In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Alexander the Great when he was drunk — which is most of the time. City burnings, stabbing friends mid-toast, questionable divine claims, and an empire built between hangovers. Conquering the known world is impressive. Doing it wine-soaked is unhinged. Let’s squirt!

Topics: Alexander the Great, ancient Macedonia, Greek conquests, Persian Empire, ancient warfare, drunken history, classical world history, funny history podcast, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we cover The Battle for Castle Itter — the only World War II battle where American soldiers, French prisoners, and Wehrmacht troops teamed up to fight the SS. It sounds made up. It is not. It’s betrayal, last stands, and the most confusing alliance in modern military history. Let’s squirt!

Topics: Battle for Castle Itter, World War II history, Nazi Germany, Wehrmacht vs SS, unusual WWII battles, Austrian castle battle, military history podcast, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore The Dog of France — yes, an actual medieval French dog who was put on trial for murder in a full judicial duel. Knights, armour, witnesses, and one extremely determined canine. Medieval justice was many things, but normal was not one of them. Let’s squirt!

Also, a word from our advertisers at D-Zire.

Topics: The Dog of France, medieval animal trials, judicial duel, medieval France, strange court cases, weird European history, funny history podcast, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we look at Marcus Aurelius—Roman emperor, Stoic philosopher, and the most emotionally exhausted man to ever run an empire. While Rome fought wars and burned around him, Marcus wrote private thoughts about virtue, duty, and not losing his mind. They were never meant to be read. Oops. Let’s squirt!

Also, a word from our advertiser, Greg.

Topics: Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperors, Stoic philosophy, Meditations, Ancient Rome, Roman Empire leadership, philosophy in history, funny history podcast, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we unravel the reign of Charles VI of France—the Mad King whose rule was defined by mental illness, political collapse, and bouts of believing he was made of glass. From royal psychosis to civil war, this is medieval France spiralling in real time. Let’s squirt!

Also, a word from our advertisers at FaceShift.

Topics: Charles VI of France, the Mad King, French monarchy, medieval France, royal madness, Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War, Hundred Years’ War era, weird medieval history, funny history podcast, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we dig into the forming of the Roman Republic—where kings were overthrown, liberty was declared, and Rome immediately descended into paranoia, class warfare, and political violence. From royal scandals to elite power grabs, this is the chaotic origin story of Republican Rome. Let’s squirt!

Also, a word from our advertisers at Lovage.

Topics: Forming the Roman Republic, Ancient Rome, Roman Republic history, fall of the Roman monarchy, Roman kings, early Roman politics, Roman patricians and plebeians, funny history podcast, History Squirt

Shout out to the Pixabay creators who provided sound effects for the episode:

• gustavorezende
• freesound_community

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Diogenes of Sinope—ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Cynicism, and full-time public menace. He lived in a jar, barked at people, rejected wealth, and famously told Alexander the Great to get out of his sunlight. Philosophy has never been this feral. Let’s squirt!

Also, a word from our advertisers at PenisSculpt.

Topics: Diogenes of Sinope, Ancient Greece, Greek philosophy, Cynicism philosophy, classical philosophers, Alexander the Great encounter, weird ancient history, funny history podcast, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the disastrous military career of Marcus Crassus—Roman general, mega-rich real estate mogul, and the guy who seriously fumbled the Spartacus Rebellion. Let’s squirt!

Topics: Marcus Crassus, Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Spartacus, Roman generals, Crassus vs Spartacus, Third Servile War, Roman military disasters, History podcast, Comedy podcast, Funny history show, Epic historical fails