The Statue of Liberty Almost Lived in Egypt
Ridiculous History12 Maalis 2019

The Statue of Liberty Almost Lived in Egypt

Today the Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous landmarks in the United States -- but it almost didn't make it to Liberty Island. Join the guys as they explore the strange story of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and his quest to build this iconic monument.

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How White America Tried to Destroy Chinese Restaurants

How White America Tried to Destroy Chinese Restaurants

Today Chinese restaurants serve some of the most popular cuisine in the United States, with more than 41,000 restaurants scattered around the country. Yet in the 1900s these restaurants were so contro...

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Butter: Protestantism's Secret Ingredient?

Butter: Protestantism's Secret Ingredient?

The Protestant Reformation remains one of the most significant cultural events in the Western world. Martin Luther's 95 Theses addressed numerous concerns with the Catholic church, including corruptio...

2 Marras 201734min

Wharram Percy Versus The Undead

Wharram Percy Versus The Undead

Humanity has always had a fascination with -- and fear of -- the dead. And when the small medieval village of Wharram Percy felt they might become victims of the undead, they took drastic, grisly acti...

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The Wild Hippos of Pablo Escobar

The Wild Hippos of Pablo Escobar

When notorious drug kingpin Pable Escobar died, he left behind a legacy of brutal crime, opulent living and, oddly enough, four hippos. Fast forward to the modern day, and experts estimate as many as ...

24 Loka 201730min

Why do British lawyers wear wigs?

Why do British lawyers wear wigs?

For centuries some lawyers and judges in the U.K. have worn distinctive wigs during court proceedings. But why? Join Ben and Noel as they explore the strange history of the peruke. Learn more about y...

24 Loka 201729min

Ridiculous History: Episode Zero

Ridiculous History: Episode Zero

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a p...

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Ridiculous History: Trailer

Ridiculous History: Trailer

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a p...

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