews of Places Visited! 18:38 Round Six: AI Episode Descriptions! 21:48 Round Seven: Who, What, When, Where, How & Why? 24:14 Final Round: Quick Questions! 27:35 And the winner is...? 28:24 Outro!   Thanks: The Mighty Jim Coulson!   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's the 100th episode of THE VERDICT, and Judge Dersley is presiding over the ‘Something Somewhere Sometime' special! Explore the damp squib that was the end of Henry Church's military career! Discover quirky facts about canaries and bananas! And meet the legendary bootlegging kingpin, George Remus! All while, Pete and Ryan pull out all the stops to sway the Judge and secure that elusive A-grade! Will they succeed..? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:47 First Impressions! 08:13 Henry Church's Final Battle!  10:52 The Canary Killer! 16:48 Remarkable Remus! 22:30 The Final Verdict! 26:43 Outro (+ Banana Facts!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

It's a milestone moment — Pete and Ryan celebrate their 100th episode of History Happened Everywhere! With all of history and the whole world to explore, where will their journey take them? From sun-soaked islands to a hidden mountain town, they uncover tales of banana empires, rum-soaked escapades, and even encounters with packs of hungry wolves. Don't miss this special celebratory episode!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 03:27 Orientation to Gran Canaria! 09:31 History of Gran Canaria! 14:39 Caves, Bananas and Rum - Oh My! 34:20 Orientation to Hundred! 41:04 History of Hundred! 46:32 Old Hundred! 01:03:58 Derzolation! 01:05:50 Outro!   Links / Thanks:   ‘State Anthem of West Virginia - The West Virginia Hills' | https://youtu.be/7QG2yMkFlSo?si=pOvy_4IYanx_6Q3h  https://www.haciendalarekompensa.es/mundodelplatano/ https://arehucas.es/ https://encr.pw/nh5Du   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's time for THE VERDICT on Law Enforcement in Moldova during 1455-1487! Explore Moldova's secret stash of wine, uncover the bizarre quirks of Moldovan law, meet the man who cashed in on Numa Numa, and brace yourself as the Judge confesses his soft spot for a wobbly Christmas tree. What will the ruling be? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:48 First Impressions! 07:44 Moldovan Wine Storage!  10:24 Weird Moldovan Laws! 14:58 The Earliest Moldovan Crime! 19:16 Mai-ia-hii, Mai-ia-huu, Mai-ia-haa, Mai-ia-ha-ha! 24:06 The Final Verdict! 27:34 Outro (+ Sheep Counting!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Stop! In the name of the podcast! Pete and Ryan are laying down the law on 15th-century Moldavia. Was Stephen so great, or did he have a few skeletons in his court? Join us as we arrest the quirks of medieval justice, judge the man behind the crown, and find out why handcuffs and marriage came hand-in-hand. It's a criminally good time you won't want to miss!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 01:58 Orientation to Moldova! 12:51 History of Moldova! 21:08 What is Law Enforcement! 28:01 Stephen the Great! 44:48 Gypsy Slaves! 58:07 Derzolation! 59:48 Outro!   LInks / Thanks: ‘Police Squad' Main Theme | https://youtu.be/iQ0XRXaxTWM?si=kJtFdzxizv0HI0GP Moldova National Anthem | https://youtu.be/lKSqlXhG_10?si=PrMmsqK0GIoAnlyT O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei | https://youtu.be/YnopHCL1Jk8?si=RWRGjkwmBvcdZyXn   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's judgment day for our Libya episode on parenthood! Uncover why Colonel Mustard's off the table, find out why a dinner invite from the Karamanlis might be your last, and meet a White Father who just might renew your faith in humanity. Curious about the Judge's ruling? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:22 First Impressions + Gadaffi Madness! 09:14 Barbaric Piracy!  12:55 Adrien Atiman!  16:58 Another Karamanli Story!   22:32 The Final Verdict! 25:46 Outro (+ More Gadaffi Madness!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan head off to Libya to discover the topic of parenting. Learn how the nation mobilised against attack by Darth Vader, discover the remarkable ups and downs of the murderous Karamanli family, and find out why you might find a lot of White Fathers in North Africa.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:07 Orientation to Libya! 09:43 History of Libya! 19:44 Imperial Spain! 24:30 Raising Murderous Siblings! 40:23 White Fathers! 55:06 Derzolation! 57:04 Outro!   LInks / Thanks:   BRITISH PATHÉ | "MISS AFRICA, DANCER!" (1940) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoUJcmP1P6A) Wayn Ghazal El Rim | Hagoula Libyia | Rock Records (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqV9fGQJ1MQ) Libya, Libya, Libya (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlwjT03n5zs) Banana Boat (Day-O) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYYkJ0kwNss) Spanish Flea | Herb Alpert (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBE9EQ7gXKI)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Court is in session for a Venezuela verdict. Featuring the factory for beauty, how to harness an earthquake and the remarkable life (and death) of Jimmie Angel! Will the Judge find some light in the dark? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 First Impressions + Early Xmas + Endless Lightning! 07:58 The Talented Miss Venezuela!  12:51 The Darkness + Chagnon!  15:22 The 1812 Caracas Earthquake!  19:47 Jimmie Angel!  26:32 The Final Verdict! 30:00 Outro (+ The Diggers!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this week's episode we're delving into darkness in Venezuela during 1967. Discover the beauty of the land and the people. Find out what makes Venezuela a fount of beauty, experience the terror of a trembler in the dark of midnight, and meet the Amazonian tribe at the heart of an ongoing anthropological battle!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 03:20 Orientation to Venezuela! 11:49 History of Venezuela!  23:34 What is ‘The Summer of Love'? 27:56 A Shocking Night of Darkness! 38:42 Into the Heart of Darkness! 53:44 Derzolation! 55:24 Outro!   LInks / Thanks: Miss World Theme (https://youtu.be/SJZ6V7-DLwc?si=pThzKSrsGcptdgy_) Venezuela National Anthem (https://youtu.be/lWUvcTsGrF0?si=fBT9ASEY68aQSU7D) Enya - Orinoco Flow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw) Outkast - Hey Ya! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw) Taylor Swift - Shake it off! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWlot6h_JM) Carole King - I feel the Earth move (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM) Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lot of Shakin' Goin' on! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8VV8CHnrk) Elvis Presley - Shake rattle and roll (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B7xr_EjbzE)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's Verdict time for the verdant Costa Rica episode. Discover a mysterious and deadly cave, meet a surprisingly friendly crocodile and learn the language of flowers. Plus find out how your pineapples bite back! But what will the judge think? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:32 First Impressions + The Cave.. of Death! 09:46 Crocodile!  12:57 The Victorian Flower Language!  18:14 Pineapples!  22:45 The Apple Ear!  26:35 The Verdict! 30:07 Outro (+ Cocoa!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan have a root around Costa Rica to discover the wonder of plants. Discover the world's most dangerous tree. Trek to the volcanic home of the ancient and mighty Kapok. And find out why some folk in Costa Rica might expect someone to spit in their beer!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 01:47 Orientation to Costa Rica! 14:35 History of Costa Rica!  22:29 What is Botany? 29:43 Intoxicating Plants! 42:53 The Oldest Tree! 01:00:15 Derzolation! 01:01:44 Outro!   LInks:   South Park - The Children Visit Costa Rica (https://youtu.be/LXJ_NNcHuig?si=T9DBBpmoe-6r66rk) Apagame La Vela - Los Hiscos de Costa Rica (https://youtu.be/5B1zxeTXxag?si=tbv9DyRWS_TaMoDe) Costa Rica National Anthem (https://youtu.be/IMD9ot-eRaM?si=3Av5hpjj2o_deKev) The CEO of Corn (https://youtu.be/1VbZE6YhjKk?si=tPuisWbhcogMTZRA)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The court is in session, and the judge is all agape at the latest episode of the HHE Podcast. Will the additional facts about strange statues, William of Orange, and a monument to a controversial bloodhound make him giggle with glee or go wild with iconoclastic fury? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 First Impressions + Strange Dutch Statues! 08:42 The Iconoclast Fury!  13:12 Why Orange was an Orange!  16:52 What to do with a controversial statue!  20:54 Water Goddess!  22:50 The Verdict! 26:54 Outro (& Pompey the Dog!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

We're off to the Netherlands to learn about sculpture! Discover the statue the anarchists loved, find out how Dutch pharmacists lured customers with wooden heads. Plus, meet Barry!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Orientation to The Netherlands! 08:47 History of The Netherlands!  17:38 Groovy Statue! 26:12 Gaperss! 38:34 Barry! 49:27 Derzolation! 51:26 Outro   LInks: Weird Dutch Scooter Song (https://youtu.be/AJSI0FDVZxU?si=D6ECgfZBGGpnsbVH) Snollebollekes - Links Rechts (https://youtu.be/R8yCe0CDgV4?si=BBH8NysiXHjVExLl) Netherlands National Anthem (https://youtu.be/SBt9VJ6axB0?si=1_JBKaISaOBud2j2)   Special Thanks: Tjeerdo Wieberdink (curator of Historic Maritime Wieringen)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's verdict time for the magic in Burundi episode. Did Pete and Ryan pull a good grade out of the hat? Or has the elusive A-grade done a disappearing act? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:30 First Impressions! 05:18 Killer Crocodiles!  12:33 Burundi Blocks!  17:17 Dr. Jason Fader!  22:23 Magic Wands!  26:00 The Verdict! 29:23 Outro & Magic Guards!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

This week Pete and Ryan head to central Africa to uncover tales of magic in Burundi. Find out why you shouldn't go swimming in Burundi, and why going for a jog might cause a run-in with the police. Meet the doctor whose wartime mercy mission to Africa saved countless lives. And discover the sound of the sacred drums of Burundi which might, when you listen, sound strangely familiar.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Orientation to Burundi! 10:35 History of Burundi!  23:52 Magic! 30:54 Drums! 42:55 Dr. Esther Kuhn! 53:40 Derzolation! 55:28 Outro   Links: Magic fails (https://youtu.be/TvDFFDKddEY?si=XUCRMmeAXEmeJkjp) Bitamba (https://youtu.be/sGTG6trAiNM?si=pJcHp0_9sbJiK1Da) Burundi National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU1f5T-UzaY&t=56s) Burundi Black (https://youtu.be/d727nJUC5Tg?si=dcA8LOR4LyKtWayP) Adam & The Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier (https://youtu.be/5hEn_rEDzp0?si=k3iw6ZwiSYqdWFba) Joni Mitchell - The Jungle Line (https://youtu.be/vF2_1Jfgo4I?si=WndFOHpJPsZN3XGP)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The final whistle may have blown on the HHE Euros 2024 special, but now the lads face a post-match debrief from the gaffer - Judge Paul Dersley. Will revealing all about pitch-invading streakers make the Judge happy? Can further facts about the Fuhrer's sister play to their advantage? Or will the final score sound as bad as the Egyptian Military Band? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:46 First Impressions! 05:36 Streakers! 11:20 Paula Hitler! 17:46 Kit fact news! 22:24 Sketchy National Anthems! 26:00 The Verdict! 29:23 Outro & More on the Bledow Desert!   Thanks:  - Paula Hitler (https://youtu.be/_1n9tQxNSZA?si=lUPWV0B5siGVjmDH)  - Egyptian army orchestra (https://youtu.be/HVa1qku87cU?si=V1TyG5eKSy8J4QtE)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this Euros special it's a game of two halves as Pete and Ryan take to the podcast pitch to talk football! Discover the desert in Poland and learn about their least likely fan, plus find out what it takes to be a kit provider to the national team! And learn how 15 minutes of football was all it took to make Scottish sporting history!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Poland! 08:38 History of Soccer in Poland!  14:36 Clothing in Poland during 2008! 27:34 Orientation to Scotland! 35:10 History of Soccer in Scotland! 41:46 Hot in Scotland during 1976! 52:34 Derzolation! 54:12 Outro   Links: Euro 2024 Intro Music (https://youtu.be/pCPPEngwwCA?si=rx36bbeVQtG_SWrQ) Poland National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwfzfK9p1VY) Flower of Scotland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LePGv1Pb2L4) Braveheart - The Battle of Stirling (https://youtu.be/NNLfNezFqNk?si=AEETv-zB60zI2dS7)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

After the critical acclaim for Pete and Ryan's dive into the vibrant world of Painting in Oman from 2007-2009, it's time for the ultimate showdown! Can facts about Omani painters, ancient rock art, and enviable long weekends sway the ever-discerning Judge, or will they be left with nothing but paint on their faces? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:20 First Impressions & Omani Artists! 08:28 2,000 Hands! 12:56 Weekends! 19:30 Jonathan Richardson the Elder! 23:50 The Verdict! 27:26 Outro & An Awesome Fishmarket!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan and Pete head to the Middle East to draw up an episode on Painting in Oman during 2007 to 2009. We meet a pair of painters who talk about their artistic journeys to the area, and uncover the ancient graffiti that goes back thousands of years but also features some modern topics that might surprise you!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:56 Orientation to Oman! 09:50 History of Oman!  16:13 The Great Recession! 20:46 Bait Muzna! 43:18 Rock Art! 57:08 Derzolation! 01:00:46 Outro   Thanks: Bait Muzna Gallery, Oman (baitmuznagallery.com)  Karen Carpenter (karencarpentersart.com) George H. Lewis (georgehlewis.com | georgehlewisacademy.com | @georgehlewis)   Links: Bob Ross - Campers Haven (https://youtu.be/C34WAUgkAT0?si=Gaw39m6FscerfRo3) Oman House Music (https://youtu.be/Wq4_2ZvXKXA?si=CcJKBPhexba3DrgV) Oman National Anthem (https://youtu.be/HLXVb7kw6bU?si=CP18yHewUgKtDIek) Arabian Oud Music (https://youtu.be/lgPUxDdkdjk?si=o8HM6iVLigE32Rm_) Exhibition Music (https://youtu.be/r0elKXLNiok?si=T-PuZWJ3HMbom3oe) Art Gallery Music (https://youtu.be/9xd8lkDnOLM?si=Px8SD2NrNYR5BBeR) Euro 2024 Intro Music (https://youtu.be/pCPPEngwwCA?si=rx36bbeVQtG_SWrQ)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Pete and Ryan's episode on Larger than an Elephant in Iron Age London is in the dock. Featuring the world's most famous pachyderm, elephants on waterskis, and the advantages of re-gifting your elephant. Can you handle all this and more massive mammal moments? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:34 First Impressions & Jumbo! 11:18 More Elephant Facts! 16:48 Talented Elephants! 20:58 Gosbecks! 24:32 The Verdict! 28:04 Outro & Spades!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan join forces to discover things Bigger than an Elephant in London during 509 to 27 BCE. Find out why a drunken elephant is best avoided. Learn to build your own hill-fort using bits of animals. And discover the bigger-than-an-elephant-sized boat that turned the tide of British history.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 Orientation to London! 11:21 History of London!  23:27 Bigger then an Elephant! 29:42 Fort Trench! 39:31 The Boat that Saved Caesar! 54:50 Derzolation! 56:27 Outro   Links: Eric Coates - London Every Day (https://youtu.be/_aHuRXGN9_0?si=Pnmej0_CAPYh6_va) London Town song (https://youtu.be/8jkU-s5BM0c?si=EUWivoqe9O-euZ2Q) “Miguel Johnson - Good Day To Die [Epic]" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) | / migueljohnson | https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/ | Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/good-day-to-die-song "Scott Buckley - Legionnaire" is under an Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0) | / scottbuckley | Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/legionnaire-song What it's really like to Live in London (https://youtu.be/WnRio5yYmjI?si=Dkv_AM2wFsK_aTOj)   Go do this: Adopt an Elephant (wwf.org)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-show episode it's judgement day for Pete's attempt to find peas in Africa during the Jurassic! Featuring a disco dinosaur, some debatable nostrils and fossilised faeces, will the Judge find primordial pee and a pod of PEA FACTS enough to gain his approval? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:35 First Impressions & Deadly Disco Dino! 08:23 Pea Facts! 13:48 Giraffatitan! 16:15 Jurassic Plants! 19:56 Urolites! 24:56 The Verdict! 29:44 Outro & Sugarsnap Facts!   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete takes Ryan to Africa during the Jurassic in search of peace, but will he find it? Learn how to tell the time on a molecular clock, discover the lizard-mammal that wasn't, and find out why paleantologists can't stop looking at the legs of one particular gigantic dinosaur.     Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Orientation to Africa! 10:14 History of Africa!  17:38 Peas in the Jurassic! 33:02 Piece in the not-Jurassic! 40:24 Piece in the Jurassic! 45:30 Derzolation! 46:48 Outro   Links: A Song of PEACE For Kids | Jack Hartmann (https://youtu.be/F62L1TaDIUk?si=-JGym-6gSe-2Ivs0) Prince Nico Mbarga Sweet Mother (https://youtu.be/3mecNrIaWOA?si=pbNRlrKrsXVKpu6o) African Union Anthem (https://youtu.be/7MtfxFkaJEo?si=5wZT72NugOv9lLao) African Folk Music Instrumental (https://youtu.be/9b81mWYIyTo?si=qe8tcCKL96IlgX_C)   Thanks: Professor Phil Donoghue at the University of Bristol   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Judge Dersley grabs his gavel to pass verdict on Ryan's episode on Oceania! Featuring the transit of Venus, a globetrotting goat, and the shocking truth about not-Captain Cook, will Ryan mind the gap or fall foul of the Judge? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:40 First Impressions & Sealed Orders! 12:12 Tupaia and the English! 18:41 What is the Transit of Venus? 23:14 The Alofaaga Coconut Man! 27:09 The Verdict! 31:53 Outro   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan takes Pete to Oceania to discover the topic of ‘Mind the Gap'. Hear the heartwarming tale of the train platform with a voice from beyond the grave, find out how Captain Cook narrowly avoided disaster thanks to a diplomatic local, and discover how some gaps are sacred.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Orientation to Oceania! 11:12 History of Oceania!  18:53 What is ‘Mind the Gap!'? 30:11 James Cook & Tupaia! 46:39 Heavitree Gap! 59:18 Derzolation! 01:00:54 Outro   Links: Polynesian Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqn2Fhch1E8&t=29s) Oceania 'Tis for Thee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQanNSt4PKA&t=638s) Instrumental Australian Music (https://youtu.be/uGkQfttbNa8?si=Wk2IvFnqXDMosSRl) Hawaiian Guitar Music (https://youtu.be/ezyakfMRJMc?si=07cEV-fgi7Xg3aC6) Mind the gap: Toast of London (https://youtu.be/yJ3yjjv-gRA?si=p7KZ2EfRWoqH4B29)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge decides the fate of Pete's episode on Nutrition in China during 100 to 200CE. Will it be certified fresh or a rotten tomato? Also featuring jujube, jojoba and century eggs. Plus find out once and for all, can you eat a panda? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 First Impressions! 05:12 Panda Meat! 13:20 Jujube or Jojoba & Century Eggs! 19:04 Ruth Harkness and Su Lin! 25:20 The Verdict! 30:12 Outro (+ Emperor Pu Yi)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan travel to Han Dynasty China to discover nutrition during 100 to 200 CE. Featuring a pioneering Empress whose humility took her to the top, a Chinese super-fruit, and a peek into one ancient physician's golden cabinet.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Orientation to China! 17:00 History of China!  28:46 The Humble Courtesan! 38:24 A Secret Superfruit! 47:18 Nutrition in Chinese Medicine! 53:58 Derzolation! 55:37 Outro   Links: Who Loves Chinese Food | Dragon Dee Songs for Kids (https://youtu.be/H-286mdkTdY?si=iAkPcF9dE0aLl8o6) Chinese National Anthem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCMV0Zd_Yo4) Chinese Names in English (https://www.chinesenamesinenglish.com/wiki/Liansong) The wonders of Jujube (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41438-020-00346-5) Pink Panther Theme (https://youtu.be/lp6z3s1Gig0?si=BegfQLyM3gQm98CA)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-sun episode of HHE, Judge Dersley slaps on some lotion and steps onto Super Paradise beach to reveal his innermost thoughts about Ryan's episode on hotspots on the Sun during the space age. Will physics-talk enflame his inner-core? Will the story of Petro the pelican make him sit up on his sunbed? Will tales of Larry Lamb tickle the Judge's cockles? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:34 First Impressions & Planet Hobo! 09:12 Solar Power! 15:48 Topless Models & Larry Lamb! 21:50 Lesbos! 26:48 Petro the Pelican! 30:01 The Verdict! 34:02 Outro (+ Dersley the nudist?)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

It's hot stuff this week as Ryan takes Pete to discover Hotspots on the Sun during 1957 to 1975.  We learn how hot the sun is (hint - very), the hot stuff that breathed new life into a national newspaper, and reminisce about one teenager's summer of love on a sun-drenched island.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Orientation to the Sun! 09:06 History of the Sun!  16:40 What is a ‘Hotspot'? 19:19 Hotspots on Sol! 27:57 Hotspots in The Sun! 45:05 Hotspot in the Sun! 01:02:19 Derzolation! 01:04:15 Outro   Thanks: The Fantastic ‘Nic the Greek' (Nicos Nikolaidis)   Links: Annie ‘Tomorrow' (https://youtu.be/KahOD-93D7U?si=90rEPnsPzs24rhxA) Star Trek Theme (https://youtu.be/ykSrLwHGve4?si=iSJMrT-88lLl0XpR) 40 Minutes, 1985 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZzt9iQgW4) Seeburg Background Music (https://youtu.be/la31Dm39J-E?si=h17-M_GbiRJ-ERUQ) Greek Tavern Instrumentals (https://youtu.be/fLLHFGoafe8?si=zLEBYC7bbsbLYzU8) Mykonos 1960S, Dimitris Koutsoukos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4WsXJ3-mKU)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-show episode, a grumpy Judge Dersley braces himself to deliver a verdict on an episode he was initially reluctant to even grade! But will an awe-inspiring discussion about the speed of sandworms and chilling tales of the Mongolian death worm warm the Judge's resolve? Will the marvels of Eidetic Memory and the shocking revelation of living furniture in the Duniverse calm the Judge's mind? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:36 First Impressions & Sandworm Speed! 07:21 Eidetic Memory! 11:39 Chairdogs! 17:00 Dunes & Deathworms! 22:04 Magic Mushrooms! 25:26 Dune vs Star Wars! 28:36 The Verdict! 32:14 Outro (+ 2022 vs 2021 Wine!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Dust off your gom jabbar and join Pete as he whisks Ryan on a whirlwind tour of the Duniverse in this special episode inspired by the release of Dune: Part Two - now out in cinemas across the planet! In this giant sandworm of an episode, amidst the chaos of intergalactic battles and political intrigue, Pete tries to find Ryan a moment of zen on the vast sand dunes of Arrakis. Together, in the company of memorable Mentats and formidable Space Nuns, they'll navigate the shifting sands of power, identity, and destiny. Don't miss this epic journey into the heart of the Duniverse, where the only thing more vast than the desert is the depth of the human spirit!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:39 Introducing the Duniverse! 12:54 Orientation to the Duniverse!  31:54 Mindfulness in the Duniverse! 41:49 Mentats! 50:08 Space Nuns! 58:33 Derzolation! 01:01:00 Outro   Thanks: Rya Wolves (https://youtu.be/-xlTALf9q_4?si=LUV1D_--Erqfx565) Distant Sun - God Emperor (https://youtu.be/EylBD9RH8J4?si=p3oJf7yAJmLwrm7M) Dune Music Ambiance (https://youtu.be/QIloY7GZdrc?si=TI0K5dtRyu8M2fSV) Timotei Commercial (https://youtu.be/U7bakst2ask?si=aVEz2hlFWbnLoncL) 30 Minute Healing Meditation Music (https://youtu.be/S28okokNtFk?si=CvaR3mgGNwU1Fl6v) And a huge spicy thanks to Dan Collins! (https://linktr.ee/dunethemusical)   Links: Study of memory (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15516709cog1004_4) About Smart Drugs (https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/smart-drugs-can-decrease-productivity-in-people-who-dont-have-adhd-study-finds) Mindfulness study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0163834382900263) Mindfulness study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4649004/)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

In this after-show episode, Judge Dersley delves into Ryan and Pete's exploration of 'Snacks in Uganda during the 1990s', examining everything from the beloved Rolex to the tale of biscuit mogul Mohammed Hamid, and even the unexpected link between Uganda and Gandhi's ashes. As the duo await the judge's final assessment of their culinary deep dive, intriguing additional facts come to light. Will their efforts on the snack front hold up to Judge Dersley's scrutiny, or will they face a verdict of unsavoury proportions? Find out now on... THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:23 First Impressions & Britania Biscuits! 06:42 The Rolex! 11:19 The Pearl of Africa! 14:36 Mohammed Hamid! 18:54 Ghandi's Ashes! 23:30 Nsenene! 27:58 The Verdict! 31:08 Outro (+ The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In an Out Of Office special, Ryan and Pete discover the delights of snacks in Uganda in the 1990s. Learn about the dictator who liked to have people for dinner, the entrepreneur who built a business out of biscuits and discover the signature snack of Uganda that gave its name to a whole region.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Orientation to Uganda 09:54 History of Uganda  17:40 Britania Biscuits 26:20 Taste Test & Kabalagala 38:16 Outro   Links: Royco Cubes - For The Tastiest Beans (https://youtu.be/mni44eTxnF8?si=tb5Xs1fI0kMd6L8A) Baximba - Ugandan Local Instrumental (https://youtu.be/RNFl0t6z2P8?si=5bF3pYgpYeYsN81s) Uganda National Anthem (https://youtu.be/E4ix6qWZnYM?si=kXNapGuOKcrhpfwy) Who Killed Captain Alex? (https://wakaliwood.com/)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge has no time for woolly thinking this week as he assesses Ryan's episode on knitting in Scandinavia during the 16th century. In this after-show episode, you'll learn the cultural, historical and mineral value of your bones and meet a man named Themistocles Gluck. But what will Judge Dersley make of it all? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:18 First Impressions & Sky-Knit! 06:20 Lizbet the Witch! 11:24 The First Sign of Civilisation! 16:04 The Effects of Copper Leeching! 20:22 Themistocles Gluck! 22:40 The Final Verdict! 26:04 Outro (+ Jumpers & Spying!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Ryan takes Pete to Scandinavia, home of the Vikings, to discover knitting in the 16th century! Discover the hotly-contested origins of the art. Wonder at the warmth and workability of wool. And learn about the marvellous mitten that changed knitting history!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Scandinavia 13:38 History of Scandinavia  21:46 What is Knitting? 30:30 Origins of Knitting in Scandinavia  38:00 The Mysterious Mitten! 52:08 The Medical Miracle! 01:02:16 The Dune-alator! 01:05:09 Outro   Links: Arthur Askey - Knitting (https://youtu.be/sIWIXjpf7YE?si=KRE05ckYXEV1WpVl) Eihwar - Ragnarök (https://youtu.be/yxMQeu-ilJo?si=AvxPwkz39VUs35tY) Gammel Jegermarsj - Old Rangers March (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSdIItW_QoY) Viking music (https://youtu.be/dfG0K0an_Ls?si=c1BvJIC9Tq9_1LsI) Game Show Theme Music (https://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=Eqybx5HfwXheIE1w) Dune OST – Main Theme | Hans Zimmer (https://youtu.be/gydWS-cJ-wM?si=q5UdHVCkNncb5p88)  Pennsylvania Polka | Frank Yankovic (https://youtu.be/Yeb08cbUswk?si=nqMotjRkQ2H7s-L2)    Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The judge is back for more in '24 - and to kick off the new year, he's assessing Pete's episode on ‘Latin in Bahrain during 1939-1945'! In this after-show critique, you'll learn more about the art of pearl cultivation, delight in the dubious latin names given to flora and fauna, and take a tour through some of the greatest forgeries of history. But all of that is filler for the meat of the show - what will Judge Dersley make of it all, will he grade it altus or humilis? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:06 First Impressions! 05:12 Great Forgeries of History! 09:00 Pearl Diving in Bahrain! 14:22 Dubious Binomial Names! 17:11 Dugong Dugon! 20:36 The Final Verdict! 25:18 Outro (+ Things to do in Bahrain!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan head off to the Persian Gulf to discover Latin in Bahrain during 1930 to 1945. Find out how the British tried to win the hearts and minds of the people of Bahrain, learn about the lawsuit between rival nations that relied on a set of forged documents, and indulge in spot of birdwatching. Veni, Vidi, Podcasti.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Bahrain 11:44 History of Bahrain 22:26 What is Latin? 27:21 Propaganda 42:23 Hawar Islands 48:26 Cormorants 54:12 Derzolation! 56:12 Outro   Links: Bahrain National Anthem (https://rebrand.ly/fd542d) Can You Feel The Love Tonight in Latin, Lion King | Nocte Amīcā Amantibus (lyrics: Stefano Vittori) (https://rebrand.ly/29f4tg1) Arabic Background Music | Mehtab Alam Explorer (https://rebrand.ly/bo1l5qr)  Roman Battle Music & Epic Roman Music (https://rebrand.ly/4p84d6t) Learning Latin Greetings: Hello! Goodbye! Salvē! Valē! (https://rebrand.ly/upcyllh)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Pete and Ryan kick off 2024 by accidentally releasing a special episode. What's it about? Listen and find out, or else you might get the Blues. Oh, that's spoiled it, still, tune in anyway.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Bugablue 10:04 The US Army Band “Pershing's Own” 22:35 The US Army Blues 29:30 Outro   Links: https://www.youtube.com/@usarmyband President Obama Sings "Sweet Home Chicago" (https://rb.gy/iol3vg) Miles Davis - So What (https://rebrand.ly/25mavqg) Etta James - At Last (https://rebrand.ly/670zmuq) Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy (https://rebrand.ly/m12ywhl)  Steve Lawrence - I Gotta Be Me (https://rebrand.ly/dc14tx2) Eddie Fisher - Wish You Were Here (https://rebrand.ly/y8gg2sh)  "Taps" - Bugle Call (https://rebrand.ly/6453ffm)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

As 2023 draws to a close, it's time for the End of the Year Quiz! There's everything to play for this year – pride, bragging rights, honour. No actual prizes though. Judge Dersley once-again occupies the quizmaster's chair as Pete and Ryan go head-to-head in an unmissable display of world knowledge, podcast memory and shameless cheating.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Round One: Each Other's Episodes 06:45 Round Two: Fascinating Characters! 09:38 Round Three: Flags! 13:17 Round Four: Who, What, Where, When, Why? 18:27 Round Five: AI Explains Episodes! 22:21 Round Six: Interesting Curiosities! 25:19 Round Seven: Quick Fire! 28:00 Winner of the EOTY Quiz 2023! 28:55 Outro   Thanks: @stephen_brunton (Fiverr.com) | www.stephenbruntonvoiceover.com   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

What's that noise? Its jingle bells, in Turkey, during 1400 to 1600CE. In this episode Ryan talks Turkey including Christmas turkeys, turkeys in space and how to fertilise your turkey. Also we share the story of Jingle Bells and enjoy a history of bell-making in the Ottoman empire. Merry Christmas everyone!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:06 Orientation to Turkey 10:49 History of Turkey 18:14 What is 'Jingle Bells'? 31:50 Ahmet the Crotal Bellmaker: Part One 43:30 Ahmet the Crotal Bellmaker: Part Two 50:16 Ahmet the Crotal Bellmaker: Part Three 59:12 Derzolator 01:00:54 Outro   Links: Crazy Turkish Christmas Song (https://rb.gy/9fsf4m)   Turkey in the Straw / Burl Ives (https://rb.gy/emspv5) Turkish versiyon Jingle Bell (https://shorturl.at/ioFI3) Jingle Bell Rock / Bobby Helms 1957 (https://shorturl.at/nqvZ9)  Home Alone (1990) I Made My Family Disappear (https://shorturl.at/dAWZ2)  Classical Ottoman Music (https://shorturl.at/eLPX0)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It's a Podvent Special! What's that, you ask? Listen and find out.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Brief Orientation & History of Türkiye 03:40 Door One: Cheer 05:15 Door Two: Goodwill 06:25 Door Three: Three Kings 08:14 Door Four: Wrapping Paper 09:46 Door Five: Ornaments 12:21 Door Six: Vixen 15:04 Door Seven: Scrooge 17:38 Door Eight: Wise men 20:47 Door Nine: Mistletoe 22:49 Door Ten: Joy 27:15 Door Eleven: Gingerbread 29:45 Door Twelve: Toys 32:07 Door Thirteen: Comet 34:34 Door Fourteen: Stockings 36:32 Door Fifteen: December 38:44 Door Sixteen: Mary 41:10 Door Seventeen: Naughty 43:58 Door Eighteen: Peppermint 45:48 Door Nineteen: Shepherd 49:16 Door Twenty: Goose 51:21 Door Twenty-One: Eggnog 53:52 Door Twenty-Two: Myrhh 56:18 Door Twenty-Three: Chimney 59:39 Door Twenty-Four: Miracle 01:03:47 Outro   Links: Visit the Podvent Calendar (https://app.tuerchen.com/PhgNtJ2Z0WyXutVm) @stephen_brunton (Fiverr.com)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

The Judge rules on whether Pete's presentation of coal in Wales was a hit or the pits. Plus, find out about the pioneering female miners of South Wales, discover why you might hear Welsh spoken in Argentina and relive the hard, hard life of a celebrity pit pony. But has Pete done enough for a great grade? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 First Impressions & 30% Discount! 08:10 The Welsh Language! 11:20 The Importance of Pit Ponies! 16:56 Winnie the Famous Pony! 20:52 Female Miners! 25:00 The Verdict 29:34 Outro (+ Portmeirion!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete takes Ryan to the Welsh valleys to discover the history of coal mining. Learn everything you need to get started on your new career underground. Discover the miner-turned-author who literally wrote the book on the subject. And find out why an American singing legend singing ‘Old Man River' meant so much to the people of South Wales. Dig it!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 Orientation to Wales 12:40 History of Wales 21:24 Coal & Ceri! 34:49 The Miner Writer! 47:20 Old Man Miner! 56:56 Santalator! 01:00:00 Outro   Links: Welsh National Anthem: https://t.ly/DZSAG Bread of Heaven: https://t.ly/-Znth Welsh Folk Song - Hen Ferchetan: https://rb.gy/0ny5x1 These Poor Hands: https://t.ly/O-hQE Life of Paul Robeson: https://t.ly/VA8__ Paul Robeson ‘Old Man River': https://t.ly/0V8gp Audio of Paul Robeson concert: https://rb.gy/gwkm27 Big Pit Coal Museum: https://rb.gy/b4ohwe Thanks to: Ceri Thomas of the Big Pit National Coal Museum for his time and knowledge Maxfield Weir for his Kingly voice talent   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast