Well... that happened

Well... that happened

Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here. Also quick hits of dumb crime, idiot inventions, bizarre beliefs and all the oddities I can think of and trust me, I can think of a lot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.

Episodes

May 22, 2025 1 min
Some protests work better than others.

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As inventions go, this one is probably the most close to actually murdering people as placing them in an office inside a sausage machine.

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May 20, 2025 1 min
The one time humans took on the animal kingdom in War.

And lost.

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May 19, 2025 51 secs
A brief but interesting piece about Motor Cars for your midday enjoyment.

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May 8, 2025 1 min
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May 7, 2025 47 secs
Caligula Was Nuts

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William Trubshaw was a man who wanted to make a name for himself.

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Quick Hit if History for your Monday
Bristol Zoo was a zoo in the city of Bristol in South West England. The zoo's stated mission was to "maintain and defend" biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conserving threatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world".
The mammal collection at the zoo numbered around 300, representing 50 species, including: gorillas, Asiatic lions, goodfellow'...
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May the 2nd is many things, but mostly May 2nd.

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Stuff which occurred May 1st : Your Short Guide To Today

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March 2, 2025 1 min
The rivers are overflowing with gold rings. But why? And what is 'mudlarking'?

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March 1, 2025 2 mins
The water flowing under Waterloo Bridge from the River Thames was filthy. Following the great stink of the 1840s, the Goverment were aware waste and pollution into the water was a grave concern. Particularly as the fumes from the stench polluted the otherwise fragrant air of the Parliamentary Estate. To that end, in 1868, the river was dredged; this would make the area more navigable and less… offensive to the olfactory senses. In ...
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February 28, 2025 1 min
The Church has always had an uneasy relationship with cats

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February 28, 2025 1 min
The church has not always been happy with cats. And there's a reason for that.

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February 26, 2025 5 mins
You think you've heard bad? You ain't heard nothing! And be happy about that.

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February 26, 2025 1 min
Stoicism, a school of thought that flourished in Greek and Roman history of Classical antiquity.It was one of the loftiest and most sublime philosophies in the record of Western civilization.

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February 24, 2025 1 min
Sex, yes I knew that would get your attention. But there's some weird things with the old beast with two backs, don't cha know

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Hapless burglar causes own downfall. Also, peckish.

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January 1, 2025 1 min
A ring, a chase and a bad ending.

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November 20, 2024 2 mins
The Marathon that took place in the Olympics that year was something to behold.

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