History Bluffs!: Recent Episodes
History Bluffs
A live, comedy game show where truth is stranger than fiction! In each episode, three arm-chair historians (and expert story-tellers) spin you a tale from the past based on a single topic. Two stories are true, one is a bluff! Test your lie detectors to see if you can sniff them out. Also, get a free history lesson along the way!
Failing Farmers, Apple Crisps, Libia!
Not what I thought we would get out of a topic called Dragons. I don't get it either. Or maybe I'm BLUFFING!!
Adri hosts Chris, Melissa and Gina
Rat Catchers, Japanese Labor Laws, and Labrador Retrievers! Listen to how we WORK it…into a story.
Gina hosts Chris, Melissa and Adri.
A storm is a brewing! In Casselberry Florida, that is. Yes, we were LIVE in PERSON for this episode featuring A brave man hitching a ride in a fighter plane, an African mutant and a person from political news.
Chris hosts Allan, Darren and Gina
A neonatal procedure that literally cleans a brain? Did a 1960s musician brainwash his bandmates to live in a shared home? Did someone in India coordinate all of his charitable acts be shared with his infatuation?
Allan hosts Darren, Drew and Chris!
Summer time sizzles! Time for a barbecue! What could be more fun than to invite our friends Darren, Gina, and Carlos! Allan is grilling them! For answers. He's not a cannibal.
Practical Jokes! Speaking Candidly! All in today's Episode!
Allan hosts Chris, Gina and Darren.
The City of Lights! France's Capital and most storied city. Paris Hilton, is also technically a Paris.
Chris hosts Darren, Adri and Gina
Did the Soviet Union REALLY offer to rebuild a bridge in West Virginia? Does a Marvel Villain TRULY have diplomatic immunity? Did Lassie ACTUALLY usurp the attention away from Japanese baseball? Inquiring minds want to know!
Chris hosts Allan, Drew and Darren
Bugs Bunny, Hop on Pop, Tear in my Beer! Famous HOPS!
Adam hosts Allan, Gina and Darren
A 747, a marathon and a family of ducks!
Allan hosts Adri, Melissa, and Darren. Who will win the Gold?!
It's hot. Time to jump in the ocean! Or is it?!
Our tech Adam hosts Melisa, Billy and Chris!
Domes! Those beautiful hemispheres we put on top of things! Find out more than you ever wanted to know in this episode!
Chris hosts Melissa, Adri and newcomer Billy!
This is an election year!
The Anti-Pope, Colonials, and McDonaldland! Check out this "topical" episode.
Allan hosts Drew, Darren and Gina
Tactical Pens! Manuel Noriega! Benny Benowitz? Pen Pals! Pals with Pens! Find out more here!
Allan hosts Darren, Drew and Gina
Burgers, Super Sonic Woman, Nobody for President! Find out what this means here and now!
Gina hosts Carlos, Allan and Drew!
Live on stage!! Our second only live stage show. We discuss Tropical in our Florida stage environment. Gilligan's Island! Malibu Barbie! The Father of Hurricane Categories! Be sure to follow our Facebook page for future stage shows!
Get your Jeff Goldblum impersonations in gear! It's time for "ah ah dinasars…dinasars…" Transforming Dinosaurs, Muppet Dinosaurs and even a Dinosaur egg!
Adri hosts Allan, Kimberly and Charlie!
Pour yourself a glass of Florida Gold! Learn about a scavenger hunt for a real life treasure! A Golden Retriever! A Muppeteer named Gold!
Allan hosts Kimberly, Adri and Carlos!
Music Videos! Flood! Drums! Find out what this has to do with pandas!!
Carlos hosts Chelsea, Chris and Adri
MAXIMIZE…Your knowledge of history. With this episode of History Bluffs! Romans, Restaurants and Taylor Swift!
Chris hosts: Melisa, Chelsea and Carlos
Time to take you to school! Learn about the real life inspirations for Indiana Jones and School of Rock, plus a rebellion at Harvard led by the grandfather of Henry David Thoreau!
Allan hosts Melissa, Darren and Chris!
A Russian spy CAT! Steel Wool! Secret messages via eye blinks! How many ways can someone tie a message into S.O.S.! Find out in this episode!
Allan hosts Adri, Darren and Drew!
Pyramid schemes, an Italian strongman, and Giza. Learn something about pyramids in this episode!
Chris hosts Allan, Melissa, and Darren
A revolution in Jamaica, a Doctor named John and a classic rock song (Not the one you think!) All of these topics have something to do with the word Vodou. Today marks a first in History Bluffs History! Any number of our Historians may be the bluff!! Are there 3 bluffs? 2? 1? 0? Who knows!? Listen and find out!!
A secret society from 1854! A 1904 Marathon! The Claddagh Ring! ALL CIRCLES!
Drew, Gina, and Adri are hosted by Chris
A French counter-intelligence smuggling operation, a French aristocrat named after a hairstyle and also Lon Chaney the Wolf-Man!
Melissa, Allan, and Chris are hosted by Gina!
Bunnies, Schoolyard games, Primates! It's all leaping into this episode! Drew, Adri, Gina are hosted by Adam our tech! Carlos leaped out of the stream last minute.
Christmas in New Zealand, 5 Guys and Nudists! Join Richard, Darren and Gina on an episode FIVE TIMES greater than any other!
A doctor developing treatments in high altitude, a native tribe in the Himalayas, dog sleds! We got it all here…on History Bluffs!
Gina hosts Adri, Allan and Melissa.
100 episodes! Yes, check the Youtube and you will see HB has completed 100 episodes! Now in celebration of this achievement, we look to a full century in the past, 100 pieces of art and deep sea diving!
Illegal liquor! Did you know that originally it was common to smuggle alcohol in flasks hidden in one's bootleg? That's where it comes from. Listen to these three stories involving bootleggers. Chris hosts Melissa, Drew and Darren.
Here's a classy episode for you. Quick note, people that call themselves classy…usually are. Steerage Class, Astronomy Class, Physics Class, too many classes! Time to drop an elective! Allan hosts Darren, Drew and Melissa.
A secret ocean! A sunken treasure! An expensive warship! The topic is the Atlantic Ocean! Sail away on this adventure!
Carlos hosts Charlie, Melissa, and Chris!
A movie, a book and cave art! All inpired by the cave!
Christ hosts Adri, Melissa, and Darren
A new year! Time for a CLEAN SLATE!
An English Revolution, Welsh Quarry, and a twist of fate!
Chris hosts Adri, Darren, and Melissa
Greek technology, Engineering, Buffalos, WHAT?! Give me steam, and how you feel can make it real. Real as anything you've seen.
Gina hosts Adam, Chris and Darren
We hope your ritual is listening to this podcast every week, but even if it's not, check out this latest ep!
Never go against the family. Japanese families. Mafia families. A Royal Family!
Chris hosts Melisa, Drew, and Gina.
A dueling mathematician, Soundgarden, a woman travelling! Solstice!!
Gina hosts Melisa, Drew and Chris
We keep it Fresh this holiday season. So Fresh and so clean clean.
Germ theory, stock boys and popsicles!
Carlos hosts: Melisa, Chris and Charlie!
Steve Martin, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, and…Yelp! A star studded episode!
Chris hosts: Allan, Melissa and Gina
Is Raggedy Ann anti-Vax? Is lawn bowling named after Anne Boleyn? Who played Anne on Schitt's Creek?
Happy Thanksgiving! Listen to this episode after you finish the leftovers. Learn about Pearl Harbor and its links to Dinner Parties! Learn about Donna Reed Party! Not the Donner-Reed Party! Norman Rockwell approved!
Don't miss History Bluffs this Wednesday before Thanksgiving! The topic will be Dinner Party! However, here's an appetizer course! Feast your ears on this! Sausage! Egyptians! Magic!
Carlos hosts Chris, Drew, and Chelsea
Val Kilmer's Batman, DNA, and a lawyer all have something to do with ROSE!
Chris hosts Chelsea, Gina, and Melissa
That's right! It's Electric! Woogie! Woogie! Woogie! Learn about electrical storage in animals! Batteries! Defibrillators! All here! Allan hosts Margaret, Melissa, and Chris!
It's that time of year! Time for a spooky scary topic! Have you ever wondered the origin of the term "stiff drink?" Did Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands see Lincoln's ghost in the White House? Is Peter's REAL last name GRAVES?? Find out…HERE!!!
Did General Custer fly in a balloon? Did Allan see Rudolph in the sky? Were live zoo animals in the streets of NYC?! FIND OUT!
Adri hosts: Drew, Allan and Chris
If you were expecting references to Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, I am sorry to disappoint you. This involves the Wright Bros., Titanic, and DEATH! Chris, Matt and Katie are hosted by Allan.
Inferno hot peppers, Michael Jackson's hair, and the Australian Outback. Hot, I tell ya! Chris hosts Chelsea, Carlos, and Adri.
Florida-Georgia water management, Titanic, and Lady Gaga! Allan, Chelsea and Katie are hosted by Chris
Napoleon's St. Bernard, Klondike Gold Rush and JRR Tolkien!
Adam hosts: Chris, Kimberly, and Drew
Chris hosts Gina, Kimberly and Melissa. Striking oil, donuts, and movie script writing. All ways to make…a fortune!
How do YOU pronounce I.M. Pei? Well, it may be a little different in this recording. He's an Incredible designer! Learn about INCREDIBLY BAKED paintings! An incredible baker…on THE TITANIC!
Allan hosts Adri, Melissa and Chris as Gina helps with the tech.
Carlos hosts Darren, Adri and Chelsea. Gina judges! 'Where Eagles Dare,' 'Truth or Dare,' Mount Tambora! Dare to listen!
Beta-Max? Thriller! Total Request Live! Time for some video history!
Chris hosts Kimberly, Gina and Chelsea!
Darren discusses Dick Cavett, Chris discusses Tabasco Sauce, and Adri discusses Texas soccer.
Gina hosts!
What does the future hold? Is it Dua Lipa? Carlos hosts Chelsea, Gina and Chris while Kim judges them all!
Remember July? Well, we sure do! This was recorded in honor of our nation's independence. Adri hosts our armchair historians this week! Show your support! Chris, Katie, and Matt are in their armchairs!
The Great Plains! The Spruce Goose! Britney Spears Toxic! Planes! Gina hosts Darren, Chelsea and Drew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDiO1xSQdg&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Animals! In! SPAAAACE! Seems to be what this topic evolved into. Get ready for our HOUR LONG special! Learn about a French cat in orbit, A dog paratrooper and exactly how Free Willy can get. Carlos will Judge our Host Adam's ability to moderate our historians Margaret, Adri and Drew. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c952r_dRoTY&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Mother May I…give you yet another episode of History Bluffs? Adri hosts for the very first time and with her are Darren, Gina and Chris. Pink Floyd, A Queen and New Orleans stuff!!
Dear John, we've been growing apart for some time…Oh! Hello! You've caught me writing a letter to someone I am breaking up with! Today we learn about the inventor of the toilet, the Welsh Bonnie and Clyde and a potential terrorist. Gina hosts Adri, Darren and Chris. Watch here for visuals! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtZ5OfuJChc&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Imports in disguise? Robot Birds? Are YOU a robot? Find out more in this episode of History Bluffs! Also, a robot shows up tries to disconnect Carlos! Gina hosts Adri, Carlos and Darren. Check out the visuals at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUfRKutD54c&t=411s&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Hot enough for ya? Well have we got a hot topic for you! Summer Blockbusters! The Summer of love and don't get lost hiking in the Summer! Allan hosts Chris, Drew and Adri
Did a President attend your Prom? Did you go to Prom? What about Stephen King and Heavy Metal? Well, give this episode a listen and maybe you will find out!!
Watch the visuals here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_1VWuiYm5k&t=1905s&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Bienvenidos! Recorded in early May, we are inspired by the '5th of May' and all associated with it. What does it have to do with Napolean? Tacos? Cy Young? Find out now! Gina hosts Chris, Darren and Drew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_xmbvrtL1Y&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
As we gather here today, I see bright hope for our future. Look not to the past, but pave your own futures… OH! Hello. The topic is Graduation! Learn about…labs and kitchens and stuff. Carlos hosts Adri, Drew and Chris!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMClAsakA64&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Ever owe someone a debt of gratitude? What is the significance of "going into hock?" What if you deposited a check for TOO MUCH money? Chris hosts Gina, Allan and Darren in this exploration into the term "DEBT!"
Who wrote Frankenstein? Who wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb? Who was the Merry Widow? Find out in this episode of History Bluffs. Allan, Darren and Drew welcome our newest Historian, Drew! Trying to figure out Allan's crackling issues. Apologies from the sound editor.
Bear witness to this episode. A false accusation? Identical Triplets? An FBI witness? Recorded during Women's History month and featuring an entire panel of Female Armchair Historians. Witness this presentation from some of our ladies. We give the man the worst sound. We apologize for Allan's crackling mic.
Clean…your MIND with this episode. You may experience showers of information…from the CLOUD! Gina hosts Chris, Adri and Darren.
Put away your action figures, because this episode is all about the dolls! Chris hosts Adri, Gina and Darren in a journey through doll history. You don't want to miss the visuals so WATCH this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU08PdYXX74
Listening to History Bluffs gives ME validation. In this episode we discuss "valid" gold, someone named RoRo and an ignored prince. Chris, Darren and Adri are hosted by Gina!
Late year in a historic era. A Marathon Runner cheating his way across the finish line. Also, Gina comes up with a topic. All in this LATE episode of History Bluffs! Enjoy Allan hosting Gina, Margaret, and Darren.
Get in the Zone! The Twilight Zone! Demilitarized Zone! Bluetooth Zone! Chris hosts Margaret, Allan and Darren.
Give me those digits! Or…just listen to this episode. Gina is our green tech so bear with us. Darren hosts for the first time! Adri talks about those 555 numbers in film and TV, Adam gets a go at historian and Chris has his own insights!
Let's celebrate the month of March by giving you a new history topic. Marching bands? The Ides of March? Sure! Check it out! Margaret joins Chris and Darren as Allan hosts this ep!
Today is St. Patrick's Day! Let's celebrate by having an Irish themed episode! Gina talks Leprechauns! Adri talks mythology and Darren talks Guinness! Chris hosts.
Let's Spring into action with this episode. Learn about a play turned musical, a little town called Springfield and that famous coil we like to call SPRING! Chris hosts Adri, Allan and Darren.
History Bluffs is our canvas for painting you an image. Of History. Chris, Darren and Carlos are hosted by Gina in this episode. Don't forget to subscribe to our Youtube channel at @historybluffers
Let's get to the heart of the matter here. Boy bands, vampires, and some guy died! Margaret, Charlie and Adri are hosted by Carlos.
Nurse yourself back to health with this installment of History Bluffs! We are joined by Adri in her first ever HB ep! We also "learn" about a little history of Allan and Adri's college towns as well as sparking a tad bit of intra-state rivalry. Gina also has a story which may or may not be inspired by nurses! Chris is our host.
The Vest is yet to come, and won't it be fine? Time to learn all about that classy male garment, or things unrelated to it. Carlos hosts Adri, Allan, and Chris!
Did you know that Junk is a type of boat? Well, that definition is utilized in two different ways in this episode! Also, a man in NYC collects enough junk to fill an entire museum in this quality not junk episode of History Bluffs!
Keep it real in the field! Learn more…? about the FIELD award, the FIELD of Football and…someone robs a museum display of birds because Gina.
Did you make any resolutions for the new year? Well, we won't discuss any! This episode we talk about a legal resolution, the resolution of photographs, and a British Ship!
Is it cold in here, or is it just me? It would be ICE TO SEE YOU subscribing to History Bluffs. Now I need to use all of the Mr. Freeze Schwarzenegger puns! Cool Party! Whut keeld deh dinosaurs? Dee ICE AGE! Sorry about that. Maybe I should just…CHILL? Chris hosts Gina, Allan and Carlos as we "learn" the history of Dairy Queen, a prison breakout and a lobbying house wife from Minnesota. Winterize your pipes.
Remember mailing letters? Bills in the mail? Well they came in these things called ENVELOPES and they inspired our topic today! Recorded during the holidays, we reminisce about the mail and other things like encryption, bank robbery announcements, and the Beatles! Join Tech Adam, Adri, Gina, Chris and Darren!
Intricate Board Games, rescued slaves and of course, the history of wool! All in this week's episode: WOOL!
Happy Holidays! Whatever your Holiday of choice, we hope you enjoy these tales of joy! Good tidings to all! Rudolph! Polar Bears! And a Silent Night written by…FRANZ Gruber?! Is it true? Find out!
Groom your husbands and listen to yet another astounding episode of History Bluffs! Allan hosts: Adri, Gina and Darren!
Where does Ice Cream travel to die? Where should you travel to find the origin of soccer? Why should you travel with Mother Theresa? Time for some revenge travelling in this episode of history bluffs! Allan hosts Charlie, Gina and Chris!
Everybody must get STONE! The latest episode of History Bluffs! Yes, Infinity Stones in Norse Mythology, Headstones, and Yellowstone National Park are all featured in this episode!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, we are focusing on Turkey! Sort of. Yes, the word may or may not be inspired by the bird you eat. You see, movies can be called turkeys, Turkey is the home of the Ottoman Empire AND turkey is a TYPE of Vulture that can sniff out cadavers. Or CAN they? Listen to this episode over some turkey leftovers and enjoy the holiday weekend. Be careful shopping!
Save up some time to listen to this episode of History Bluffs! Learn about the very first lifegaurd, savings and loans and Sara Barreillis is 'not going to write you a love song,' but she might get some help from ADULT HANSON?!
Time to pad our stats. Invite some friends to listen to History Bluffs! Also, this episode is also pretty cool. Check out the history of all sorts of pads. Listen to it in YOUR pad! Adri rejoins the gang of Darren and Gina while Allan hosts.
Turn on your faucets and wash your hands, and grab your spatulas. Turn on some 80s cartoons, 80s wrestling and 80s music! This episode's topic is TURN! Gina hosts Carlos, Allan and Chris!
Ready to hear another episode? Affirmative! Listen to these Affirmations concerning the man who brought you Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley and also the origin of the affirmation of Amen and other things that happened in Western Europe.
Continuing our October theme we have a spooky scary episode. Be sure to listen while driving on a dark road or in your home with all of the lights off! Haunted hotels, theme park rides and even the origins of the Amityville horror!!
Prepare to be Blown away by our latest topic. Allan hosts Chris, Gina and Carlos as they discuss topics like Bubbles, Treasure Island and Sea Planes…? You'll have to listen to get the relevance!
It is the first October episode of History Bluffs! Also, it was recorded in Orlando just hours before we received the brunt of Tropical Storm Ian. (We were relieved not to expereince it in hurricane form!) Our hearts are with those on the Gulf Coast getting a Category 4. This episode focuses on the Harvest! A time for pumpkins, orange leaves and a relief from that excessive Summer heat! Enjoy the harvest! Now, I have to go rake up some leaves!
Why is Cinderella bad at soccer? She runs away from the ball. That joke is not in this episode, but you can bet some more ball puns await you.
Don't be a HEEL, and HEAL your need for a new episode of History Bluffs! Gina hosts Carlos, Chris and Darren as they go head over HEELS over our current topic.
You want a new episode? That's a steep demand! OK, fine. Here you go. Leave your tea bag in some hot water climb a hill for today's topic. STEEP!
Today is an example of why your microphones should be close to your mouths! It is also the first time our Historians are in the same building during an episode! Check out "High" on Youtube to get the full effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW_890afbpo&t=727s&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Spare the Rod spoil the…History Bluff? What is a Pretzel Rod? How well do you know Rod Serling? What does Roddy Piper have to do with Rowdy Rods?
Pack it up, pack it in, let us begin…this episode of History Bluffs. This is Allan's first attempt at being a tech and Adam's first shot at being an Armchair Historian! Gina hosts other Historians like Darren and Chris. All under the watchful eye of the ever JUDGEmental CARLOS! It is PACKED with ENTERTAINMENT!
Lower your voices and listen to a podcast. Lower parts of New Orleans, Lower methods of political influence and even Lower case letters are at the forefront here. Allan hosts Carlos, Chris, and Darren.
Great Scott! Have you heard of the Great Boston Molassacre? Ever dreamed of riding the Great Space Coaster? How exactly does Tony the Tiger feel about Kellogg's Frosted Flakes? Well…FIND OUT in this episode!
If you want to WATCH this episode, try this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqSkHNoL8pI&t=1s&ab_channel=HistoryBluffs
Thank you to all who watched LIVE!!
We have a weekly podcast, but our topic is not WEAKLY. It is STRONGLY. Sorry, I am digressing. DAILY is this week's topic. Chris hosts Matt, Carlos and Gina and are joined by our first time ever Judge/Contestant…our JUDGETESTANT. (Played by Darren) Judgetestant is an advocate for the audience and gives a less partial judgement before the reveal of…THE HISTORY BLUFF!
Eat the FOOD, Tina! It's time to explore a most essential function. Gina, Chris and brand new historian Darren discuss the history of this tasty topic!
A Hollow life is led by one who never listens to HISTORY BLUFFS! Your life will be more full after hearing Allan host Gina, Charlie and Chris! Pompei, Donut Holes and Sleepy Hollow are on the docket here.
Our History Buffs take on the topic of Signal. Who is bluffing? We won't Signal…until the end!!
Your future looks promising…IN BED! Allan Hosts our Armchair Historians to the most intimate piece of furniture in the home. Are Richard, Charlie, or Chris BLUFFING?!
How do you like your steak? How common is a rookie Mickey Mantle card? Gina, Chris and Allan discuss items that are RARE! Learn about a lesser known Avenger from Marvel Comics! A rare coin and A BITcoin!
What fools these historians be! You would be foolish to miss this exciting episode with our newest panelist: Jane!
Chris is our host here who is accompanied by Gina and Carlos! FOOLS!
Go West, young man! Or listen to the History Bluffs discuss West inspired topics from 60's Batman, to Compasses, to…whatever it is Gina wants to talk about!
Do you know for whom the Bell Tolls? It tolls for The Bluff! Carlos hosts our Armchair Historians as he is joined by Richard, Charlie and Gina! Adam, our tech also makes sure that all of the sound effects are tolling properly.
Bang, Zoom, to the Moon! Our armchair Lunatics discuss everyone's favorite natural satellite. Gina hosts Allan, Chris and Charlie in this lunar episode. Don't wait until MOONday morning to share this with your friends!
It's time to "Catch" Carlos hosting the History Bluffs on this week's episode! "Catch" Chris Barry if You Can…in a lie! Gina has a story, see if you can "Catch" our topic in there somewhere! It's a No Win Situation for Allan this week, because he's in a "Catch" 22!
It is time for a lesson in Nobility! Or is it? Maybe a lot of misinformation on Nobility. Really, the word "Noble" has been used in a variety of ways and our Armchair Historians (Gina, Carlos, and Chris) discuss NOBLE!
Gina hosts our panel of Armchair Historians: Charlie, Chris and Allan, as they try to convince the audience that they are NOT trying to trick our into thinking they are a History Buff and not…A History BLUFF!
Don't Meddle in our affairs! Do you lack Mettle? Today's topic is precious METAL! Adam, our tech, gets in front of the camera to host the show! Also, a rare appearance by Matt occurs as we welcome back Gina and Chris!
Sometimes the bark really is worse than the bite, but in this case it's BETTER! Join Charlie, Chris and Allan as they try to convince our audience (and Host: Gina) that they are NOT History BLUFFS! (But one of them is.)
Ahoy, ye landlubbers! The Titanic! Ghost Ships! Scholarships? Yes, SHIPS is our topic today! Who is bluffing? Carlos, Gina or Chris? Adam, our tech, takes over the hosting duties! Toot your boatswain whistles and hail all of your friends!
Make like a tree and get out of here! No! Wait! Come back! Don't…LEAVE! This week our Historians discuss Leif Erikson, Leaves in military ranks, and whatever Gina wants to talk about.
On a cold February evening, the History Bluffs…or Buffs? Discuss famous Williams from history!
The gang gets things started in podcast-land with a History Bluffs! show where the topic is "Bow". We like homonyms that allow each of our arm-chair historians to interpret the topic with flexibility!