WTF History

The Drew and Lou Show

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HISTORY

On a mission to gain as much useless knowledge as possible, we learn about the most unbelievable events in history that no one ever talks about.

10/22/2021

The Return of Martin Guerre

On this episode of WTF History, we explore the story of Martin Guerre, a 16th century peasant living in the small town of Artigat in Southern France. Martin Guerre leaves his life behind, abandoning his family and responsibilities. Nearly a decade later, he returns and wants to pick up where he left off. But is this man the real Martin Guerre? Not everybody is convinced, and suddenly the man finds himself at the center of an exciting controversy accused of imposture!

53 min
04/24/2021

The Culper Ring

In this episode we discuss the Culper Ring, a clandestine spy network that operated during the American Revolutionary War, spearheaded by none other than General George Washington.

27 min
04/19/2021

The Plot to Rob Lincoln’s Grave

In this episode we discuss the insane plot of some Illinois counterfeiters to exhume the late President Abraham Lincoln and hold his body for ransom.

33 min
04/17/2021

The Eccentric Life of “Rube” Waddell

In this episode we dive into the eccentric life of George Edward “Rube” Waddell, a southpaw pitcher who played in the MLB from 1897-1910.

24 min
04/16/2021

The Battle of Paoli

We discuss the shocking events of the Battle of Paoli during the American Revolutionary War, a decisively victorious night operation conducted by British forces against an American encampment.

29 min

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On a mission to gain as much useless knowledge as possible, we learn about the most unbelievable events in history that no one ever talks about.

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