That Time When

I mean, what's more to say? Join us for a story of a Polish soldier who fought in World War Two, foiled spies, became the emblem of his company, and could lift artillery shells that normally took two men to lift. The twist? The soldier was a bear.

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In which Amelia reveals that she has kissed the face of a dead woman, and it's likely that many of you have as well. Want to check and make sure? You might not know it until you listen to this episode *checks clickbait box*Also don't forget to follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatTimeWhen4

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Barnaby gets a bit carried away with this one, but it's fitting that our longest episode yet is about the longest book ever written. Professor Seagull, aka Joe Gould, claimed to have written an Oral History of the World that runs to nine million words. Impressive for a largely homeless man who speaks to seagulls and has interesting theories about tomatoes.

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Did you know that it's really easy to become the Emperor of America? Joshua Norton did, and that's why he had his own money printed. That's one way to get out of a bad rice-based business deal.

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Did you know that Genghis Khan, leader of the Mongol hordes, lived a life that was remarkably similar to a martial arts film? Grab some mare's milk and settle in for tales of betrayal, kidnapping, and low-grade fish and chips.

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That Time When Richard the Lionheart wanted Peaches... King Richard I of England: crusader, warrior, flamboyant dresser, fruit enthusiast, and letter writer. Find out about the time when Richard wanted peaches so badly, he wrote to the leader of his enemy to ask for them.

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