History Explains It All

History Explains It All

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History Explains It All episodes

  • Weird History: Scrofula & The King's Touch

    Scrofula, much like tuberculosis, has been a very common disease throughout much of human history. From the 1000s-1700s one of the many cures for it was to see the King or Queen to receive their Royal blessings upon you. They would touch you, say prayers for you, give you a memento and say you're cured. Or were you? Join us for some medical quackery as we discuss this disease, some of the old ways to cure it, and the staggering numbers of people with it who spent hours in line just to see their Monarch.


    You can contact us at:

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    Music used:

    Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian

    47 min
  • Welsh Lore

    This week we are taking a break from the factual and going into the land of the mystical, as we discuss supernatural Welsh lore. We'll be discussing dragons, fairies, kelpies, corgis, and more! We also have the return of Lauren to the show! Join us as we delve into some strange and mystical tails.


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall

    Music used:

    Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Weird History: Order of the Pug

    What do you do when the Pope issues a bull prohibiting you from joining a social club? Create another one of course! But this time you change up the format a bit. Today we are talking about the Order of the Pug; a progressive society club that cropped up around Europe in the mid-1700s. We'll talk about how it relates to the Free-Masons; what the initiation ritual was like; how progressive it was in the 1700s; and it's supposed downfall over time. Come with us as this episode 'goes to the dogs'!  Special Guest today: Kacie.


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook

    Music used:

    Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian

    50 min
  • Magna Carta

    Today we are discussing the reign of King John, life in Medieval England, the events leading up to and the implementation of the Magna Carta- one of the most important legal documents in history. It was originally signed in 1215, but has a legacy that is still with us to this day. In fact, many of the democracies around the world are founded with core articles from it. I am also joined today by guest Kacie.


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall

    Music used:

    Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

    59 min
  • Weird History: Lisztomania

    When you think of superstar musicians, who comes to mind? Elvis? The Beatles? Jim Morrison? What if I told you that the first ever musical superstar was a classical pianist named Franz Liszt... During concerts in the 1840s crowds of women would try to steal his clothes, cut off his hair, fight over broken piano strings, secret his coffee dregs and wore portraits of him to the concerts. How did this all start? Why was he so popular? Join us this week as discuss the life of Franz Liszt and his charisma at the piano.


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook

    Music used:

    Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian

    56 min
  • Colditz Escape Attempts

    Today we are digging through the history and escape attempts at Colditz Castle in Germany. During WWII Colditz became the most escaped Allied POW camp, during 1939-1945. Join us as we discuss why this was, the types of successful and unsuccessful attempts made and the more than 1000 year history of the castle. Stayed tuned to the end to hear about Colditz: The Board Game!


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall  & https://www.instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast


    Music used:

    Lord of the Land Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    One-eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

    48 min
  • Weird History: Blue, Green & Yellow People

    History is full of strange oddities, as are humans. Today we are covering 3 groups of people whose skin tone was certainly unusual. Today we'll be talking about the Blue Family of Kentucky, The Children of Woolpit and England's Canary Girls of WWI. 

    We also have a special guest today: Katelyn.


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  History Explains It All Podcast | Facebook

    Music used:

    Call to Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian

    1 hr 13 min
  • Haunted Cemeteries In the United States

    Hey There History Fans! This week we are continuing our haunted episodes and bringing you 6 haunted cemeteries in the US: Tombstone, Camp Chase Cemetery, Bonaventure Cemetery, Easton Union Cemetery, Stamps Cemetery and Oakland Cemetery.

    We will be resuming normal scheduling next week, starting with our Weird History. Hope you join us for it:D


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall

    Music used:

    Darkest Child Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Dark Walk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

    43 min
  • Madame LaLaurie & Her Mansion

    Today we are diving into the sadistic nature of one New Orleans most infamous residents: Madame LaLaurie. We discuss her upbringing, her marriages, her sadistic nature towards her slaves. We also discuss how she was found out and what happened to her after her mansion caught fire. All culminating in the stories of ghosts, hauntings and apparitions seen on and in the property. Stay tuned to the end for a VERY fascinating fact about the LaLauries!


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall

    Music used:

    Darkest Child Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Dark Walk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

    41 min
  • Haunted Cemeteries Around the World

    Hey There History Fans! Join us this week as we go on a world tour of 6 creepy and haunted cemeteries around the world. We travel to Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Japan and Peru. Are these places haunted? Beautifully macabre? You decide. Also stay tuned to the end for a bonus cemetery: The World's Largest Cemetery!


    You can contact us at:

    anchor.fm/historyexplainsall

    instagram.com/historyexplainsitall_podcast

    Links for our sources, photos & maps can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/historyexplainsitall

    Music used:

    Darkest Child Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Dark Walk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Logo design by Katelyn Meade-Malley:

    Portfolio Link: projectk2.portfoliobox.net/

    LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/katelynn-meade-malley-134485102

    Fiverr: fiverr.com/projectk2

    Disclaimer: Neither host is any way a professional historian.

    48 min

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