Anachronismo!

In this episode, we discuss the fad for ornamental hermits, the caning of abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner, and the tale of Henry “Box” Brown, who mailed himself to freedom. Joining us this week is our first guest host, Phil Jaffe! Talking points include: Ornamental Hermit Tim Allen, cane jewelry, the unbearable lightness of melancholy.

In this episode, we talk about the sacrifices of the general Zopyrus, the start of the California Gold Rush at Sutter’s Mill, and King Gustav of Sweden’s coffee experiment. Talking points include: SoCal vs NoCal ghosts, how long do turkeys live?, forgive me, father John, Sutter’s sins, cows: the natural way to dispose of ghosts, … Continue reading "Episode 4- Zopyrys, Sutter’s Mill, Coffee Experiment"

In this episode, we talk about Tycho Brahe’s drunken moose, how the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, and the infamous criminal and counterfeiter William Chalnier.  

In this episode, we discuss the time Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days, the invention of the ballpoint pen, and the Great Emu War. Please rate and review!

Episode 1 of Anachronismo! Welcome to the first episode of our historical comedy podcast! Every other Wednesday, we’ll be bringing you a sampling of interesting history and silly riffs upon them. In this episode, we discuss the Orchid-mania that swept Victorian England, the invention of sliced bread, and how President James Garfield really died! Talking … Continue reading "Anachronismo Episode 1 – Orchids, Sliced Bread, James Garfield"