Did That Really Happen?!

J William Denton

A short-format podcast where we explore strange, interesting, and vague moments in history in an effort to separate fact from fiction!

  1. 03/20/2024

    The Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184

    Buckle up, history enthusiasts! Today on Did That Really Happen?, we're taking a plunge into the murky depths of medieval sanitation – literally – to explore the Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184. This unbelievable event is equal parts shocking, tragic, comical, and a testament to the precariousness of life in the Middle Ages.

  2. 02/29/2024

    The Free-Falling Flight Attendant

    We all love a good story of how someone seemingly defies the odds and survives an incredible accident. But today’s story seems impossible. Did a flight attendant free fall for over 30,000 feet after a jetliner exploded in the air? And, did she actually survive? Let’s find out!

  3. 01/10/2024

    The Dancing Plague of 1518

    While dancing may seem commonplace these days, it’s actually caused quite a bit of controversy through the ages. From some religious groups seeing it as a vulgar display of human depravity, to wild and uncontrollable dancing hitting towns and villages like a plague. In fact, such a “dancing plague” allegedly hit Europe in 1518. But did it really happen? Let’s find out!

  4. 01/04/2024

    The Crazy Olympic Marathon of 1904

    The Olympic Games are considered the greatest display of athleticism in the world, reaching back to the time of the ancient Greeks. But there was one year when an Olympic event almost turned deadly for multiple athletes. Did people almost die in the men’s Olympic Marathon back in 1904? Let’s find out!

    The Crazy Olympic Marathon of 1904

  5. 01/02/2024

    When Pepsi Had a Navy

    Military might is one major factor that greatly influences global politics, but did you know that there are some claims that Pepsi once had the world’s 6th largest navy? And it was all thanks to one country’s obsession with the North Carolina-born soda. But did it really happen? Let’s find out!

    When Pepsi Had a Navy

  6. 12/28/2023

    The King Who Was Mad At The Sea

    Did Xerxes I actually punish the sea for destroying a bridge? Let's find out!

    The King Who Was Mad At The Sea

  7. 12/21/2023

    The Sacred Chickens of Rome

    The Roman Empire is known for its size, politics, and military might. But did the mighty Romans leave many of their important decisions to religiously significant chickens? Let’s find out!

    The Sacred Chickens of Rome

  8. 01/30/2023

    A Confederate Spy in DC

    In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the legend of Rose Greenhow: a DC socialite who used her charm and connections to spy for the Confederacy during the US Civil War. Did a young widow become one of the most important spies for the Confederacy? Let’s find out!

    A Confederate Spy in DC
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A short-format podcast where we explore strange, interesting, and vague moments in history in an effort to separate fact from fiction!

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  • Creator
    J William Denton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © J William Denton
  • Show Website
    Did That Really Happen?!