History Lessons for Misanthropes

By Dr. Mildred Strange

Welcome to History Lessons for Misanthropes, with Dr. Mildred Strange and her buddy Lou. We talk about uncomfortable, weird, and tragic history, dispelling myths and unpacking truths.... more

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History Lessons for Misanthropes episodes:

December 31, 2019 28 - Bonus Mini Drunkisode - The Gregorian Calendar
Mildred and Lou had two bottles of wine and quickly discuss the Gregorian Calendar to sign off 2019.
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24min
December 17, 2019 27 - The Princes in the Tower
In this episode, Dr. Mildred Strange discusses a 500 year old cold case. How did Richard III inherit the throne, and who had to die for this to happen. More importantly, where are the bodies?

music by V►LH►LL vlhll.bandcamp.com
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1h 3min
December 03, 2019 26 - Roy Chapman Andrews
Mildred Strange discusses the life and times of Roy Chapman Andrews, one of the early 20th century scholars who may have been inspiration for Indiana Jones. And indifferent museum director, Andrews sought adventure around the world.
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1h 10min
November 19, 2019 25 - Oak Island
In this episode, Dr. Mildred Strange tells us about Oak Island. Why is this Island plagued with tales of treasure? Can the legends be true? This and all of other of life's answers in this episode!

To donate to Lou's Movember and see his glorious dirt-stache, please visit:

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music by V►LH►LL vlhll.bandcamp.com

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1h 8min
November 05, 2019 24 - The Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women
The Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women was Canada's first prison for women. Dr. Mildred Strange discusses how a well-meaning house of reform ended up being corrupted by greed and cruelty.

To donate to Lou's Movember challenge, please visit mobro.co/13586213

Intro & Outro music by V►LH►LL vlhll.bandcamp.com
Aurora Borealis by Bachelor of Hearts soundcloud.com/bachelor-of-hearts/aurora-borealis
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1h 2min
October 29, 2019 23 - Bonus Episode: Necrophilia
In this boozy bonus episode, our guest Katie tells us all about the history of Necrophilia.

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1h 42min
October 15, 201922 - Spring Heeled Jack
In this episode, we discuss the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack. A man, demon or bear who terrorized Victorian England.

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1h
September 29, 2019 21 - Alan Turing
In this episode, we discuss the life of Alan Turing; code breaker and father of the computer. Without his work, the outcome of WW2 would have been very different, and his country castrated him chemically for being gay.

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1h 15min
September 17, 2019 20 - Helena Blavatsky
In this episode, Dr. Strange discusses the life of Helena Blavatsky; an occultist who influenced historical figures of her time.

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55min
September 03, 2019 19 - Diamonds
Dr. Strange discusses the history of diamonds & why they've become the symbol of love that they are today.

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1h 3min

FAQs about History Lessons for Misanthropes:

How many episodes does History Lessons for Misanthropes have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.