The Weird Origin of Pink Lemonade, Part 1: A Humble Citrus
Nowadays, lemonade is a pretty popular drink -- and its counterpart, pink lemonade, occupies a space all its own. But where did this drink come from? Join the guys as they explore the surprisingly anc...
18 Nov 202026min
An Elephant in the Vatican, Part 2: An Elephant in the Reformation
As Pope Leo X's favorite pal, Hanno enjoyed a unique position in the Vatican -- he was the star of multiple gatherings and celebrations (which didn't always go as planned). Eventually, Hanno became a ...
13 Nov 202041min
An Elephant in the Vatican, Part 1: The Discovery of Hanno
In February of 1962, HVAC workers discovered the remains of an elephant beneath the Cortile del Belvedere -- and a mystery was ahoof. The story begins in 1513, when Portugese king Manuel I sought to g...
11 Nov 202030min
S T O V E G O B L I N
Today's setting: Zaragoza, Spain. The time: September of 1934. The problem? A stove goblin. At least, that's what the hapless Palazón thought as they tried to solve the mystery of a strange, disembodi...
5 Nov 202029min
The US Didn't Always Have Secret Ballots
Nowadays, voters in the US consider secret ballots a fundamental part of any election. Yet -- perhaps surprisingly -- this wasn't always the case. The road to secret ballots was long and fraught with ...
3 Nov 202048min
The Case of the Greenbrier Ghost, Part 2: The Court
When the defense called Mary Jane Heaster to the stand, they likely meant to discredit her. However, she maintained that her daughter, Elva, had visited her -- from beyond the grave -- with proof that...
29 Okt 202038min
Ridiculous History Presents: Criminalia
If you like Ridiculous History, check out this iHeartRadio & Shondaland Audio podcast – Criminalia. On Criminalia, hosts Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi explroe the intersection of history and true cri...
28 Okt 202038min
The Case of the Greenbrier Ghost, Part 1: An 'Everlasting Faint'
When Elva Zona Heaster passed away, the town doctor attributed the death to a heart attack. Elva's mother disagreed. Convinced that her daughter visited her from beyond the grave, Mary Jane Heaster br...
28 Okt 202037min
