11 episodes
History Snippets History Snippets
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- Society & Culture
Aaron reads a snippet from history to his two friends Skaj and Ole, who have no clue who, what or when Aaron will read about. Each week will feature two episodes, with a new topic each time. From eccentric explorers to morbid medical practices to chilling war stories, all glazed with comedy.
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#11: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
A History Snippet about the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. The sweetest disaster in history.
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#10: The War of the Oaken Bucket
A History Snippet about the War of the Oaken Bucket. One of medieval times bloodiest battles for the stupidest reason.
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#9: John Dillinger - The Slick Gangster
A History Snippet about John Dillinger, one of history's smoothest criminals.
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#8: The Peking to Paris Race of 1907
A History Snippet about the Peking to Paris Race of 1907. An off-road race through mountains, deserts and tundras in old automobiles.
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#7: Miyamoto Musashi - The Greatest Swordsman Who Ever Lived
A History Snippet about the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai who defeated every opponent with a single blow from a wooden training sword.
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#6: The Demon Core
A History Snippet about the Demon Core. A cursed, radioactive sphere of plutonium responsible for many, many deaths.