Not Another History Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cindy and Katie
We are Cindy and Katie, and every two weeks we bring you a random theme and offer several of our favorite historical events loosely based on that theme. We are basically just living out our old lady fantasies of rocking on the front porch together, drinking, and gossiping about people who are already dead. Music: The Life of a Divorced Bumblebee by Josef Bel Habib (www.epidemicsound.com). Design: canva.com
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In this episode, Cindy and Katie share their [second] favorite conspiracy theories. Katie shares the "death" of Nero, and Cindy discusses Oopart.
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For this episode, Cindy and Katie work backwards. They tell their stories first, and then figure out the theme. Katie tells the story of Louis and Bud Abernathy and Cindy tells the story of Tarrare.
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It's our annual Murder of the Century showdown! The end of 2024 delivers us the 10th Century vs 16th Century. Katie shares the story of Nikephoros II Phokas and Cindy shares the story of Peter Stubbe.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Cindy talks about the drummer boys of the Civil War.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Katie tells about the life of “Mad” Jack Churchill.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Cindy briefly shares the history of Irish dance.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Katie shares the story of the Dancing Plague of 1518.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Liz the Historian tells the story of urban milk maids in London of the 18th/19th century.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Katie shares some of the privileges that the Queen has.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Cindy explains why geese attack and how you too can prevent a geese attack.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Katie tells the story of Mansa Musa.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Cindy tells the story of the Aflockalypse.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Katie tells us all about Hen Fever.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Cindy explains what the $&*+ a turtle dove is.
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In honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
In this episode, Katie explains the origins of the 12 Days of Christmas and shares some stories about several unfortunate people who met their demise via falling from windows.
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In honor of the 2024 election, we offer truly crazy stories in history. Katie shares the story of Anne Boleyn and Cindy shares the story of Hannibal Barca crossing the Alps.
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On this whimsical episode, Katie and Cindy tackle the theme of "Least Likely to Succeed." Cindy gives a brief history of Neanderthals and Katie shares the story of Daniel Sickles.
In this episode, Katie and Cindy explore the theme, "In Another Life." Katie tells the fascinating story of Dorothy Eady and Cindy shares about the amazing escapes of Yoshie Shiratori.
In this episode, our husbands pick the topic! Katie's husband chose the history of the Medal of Honor and Cindy's husband chose the story of Ching Shih.
In this episode, Katie gives a brief history of espionage with a focus on the Elizabethan era. Cindy shares stories about her two favorite spies: Nathan Hale and Julia Child.
In this Halloween special, Katie tells the history of ghosts (going all the way back to Ancient Mesopotamia!) and Cindy shares about the lives of executioners in Europe during the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
In this episode, Cindy shares some of the unusual friendships of Tycho Brahe and Katie talks about how you actually CAN fight Nazis with Nazis.
In this month's episode, Cindy and Katie tell stories from Ancient Egypt. Cindy talks about hippos in Ancient Egypt and Katie shares all about the interesting uses of mummies.
This episode is for our German listeners! Our stories this week are inspired by tales from the Brothers Grimm.
In this special Mother's Day episode, Katie shares the story of Mary Ball Washington and Cindy tells the story of Fredegund.
It's not an April Fool's...Cindy and Katie are back! In this episode we explain where we have been, Katie shares an ancient forgery and Cindy shares the surprising secret weapon of The Battle of Pelusium.
We’re baaaack! After taking a summer vacation, Cindy and Katie are back at the whole history podcasting thing. Cindy shared the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, and Katie teaches us about the horrors and dangers of geysers.
In this episode, we discuss how Nazism seems to seep into all the things we love, including bagels and Titanic movies.
In this episode, Cindy and Katie explore the history of some interesting foods. Cindy shares the archaeology behind bog butter, and Katie shares the history of waffles.
Want to try making your own ancient butter? Follow this recipe and send us your results!
https://nordicfoodlab.org/blog/2013/10/bog-butter-a-gastronomic-perspective/
To ring in the New Year, we thought we'd have a Murder of the Century smackdown. Who will be the winner? 17th Century Bavatia Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder OR 18th Century Psychopath Crown Prince Sado? Let us know your vote! Happy 2022!
Liz the Historian tells the story of urban milk maids in London of the 18th/19th century.
Katie explains the origins of the 12 Days of Christmas and shares some stories about severa unfortunate people who met their demise via falling from windows.
A fitting topic for the week before Thanksgiving. Cindy and Katie explore different family dynamics in this episode. Also included: a Yum Box unboxing, bunny murders, and a plenty of pope-tastic puns.
In this episode, Cindy and Katie share their most irrational fears and some crazy stories that support these fears. Katie fears bear attacks and shares two extremely bizarre international bear attacks during the 20th century. Cindy has an irrational fear of whales and shares the story of the whaling vessel, The Essex.
On this week's episode, Cindy and Katie explore the theme of OG Influencers. Katie shares the jaunty history of macaroni (and not the cheese kind!) and Cindy explores the cancel culture of Elizabeth Bathory.
Countess Dracula: https://www.amazon.com/Countess-Dracula-Times-Elisabeth-Bathory/dp/0747536414
Grab a glass of wine and head down the Google rabbit hole with us. This week, Cindy deep dives messages in bottles and Katie explores the Uncanny Valley.
On This Week in History, Cindy shares the highlight reel of the life of Genghis Khan and the enigma surrounding his death on August 18, 1227.
Who would've thought a box of letters would lead to the discovery of an adventure of epic proportions (and with a n unbelievable WWII connection!). In this episode, Liz shares the incredible true story of Etta Jones.
Last Letters from Attu: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Letters-Attu-Pioneer-Japanese/dp/0882408100/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1C2XSYXMYCXK0&dchild=1&keywords=letters+from+attu&qid=1628204206&sprefix=letters+from+attu%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-2
This week we are delighted to have our friend Liz the Actual Historian join Cindy for the retelling of the story King George I who ascended the throne on August 1, 1714.
Note: This was recorded pre-Olympic opening ceremony. We probably should have said that…
In this episode, Katie and Cindy explore the topic, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” Katie shares the history of rabies and Cindy shares the story of the New England Vampire.
Cindy also shares a short story of her favorite Olympic event of all time, the 1904 Marathon.
Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth by Jodi Magness:https://www.amazon.com/Masada-Jewish-Revolt-Modern-Myth-ebook/dp/B07KLT25W7/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3FZOPXW55NXNO&dchild=1&keywords=jodi+magness&qid=1626630965&sprefix=jodie+mag%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-4
This week, Katie tells the story of the Hartford Circus Fire on July 6, 1944. Get the tissues ready, this one's a doozy.
www.circusfire1944.com
In this episode, Katie shares the story of that one time Benjamin Franklin and John Adams were bunkmates. Cindy shares the relationship between music and war over time.
https://www.historynet.com/the-music-of-war.htm
On This Week in History, Katie shares the story of pirates and the sack of Baltimore on June 20, 1631. No, not that Baltimore. The other Baltimore. In Ireland. I know, right??
It's fun to learn about the Y-M-C-A! Ok, enough with the mom jokes. The very first YMCA was founded this week, on June 6, 1844. Here are a few facts you probably didn't know about the history of the YMCA.
Check out these sources for more information:
ymca.net
https://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/17/giving/community-icon-clarifying-what-ymca-stands-for.html
In this episode, we celebrate actually completing ten episodes of Not Another History podcast. And what better way to celebrate than inviting our friend, Liz the Historian, back to recap our favorite stories thus far!
This week, Katie and Cindy explore the theme, “Let It Go.” Katie shares the story of Mandukhia the Wise (begins at 4:10) and Cindy shares the tale of Hugh Glass (begins at 19:28).
The HU - Wolf Totem: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jM8dCGIm6yc&feature=youtu.be
Hugh Glass Map: http://hughglass.org/map/
On May 14, 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner administered the first inoculation that would eventually lead to the smallpox vaccination. But much of the credit goes to an enslaved man, Onesimus, who 90 years earlier introduced the concept of variolation.
Sources:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jenner-tests-smallpox-vaccine
https://www.history.com/news/smallpox-vaccine-onesimus-slave-cotton-mather
https://www.who.int/health-topics/smallpox#tab=tab_1
This week, we bring you stories of two hopeless romantics. Cindy shares the story of love-stricken and obsessive Carl Tanzler, and Katie shares a letter that Charles III of Spain, the ultimate over-sharer, wrote to his parents after his wedding night.
On this episode of This Week in History, Katie shares the story of the Kon Tiki, which set sail on April 28, 1947. Katie also explains how to play Slap the Gange, which is clearly a game best enjoyed wasted.
This week we are joined by our VERY FIRST GUEST, our dear friend and legit historian, Liz. Liz tells us the insane story of Aaron Burr and his daughter, Theodosia. We’re pretty sure you’ve NEVER heard this before. We also celebrate the Queen’s 95th birthday with a segment Katie calls, “Who Said It: The Queen or A Drag Queen?”
Nag’s Head Portrait: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article187025283.html
Aaron Burr Milk Commercial:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t1_s0eWbaYI
The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/209599/the-heartbreak-of-aaron-burr-by-h-w-brands/
Theodosia Burr Alston:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Theodosia_Burr_Alston/ncpVhnKIgrAC?hl=en
Our first "This Week in History" episode featuring the midnight ride of Paul Revere! Also, Cindy can't pronounce French words but what's new.
In this week's episode, we cover two pretty badass women. Katie shares the story of Njinga. Cindy shares the story of Buffalo Calf Road Woman. We also discuss gender reveal parties in current events.
Cheyenne and Lakota Women and the Battle of the Little Bighorn:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpXTFdf66Go
In this episode, we explore the theme, "Hold My Beer." Cindy shares the story of Edward VIII and Katie shares the story of Boston Corbett.
In our very first episode, we explore the theme of "Fresh Starts and New Beginnings." Katie shares the story of Ulysses S. Grant. Cindy shares the story of The Donner Party.