Hysterical History

Think face tattoos are hardcore? Well, in the 1800s, they were unheard of on white women...except for Olive Oatman. Join Hailey this week in learning about the crazy story of how Olive Oatman became t...

21 Aug 20171h 11min

Everyone knows about Rasputin, but not many people know there was a pre-Rasputin in Russia. Join Alexis in learning about him as Hailey tells her about a terrible charlatan who likely set Rasputin up ...

15 Aug 20171h 13min

In this two part episode, Alexis reveals that Jackson's and Calhoun's, president and vice president, hate for each other began over a petty disagreement between cabinet wives and fun facts about Mount...

8 Aug 20171h 10min

The Cold War was a long stream of paranoia for most people, but for those between Big Diomede and Little Diomede, it was sneaking across the border to preach and drink together, be it by swimming or b...

31 Juli 20171h 5min

You know how usually there is only one pope? Not in the 1400s! Join Hailey in learning as Alexis tells about a time when there was not one, not two, but three popes, all at once! Special thanks to Swi...

24 Juli 20171h 2min

Alexis explains the strange, complex sport of cycling with Hailey, which includes Egyptian obelisks, dog crashes and a death by drowning! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. ...

18 Juli 20171h 18min

This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the brave domestic war Australians fought against...the dreaded emus. Who are totally dinosaurs, and also what are their legs doing? We just don't know. Learn ab...

11 Juli 201755min

In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Canada's best kept secret, the cult leader Brother XII! Who is Madame Zee? Why did people give up all their possessions to join him? Did he possess black m...

4 Juli 20171h 6min