71 episodes
What's the History? Claire Cotter
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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An informal but informative trip through all things historical, What's the History is a good craic podcast brought to you by Claire Cotter and Fi Barry, two history teachers who want you to learn and laugh. So grab a cup of tea and settle in as we bring you along with us on a tour of the grim, the great and the ghastly.
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A Very French Disaster and a Very French Haunting.
This week Fi shares an account of a fireworks disaster and Claire discusses the Moberly-Jourdain Incident which is a little creepy. Bon Appetite!
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Eunuchs and Celebrity Beefs
We are finally back! We missed you so much. Today's episode is as chaotic as ever, with discussions of castration, cults, Vin Diesel and there is singing, of course. Please come back to us. Also Fi is engaged, huzzah!
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Human Sacrifices and North Korean Brainwashing
Today, Claire tells us about some frankly GRIM ritual sacrifices throughout history and Fi tells us the truly gripping story of Kim Hyon-hui. And yes, there are Facebook memories.
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Bernie Made Off With Some Money and Dennis the Menace and Other Crazy Coincidences
Hi there! We are back with a super fun episode. We lament the passing of the First Dog of Ireland and Fi talks us through Bernie Madoff, the mad lad. Claire shares some truly CRAZY historical coincidences. Enjoy!
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History Jesus and The Circus
We are finally back! We have missed you so much :( Today, Claire tells us all about the historicity of the one and only Jesus Christ and Fi talks us through the history of the circus and a very tragic event that we laugh really inappropriately at and feel really really bad about. We are sorry for who we are. Also, check out Claire's new website for school notes- https://mscotterclass.com
Welcome to Season 2 frens :) -
Parachuting Beavers and Extinct Nightmares
Episode 62 is here and we're back and ready to tell you all about beavers dropping out of the skies and extinct creepy creatures. We also dish out some more cringey Facebook memories to enlighten your day and make you feel better about yourself. It's a public service!
Customer Reviews
Loving the History!
Really enjoying this podcast - as a history nerd, this is going to be my new go to podcast! Do yourself a favour and listen in!
Great pedagogical technique
“What’s the History” is now one of my favourite must listen to podcasts each week.
I love the way Claire and Fi approach history and their pedagogical expertise is apparent. The best part is their passion and devotion to sharing information. I reckon if I was a schoolboy again I’d love them both as teachers.
I recommend to anyone who enjoys learning, who enjoys history, who enjoys fun and hilarity, and who enjoys something easy to listen to from two endearing hosts, that you subscribe and become loyal listeners to the “What’s the History” podcast.