Finally, more people are talking about Scythia and, of course, Chicago! And by more people, we mean us. Listen and learn about Persian-crushing Queen, Tomyris of Scythia and vinyl-crushing mayhem, Disco Demolition Night of Chicago 1979.

Handy map of Scythians during Tomyris' time

Tomyris straight dunking Cyrus' head

1979 coverage of disco demolition night (video)

Steve Dahl with dumpster of disco records

Dahl on the field

Comiskey field in chaos

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About this podcast: Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.

SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by The Banditry Co.