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Ridiculous History @RidiculousHSW

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Explore some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization. ridiculoushistoryshow.com Atlanta, GA Joined November 2017
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At this difficult time, we could all use a little escape. Take a brief respite and learn some surprising things about the master of escapism, Harry Houdini. Featuring Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown of @RidiculousHSW. Listen here: megaphone.link/HSW4176864382

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Was Vincent Van Gogh a mad man? On the premiere episode of @PersonologyMd, professional psychiatrist @DrGailSaltz examines the famous painter’s upbringing and psychiatric issues that influenced his art. Listen here: bddy.me/2xmbybb

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Beatles vs. Stones. Biggie vs. Tupac. Who do you choose? And what does that say about you? A lot, actually. Join music journalists @Steven_Hyden and @JordanRuntagh as they break down the most famous music rivalries of all time. Now available. Listen: bddy.me/2x8Fzet

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4 years ago

Want a chance to be featured on screen at the 2020 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards? Send us a video of you (and your friends!) answering these 3 questions (1 min or less) and then reply with it below 👇. Don't forget to tag @iHeartRadio and #iHeartPodcastAwards!

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Imagine if everyone in your town had to move on the same day. Join the guys as they delve into the strange tradition that forced every resident of New York City to move on the same chaotic day. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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4 years ago

Join the guys as they explore the bizarre practice known as the Honey Trap, and why spies throughout history have used this technique to extract secrets, kidnap and even assassinate targets. Note: This episode contains mature content. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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5 years ago

As Benjamin Lay continued his one-man protest against the hypocrisy of slavery in the Quaker community, he inspired some folks and frustrated others with his increasingly over-the-top tactics. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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When the Quakers first arrived on the continent they, like many other colonists, owned slaves. It was up to Benjamin Lay to bravely call out their hypocrisy, pointing to the discrepancy between their religious views and their earthly practices. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Bertha Heyman was a notorious con artist with a robust rap sheet and a penchant for bilking well-to-do, otherwise shrewd men. Listen in to learn how Bertha's life of crime led her, oddly enough, into showbiz. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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When French photo collector Jean-Marie Donat stumbled upon his first vintage picture of a German dressed as a polar bear, he initially thought it was just an odd historical anomaly – at least, that is, until he found a second one. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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While this Japanese delicacy isn't the world's only icy dessert, it's one of the most unique. Kakigōri tastes like a treat fit for aristocrats and royalty, and that's no surprise: Back in the 11th century, that's exactly what Kakigōri was. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Born into slavery in the 1700s, John Edmonstone gained his freedom in 1817 and moved to Edinburgh, where he stuffed birds for the Natural Museum and taught taxidermy to a young Charles Darwin. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Theodore Roosevelt wasn’t always strong enough to stop a bullet. On episode 1 of @HistoryVSPod, we learn more about TR’s lifelong battle with asthma and how his childhood illness influenced his life philosophy. Listen here: megaphone.link/HSW2734257770

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In today's episode of Ridiculous History, learn how Edwin Booth, John Wilkes Booth's brother, saved Abraham Lincoln's son's life in a subway station, connecting the families even before Lincoln's assassination shortly thereafter. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Kaiser Wilhelm II was nothing if not ambitious. He had geopolitical plans to increase German influence across the planet. In his mind, there was one big roadblock in the way. Join the guys to explore the bizarre German plans to invade the U.S. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Uncle Tom's Cabin affected American attitudes about slavery, but the story also had a global reach. In fact, a Chinese translation was one of the hottest books of the Qing Dynasty. Listen to the guys and host of @_UnpopularShow, Yves Jeffcoat, now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Join the guys and special guest Ryan as they explore the astonishing adventures of Jimmy Carter’s Uncle Tom Gordy — and how one man’s letter home set Carter on a path that would eventually lead to the presidency. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Join the guys and special guest Daniel Scheffler, host of @Everywherepod, as they explore the paradoxical relationship Teddy Roosevelt had with conservation and hunting, and how a Teddy Bear inspired Daniel to travel to over 120 countries. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Most US residents are familiar with the famous Boston Tea Party - but it was far from the only conflict of this type. Join the guys as they explore Rhode Island’s Gaspee Affair, and why it’s sometimes called Rhode Island’s Boston Tea Party. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Otto Rahn was a German writer obsessed with finding the Holy Grail -- and, despite being opposed to the Nazi party, as well as openly gay, Otto was financed by one of his biggest fans: Henrich Himmler, the infamous head of the SS. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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