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CLASSIC: Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax

June 27, 2026 6:00am 44 min

Queen Marie Antoinette's reputation was already tarnished by gossip in 1784, but was completely ruined by the implication that she defrauded the crown jewelers, conning them out of a dazzling, expensive diamond necklace....

Berserkers: Violent Viking Villains, Unverified

June 25, 2026 6:00am 31 min

Vikings! Even centuries after their heyday, these seafaring Scandinavian raiders are the subject of countless works of fiction and film -- and some of the stories about them are true. And, legend has it, there was one so...

Did Knights Really Wear Suits of Armor?

June 23, 2026 11:22am 37 min

We all know the image of European knights: clad all over in plate armor, they conquer enemy forces and mythological creatures alike. But... how much of this historical stereotype is true? In today's episode, Ben, Noel an...

CLASSIC: Nosy Boraha: The Pirate's Paradise (And Cemetery)

June 20, 2026 6:00am 25 min

Nowadays most people know the pirates depicted in fiction bear little resemblance to real-life, historical pirates. Few actually buried any treasure, and fewer still lived in secretive island hideouts -- however, in at l...

The Outlaw Origins of NASCAR: From Moonshine to Racing

June 18, 2026 10:42am 43 min

NASCAR! This thoroughly American racing organization is huge in the United States -- and has a lot of international gearhead fans, as well. However, as Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, this multibillion-dol...

The Real Johnny Appleseed was SUPER WEIRD (and Pretty Cool)

June 16, 2026 10:36am 52 min

For a lot grade-school kids in the States, the story of Johnny Appleseed is a modern American myth. The story centers on a quixotic, wandering nomad that (for some reason) is cartoonishly centered on planting apple trees...

CLASSIC: How the Black Death Came To Norway On A Ghost Ship

June 13, 2026 6:00am 35 min

In the 1300s, the Black Death sprang up in central Asia and swept across continents, killing millions. Quarantines became common as various nations sought safety in isolation, and some met with more success than others. ...

Germans, Sausages and Dachshunds: Oh, My!

June 11, 2026 9:51am 51 min

From baseball games to picnics, from street vendors to haute cuisine, the humble hot dog is an American icon. But where did it come from, and how did it get so popular? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the o...

The Ridiculous History of Atlanta's Street Names

June 09, 2026 11:37am 43 min

OK, folks: yes, Ben, Noel and Max are well aware of Atlanta's bizarre habit of naming every other street 'Peachtree' something-or-other. But did you know this city also has multiple streets with completely different name...

CLASSIC: Susanna Caroline Matilda: The Colonial Grifter Princess

June 06, 2026 6:00am 54 min

In this week's Classic episode: Have you ever dreamed about shedding your old identity, casting aside your obligations and becoming an entirely different person? Susanna Caroline Matilda, narrowly escaping death after st...

A Samurai Walks Into The White House

June 04, 2026 6:00am 35 min

History is often taught as a series of discrete, unrelated events -- and that could not be further from the truth. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore a fascinating Venn diagram of historical events... and lear...

What is SantaCon -- and Why Do So Many People Hate it?

June 02, 2026 9:31am 36 min

One thing about the United States -- we'll throw a party for anything. As a result, it's no surprise that back in 1994, a group of well-meaning pranksters in San Francisco decided to don Santa Claus costumes in a whimsic...

CLASSIC: History's Weirdest Flexes, Part Two

May 30, 2026 6:00am 27 min

While the phrase 'weird flex' may be relatively recent, it turns out that this phenomenon is as old as human civilization. Join the guys with special guests Miles and Jack from The Daily Zeitgeist as they explore some of...

CLASSIC: History's Weirdest Flexes, Part One

May 28, 2026 1:02pm 31 min

Do you know anyone who decided to show off in a weird way? While the phrase 'weird flex' may be relatively recent, it turns out that this phenomenon is as old as human civilization. Join the guys with special guests Mile...

The Bizarre Parable of New Coke, Chapter Two: A Rise. A Fall. A Conspiracy?

May 26, 2026 9:26am 44 min

Back in the 1980s, Coca-Cola -- for reasons the public still can't agree on -- rolled out a controversial new formulation of their legendary, still-secret cola recipe. Public backlash in the south (and, weirdly enough, M...

CLASSIC: How Robert "The Fastest Knife In The West End" Liston Conducted A Surgery With A 300% Mortality Rate

May 23, 2026 6:00am 29 min

In this week's Classic episode: It's no secret that hospitals can be intimidating, scary places -- but the medical operations of the modern day can't hold a candle to the grisly procedures of the 1800s. Back then, even s...

The Bizarre Parable of New Coke, Chapter One: Sweeter, Stranger, Strange

May 21, 2026 6:00am 36 min

Heads-up! We are extremely biased on this one. Back in the 1980s, Coca-Cola was terrified of losing the Great Soda War to Pepsi. In the depths of desperation, they futzed with the golden goose — the secret formula for on...

"Resting Bicycle Face": Bikes and Women's Rights

May 19, 2026 9:02am 44 min

Nowadays bicycles are a common sight across the world -- they're efficient, convenient, and a great way to get in some exercise. Yet in the late 1800s they were ground zero for a culture war over women's rights. In today...

CLASSIC: How Oliver Cromwell Got Executed Several Years After His Death

May 15, 2026 6:00am 26 min

In this week's Classic episode: today, Oliver Cromwell is known as one of the most famous figures in English history -- he was a Puritan with no military experience when the Civil War broke out in 1642, but within a deca...

The Bizarre Life of Elvis, Part Two: Public Fame, Private Chaos

May 14, 2026 6:00am 36 min

Have you ever assaulted your hamburger guy? How do you handle your problematic pet chimpanzee? For a lot of us in the crowd, these questions sound ridiculous -- but for Elvis Presley, these conundrums were part of his ev...

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