History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the Hanging Gardens of Babylon — one of the Seven Ancient Wonders that may not have existed, might have been somewhere else, or could just be ancient PR. ...

26 Loka 202538min

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the Isle of Sark — a tiny island that held onto feudalism until 2008, banned cars, and managed to be both medieval and modern at the same time. It’s micro...

19 Loka 202542min

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Halley’s Comet — the space rock that swings by every 76 years and sends humanity into mild existential panic. From medieval omens to 1910 gas-mask hysteri...

12 Loka 202545min

In this episode of History Squirt, we remade The Monkey Song - a Victorian music hall anthem about a monkey who steals, fights, and causes social instability. It’s theatrical chaos, 19th century enter...

5 Loka 202531min

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the Statue of Zeus at Olympia — a 40-foot-tall gold-and-ivory god seated on a throne so extravagant it made other temples feel insecure. One of the Seven ...

28 Syys 202526min

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the Cadaver Synod — the time in 897 AD when Pope Stephen VI dug up the corpse of his predecessor, put it on trial, and yelled at it in front of a horrifie...

21 Syys 202542min

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the Nika Riot — when chariot racing fans in Constantinople got so angry they nearly burned the Byzantine Empire to the ground. What started as sports riva...

14 Syys 202543min

In this episode of History Squirt, Nobunaga is unstoppable, until he very much isn’t. Part 2 is betrayal at Honnō-ji, political fallout, gunpowder warfare, and how one of Japan’s most powerful warlord...

7 Syys 202546min