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 podcast by HowStuffWorks. Here's a preview of our upcoming episode "Butter: Protestantism's Secret Ingredient?"

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CLASSIC: Fanny and Stella: The Cross-Dressing Scandal of Victorian England

CLASSIC: Fanny and Stella: The Cross-Dressing Scandal of Victorian England

In April of 1870, a shocking court case captivated Victorian England: Fanny and Stella, also known as Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, were arrested after attending a play at The Strand (in what was...

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Badass of the Week, with Ben Thompson - Part 2: the Battle of Karánsebes

Badass of the Week, with Ben Thompson - Part 2: the Battle of Karánsebes

As Europe increasingly freaks out about the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, a ragtag crew of guys who ordinarily hate each other band together for common cause and GUESS WHAT -- it goes cartoonishly ...

27 Mars 202543min

Badass of the Week, with Ben Thompson - Part 1: History's Most Ridiculous Friendly-fire Incident

Badass of the Week, with Ben Thompson - Part 1: History's Most Ridiculous Friendly-fire Incident

War has always been a chaotic, messy endeavor -- and, sometimes, it's downright ridiculous. In this week's special two-part series, the guys welcome returning special guest Ben Thompson, creator of Ba...

25 Mars 202537min

CLASSIC: That Time Kansas Imprisoned Women For Having STDs

CLASSIC: That Time Kansas Imprisoned Women For Having STDs

At the close of World War I, American soldiers returned home from abroad with scars, wounds, stories and, in some cases, infections of which their romantic partners were unaware. When cities in Kansas...

22 Mars 202530min

A Ridiculous History of Processed Cheese

A Ridiculous History of Processed Cheese

Let's be honest: cheese is inherently weird. As humanity advanced, civilizations leveraged positively alchemical science to arrive at the perfect cheeseburger melt. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and M...

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The Darién Gap, or: the Real Reason Scotland Lost Its Independence

The Darién Gap, or: the Real Reason Scotland Lost Its Independence

Scotland is a fascinating place, with its own rich culture, cuisine and history. Today, it's part of the United Kingdom -- but this wasn't always the case. Join Ben, Noel and Max as they dive into Sco...

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CLASSIC: Oregon Was a White Supremacist Paradise

CLASSIC: Oregon Was a White Supremacist Paradise

Today Portland, Oregon is often portrayed as a left-leaning haven for hipsters across the country, but the original Oregon was a vastly different place. Listen in to learn more about the ridiculous ai...

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Apple Versus Apple: The Beatles' Decades-long IP War

Apple Versus Apple: The Beatles' Decades-long IP War

Spoiler: The Beatles are kind of famous. Yet even worldwide acclaim didn't make them immune to lawsuits. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the strange story of Apple Inc and Apple Corps, t...

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