Exploring the weird and wonderful scientific discoveries and pieces of history that prove reality is often stranger than fiction!
Can I interest you in a religious order in these trying times?
While you sailed the seas, he studied the blade
Would a wolf, by any other name, howl as deep?
Nothing is true and everything is adapted for video games…or something like that
Set sail and bring your claymore!
What’s the story behind Japan’s unique toy industry?
They tried to make propaganda but instead created a love story for the ages
The Origin of the American Burger and Diner
Learn about the religions and spiritual ideas the Nazis bastardized to make their infamous hate group and how stupid they all were.
There a lot of highs and lows to piloting a zeppelin, especially when the navy is trying to sink your dreams.
You think you know what luxury is? Baby you ain’t seen nothing yet!
The real life stories behind the fictional cars Batman drives is more interesting than most of his comics
Do you think you’re psychic? Maybe you are. Would you like to know more?
King Arthur is a topic many historians and fans of mythology have debated. A lesser remembered part of that myth is the mysterious Black Knight, a character who bested Arthur at every turn and defied the writing stylings of his era.
The Trojan Horse was popularized by Homer in his retelling of the battle for Troy, yet this wooden horse, the great battle, Homer, and Troy itself were all considered purely myth for many centuries. So what do we know, how do we know it, and did they really build a giant horse?
If history is to be believed then the actions of the very real Elizabeth Bathory forever defined the vampire as we know them today. If history is subject to bias and propaganda then the crimes she was accused of nevertheless inspired the original vampire novels which still shape our mythology today.
The order of St Lazarus and King Baldwin IV stand out in history for their strange tales, odd twists, and surprising legacies.
Some claim the statue represents a demon controlling the Vatican. Others claim it is Christ come to save us all. But what is it really, who made it, and what inspired this baroque bronze conversation piece seated behind the Pope?
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
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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 iHeartRadio.
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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.