Whine about History.

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Come with us as we dive into bottle of wine and old books. Recount great people and events over a glass of wine. We hunt down and explore the forgotten from history. Lost Figures whose names deserve to be remembered and celebrated.

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Whine about History. episodes:

05.17.2021
61: The Battle Of Brunaburgh.
When King Athelstan defeated joint forces of scots and vikings, it became known as the Battle of Brunaburgh. A poem was commented for the victory. This is a translation of that Anglo Saxon Poem. We hope you enjoy it! more details...
05.12.2021
60: The Facts and Fiction of the Trojan war
What do you think happened? comment on https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 What ancient warfare may have looked like : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmaYtNW_wR8 A quality summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSrRHw6eZ8
04.01.2021
59: The Bronze Age
In this episode we cover the an introduction to the bronze age. The technology changes, rise of civilizations, and how human nature can be found in every period. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 The Amarna letters: https://www.ancient.eu/Amarna_Letters/
02.17.2021
58: The Stone Age
The Stone age was far more interesting than cavemen banging away with rocks, its was miraculous progression of stone tools becoming more sophisticated with spread of humanity. We will look at each period in turn and it's impact on our...
11.21.2020
57: The Second Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening was a religious movement that swept throughout the US in the late 18th and 19th century. It promoted a different less elitist christianity. It promoted personal choice, equality, and even freedom. These values led to the...
09.01.2020
56: Sobutai The Greatest General in History.
Sobutai was the son of black smith, who joined Genghis Khans army at a young age. It was his advise and foresight, that allowed the Mongol Empire to grow into the greatest land empire ever to exist!
09.01.2020
55: Harald Hardrada The Last Viking.
Harald Hardrada rose from the exiled brother of a defeated king to Conquering hero to commander of an elite mercenary company, until becoming a King Himself!
08.17.2020
54: The Haunted Hoosac Tunnel
Dubbed the Bloody Pit by the workers who made her, The Hoosac tunnel is the most haunted tunnel in New England. It's ghosts have allegedly attacked hunters, protected workers, even committed murder. The Signal Man :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL-2IrYOiG8 The tunnel carver example : https://www.stolenhistory.org/threads/1846-tunnel-boring-machines-frederick-beaumont-second-industrial-revolution.630/
08.05.2020
53: Eugene Vidocq, Father Of Modern Crimonology.
Fencer, Martial Artist, Fraudster, Master Sleuth, Escape Artist and so much more. The criminal turned private investor Vidocq not only inspired Sherlock Holmes, he revolutionized crime fighting.
07.27.2020
52: The Revenge of The 47 Samurai
Japans Greatest revenge tale, begins with a Samurai's loyalty to his lord. Lord Asano was forced to commit seppeku over breach of court protocal in the Edo period Japan. Of his 300 Samurai Warriors, 47 remained loyal to him after...
06.17.2020
51: Deirdre Marie Capone Interview. Author Of Uncle Al Capone
We interviewed author and Capone family member Deirdre Marie Capone, the niece of Al Capone and author Uncle Al Capone- The Untold Story From Inside the Family. After listening to this podcast you will probably never think of Al Capone...
06.09.2020
50: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
In 1959 9 accomplished hikers went into the ural mountains of Russia. They were never seen alive again. They camped on Kholat Syakhl, which means the Dead Mountain. The strangeness of the incident has created from mystery that endures to...
05.21.2020
49: The Anasazi Empire and their Abandoned Cities
Keeping up with our Abandoned Places theme, We look in the Ancestral Pueblos, known in media as the Anasazi. In the 13th century they fled their beautiful cities, and went to cliff side fortresses. These in turn were abandoned, to...
05.07.2020
48: The Port Chatam murders
From 1920 to the 1950's Port Chatam, Alaska was attacked by a monster. Eye witness reported that a large fur covered man like animal murdered many people in the Kunai Peninsula. The attacks persisted until the whole town mysteriously abandoned...
04.22.2020
47: Brian Boru Greatest of The Irish Kings Part 2 of 2
Brain Boru was the son of back water king of a small tribe of a small country. Listen how he triumphed again and again! How he expelled the vikings hordes and united Ireland forever.
04.22.2020
46: Brian Boru Greatest of The Irish Kings Part 1 of 2
Brain Boru was the son of back water king of a small tribe of a small country. Listen how he triumphed again and again! How he expelled the vikings hordes and united Ireland forever.
04.01.2020
45: The Celts, An ancient people
The celtic people are still well and alive today, their ancestors dominated Europe during the Iron Age. Even to those day their name conjures up a half naked, blue tattooed warrior fighting to the death. The celt were so much...
03.19.2020
44: Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland
In this episode We break down the facts and myths of Saints, Like how Patrick wasn't his real name, that he never cast out a single snake, or how his signature color wasn't green!
02.07.2020
43: The Battle of Belleau Woods and The Modern Marine Corp.
Belleau Woods, is where the stunning heroism of the USMC was exhibited for the world to see. The U.S has just entered the First World War and started off with a bang.The battle forged the modern identity of the U.S....
02.04.2020
42: 1917, The Real Story
The movie 1917 was a excellent look into World War One. In this episode we go over the back ground and greater look at the military actions surrounding the battle.
01.01.2020
41: Joseph Bonanno, The Original Godfather.
One of the first Mafia Dons in America, Joe Bonanno was not like his peers. Joe was educated, old school, and a clever warrior. Who opposed drug trafficking and prostitution in the mafia One of the few gangster to pass...
12.12.2019
40: General George Marshall, The Man Who Won World War Two.
George C Marshall was mind behind the allied armies. The General's logistic genius halted the axis war machine and won the allies the war. Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 Orson Welles: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct;=j&q;=&esrc;=s&source;=web&cd;=1&cad;=rja&uact;=8&ved;=2ahUKEwis8Nadh6_mAhXjJzQIHWAEDywQwqsBMAB6BAgLEAQ&url;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWe4rXniTo9I&usg;=AOvVaw0nr-_OHnXhuThW-VVpCgP0
12.02.2019
39: Myles Standish
Veteran the Eighty years war, Defender of the Plymouth Pilgrims. A complicated man with a violent temper and capacity for warm humanity. A complicated man the guarded the first succesful colony in America.
11.12.2019
38: The Bell Witch Haunting
For Years the Bell family was haunted by an entity, that wreaked havoc on their lives. Attacks, tricks, and even presidential visits are in the story of the Bell Witch. A terrifying tale that ends in murder.
10.17.2019
37: Flannan Isle Disappearences
In December of 1900 three light house keepers disappeared without a trace. This mystery has led to years of speculation and doubt as to where they went. Were they blown off a cliff, abducted by pirates or something stranger still? Twitter:...
09.25.2019
36: Burke And Hare Murderers
In a Scotland 1828 a pair of friends murdered 18 people to sell their bodies to anatomists. In a time when Edinburgh was a medical capital and research bodies were hard to find. We delve into the story of their...
09.14.2019
35: Rick Rescorla Memorial Episode
yril Richard Rescola was Paratrooper, a Vietnam Veteran, and the man who was responsible for saving nearly 2,700 lives on 9/11. After the first tower was hit at the world trade center, the PA system told everyone to stay at...
09.10.2019
34: H.H. Holmes, One of Americas First Serial Killers
In this episode we cover Herman Webster Midget! A.K.A H.H. Holmes. He allegedly killed 200 people, married three women and abandoned them. Committed hundreds of insurance frauds and almost got away with it. Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
09.02.2019
33: Pat Crowe, The First Successful American Kidnapper.
Pat Crowe was a man after revenge, his story is strange and astounding. We drink 19 crimes Sauvingnon Block and dive into this amazing tale of true crime.
08.24.2019
32: Jimmy Hoffa
Today we cover a powerful union man who protected the working class. A complicated industrious american, who spent everyday of his life grinding. We cover his life, his work, and his disappearance. Join us while we go over one our...
08.23.2019
31: Roy Chapman Andrews, The Real Indiana Jones.
Roy chapman worked his way up from the bottom to the top. He fought bandits, traveled the world, and made major scientific discoveries. He inspired dozens of characters in books and movies. Tweet us @ https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
07.29.2019
30: The Greatest Texas Ranger, Capt. Jack Hayes
Jack Hayes, was a surveyor, texas ranger, war hero, and sheriff of San Francisco. He changed the ways texas rangers fought, made the colt revolver popular, and left an indelible mark on the American west.
07.18.2019
29: Area 51 facts and fiction.
Area 51 the infamous american military base, has fascinated people for decades. Not even acknowledged by the government until 2013, the base has been the source for countless theories. Tonight the Whine About History team delves into Area 51
05.28.2019
28: Memorial day Episode The Lost Battalion.
Cut off, surrounded, bombed and running low on supplies. The Lost Battalion was led to victory by Charles Whittlesey. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
05.18.2019
27: The Cult of The Great Eleven, Featuring Author Samuel Fort.
Started by May Otis Blackburn and her daughter "Cult of the Great Eleven is a true account of one of the twentieth century’s weirdest and and most mysterious cults." Today we are joined by the man who literally wrote the...
04.29.2019
26: Frank A. Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde.
Francis Augustus Hamer, was one of the great Texas Rangers, he survived fifty plus gun fights and died in his sleep at a ripe old age. He fought bandits, corrupt bankers, the KKK and the infamous Bank Robbers Bonnie and...
04.08.2019
25: Ulysses S. Grant, General and President.
General Grant led the union armies to victory in the Civil War and Fought for civil rights after the war. Grant is partially responsible for keeping the United States together during it's darkest time. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
04.01.2019
24: The Lost Franklin Expedition
In 1845 an expedition of two ships and 129 men went into the arctic to look for the northwest passage. Led by experienced captains both of which artic veterans. After being sighted by whalers in Baffin Bay they disappeared. Their...
03.25.2019
23: Zheng He
Zheng He was one of the greatest unknown explorers in history. In the 14th century He traveled all over the world, from Thailand to Kenya.
03.12.2019
22: The Age of Discovery.
Human curiosity and need for resources has pushed people to explore. Today we go over a period of time that lasted for hundreds of years and affects us to this day. The Golden Age of Discovery, we will over a...
03.04.2019
21: Candido Rondon
A Brazilian hero and explorer Marshall Rondon was a larger than life legend He saved theodors roosevelts life, he protected Brazil’s indigenous peoples, explored the amazon basin. In 1913 he was shot in the chest by the Nambikwara Indians with...
02.18.2019
20: Nain Singh
"The man who has added a greater amount of positive knowledge to the map of Asia than any individual of our time" Nain Singh was of the greatest explorers of the asian interior. He braved a lethal journey to mark...
01.14.2019
19: Vasco De Gama
The great explorer and navigator Vasca De Gama, the man who permanently linked the east and the west. Braving a journey that claimed two ships and 131, Vasca De Gama shaped the history of Portugal forever.
01.02.2019
18: Saint Nicholas of Myra
Happy New Years! Today we are covering the origin of Santa Claus aka the real Saint Nicholas. We cover his imprisonment, his generous nature and boxing match at the Council of Nicea. Twitter page https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
12.11.2018
17: Joseph St George, The Black Mozart, Master fencer, & War Hero
Joseph Bologne Chevalier St Georges, was one of the most amazing men ever to live. Acknowledged as one of the greatest swords men of all time and one of the great composers of all time. He exploits range from fencing...
11.20.2018
16: Rollo the Walker Viking and Duke of Normandy.
Rollo the Walker was a bigger than life viking, literally he so big he couldn't ride a horse. He was such a good raider that the King of France legitimized him. Making him a frankish noble and starting a dynasty...
10.31.2018
15: Vlad Dracula Tepes, Warrior of Wallachia
The real Dracula was not vampire, but a ruthless prince. Vlad was dedicated to keeping his borders secure from enemies, and his country alive. We will explore what gave him his fearsome reputation, his role as a head of state,...
10.22.2018
14: HP Lovecraft, The Man Who Changed Horror.
HP Lovecraft was a brilliant author, who influenced everything from Stephen Kings work to Video games to Metal Rock and Roll. Join us and experience the comic horror of Howard Phillips Lovecraft. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
10.21.2018
13: Robert E Howard- Horror writer
In a tragically short 12 year career Robert E Howard wrote 300 stories, 800 poems, invented a genre, and crafted memorable characters such as Conan the Barbarian and Solomon Kane. His legacy continues to this day and fans are still...
09.18.2018
12: Peter Fransisco, George Washington's One Man Army!
Abducted and abandoned by pirates as a boy, Pedro Fransisco was taken in by the Virginians of City Point. He became a black smith, grew to be 6'6' and 260 pounds. He joined the revolution and became a hero. Peter...

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Whine about History. episodes:

61: The Battle Of Brunaburgh.

60: The Facts and Fiction of the Trojan war

59: The Bronze Age

58: The Stone Age

57: The Second Great Awakening

56: Sobutai The Greatest General in History.

55: Harald Hardrada The Last Viking.

54: The Haunted Hoosac Tunnel

53: Eugene Vidocq, Father Of Modern Crimonology.

52: The Revenge of The 47 Samurai

51: Deirdre Marie Capone Interview. Author Of Uncle Al Capone

50: The Dyatlov Pass Incident

49: The Anasazi Empire and their Abandoned Cities

48: The Port Chatam murders

47: Brian Boru Greatest of The Irish Kings Part 2 of 2

46: Brian Boru Greatest of The Irish Kings Part 1 of 2

45: The Celts, An ancient people

44: Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland

43: The Battle of Belleau Woods and The Modern Marine Corp.

42: 1917, The Real Story

41: Joseph Bonanno, The Original Godfather.

40: General George Marshall, The Man Who Won World War Two.

39: Myles Standish

38: The Bell Witch Haunting

37: Flannan Isle Disappearences

36: Burke And Hare Murderers

35: Rick Rescorla Memorial Episode

34: H.H. Holmes, One of Americas First Serial Killers

33: Pat Crowe, The First Successful American Kidnapper.

32: Jimmy Hoffa

31: Roy Chapman Andrews, The Real Indiana Jones.

30: The Greatest Texas Ranger, Capt. Jack Hayes

29: Area 51 facts and fiction.

28: Memorial day Episode The Lost Battalion.

27: The Cult of The Great Eleven, Featuring Author Samuel Fort.

26: Frank A. Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde.

25: Ulysses S. Grant, General and President.

24: The Lost Franklin Expedition

23: Zheng He

22: The Age of Discovery.

21: Candido Rondon

20: Nain Singh

19: Vasco De Gama

18: Saint Nicholas of Myra

17: Joseph St George, The Black Mozart, Master fencer, & War Hero

16: Rollo the Walker Viking and Duke of Normandy.

15: Vlad Dracula Tepes, Warrior of Wallachia

14: HP Lovecraft, The Man Who Changed Horror.

13: Robert E Howard- Horror writer

12: Peter Fransisco, George Washington's One Man Army!