Compendium Trivia

Compendium Trivia

Compendium Trivia is your one-stop shop for lesser-known, fascinating facts from the world of history and geography. If you enjoy pub quizzes and browsing through Wikipedia articles at night, this show is for you!

Episodes

April 15, 2025 • 14 mins

In this episode of Compendium Trivia, we travel to Greece, where a monk-controlled enclave quietly rivals the Vatican!

🏔️ Welcome to Mount Athos — a place where:
🕵️‍♂️ Russian spy games might be part of the daily prayers...
🎨 The monks once befriended an Austrian painter during WWII (yes, that one)
🚫 Women are banned — unless they know how to catch a mouse!

Curious yet?
Tune in now on your favorite podcast pla...

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Discover the unique monarchy system of Malaysia!

👑 In this episode of Compendium Trivia, we dive into the fascinating world of Malaysia’s kings 👑—how they’re chosen, the Game of Thrones-style power plays behind the scenes, and the wild controversies that have rocked the monarchy.

❓ What’s the link between Malaysia sultan and Russian reality show?
⛳ Which king turned a golf club into a deadly weapon?

Tune in for a thrilling dive ...

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March 16, 2025 • 14 mins

In this episode of Compendium Trivia, we dig into the forgotten history of France’s short-lived attempt to create a colony in the heart of Brazil. Tune in as we unravel the forgotten story of this bold venture, the struggles it faced, and why it ultimately collapsed. Turns out, even the finest French cheese couldn't handle the tropical conditions—and neither could their plans!

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March 9, 2025 • 17 mins

In this episode of Compendium Trivia, we dive into the fascinating and often turbulent history of Haiti's monarchy. Learn how the slave revolution gave birth to the first modern Black nation and why Haiti's experiment with kings and emperors was marked by ambition, intrigue, and dramatic turns. Why were enslaved people in Haiti forced to wear muzzles? How did an American soldier become the last emperor of Haiti? Join us a...

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