Hysterical History: Recent Episodes
Alexis Lord and Hailey Strickon
Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness.
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In this episode Alexis teaches Hailey about many fights that have broken out between Congressmen, in and out of the buildings they served in. Also thanks so much for reaching out, sorry we were gone, but look we made you some content! Details on future episodes in the intro of this one!
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In this episode, Alexis and Hailey discuss Adams vs Lafayette, his feelings on slavery, and how a compromise will not work in the French Revolution.
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In this episode, Alexis and Hailey return after a long slumber. to teach you more about Lafayette, why America likes him so much, how we win the war, and how George Washington is his dad, no argument.
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Lafayette finally makes it to America, with mixed reception, but he loves it all the same. He gets to fight, command, and tries to start a World War way early! Join Hailey in this episode to learn as Alexis teaches these facts and more!
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Lafayette is known for being a hero and savior of the American Revolution. But why did he join the fight in America? How did he get a command? And what happened to him after the war? Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about America's favorite fighting Frenchman.
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George Washington didn't have wooden teeth, but what kind of teeth did he have? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the first president's teeth, how many he had left by the time he was president, and where that last tooth ended up.
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Join Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong!
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Join Hailey and Alexis for a bonus episode where they watch In The Heart Of The Sea and react to the movie. In two parts, because the movie is too long for one.
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Can you be controlled by colors? Or are you just being emasculated by bad science? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the color pink, it's gendered history, and it's history in the "scientific" community.
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How did April Fool's Day start? What are the best pranks? And why can't you trust the BBC? All these questions will be answered as Alexis teaches Hailey about the infamous day.
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Josephine Baker was a talented dancer, singer, performer, and spy in World War II? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Baker, a black queer icon who broke down barriers, but because of her time, could never quite get over others.
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You've heard of Rosa Parks, but have you heard of her predecessor, Elizabeth Jennings? Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her and you about Elizabeth Jennings, Henrietta Wood, and the power of black women going to court.
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Why are communists so into preserving their leaders? And who was so bad at it that their leader started leaking on display? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Alexis teaches Hailey about communist countries that preserve their founding leaders.
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What color is puce? It's not chartreuse! What does the word mean and why is it sexy? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about the color and its history.
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Does the Boy Jones ever become the Man Jones? Did he get murdered by the English government? And is trespassing still not illegal in England? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this final Boy Jones ep!
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Join us this week for another ridiculous episode about Queen Victoria's child stalker who really needs to learn how to be an influencer.
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Why is it so easy to get into Buckingham Palace? What is bear grease? And is Charles Dickens a creep? Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Boy Jones, a greasy stalker of Queen Victoria's.
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How many presidents have had bears in the White House? Did one have an alligator there? Did someone die in the Tower of London from a ghost bear attack? Learn this and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about weird historical pets!
In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis attempt to guess where international flags are from! Spoiler alert: they do medium.
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Do you go to a religious service for the celebration of St. Election? Ever been a victim of cooping? Well, after you listen to this episode, those things will make sense! Join Hailey in learning about Election Cake, real and violent election fraud, and what happens when things don't quite go as planned with voting.
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CW: cannibalism. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the continuous terrible decisions by the Essex whaling boys, Alexis would rather be eaten than be on a boat like they are, and the horrors of capitalism.
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In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Essex whaling ship: how everything went wrong at every turn and they kept going, how this story is a microcosm of white colonialism in general, and sets up for a banger of a part two.
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It's Halloween month and so Alexis and Hailey are bringing you scary historical episodes! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about some of the most creepy, ill-advised, and metal moments in the history of Colorado.
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In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about more black cowboys, black cow ladies, the Great Depression rabbit plague, and much more!
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In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about multiple black cowboys, black cowboy culture, and how Old Town Road's music video is remarkably accurate.
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In this episode, we hear the end of Yasuke's story and wrap up the coup from Akechi! Spoiler alert: People do not like the usurper.
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In this episode, Yasuke finally gets to fight...eventually. But they some good fights y'all.
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In this episode, Yasuke impresses a lot of Japanese people, wonders what his job will be, and finally becomes a samurai!
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In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how many random history related things, like Santa Ana's leg and where it should be.
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In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis try to guess states by their mottos, yell a couple times at how wrong some of them are, get tricked by a state using Spanish AGAIN, and generally think almost all states need new mottos.
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In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how tall various Founding Fathers were.
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In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Yasuke, a black samurai, calls out the book she's reading for being sketchy at best, and demands Ubisoft turn this into an Assassin's Creed game!
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In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Robert Smalls, a slave turned soldier turned Congressman who did everything he could to build up his race to be on equal footing.
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In this guest episode, Alexis teaches Alyssa about Dorothy Dandridge, a beautiful black actress with a heartbreaking life.
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In this final episode of Josiah, so much happens! The British in Kabul! Josiah becomes a prince forever! A European vacation! And two embarrassing defeats back to back. Join us!
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In this penultimate Josiah episode, will he fight in a battle? Will he be good at anything? Can he redeem himself from being a mediocre white man intent on conquering? Listen and find out!
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In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the 1899 Kissing Bug epidemic in the United States, how the deadly bugs became fashion, and makes Hailey relive her childhood nightmares.
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Join us for this bonus episode where we guess what license plate is for what state! The powerpoint will be up on our Facebook page if you want to play along. Spoiler alert: We don't know where New Jersey is.
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In this episode, Hailey presents Alexis with a bouillabaisse of topics, with mean Valentines, Victorian fern obsession, and King Tut's cursed tomb! You might think this episode is tangent filled, but most of them were edited out and will be in some outtakes in the future.
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Josiah vacations at Kabul for 18 months before he decides...to go back towards India?! His ridiculous shenanigans continue in this episode!
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Josiah finally makes it to Kabul and meets Dost Mohammed, who is...kind of hot? And smart? Uh oh. Also he eats a pea that can make your butt fall off! Don't believe me? Listen to the ep and find out which one!
This episode ended up being TOO LONG so I had to reduce the audio quality but hopefully it's not too noticeable...
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In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on nice reviews, nice emails, rant waaaay too much and try to get through March, the longest month of the century.
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Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylania, continues on his terrible journey through India to Afghanistan, meets a tiny prince, and then some older ones, cures some blindness and gets deserted by almost all his men. Enjoy!
Also the audio is kind of loud in this episode, we did our best to fix it, but we'll make sure to double check next time.
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We all know countries were practicing imperialism in the 19th century, but what about random individuals? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, decided, after a break up, to never return to America and take over a piece of Afghanistan for himself, just like his hero, Alexander the Great.
Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda!
When a mini is so long, it's the length of an episode....But hopefully you'll enjoy it during self isolation!
Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie!
Hate being told to wash your hands in this infectious time? Then this is not the episode for you! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the dark history of hand washing and why sometimes you just need to leave the country.
Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda!
In this mini, we mispronunce all things English, and read your emails and reviews!
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St. Patrick's Day is about wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage and removing all the snakes from Ireland? Apparently, that's what St. Patrick did! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some basic info about St. Patrick, all of which he probably made up, and then how the day became a beautiful melting pot of culture.
Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda!
We've had the housing market crash, the dot come bubble burst, and...the tulip market boom? That's right, in the Golden Dutch age in the 17th century, nothing was more valuable than diseased tulips! Join us as Hailey teaches Alexis some economics and discussion about why humans are not logical when it comes to their purchasing habits.
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You've heard of Atalanta, the speedy Greek mythology heroine who would not marry a man unless he could beat her in a foot race. But have you heard of the real life Mongolian princess who refused to marry a man who couldn't beat her in wrestling? We hadn't until now! Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about Khutulun, the pride of her father Qaidu and Mongolian wrestling.
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You've heard of pirates in the Caribbean, but have you heard of pirates in the South China Sea? Join us this week to learn about Ching Shih, possibly the most successful pirate of all time, who brings Britain, Portugal and China onto their knees.
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Valentine's Day may have been last week, but are you even sure who you were celebrating or why? Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the multiple saints who might have been St. Valentine, and which historical figures made it cool.
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In this mini, we talk about historical mistakes from many online sources, and read your emails and reviews!
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Men hate her, women hate her, but we love her. Join us for Emperor Wu's journey from concubine, to Empress, to Queen Mother, to Emperor of China.
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Join us in a watch a long of another Reign episode! This one has everything, from poison, to catacombs, and even forks!
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The minis have made their return! Reviews are read, including one from Alexis's professor, and dog pictures abound in the emails we've received. Warning: tangent level 9000.
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The Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre, French kings' and Napoleon's bedroom, and...a one room apartment in Paris? Tune in this week as Alexis finished telling Hailey about the Mona Lisa, where she ended up after she was stolen, who stole her, how he got caught, and why it sounds like it's made up, but isn't.
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Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Because she was stolen from the Louvre! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about how the Mona Lisa is discovered missing, why Pablo Picasso is questioned, and so many conspiracy theories about who took it, all of which are wrong! And join us for part two where we let you know what actually happened, which is much less interesting than you'd think.
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Anarchy, but make it fashion! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Luisa Capetillo, a tenacious Puerto Rican labor activist who was well ahead of her time. Thanks to Gamy for the suggestion to do something with Puerto Rico, we hope you enjoy it!
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In this final episode, join Hailey in learning about what happens after you betray your country and the one monument that Benedict Arnold has in America.
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In this penultimate episode, it finally happens! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Benedict snapping, literally and figuratively, getting screwed even harder by Congress and finally becoming a British spy.
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Happy Holidays everyone! Benedict Arnold is a famous American traitor, but how did he get there? Tune in this week to hear that and more, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the how Arnold is passed over for promotion, quits the military twice, and still is a better military commander than George Washington.
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In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a boy who is trying to just do his best, and all the people who are trying to take him down.
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In this episode, like Hailey has previously, Alexis describes a secret boy from the Revolutionary war, the challenge of growing up at the time and having a Puritan mother, and what people from Connecticut are called.
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We taught you all about the strange, non-living presents that presidents received, although the cheese are right on the line. This week, learn about the living presents presidents received, didn't know what to do with, begged for, or said no to, including reptiles, predators, household pets, and historical game changers.
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Why was Rasputin's shoe just sitting on top of the ice of the river he was thrown in? Why are all the plans to kill him so much more convoluted than they need to be? What was song was playing when the plot took place? All these questions and more are answered in this episode that will make you feel glad you didn't go to this party for Thanksgiving!
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Presidents are given a lot of gifts while they are running the country. But some of those gifts are strange, confusing, and simply bizarre. Join us to learn about giant wheels of cheese, carved peach pits, and a sheriff's badge from Shirley Temple, all given to presidents!
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We read emails, reviews, and go on tangents about whether James Madison is venerated or not. You know, the usual.
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Our second Nixon episode is finally here! We had to get our November the 5th episode up on that day, because obviously, so they were separated, but it's finally here! We talk about Watergate, Elvis meeting Nixon and how gossip helped take Nixon down.
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We're sorry it's not another Nixon, that's next week, but we had to do this one first for the anniversary! Guy Fawkes might be best known for his masks used by protesters and Anonymous, but what did he really do? Or not do? Why is the day named after him? For answers to these questions and more, join us for the episode!
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For our final episode of Hysterical Halloween, we explore the scariest thing of all...corruption in the American government! We hope you enjoy learning about Tricky Dicky, his gang the Plumbers, and his favorite food which is just as evil as he was.
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You know all about zombies and vampires, but what about Mongolian Death Worms and Penanggalan? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey even more monsters to scare her for Hysterical Halloween!
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Can we make it through one email without going on 5 tangents per email? You'll have to listen and find out! Sorry we haven't posted one of these in awhile. We've been busy, but we're here and we hope you enjoy it!
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Mental health can be a life long challenge, but in the past, treatments and conditions were downright horrifying. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the dangers of asylums in the not too distant past.
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From previous episodes, you've learned about John Wilkes Booth and his family, why he killed Lincoln and that his bones are hanging out with Guiteau's in a drawer in a Museum. But was that really him they found in the burning barn? And what does this have to do with Kathy Bates? Join us for this episode and get all those questions and more answered, during Hysterical Halloween, all month!
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Ever heard of the great state of Franklin? Neither had Alexis! But this week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the state that once was, and the echos of it in American history!
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Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Recommend our podcast to your enemies and maybe you'll fall in love over it! At least, that's our advice in this episode, as we read people's emails and reviews and get sidetracked a lot. We hadn't seen each other in a minute, so please forgive us for the tangents. This is the tangent video, after all!
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In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about even more animals that were used in war, and some specific ones that were heroes. These include a pig that went down with her ship, a bear in the Polish army, and a dog who catches German spies!
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Why is Andrew Jackson being on the $20 ironic? Because he hated national banks and paper money! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Jackson's specific hatred of banks and how he caused an economic depression with his ridiculous policies.
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In this episode, we answer your questions! We're sorry that we only have this this week instead of a regular episode, but Hailey's out of town and we miscounted how many episodes we'd need. We didn't do well in math, please forgive us. Next week will have a regularly scheduled episode, thanks for being patient!
If you want to take the accent quiz, you can find it on the New York Times website. Take it and tell us what you got!
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In this episode, we answer your questions! We're sorry that we only have this this week instead of a regular episode, but Hailey's out of town and we miscounted how many episodes we'd need. We didn't do well in math, please forgive us. Next week will have a regularly scheduled episode, thanks for being patient!
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In this episode, we pick up where Mary left off, with a dead husband and mother, moving back to a country she knows nothing about. Get ready for two more marriages to terrible husbands, an explosive death, and a beheading!
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We know Lizzie Borden is a complex women who might have been a murderer, but the REAL question is....what did she look like?!? In this bonus episode, Alexis goes through all the excessive and strange descriptions of Lizzie's and Emma's appearances.
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You asked and here it is! The first part of a two part episode about Mary, Queen of Scots. In this part, Alexis teaches Hailey about how Mary is more French than Scottish in some ways that create problems in her life, her first marriage, and why 1560 is the worst year of her life...by 1560. Join us to hear the highs and the low lows of Mary, Queen of Scots's life!
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It's more fun than it sounds, I promise! We guess state birds and flowers and literally scream with anger. But no worries, we warn you so you can turn it down...usually. We get more right than predicted, but Alexis does not know what state To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in (it's Alabama, not Missouri, but it's a fictional town so whatever).
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In this mini, we read emails about mommy kissing Santa Claus, people scaring their neighbors with laughter and how our fans span generations. Join us for the randomness!
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Part two of Galileo where we discuss a supernova, gossip at brunch and Galileo's trial!
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Do you know how tall Satan is? Galileo figured it out, with math! In our first episode about Galileo, we discuss his younger years of trying to prove Aristotle was wrong, succeeding, and still being fired.
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Our second installment of the history of the Borden Murders, from inside the Borden house. Did Lizzie do it? And even if she did, was there any evidence to prove it? Who does Alexis theorize did it? Tune in to find out!
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Join us for another mini, where we read emails, reviews and messages <3
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Welcome to a special episode on location at the Lizzie Borden house! It's a Bed and Breakfast now, so we stayed the night, and recorded some episodes about Lizzie and the murders that took place there. Did Lizzie do it? Was it the maid? The uncle? The doctor? A stranger? We don't know, but we have some theories!
We hope you enjoy these episodes and keep in mind that, since they are on location, there's a bit of ambient noise, in this case mostly church bells, ambulance/police sirens, and loud motorcycles to deal with. But we tried our best, and hope you enjoy anyway!
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We read your emails, your comments and your reviews! Absinthe cocktails and beef between our fans is discussed.
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Have you ever wanted to be a religious leader, king of an island, and in state government? Well, James Jesse Strang is your hero! Tune in this week, when Hailey teaches Alexis about a break off group from the Mormons that we first heard about from a man's sweater at an airport.
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We read so many emails and reviews (thanks for sending them!) and learn how we irritate our listeners! If you want to be featured in an episode, email us at hystericalhistorypodcast@gmail.com!
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There are many heroes in war, but they usually aren't this cute! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about animals who have been used in war, some of whom are very decorated American heroes.
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Ever wondered why it's called America? Well, after Amerigo Vespucci, of course! But why is it after his first name? And is anything the scoundrel says trustworthy or did people make up fake news about him? Tune in this week to find out!
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For our bonus episode this week, we try to guess each states flag, just by looking at it! We...don't do very well with flags or our American geography off the top of our heads...
The powerpoint will be posted on our Facebook page, so you can play along with us! But even without visuals, we think you'd get a kick out of it <3
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Happy Independence Day (in two days)! For the birthday of America, here's an episode about Benjamin Franklin and his hoaxes, satire, and whether or not he was a huge slut.
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Happy Independence Day (in two days)! For the birthday of America, here's an episode about Benjamin Franklin and his hoaxes, satire, and whether or not he was a huge slut.
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Even more of your emails read in this episode! A continuation of the previous mini, here we finish off our emails from the giant cluster of love we had! Thank all of you so much for emailing us and sending us cute animal and kid picks, and reminding us why we do this <3
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In this Hysterical Mini, Hailey and Alexis take hysteria to the next level, with so many emails and so many tangents, it had to be split into two parts! No history here unless it's in an email so, if that's what you are looking for, move along to one of our titled episodes!
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When syphilis appears suddenly in Europe, how do we figure out who is at fault? By pointing a finger at whatever country we like the least, of course! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about syphilis, how nasty it can get, how easy it is to treat, and how it became a fashion statement.
Warning: talk of STIs, brief talk about rape, and some disturbing experiments done on people with diseases.
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Charles Guiteau has everything handed to him and still can't seem to get what he wants. Would killing the president help? Tune in this week and find out!
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Charles Guiteau has everything handed to him and still can't seem to get what he wants. Would killing the president help? Tune in this week and find out!
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Happy pride month! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Julie D'Aubigny, a bisexual woman who rescued her lover from a convent, was pardoned twice by the Sun King, and dueled any man who gave her trouble.
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Napoleon died on May 5, 1821, but his body continued a journey around the world...well, his penis did, at least. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Napoleon's penis, how it was snatched from his body, who bought it, and where it finally ended up.
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Want to hear us read your emails or reviews? Or our outtakes for a promo we recorded for other podcasts? Listen to this extra bonus episode and get all that and more!
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What do you do when your nose gets sliced off in a sword duel over math? Get a new gold one to show off how rich you are, of course! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about Tycho Brahe, who had a pet moose, a servant who was a little person, and died because he just wouldn't pee.
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People come in all shapes sizes and colors, including black, white, and...blue? Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Blue Fugates, a family with a strange genetic abnormality that is compounded upon with some good old inbreeding. Science abounds!
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You've heard of Copernicus's discovery, but do you know how he got there? Tune in this week when Hailey tells Alexis about Copernicus and how you don't always end up where you intend to.
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And a shoutout to Greg over at the Suspicious Circumstances Podcast for teaming up with us, go check him out!
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In this Hysterical Mini, Alexis and Hailey read your emails, reviews, and comments, but mostly talk about whether or not Hanson is dead and escalators
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Catherine de Medici supposedly had a "stable of whores" to do her political bidding called the Flying Squadron. But was it real or just another lie about a foreigner queen? Join us for our second Catherine de Medici episode where we tried to solve the mystery of her persona.
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Have you ever wondered how paleontologists know what a bone was for or where the head goes on a skeleton? Turns out, they often don't! Or didn't in the past, at least. This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about mistakes about butt brains, bones that look like male anatomy, and an evil paleontologist who is definitely a witch.
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Ever wanted to hear our expert commentary on the accuracy of historical dramas and movies? Well, then buckle up for this bonus episode! In this, you can watch along with us, as Hailey and Alexis critique the CW show, Reign. Get ready for the bad, the inaccurate, and the surprisingly correct, as we watch Reign!
If you are just here for history episodes, feel free to skip this one! It's just some fun we're doing to give you all even more content. And it's on Netflix, so feel free to watch it while you listen, to see what we're reacting to!
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Catherine de Medici was a queen, a Medici, and Italian. But was she a poisoner and a witch, like some sources would lead you to believe? Join us this week as Alexis and Hailey discuss astrology, witchcraft, and Catholicism!
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We've gotten so many reviews and emails recently, we created a little mini-episode to focus on those! Tune in to this snippet where people want to mail us knitted items, think we're witches or stalkers, and someone listened to our podcast by accident and reviewed it!
If you're only here for history, feel free to skip this one! We won't blame you <3
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Happy 100th episode! To celebrate, Hailey teaches Alexis about the history of hysteria and why she can't spell history correctly the first time anymore. Get ready for some female anatomy talk. And thanks to everyone who listens, we couldn't have gotten this far without you!
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Now that World War II is over, what's America to do with all these extra nuclear bombs? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about Operation Plowshare, an attempt by the American government to use nukes during peacetimes for engineering projects! What could go wrong?
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What do you get when the government makes a weird law and medical school's need bodies to dissect? Graverobbing and murder, that's what! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the intricate rules of how to snatch a body, how to keep one from being snatched from a grave, or how to turn murder into a lucrative business!
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Queen Victoria was almost assassinated not one, not two times, but eight times! Join us to learn who tried to kill her, why they tried, how they failed and the strange disparity in punishments between perpetrators.
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Have you made any scientific discoveries? Were they funded by collecting taxes from the starving Third Estate? And did your wife make sure you'd be remembered? No, that was all for Antoine! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about Madame Lavoisier...and her husband is there too, I guess.
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On the anniversary of the incident (totally planned and not random chance), Alexis teaches Hailey about the numerous pitfalls of Prince Alfred's trip to Australia. Join us for buildings burning down, fountains filled with wine, and multiple people being shot! You can't make this stuff up!
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What happens when the only primary source about a person is their own sibling? Bias, that's what! Tune in this week to hear Hailey teach Alexis about a surprise mystery figure described as having a beautiful singing organ and...tiny baby-hands?
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Do you like stories with multiple assassinations, a queen running the show, a war, and explosions? Then this episode is for you! Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Queen Min and her journey from orphan to Empress.
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Happy Presidents' Day! In order to educate your understanding of presidents near and far, Hysterical History comes a day early! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about William Henry Harrison, barely a president, and António de Oliveira Salazar, a "president" of Portugal.
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Every time a war or natural disaster occurs, people look to Nostradamus's prediction to try and find a source for the atrocities. But what of the man behind the thousands of years of prophecies? This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the French man of mystery himself: Nostradamus.
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Camouflage is rather new in its use in war, and sometimes seems counter-intuitive, like a boat painted like a zebra? Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis all about hiding in plain sight in war.
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Religious freedom can be good..until it turns into a cult! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Siege of Munster, at Peter's suggestion, and how they go from pacifists to cannibalism.
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What's better than average sized soldiers? Giant soldiers, of course! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis that no one likes their dad in Prussia, but some have better reasons for it than others. Join us for family squabbles that sounds right out of Game of Thrones! Also check out the Screamies here: https://screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm/
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Madison was charismatic, warm, and...buxom? Not James, though, we're talking about Dolley! This week, Alexis teaches guest star and her roommate, Alyssa, about Dolley Madison, America's first First Lady, who saved Washington (in painting form) and made sure D.C. remained the capital, all while wearing her signature turban. What a dame!
Also please check out The Screamies: Horror Film Awards podcast, coming out (hopefully) Friday this week!
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What do you do when the last pope really hecked things up? If you're Pope Stephen VI, you dig him up and put him on trial! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the all the madness that was the Cadaver Synod!
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Holidays got you sad and hungover? Well, this is just the pick-me-up episode for you! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis how ancient Egyptians, Romans, the Irish, and cowboys all cured their hangovers. And the cures only involved corpse medicine and feces occasionally! Happy New Year!
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History is a snausage fest, but sometimes an epic lady sneaks into the mix, and beheads a bunch of dudes. Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Tomoe Gozen, a lady samurai who became a Japanese icon.
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Have you ever felt like everything in the world around you could break you? Have you also felt like you were a saint from hundreds of years ago? If you answered yes to both, you might be Charles the Mad! Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about a king with episodes of mad delusions and how everything in history is connected.
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Did someone say Celtic queen? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the much requested Queen Boudica, how the Romans truly were the worst, and how she left her mark on history forever, quite literally.
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Have you ever seen a city on a shining hill and thought, wouldn't it be so fun to burn it down and take prisoners? Vikings sure have! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about Hastein, a Viking leader from the 9th century who set his sights on the greatest city in Europe (at the time), Rome!
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Have you ever wanted to get so drunk that you see fairies, hallucinate, and do better art? Absinthe might be your drink...or maybe not? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about absinthe, the truth and the misconceptions fabricated by the wine industry.
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People who jump from great heights usually have a plan. Some hope to land safely while others hope to perish. But those plans don't always pan out, for better or for worse. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a tailor and his parachute, Franz Reichelt, and a woman, Sarah Henley, who wanted to end it all.
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What do you do when the British come to your island nation and put up their flag? CUT IT DOWN. Then rinse and repeat until war starts. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Flagstaff War and the shenanigans that ensued.
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Was Frankenstein based on a real guy? And did he discover blue? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a man with ambitions and funnels.
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A monster attacked two hundred people in the south of France in only a few years. Was it a werewolf? An escaped lion or hyena? Shia LaBeouf? In this episode, Hailey tells the spooky story of the Beast of Gevaudan.
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Did you know that when you eat a pineapple, it tries to eat you back? Or that at one point, people rented pineapples to seem rich? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some of the history of pineapples in Europe and in the United States.
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Happy month of scares, listeners! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the terrifying tale, but maybe slightly less terrifying than you think, of Elizabeth Bathory.
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Slavery is a terrible, not funny subject. However, some of the ways people escaped slavery were ingenious and downright wacky. Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about 5 different slave escape stories, each crazier than the last.
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All cities have personalities in their design, the way they run, and the people who built them and live in them today. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis how Seattle got its quirky start, with poop explosions and the madame who ran the place.
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The second part of the War of the Roses episode! Get ready for even more bad decisions, battles, crown swapping, and mayhem!
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Do you like history? Do you like Game of Thrones? Then you're gonna love to hear the historical war Game of Thrones is based on! Tune in this week and next week, in a special two-part episode, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the War of the Roses (also we know other people say wars, but too bad). Sings the Game of Thrones theme to War of Roses
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People going to trial for murder is as old as time itself. But...animals going to trial for crimes? A more common and recent occurrence than you think. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about animals who have gone to trial against people...who don't always lose.
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Olympic events come and go every time a new country gets ahold of them. But usually those events are all generally recognized as sports. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about events that happened at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, a now unrecognized Olympics by the IOC that almost canceled the Olympics for good.
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When women kill, they often use poison, but Locusta made poisoning an art. Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the ancient assassin who killed Roman emperors and transformed history.
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We've talked about a war fought over a bucket, but have you heard of a war fought over a pastry shop? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey how a Mexican revolution leads to a French blockade of Mexico's ports and how General Santa Anna's leg ended up in a museum in Illinois.
Also Alexis accidentally says France touches Mexico and that they owned Mexico. In both incidences, she meant Spain. Podcasting is hard, but she cringed while editing it and had to write this note.
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What does it take for a country to go to war with another? Usually, a border disagreement, or continual frustration between the two nations. But sometimes, all it takes is a stolen bucket. This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about thousands of people dying...over a bucket.
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Have you ever wanted to fly in a hot air balloon? Well, hopefully your ride will go better than Vincenzo Lunardi's and has less animals onboard. Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about an Italian hot air balloon pilot in England known as the Daredevil of Aeronautics.
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Have you ever suffered from the Mandela Effect, where you forgot if he died in jail, or is it's Berenstein or Berenstain Bears? Or have you forgotten an entire president of the United States? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the life of Chester Alan Arthur...who she isn't sure is even a real president.
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China has a history of being interested in art and writing and...penises? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey an ancient and modern story about eunuchs and the difference between having family jewels or losing them.
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Fairies aren't real...are they? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Cottingley Fairies, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and also they talk about the Great British Bake Off a lot. Sorry for the sound quality at the beginning. We were on the wrong mic, but I promise, it's only for a few minutes.
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Most of the time in war, soldiers are there to take the enemy out as a team. But Guy Gabaldon is a Marine on a personal nightly mission to save the enemy in Saipan. Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about a guy who was willing to put his life on the line to save the enemy from death.
Warning: talk of mass suicide and a racial slur is mentioned in historical context. If those topics are difficult for you, you might want to skip this episode
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What do regicide, bogs and Nicholas Cage all have in common? The answer might be nipple sucking! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis all about a possibly real ancient practice and the arduous journey a historian can take to get to the truth.
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Brand deals are everywhere now, but you know who got the first one ever? An elephant named Jumbo! He went from the African bush to being a sensation at the London Zoo, and even part of P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show On Earth! Join Hailey in learning from Alexis all about Jumbo, his rise to fame, his untimely and suspicious demise, and the aftermath.
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Is Jack the Ripper Canadian? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about a terrible Canadian man who loves poison and murder and moved to London at a convenient time...also he has the WORST NAME EVER.
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Have you ever felt like you just had to dance? What about without music and until your feet bled? Or until you died? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Dancing Plague of 1518, and how this town makes the town in Footloose almost seem reasonable.
Sorry for the continued weird audio, this will be the last episode hopefully!
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Peter the Great had a big impact on Russia's history and development. But was he really as great as people say he was? Or was he just a weird party animal who stole people's wigs? Or....both? Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the Russian royal who was desperate to be European.
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Louis Le Prince invented the single lens video camera and recorded the first film, but if you've heard of him, it's probably because of his disappearance. Right before he was scheduled to unveil his invention to the world, Le Prince didn't arrive on the train his brother saw him leave on. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about how cool of a guy he was, goes over the theories on his disappearance, and uncovers a sketchy source with a possible answer!
Once again, sorry for the audio! Two more weeks of weirdness, and then it should be better!
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What should you do when rats are crawling up your toilets and giving you the plague? Not listen to Paul Doumer, that's what. Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about why extermination orders don't work.
Sorry about the sound quality, especially for Alexis. We tried a new mic set up right before she went on vacation, and so these eps are backlogged and the next few episodes will be a little weird sounding. Thanks for being patient!
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Tesla and Edison were the ultimate bitter rivals during the Current War. Nikola Tesla, a poet of science, against Thomas Edison, the greatest proponent of the experimental method. In this episode, Alexis teaches special guest, Lane, about the greatest electrical scientist who ever lived...and Edison.
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Got a lot of money and nothing to do? How about building a house for 38 years straight? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Winchester House and how grief can make you do some weird things.
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Nero is a famous Emperor of Rome for a lot of reasons, most of them fire related. But are they true? Or did historians give him a bad name? Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about how Nero may or may not have been the worst.
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The Masons are a secretive club today, but in the 1700s, there were a whole bunch! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about her favorite one, The Hellfire Club.
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You all know Joan of Arc is Alexis's favorite lady, but who is Hailey's? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt intelligently and peacefully.
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As a child, Joan of Arc just wanted to weave, dodge, and be a good future wife. But God burdened her with a glorious purpose to save France as a teenager. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about her favorite historical lady, Joan of Arc.
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Many religions preach a God in Heaven blessing the people down below on Earth. But do the blessings usually come as physical cargo in boxes? In today's episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about people in Oceania worshipping military men in cargo cults.
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Chevalier D'Eon lived life as a spy, a diplomat, and a man. But returned to France a woman. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a decorated war hero who might have been a woman all along.
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Do you have a persistent cough and think you might have consumption? If you're in America between 1700 and the 1910s, you might have a vampire on your hands! Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the much less famous vampires of the US and how to take care of them, as told by different New England states.
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What did 13-year-old boys do before video games? They became absolute monarchs and lost their minds! Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her about an emperor who starved his harem, tried to tame tigers and had an alter ego who was a General.
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Germany didn't have enough resources, soldiers, or money to even hope to win World War 2 when it started. What did they have? Drugs! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Third Reich and how they hated all drugs, expect meth!
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The Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination kicked off the first World War. But, despite careful planning, it very nearly didn't happen. Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey all about how a wrong turn and a sandwich shop lead to his demise.
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Happy New Year! But was it always? This week Hailey teaches Alexis about ancient celebrations of the new year, when they celebrated, how they celebrated and how people in America celebrate now.
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Fidel Castro may be dead now, but for decades he was a thorn in America's side. One the CIA tried quite a few times to remove. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about a few of the apparent 638 attempts on Fidel Castro's life by the CIA.
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The Bible is long and filled with different books and stories...but some of them didn't make the cut. Tune in this week as Hailey, the atheist, teaches Alexis, the Christian, about Jesus making people blind, blowing up snakes and literally murdering children.
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America was built on the foundations of punk rock, those being anti-establishment sentiments and the need to rebel against the man. And no one exhibits these themes in pre-U.S. history more than Anne Hutchinson. Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the queen of free thinking and punk rock, Anne Hutchinson.
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Who are your ancestors? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Stephen Hopkins, her 10th great-grandfather, who came over on the Mayflower. Happy early Thanksgiving!
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Ever had a headache so bad that you wanted to literally burn a hole in your skull? Or tie a dead mole to your head? In this week's episode, Hailey describes some ancient methods of curing headaches that seem insane, and probably don't work.
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Slavery has never been a good thing, but in this spooky scary episode, mistreatment has been taken to the extreme. Join Hailey in learning from Alexis about Delphine Lalaurie, a woman who tortured her slaves enough and in such disturbing ways that it made her infamous.
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What happens when 10 hikers go on an adventure in winter in Russia? Only one survives, of course! Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the dreaded mystery for spooky scary Halloween fortnight!
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Most absolute rulers just kill people who are insubordinate. But what if they're in your family? And what does any of this have to do with Swedish monarchy? Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte, a man who said no to all but the perfect opportunity.
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Do you love potato chips? Mashed potatoes? French fries? Well, the French weren't always too keen on potatoes. Join Alexis in learning as Hailey teaches how French snobbery almost killed the French people and how the royal family tricked people into stealing potatoes.
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Ever wished you could be a prince or princess of your own country? Well, one man made that a reality and started his own nation. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about debatably the smallest nation in the world; Sealand!
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Sometimes wars aren't fought by countries, but just by men who have strong feelings about BONES. This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Marsh and Cope, two men, once friends, who started an epic war over dinosaur bones in America in the 19th century.
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Disney is a magical place where people gather from all over the world and there's never a trash can more than a few steps from you. But the opening day of Disney was not so magical...or clean. Join Hailey in learning the horrors of opening day of Disney, as Alexis explains why workers called it 'Black Sunday'.
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The Olympics are a spectacle and generally heavily organized now, but in 1904, that was not the case in Missouri. Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about how marathon runners did drugs, took naps, and used cars during the race.
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Jemmy Hirst was a farmer in Northern England, who had a penchant for inventing and training animals to do...less than conventional jobs for him. Join Hailey in learning about all his crazy animal training as Alexis teaches her about her new favorite historical Englishman, Jemmy Hirst.
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Get ready to feel great about your poetry from middle school! Hailey teaches Alexis about the worst poet possibly ever, William McGonagall, and has the receipts to prove it.
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Think face tattoos are hardcore? Well, in the 1800s, they were unheard of on white women...except for Olive Oatman. Join Hailey this week in learning about the crazy story of how Olive Oatman became the first white woman with a tattoo in the U.S.
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Everyone knows about Rasputin, but not many people know there was a pre-Rasputin in Russia. Join Alexis in learning about him as Hailey tells her about a terrible charlatan who likely set Rasputin up perfectly to topple Russia.
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In this two part episode, Alexis reveals that Jackson's and Calhoun's, president and vice president, hate for each other began over a petty disagreement between cabinet wives and fun facts about Mount Rushmore, although we prefer the name President Mountain.
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The Cold War was a long stream of paranoia for most people, but for those between Big Diomede and Little Diomede, it was sneaking across the border to preach and drink together, be it by swimming or bath tub boating. Join Alexis this week as Hailey teaches her how Alaskan history in the Cold War is kind of Russian history as well.
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You know how usually there is only one pope? Not in the 1400s! Join Hailey in learning as Alexis tells about a time when there was not one, not two, but three popes, all at once!
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Alexis explains the strange, complex sport of cycling with Hailey, which includes Egyptian obelisks, dog crashes and a death by drowning!
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This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the brave domestic war Australians fought against...the dreaded emus. Who are totally dinosaurs, and also what are their legs doing? We just don't know. Learn about emu guerilla war tactics and samurai syndrome in this week's episode!
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In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Canada's best kept secret, the cult leader Brother XII! Who is Madame Zee? Why did people give up all their possessions to join him? Did he possess black magic? And are his mason jars of gold coins buried? Find out all this and more!
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In 1935, a war was started. But instead of with weapons, this war was fought with the stinky-est cheese people could find: Limburger. Hailey takes Alexis through the science of the cheese making process, the various battles, and then they put themselves to the cheese test...by tasting it. Join us to learn some history and see if Alexis and Hailey can stomach the cheese without throwing up.
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In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about multiple food crises, including three molasses spills/floods and the Norwegian Butter Crisis.
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In this episode, Hailey thoroughly grosses out Alexis with facts about animals and their parts being used in electrical science in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Do you know the French surgeon, Ambroise Pare? Join Hailey in learning from Alexis about the man who pioneered the scientific method in a time when doctors were more interested in ancient medicine, and the first wars in Europe with bullets.
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Is Europe inherently better than America? That's what scientists argued in the 18th and 19th centuries. Hailey teaches Alexis about their arrogance, as well as the great lengths Thomas Jefferson went to prove them wrong. Guest appearance by Benjamin Franklin.
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Are wars funny? Not usually, but Alexis and Hailey find the humor in the Russo-Japanese war. Join us as we follow all the antics of a Russian Baltic fleet as it spends half the war sailing around the world to get to the battlefield.
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Hailey (who is still a little sick) teaches Alexis about Hannibal ...Barca, not Lecter. He famously road elephants over the alps all the way to Rome to fight and lose the Second Punic War. Join us to learn about Roman haters, how obsession leads to defeat, and incendiary war pigs!
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Governeur Morris is the coolest Founding Frat Boy you've never heard of! Join Hailey in learning about this smart, sassy and sexy author of the Constitution as Alexis recounts the ins and outs of his crazy life.
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Hailey explains why Harriet Tubman, saint and national treasure, is much more suited to grace the $20 bill than old Sharp Knife the murderer, Andrew Jackson.
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On this episode, Alexis tears down Andrew Jackson with straight up facts, and she and Hailey discuss why this monster of a president was ever on money at all.
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In this installment of Hysterical History: Evil Ladies Edition, Hailey teaches Alexis about Fredegund, the most murderous of evil stepmothers, Greg the Tool who thinks he is all that and a member of Senate (which does not exist at the time), and historians getting facts super wrong (which is more common than you would hope).
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Let's talk about interesting women! As well as: What is zoning? Where did Oregon get all its homeless people?
Who is Sheela Patel and why is she judged for her looks instead of how she poisoned people in the 1980's? Listen to learn alongside Hailey as Alexis explains the cult bioterrorist attack from the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh!
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This week Alexis talks about Turk, the chess robot, who beat Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon, and maybe Catherine The Great, at chess in the 18th and 19th centuries. Why was it built? How did it work? Was it evil? Listen and find out!
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This week, Hailey presents Alexis with the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876, when meat rained from the sky and PEOPLE ATE IT. Tune in to find out what kind of meat it was, how it potentially came down, and a few other interesting things that have fallen from the sky.
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This week, the ladies discuss Hailey's favorite dude from history: Baron von Steuben. Discussed: house parties at Valley Forge, broship with Alexander Hamilton, a beloved fancy dog, dating Founding Fathers' sons, and creating the U.S. Military.
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Alexis talks about her favorite historical dude, Napoleon Bonaparte. Join us in our pilot to hear about his potential fear of cats, the mystery of his hair color, and the Ocean's Eleven style escapes planned to save him from exile.
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