Honest to Goodness History

Honest To Goodness Historians

We all know that truth is stranger than fiction, but we ask, how much stranger? Every week we explore some of the weirdest history facts and stories, in an informative and conversational manner (of course with adult language, because history is not PG rated).

Episodes

  1. The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower (Twice)

    07/26/2021

    The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower (Twice)

    When a smooth talking S.O.B. get's an idea about selling a national monument, how does he get away with it? How do you even sell a national monument? Duncan delves into the details of the life of Victor Lustig, the man who sold the Eiffel tower, not once, but twice. Mike fills us in on a blockbuster hit of 1959.

    35 min
  2. Emu Wars

    07/20/2021

    Emu Wars

    A long, long time ago, on a continent far, far away.... Finally home after taking part in The Great War, the Australian military is faced with a formidable new enemy. A feathery, fearless foe, with a penchant to destroy all that surrounds them. In this episode, we answer the question that no one ever asked; "could 20,000 Emus, win in a fight against the Australian Army?" In the "This Day In History Segment," we find out one of Duncan's favourite Disney movies.

    32 min
  3. Pigeon Guided Missiles

    07/13/2021

    Pigeon Guided Missiles

    Before there was electronic and computer homing devices, an American scientist/behaviorist B.F. Skinner  thought  pigeons would make the ultimate (and tiniest) kamikaze pilots! Dave informs us of the birth of the World's Most Famous 8-Bit gorilla, and Italian plumber.

    33 min
  4. Unicorn Horns

    06/30/2021

    Unicorn Horns

    For most of recorded history, unicorns were thought to be, well, Honest To Goodness animals (see what we did there?).  In the very first episode we ever recorded, the guys delve into the weird history of the Unicorn Horn trade. On this day in history, Dave tells us why you should never hoard and be frugal at the same time.

    34 min
  5. Uttar Pradesh Association of Dead People

    06/25/2021

    Uttar Pradesh Association of Dead People

    What would you do if you found out you were dead? Dave outlines the story an Indian gentleman found out he was actually legally dead, in the eyes of the government, and takes steps to regain his life. On This day in History, Duncan informs us of an emasculating event.

    30 min
  6. Exploding Whales

    06/18/2021

    Exploding Whales

    When a whale washes ashore in Oregon in 1970, what's the best way to remove it from the beach? The guys explore how State engineers attempted to remove the whale in the best, Wile Coyote-esque fashion. **NOTE** This episode contains graphic descriptions of a pretty gnarly ordeal. This day in history, Zak informs us of the most epic day of Domino's pizza sales.

    33 min
  7. Zippers

    06/14/2021

    Zippers

    Zippers. We all use them, but how many of us actually know where they come from? From the initial patent, and through the War of the Fly (yeah that's a thing), we find out about all things zipper, and especially what the heck YKK means? Dave let's us know a historic baseball event during the "This day in History" segment

    30 min
  8. Hagia Sophia

    06/11/2021

    Hagia Sophia

    Hagia Sophia- In this episode, the guys take a look at one of the most impressive buildings in the world. They detail the amazing history of the Hagia Sophia, and the trials it's endured throughout it's nearly 1500 year lifespan. On the date of recording, Duncan explains the 1973 Paris Air Crash.

    37 min
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We all know that truth is stranger than fiction, but we ask, how much stranger? Every week we explore some of the weirdest history facts and stories, in an informative and conversational manner (of course with adult language, because history is not PG rated).

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    Honest To Goodness Historians
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
    Explicit
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