WTF History

On this episode of WTF History, we explore the story of Martin Guerre, a 16th century peasant living in the small town of Artigat in Southern France. Martin Guerre leaves his life behind, abandoning his family and responsibilities. Nearly a decade later, he returns and wants to pick up where he left off. But is this man the real Martin Guerre? Not everybody is convinced, and suddenly the man finds himself at the center of an exciting controversy accused of imposture!

In this episode we discuss the Culper Ring, a clandestine spy network that operated during the American Revolutionary War, spearheaded by none other than General George Washington.

In this episode we discuss the insane plot of some Illinois counterfeiters to exhume the late President Abraham Lincoln and hold his body for ransom.

In this episode we dive into the eccentric life of George Edward “Rube” Waddell, a southpaw pitcher who played in the MLB from 1897-1910.

We discuss the shocking events of the Battle of Paoli during the American Revolutionary War, a decisively victorious night operation conducted by British forces against an American encampment.