If this man had to keep his brain in a jar, it would be one of those giant ones full of pickled eggs you see at the chippie. German-born theoretical scientist and mathematician Albert Einstein is the twentieth century's most famous man with a moustache who didn't start a war.

Einstein was a genius who came up with many theories, many of which are far too complicated for anyone to understand. So thank Christ that Douglas and Hugh are here to explain them like you're really thick. Which, of course, you aren't. Come with us as we take you inside Einstein's mind and also gasp at his rather remarkable life.

We'd also like to state for the record that some of Douglas's own theories featured in this episode are currently awaiting verification.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

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The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Harry Houdini was the world's greatest escapologist. There was literally nothing he was in that he couldn't get out of. Except death. Like so many of us, it got to him in the end.

But before the Reaper came a' knocking, this Hungarian born entertainer and professional debunker lived an incredible life. And this is it.

Join Douglas and Hugh as they each don a straightjacket, lock themselves up in an underwater coffin and set themselves on fire, in honour of this great man, who may or may not be really dead.

Talking of magic, you'll also discover how Hugh has been entertaining himself in the cupboard under the stairs. Don't worry, it's SFW. Just.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

So why is it all an almighty mess in the Middle East? As usual, Douglas and Hugh have all the answers.

Join us as we take you back to when thin gs were equally messy but people had fewer missiles. And you also get to meet an English (well, Welsh) gentleman who was instrumental in almost sorting everything out: T. E. Lawrence AKA Lawrence of Arabia.

Who was he? Why was he there? And why did the town of Reading completely ruin peace in the Arab world?

We'll also be discussing Hugh's new hobbies and why Douglas regrets buying electronic goods from a man in a car park at night.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://www.adrianmackinder.com

For this episode, Douglas and Hugh take you up the river Thames, through Traitors' Gate and into the heart of England's most infamous place of execution: The Tower of London.

Find out why there are ravens nailed down to the ground. Discover the true relationship Beefeaters have with beef. Marvel at the priceless gems the English royal family stole from other countries and shudder at the ghosts of dead queens and German spies said to haunt the grounds.

Douglas would also like to give a full and frank statement to address rumours that he has murdered the landlord of rival pub up the road the Nut and Squirrel and buried him under the newly lain car park. Because he hasn't. Understand?

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://www.adrianmackinder.co.uk

Do you start your morning with a nice hot cup of coffee? We know we do. So it's time to celebrate that humble little brown bean. Brew yourself a fresh pot and settle in for a coffee-based adventure as Douglas and Hugh take you around the world!

Also, we would all like to point out that Douglas is in no way connected to the recent disappearance of Jeff Hollenbach, the landlord of the recently closed Nut and Squirrel - which, like the Ferret and Trouser Leg, will remain closed indefinitely pending official police investigation.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Douglas and Hugh are well out of their comfort zone for this episode. They need to get to the end zone without causing offence to all of America. Will they succeed?

So strap on your helmets and hunker down as we take you through the history of that most baffling of colonial past times, American Football. What is it? How do you play it, and why are the names so silly?

Plus we investigate how a simple admin negotiation created a billion-dollar national event that has over 100 million Americans glued to their TV sets every year for Super Bowl Sunday.

Oh, and Hugh finds he's been the victim of a scam, while a devastating event at the Ferret and Trouserleg could ruin Douglas' pub enterprise forever...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

We're back for 2026, positively charged and ready to flow!

In this episode, Douglas and Hugh fight it out for the electric crown with the tale of two pioneers in their field.

In one corner: Thomas Edison! In the other: Nikola Tesla!

What did these two superconductors of Victorian knowledge have in common? Why did they fall out? And who had the last laugh?

You'll also discover exactly what Hugh's girlfriend has stolen from his house, and the new hobby that has made Douglas so very sweet...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

With the Winter Solstice firmly in our rearview mirror, we round out the year with an especially festive episode! Hugh cordially invites you and Douglas to the Roman Midwinter celebration of Saturnalia, which sowed the seeds of many Christmas traditions we enjoy to this day.

Then we exchange gifts as Douglas returns the favour by taking you and Hugh through a typical Victorian working class Christmas eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

And you're all invited to a special Christmas quiz at the Ferret and Trouserleg in Lavenham. God bless us, everyone!

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

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Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

Tremble, listener. This episode brings together some of history's most horrific characters - including both James Corden and Piers Morgan. You have been warned....

Join Douglas and Hugh as they explore the reign of terror that is the Spanish Inquisition. Expect bloodshed, persecution, torture and grisly death. But who were they, who were they after, and how did you become an Inquisitor?

You'll also discover how Douglas got himself a four-legged friend and what's gone horribly wrong in Hugh's kitchen. You have been warned..again.

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder

We already excavated the Great Pyramid of Giza, so it would be remiss of us not to take a look at the remaining six of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. So we did. And we have. And this is the next.

Just what made the Hanging Gardens of Babylon so wondrous? What made them Hanging? Where is Babylon anyway? Did they even exist? And who got to decide the Seven Wonders anyway? So many questions...and we have the answers!

Use your ears to discover the truth. And you'll also find out what's gone horribly wrong with Hugh's fingers and what Douglas was told by his therapist. In both instances, it's not pretty...

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History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. 

Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.

Connect with us here:

https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook 

https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky

https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram

Adrian and James are also published authors:

The Wonder 1: Blood Red

https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World

https://linktr.ee/stanleebook

Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder