Ho ho ho it's a surprise Half Hour History Christmas special where we get into the legends of Iceland's Yule Lads. Ever wanted your sausage swiped? This is the story for you!

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In the final Half Hour History for 2017 we learn the incredibly wonderful and bizarre story of the mysterious "Cornish Pixie" who ended up in... Perth!? This one is full of twists and turns and is going to punch you right in the curiosity button. And, image wise - this is the closest to Abbie Cornish with a pixie cut that I could get. ENJOY!

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Now that you've seen the candy-coloured, cartoon, comical version of Ragnarok, why not learn about the unbridled horrors (and kink!) of the REAL Ragnarok! That's right, the real historical Ragnarok that actually happened... I mean is actually going to happen... probably! You won't see Tom Hiddleston give birth to an eight-legged horse! It's a LEARNPOCALYPSE!

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This week we delve into the dark history of one of the most haunted places in the southern hemisphere - the former Fremantle Lunatic Asylum! And what's more we ACTUALLY WENT THERE! Find out about its creepy past and famous spooks! Spoopy spoops! But I ain't afraid of no ghost!

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This week we learn all about Nelson and all the crazy tomshippery and cannon-booming and naval-gazing that comes along with him. How did he earn his mighty column? Let's LEARN!

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This week we learn all about notorious West Australian bushranger/escape artist extraordinaire Moondyne Joe who, quite frankly, was probably just having a bit of a laugh, because the olden times were super boring. He had a shock of ginger hair and an attitude to match! It's LEARNING TIME!

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This week we learn all about the Korean goblin spirit thing the Dokkaebi and where it comes from, what it does, and how it relates to a crazy story about dongers that caps off the podcast. We're nothing if not reliable. Stop your yearning and start your learning!

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This week we learn all about the stony-faced royal Queen Mary of Teck and how she tamed her horrible family! Plus we learn all about where the Prince Albert came from! Probably! Teck a chance and get ready to LEARN!

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This week we are regaled with the ripping yarn of the absolute ship-show that was the ill-fated voyage of The Batavia. You will hear about humanity at its absolute worst. And that's just the hosts! GUFFAW. No really, there are skeletons and all sorts of crazy business. Prepare!

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This week we learn that there's a whole lot more to dire wolves than fantasy tomfunkery! Dire wolves were REAL and we learn all about their sordid past and sexy secrets!

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