Why Do You Know That?

Ashley and Kelsey Grace

If you find yourself spouting off niche history or weird fun facts so often that your friends question, "why do you know that?" then this podcast is for you. Friends of over a decade, Ashley and Kelsey, take historical situations and stories and show you the unseen sides of some of the world's most pivotal people and events. With a dash of humor and mischief, the girls aim to make history both fun and palatable for all. From Anne Boleyn to Lucrezia Borgia and all of the crazy in between.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    E09: The Thai Cave Rescue

    Kelsey gets to talk about yet another hyperfixation. She delves into the logistics of the Thai Cave Rescue in Tham Luang Nang Non cave system in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

    46 min

  2. Jun 18

    E08: Hampton Court Palace

    Ashley just touches the surface of Tudor lore by diving into Hampton Court Palace. She even discusses the ghosts, just for Kelsey.

    51 min

  3. Apr 16

    E07: William Shakespeare

    Kelsey covers the life and times of William Shakespeare, the conspiracies that followed, and how everything ties into Hamnet today.

    49 min

  4. Mar 26

    E06: Olympic Stories: Oksana Masters and Miracle on Ice

    In the wake of the Olympics, Kelsey and Ashley tell two stories to highlight the true spirit of the Games. Kelsey covers Oksana Masters and the incredible story that led her to be the most decorated Winter Paralympian to date, and Ashley covers the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Men's Hockey team.

    53 min

  5. Mar 20

    E05: Marjorie Merriweather Post

    Welcome to an episode about the most fascinating woman you've never heard of, Marjorie Merriweather Post. The food heiress lived nothing short of a fascinating life, as explored by Ashley in this episode.

    57 min

  6. Jan 29

    E04: Pompeii and the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

    It's a Kelsey-led episode this week, where she uncovers the ancient history of Pompeii, why it's so well preserved, and why some of the town's inhabitants might have perished. She also touches on the lesser-known victim of Vesuvius, Herculaneum, and the more modern-day tragedy of the White Island Eruption.

    54 min

  7. Jan 23

    E03: Killer Whales and Ocean Cryptids

    For the first-ever double episode, Ashley and Kelsey dive deep into some of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, both real and mythical.

    1h 10m

  8. Jan 8

    E01: The Titanic

    Kelsey takes the first episode to a familiar place: The Titanic. The girls discuss the sinking, the iceberg, and the monkey (we're not kidding, a literal monkey) that was employed to find the lost wreckage.

    58 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

If you find yourself spouting off niche history or weird fun facts so often that your friends question, "why do you know that?" then this podcast is for you. Friends of over a decade, Ashley and Kelsey, take historical situations and stories and show you the unseen sides of some of the world's most pivotal people and events. With a dash of humor and mischief, the girls aim to make history both fun and palatable for all. From Anne Boleyn to Lucrezia Borgia and all of the crazy in between.

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley and Kelsey Grace
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashley and Kelsey Grace
  • Show Website
    Why Do You Know That?