Getting Divorced in History Sucks

Getting Divorced in History Sucks

How did we get to modern divorce rates? Divorce laws and practices have evolved significantly throughout history, from ancient codified rules to modern no-fault divorce systems. The earliest evidence of divorce laws can be found in ancient Mesopotamia, with the Code of Hammurabi (1760 BC) outlining divorce procedures. Modern divorce patterns emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, influenced by changing societal views on marriage and the concept of "love marriages". In the United States, the shift towards no-fault divorce, exemplified by California's 1969 law, dramatically increased divorce rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Bowling Boom and Bust: How A Sports Empire Crumbled

The Bowling Boom and Bust: How A Sports Empire Crumbled

In the 1960s, bowling wasn't just a sport—it was America's favorite pastime. With over 9.8 million league bowlers, bowling alleys dotted every American town, and professional bowlers were household na...

20 Huhti 22min

The Rise Of The Yakuza

The Rise Of The Yakuza

The Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicates, originated in the mid-Edo period. Known for rigid patriarchal structures, tattoos, and feudal codes of honor, they evolved from street-level racketeers ...

7 Huhti 30min

Fighting Women In History...note to self change this title later

Fighting Women In History...note to self change this title later

Most of the time when people are talking about war and military history things have a tendency to focus on just the men. However there have been numerous cases in history of women being involved in co...

25 Maalis 33min

The Rise of El Mencho: Mexico's Most Dangerous Cartel Leader

The Rise of El Mencho: Mexico's Most Dangerous Cartel Leader

Today we uncover the story of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho," the head of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). From his humble beginnings as a humble avocado farmer ...

14 Maalis 33min

The First Dumb Robbery in American History

The First Dumb Robbery in American History

The man credited with the first big bank robbery in America was, frankly, bad at crime. Isaac Davis made off with $162,821 - or $3 million, in today's money - from the vault of the Bank of Pennsylvani...

6 Maalis 19min

Iwo Jima: The Marines Hell on Earth

Iwo Jima: The Marines Hell on Earth

If You want your own Praesidus Iwo Jima Watch then check out my sponsor here Welcome to Iwo Jima, the Marines' Hell on Earth. In February 1945, 70,000 U.S. Marines stormed the black volcanic sands o...

2 Maalis 1h 25min

The Weird History of Olympic Shenanigans

The Weird History of Olympic Shenanigans

Olympic history is filled with bizarre, discontinued, and surreal moments, particularly in the early 20th century. Standout oddities include live pigeon shooting, painting/literature competitions, und...

19 Helmi 32min

How The Greatest Pharma Scandal in HISTORY Ruined MILLIONS of Lives

How The Greatest Pharma Scandal in HISTORY Ruined MILLIONS of Lives

Drugs. They ruin lives but when you have a medicine that is supposed to help you that is a good drug. But sometimes the companies that make good drugs can make a very bad one an that is how you end u...

10 Helmi 1h 19min

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