It’s the boys’ birthday week, so our two favorite lady brains are taking some much-needed self-care time. 💅

But don’t worry—the mayhem continues!

Here’s a FREE bonus episode of History Hyenas, normally found behind the paywall at patreon.com/historyhyenas.

When the boys are locked away, the chaos gets even crazier.

Enjoy the bonus episode—and happy birthday, boys! 🐺🔥

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How did World War II help create the modern American suburb? This week, the History Hyenas dive into **Levittown, the GI Bill, and the postwar housing boom** that transformed Long Island—and eventually America.

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The boys go back to 1066 for one of the most famous battles in history: **The Battle of Hastings** and the rise of **William the Conqueror**.

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Martin Luther didn't just challenge the Catholic Church—he helped change the course of Western civilization.

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The Hyenas are back in the old studio, and things go completely off the rails.

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Chris is back from a week in Ireland, so the Hyenas are diving headfirst into the Emerald Isle. 🇮🇪 The boys break down Ireland's incredible history—from Celtic tribes and Viking raids to English rule, the Great Famine, the Easter Rising, The Troubles, and the road to modern Ireland. Along the way, Chris shares stories from an unforgettable Irish wedding, the pubs, the people, and everything he experienced on the trip.

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Argentina's **Dirty War** remains one of the darkest chapters in modern history. This week on **History Hyenas**, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas dive into the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976–1983, the thousands of *desaparecidos* ("the disappeared"), the infamous death flights, Cold War politics, and how fear became a tool of government.

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⚽ The biggest sporting event on Earth gets the Hyenas treatment.

This week, the boys dive into the incredible history of the FIFA World Cup—from its unlikely beginnings to the moments that turned soccer into a global obsession. They break down the greatest goals ever scored, the legends who became immortal, and ask the ultimate sports debate: **What if America's greatest athletes grew up chasing the World Cup instead of the NFL or NBA?**

Then things take a darker turn as they examine the controversy surrounding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the migrant labor system that built the tournament, and the debate over whether global scrutiny led to meaningful labor reforms—or simply exposed deeper human rights problems.

History, sports, politics, hot takes, and absolute chaos—just the way the Hyenas like it.

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Step back in time with the Hyenas as the boys wander through **Colonial Williamsburg**, debate the magic of a **2AM Burger King run**, explore the gloriously chaotic decay of **Atlantic City**, and gush over the postcard-perfect charm of **Spring Lake** on the Jersey Shore.

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This week on History Hyenas, the boys tackle the most important historical event of 2026: Chris' wedding. From planning the big day to debating what makes a perfect wedding, Yannis and Chris break down the chaos, traditions, and inevitable family drama.

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