5 horrific facts, factoids, events and inventions which will make you wish medicine never existed and you were never born... it's fun I promise! 

The Lions of the Panjshir as of recording hold on as the last of the anti Taliban resistance in Afghanistan. But who are they?

As the events in Afghanistan continue to unfold. I am making some special episodes out of synce with my normal releases to combat the many many myths around the nation and it's history.

PS I forgot to mention in the episode Massoud was Ahmad Shah's war name and means fortunate or happy.

Despite 20 years of war, many myths about Afghanistan and the Taliban abound

Meet Countess Elizabeth Bathory the Most prolific serial killer in history... or was she?

From games to movies Nuclear Winter is seen as the inevitable catastrophic outcome of any nuclear war. But why? What is it and what cause it? Find out in this weeks episode!

If all life as we know it ended tomorrow, would the IRS be prepared? You bet your ass they would be.

This week  we are taking a short dive into the most 5 ridiculously un-killable maniacs of World War 2. From Kings and Presidents to random mechanics.  If your favourite didn't make the list send a message to @manichistory on twitter!

No. But if you want to find out more listen to this weeks episode!

How far has medicine come from the days of cutting holes in peoples heads and pouring maggots into their wounds? Not much.

From the first holes carved into our heads 8000 years ago, to today. Come explore the enigmatic history of brain surgery