Podcasts by Hysterical History

Episode 183: Legislative Violence from 2022-07-04T20:15:37

In this episode Alexis teaches Hailey about many fights that have broken out between Congressmen, in and out of the buildings they served in. Also thanks so much for reaching out, sorry we were gon...

Episode 182: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Four from 2021-10-02T05:47:12

In this episode, Alexis and Hailey discuss Adams vs Lafayette, his feelings on slavery, and how a compromise will not work in the French Revolution.

Special thanks to our patrons: Kath...

Episode 181: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Three from 2021-09-01T14:28:07

In this episode, Alexis and Hailey return after a long slumber. to teach you more about Lafayette, why America likes him so much, how we win the war, and how George Washington is his dad, no arg...

Episode 180: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Two from 2021-07-02T17:54:25

Lafayette finally makes it to America, with mixed reception, but he loves it all the same. He gets to fight, command, and tries to start a World War way early! Join Hailey in this episode to lea...

Episode 179: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part One from 2021-05-06T17:07:12

Lafayette is known for being a hero and savior of the American Revolution. But why did he join the fight in America? How did he get a command? And what happened to him after the war? Join us as ...

Episode 178: George Washington's Donkey Teeth from 2021-04-21T08:14

George Washington didn't have wooden teeth, but what kind of teeth did he have? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the first president's teeth, how many he had left by the time he was ...

Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part Two from 2021-04-17T08:51

Join Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong!

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Episode 177: Pink, The Color of Mind Control from 2021-04-13T20:52:14

Can you be controlled by colors? Or are you just being emasculated by bad science? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the color pink, it's gendered history, and it's history in the "sc...

Episode 176: April Fools! from 2021-04-02T00:05:04

How did April Fool's Day start? What are the best pranks? And why can't you trust the BBC? All these questions will be answered as Alexis teaches Hailey about the infamous day.

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Episode 173: Communist Mummies from 2021-03-04T09:53:03

Why are communists so into preserving their leaders? And who was so bad at it that their leader started leaking on display? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Alexis teaches Hailey...

Episode 172: The Color Puce from 2021-02-28T20:40:38

What color is puce? It's not chartreuse! What does the word mean and why is it sexy? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about the color and its history.

Episode 171: Greasy Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Stalker - Part Three from 2021-02-19T09:20:59

Does the Boy Jones ever become the Man Jones? Did he get murdered by the English government? And is trespassing still not illegal in England? Learn the answers to these questions and more in thi...

Episode 170: Greasy Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Stalker - Part Two from 2021-02-05T07:30:02

Join us this week for another ridiculous episode about Queen Victoria's child stalker who really needs to learn how to be an influencer.

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Episode 169: Greasy Boy Jones - Queen Victoria's Stalker from 2021-01-28T20:49:20

Why is it so easy to get into Buckingham Palace? What is bear grease? And is Charles Dickens a creep? Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Boy Jones, a greasy stalker of Queen V...

Episode 168: Weirdest Historical Pets from 2021-01-21T19:20:51

How many presidents have had bears in the White House? Did one have an alligator there? Did someone die in the Tower of London from a ghost bear attack? Learn this and more as Hailey teaches Ale...

Bonus Episode: International Flag Edition from 2021-01-17T01:45:56

In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis attempt to guess where international flags are from! Spoiler alert: they do medium.

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Episode 167: Weird Election History from 2021-01-13T10:23:39

Do you go to a religious service for the celebration of St. Election? Ever been a victim of cooping? Well, after you listen to this episode, those things will make sense! Join Hailey in learning ab...

Episode 166: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part Two from 2020-10-26T09:30:26

CW: cannibalism. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the continuous terrible decisions by the Essex whaling boys, Alexis would rather be eaten than be on a boat like they are, and the h...

Episode 165: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part One from 2020-10-17T08:22:17

In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Essex whaling ship: how everything went wrong at every turn and they kept going, how this story is a microcosm of white colonialism in general, a...

Episode 164: The Scariest Stories of Colorado from 2020-10-08T21:40:15

It's Halloween month and so Alexis and Hailey are bringing you scary historical episodes! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about some of the most creepy, ill-advised, and metal moments in ...

Episode 163: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls from 2020-09-23T12:02:12

In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about more black cowboys, black cow ladies, the Great Depression rabbit plague, and much more!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn,...

Episode 162: Black Cowboys, Yeehaw from 2020-09-10T17:47

In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about multiple black cowboys, black cowboy culture, and how Old Town Road's music video is remarkably accurate.

Special thanks to our patrons: K...

Episode 161: Yasuke, the Black Samurai - Part Four from 2020-09-02T03:49:04

In this episode, we hear the end of Yasuke's story and wrap up the coup from Akechi! Spoiler alert: People do not like the usurper.

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, A...

Episode 160: Yasuke, the Black Samurai - Part Three from 2020-08-17T02:39:06

In this episode, Yasuke finally gets to fight...eventually. But they some good fights y'all.

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie,...

Episode 159: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part Two from 2020-07-31T17:54:52

In this episode, Yasuke impresses a lot of Japanese people, wonders what his job will be, and finally becomes a samurai!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Lor...

Hysterical Mini 19: Texan Moms Stealing Legs From Museums from 2020-07-25T07:11

In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how many random history related things, like Santa Ana's leg and where it should be.

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Bonus Episode: US State Mottos from 2020-07-24T18:49:50

In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis try to guess states by their mottos, yell a couple times at how wrong some of them are, get tricked by a state using Spanish AGAIN, and generally think a...

Hysterical Mini 18: Presidential Heights from 2020-07-18T07:08

In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how tall various Founding Fathers were.

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Lore...

Episode 158: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part One from 2020-07-17T04:22:51

In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Yasuke, a black samurai, calls out the book she's reading for being sketchy at best, and demands Ubisoft turn this into an Assassin's Creed game!

Episode 157: Robert Smalls and the Great Civil War Escape from 2020-07-10T07:57:56

In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Robert Smalls, a slave turned soldier turned Congressman who did everything he could to build up his race to be on equal footing.

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Episode 156: Dorothy Dandridge, the Black Carmen from 2020-07-03T07:40

In this guest episode, Alexis teaches Alyssa about Dorothy Dandridge, a beautiful black actress with a heartbreaking life.

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, L...

Episode 155: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Six Finale from 2020-06-24T16:57:56

In this final episode of Josiah, so much happens! The British in Kabul! Josiah becomes a prince forever! A European vacation! And two embarrassing defeats back to back. Join us!

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Episode 154: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Five from 2020-06-19T07:06:23

In this penultimate Josiah episode, will he fight in a battle? Will he be good at anything? Can he redeem himself from being a mediocre white man intent on conquering? Listen and find out!

Episode 153: 1899 Kissing Bug Epidemic from 2020-05-29T09:30:40

In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the 1899 Kissing Bug epidemic in the United States, how the deadly bugs became fashion, and makes Hailey relive her childhood nightmares.

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Bonus Episode: US License Plate Game from 2020-05-21T21:26:54

Join us for this bonus episode where we guess what license plate is for what state! The powerpoint will be up on our Facebook page if you want to play along. Spoiler alert: We don't know where N...

Episode 152: Fern Mummy from 2020-05-09T03:06:32

In this episode, Hailey presents Alexis with a bouillabaisse of topics, with mean Valentines, Victorian fern obsession, and King Tut's cursed tomb! You might think this episode is tangent filled...

Episode 151: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Four from 2020-05-01T20:13:04

Josiah vacations at Kabul for 18 months before he decides...to go back towards India?! His ridiculous shenanigans continue in this episode!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Kat...

Episode 150: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Three from 2020-04-24T05:28:42

Josiah finally makes it to Kabul and meets Dost Mohammed, who is...kind of hot? And smart? Uh oh. Also he eats a pea that can make your butt fall off! Don't believe me? Listen to the ep and find...

Hysterical Mini 17: Roadtrips and the Longest Month of Our Lives from 2020-04-13T05:34:32

In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on nice reviews, nice emails, rant waaaay too much and try to get through March, the longest month of the century.

Special thanks to our patron...

Episode 149: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Two from 2020-04-08T23:38:47

Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylania, continues on his terrible journey through India to Afghanistan, meets a tiny prince, and then some older ones, cures some blindness and gets deserted by...

Episode 148: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part One from 2020-03-31T07:04

We all know countries were practicing imperialism in the 19th century, but what about random individuals? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, ...

Hysterical Mini 16: The Maxi Mini from 2020-03-27T14:49:50

When a mini is so long, it's the length of an episode....But hopefully you'll enjoy it during self isolation!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & J...

Episode 147: Washing Your Hands By Ignaz Semmelweis from 2020-03-24T19:55:47

Hate being told to wash your hands in this infectious time? Then this is not the episode for you! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the dark history of hand washing and why sometimes you ju...

Hysterical Mini 15: Yankee Doodle Disaster from 2020-03-22T18:22:37

In this mini, we mispronunce all things English, and read your emails and reviews!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, ...

Episode 146: St. Patrick the Snake Slayer from 2020-03-17T08:39:09

St. Patrick's Day is about wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage and removing all the snakes from Ireland? Apparently, that's what St. Patrick did! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey...

Episode 145: Tulipmania and Econ 101 from 2020-03-10T20:05:36

We've had the housing market crash, the dot come bubble burst, and...the tulip market boom? That's right, in the Golden Dutch age in the 17th century, nothing was more valuable than diseased tul...

Episode 144: Khutulun, The Mongolian Wrestling Princess from 2020-03-03T09:04:38

You've heard of Atalanta, the speedy Greek mythology heroine who would not marry a man unless he could beat her in a foot race. But have you heard of the real life Mongolian princess who refused...

Episode 143: Ching Shih, Pirate Queen from 2020-02-25T08:02

You've heard of pirates in the Caribbean, but have you heard of pirates in the South China Sea? Join us this week to learn about Ching Shih, possibly the most successful pirate of all time, who ...

Episode 142: History of Valentine's Day from 2020-02-18T08:02

Valentine's Day may have been last week, but are you even sure who you were celebrating or why? Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the multiple saints who might have been St. Vale...

Hysterical Mini 14: All King Henry's Are French from 2020-02-15T08:04

In this mini, we talk about historical mistakes from many online sources, and read your emails and reviews!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Jos...

Episode 141: Emperor Wu, China's Only Female Emperor from 2020-02-11T08:02

Men hate her, women hate her, but we love her. Join us for Emperor Wu's journey from concubine, to Empress, to Queen Mother, to Emperor of China.

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathle...

Bonus Ep: Reign Season 1 Episode 7 Watch-a-long from 2020-02-08T21:47:18

Join us in a watch a long of another Reign episode! This one has everything, from poison, to catacombs, and even forks!

Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loree...

Hysterical Mini 13: The Longwinded Return from 2020-02-04T08:18

The minis have made their return! Reviews are read, including one from Alexis's professor, and dog pictures abound in the emails we've received. Warning: tangent level 9000.

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Episode 140: The Mona Lisa Recovered - Part Two from 2020-01-28T08:01:46

The Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre, French kings' and Napoleon's bedroom, and...a one room apartment in Paris? Tune in this week as Alexis finished telling Hailey about the Mona Lisa, where she en...

Episode 139: The Mona Lisa is Stolen from the Louvre! - Part One from 2020-01-21T20:50:35

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Because she was stolen from the Louvre! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about how the Mona Lisa is discovered missing, why ...

Episode 138: Luisa Capetillo, the Fashion Anarchist of Puerto Rico from 2020-01-14T19:37:30

Anarchy, but make it fashion! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Luisa Capetillo, a tenacious Puerto Rican labor activist who was well ahead of her time. Thanks to Gamy for the suggestion to...

Episode 137: Making of a Traitor - Part Five from 2020-01-07T16:05:43

In this final episode, join Hailey in learning about what happens after you betray your country and the one monument that Benedict Arnold has in America.

Special thanks to our patrons:...

Episode 136: Making of a Traitor - Part Four from 2019-12-31T08:07

In this penultimate episode, it finally happens! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Benedict snapping, literally and figuratively, getting screwed even harder by Congress and final...

Episode 135: Making of a Traitor - Part Three from 2019-12-24T10:55:54

Happy Holidays everyone! Benedict Arnold is a famous American traitor, but how did he get there? Tune in this week to hear that and more, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the how Arnold is passed ...

Episode 134: Making of a Traitor - Part Two from 2019-12-17T17:14:10

In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a boy who is trying to just do his best, and all the people who are trying to take him down.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music an...

Episode 133: The Nutmegger of the Revolutionary War - Part One from 2019-12-11T08:10

In this episode, like Hailey has previously, Alexis describes a secret boy from the Revolutionary war, the challenge of growing up at the time and having a Puritan mother, and what people from C...

Episode 132: Presidential Presents - Animal Edition from 2019-12-03T08:05

We taught you all about the strange, non-living presents that presidents received, although the cheese are right on the line. This week, learn about the living presents presidents received, didn...

Episode 131: Rasputin Death Party from 2019-11-26T21:10:53

Why was Rasputin's shoe just sitting on top of the ice of the river he was thrown in? Why are all the plans to kill him so much more convoluted than they need to be? What was song was playing wh...

Episode 130: The Weirdest Presidential Gifts Ever from 2019-11-19T08:06

Presidents are given a lot of gifts while they are running the country. But some of those gifts are strange, confusing, and simply bizarre. Join us to learn about giant wheels of cheese, carved ...

Hysterical Mini 12: James Madison is Arguably the Greatest Founding Father from 2019-11-15T08:03

We read emails, reviews, and go on tangents about whether James Madison is venerated or not. You know, the usual.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen,...

Episode 129: Nixon and Elvis - Part 2 from 2019-11-12T08:04

Our second Nixon episode is finally here! We had to get our November the 5th episode up on that day, because obviously, so they were separated, but it's finally here! We talk about Watergate, El...

Episode 128: Guy Fawkes and the Failed Gunpowder Treason and Plot from 2019-11-05T16:35:50

We're sorry it's not another Nixon, that's next week, but we had to do this one first for the anniversary! Guy Fawkes might be best known for his masks used by protesters and Anonymous, but what...

Episode 127: Nixon and The Plumbers - Part 1 from 2019-10-29T07:24:23

For our final episode of Hysterical Halloween, we explore the scariest thing of all...corruption in the American government! We hope you enjoy learning about Tricky Dicky, his gang the Plumbers,...

Episode 126: Eastern Monsters To Haunt Your Dreams from 2019-10-22T07:03:22

You know all about zombies and vampires, but what about Mongolian Death Worms and Penanggalan? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey even more monsters to scare her for Hysterical Hallowee...

Hysterical Mini 11: The Most Tangent from 2019-10-18T09:04:23

Can we make it through one email without going on 5 tangents per email? You'll have to listen and find out! Sorry we haven't posted one of these in awhile. We've been busy, but we're here and we...

Episode 125: Real Asylums Scarier Than Arkham from 2019-10-15T21:59:49

Mental health can be a life long challenge, but in the past, treatments and conditions were downright horrifying. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the dangers of asylums in the n...

Episode 124: John Wilkes Booth's Mummy Touring America! from 2019-10-08T07:03:23

From previous episodes, you've learned about John Wilkes Booth and his family, why he killed Lincoln and that his bones are hanging out with Guiteau's in a drawer in a Museum. But was that reall...

Episode 123: The Ghost State of Franklin from 2019-10-01T07:03

Ever heard of the great state of Franklin? Neither had Alexis! But this week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the state that once was, and the echos of it in American history!

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Hysterical Mini 10: Enemies To Lovers Trope from 2019-09-28T07:04

Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Recommend our podcast to your enemies and maybe you'll fall in love over it! At least, that's our advice in this episode, as we read people's em...

Episode 122: More War Animal Heroes! from 2019-09-24T07:09

In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about even more animals that were used in war, and some specific ones that were heroes. These include a pig that went down with her ship, a bear in the Pol...

Episode 121: Jackson V. The Bank from 2019-09-17T18:18:32

Why is Andrew Jackson being on the $20 ironic? Because he hated national banks and paper money! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Jackson's specific hatred of banks and how he caused ...

Bonus Episode: More Q&A and the Accent Quiz! from 2019-09-10T07:11

In this episode, we answer your questions! We're sorry that we only have this this week instead of a regular episode, but Hailey's out of town and we miscounted how many episodes we'd need. We d...

Bonus Episode: Q&A From Y'all! - Part One from 2019-09-10T07:08

In this episode, we answer your questions! We're sorry that we only have this this week instead of a regular episode, but Hailey's out of town and we miscounted how many episodes we'd need. We d...

Episode 120: The Life and Times of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 2 from 2019-09-03T07:19

In this episode, we pick up where Mary left off, with a dead husband and mother, moving back to a country she knows nothing about. Get ready for two more marriages to terrible husbands, an explo...

Bonus Episode: What Does Lizzie Borden Look Like?!?!? from 2019-08-29T07:02

We know Lizzie Borden is a complex women who might have been a murderer, but the REAL question is....what did she look like?!? In this bonus episode, Alexis goes through all the excessive and stran...

Episode 119: The Life and Times of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 1 from 2019-08-27T07:06

You asked and here it is! The first part of a two part episode about Mary, Queen of Scots. In this part, Alexis teaches Hailey about how Mary is more French than Scottish in some ways that create p...

Bonus Episode: State Birds and Flowers Quiz from 2019-08-24T07:01

It's more fun than it sounds, I promise! We guess state birds and flowers and literally scream with anger. But no worries, we warn you so you can turn it down...usually. We get more right than pred...

Hysterical Mini 9: Is Mommy Kissing Daddy or Santa Claus? from 2019-08-22T16:11:45

In this mini, we read emails about mommy kissing Santa Claus, people scaring their neighbors with laughter and how our fans span generations. Join us for the randomness!

Special thanks to Swing Whale and Machine Gaming for our music!

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Hysterical Mini 7: Friends With iPhones from 2019-07-29T02:14:31

We read your emails, your comments and your reviews! Absinthe cocktails and beef between our fans is discussed.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!

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Episode 114: King Strang of Beaver Island, Michigan from 2019-07-23T20:53:01

Have you ever wanted to be a religious leader, king of an island, and in state government? Well, James Jesse Strang is your hero! Tune in this week, when Hailey teaches Alexis about a break off gro...

Hysterical Mini #6: We Say Boy Too Much from 2019-07-18T07:02:29

We read so many emails and reviews (thanks for sending them!) and learn how we irritate our listeners! If you want to be featured in an episode, email us at hystericalhistorypodcast@gmail.com! Listen

Episode 113: Real American Heroes - Animal Soldiers from 2019-07-16T07:01:32

There are many heroes in war, but they usually aren't this cute! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about animals who have been used in war, some of whom are very decorated American her...

Episode 112: The Man Behind The Americas' Name, Amerigo Vespucci from 2019-07-09T18:38:15

Ever wondered why it's called America? Well, after Amerigo Vespucci, of course! But why is it after his first name? And is anything the scoundrel says trustworthy or did people make up fake news...

Bonus Episode: Trying To Guess The State's Flag from 2019-07-04T07:47:18

For our bonus episode this week, we try to guess each states flag, just by looking at it! We...don't do very well with flags or our American geography off the top of our heads...

The p...

Episode 111: Benjamin Franklin Invented Fake News - Part Two from 2019-07-02T18:16:23

Happy Independence Day (in two days)! For the birthday of America, here's an episode about Benjamin Franklin and his hoaxes, satire, and whether or not he was a huge slut.

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Episode 111: Benjamin Franklin Invented Fake News - Part One from 2019-07-02T17:57:59

Happy Independence Day (in two days)! For the birthday of America, here's an episode about Benjamin Franklin and his hoaxes, satire, and whether or not he was a huge slut.

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Hysterical Mini #5: Even More Emails from 2019-06-29T07:01

Even more of your emails read in this episode! A continuation of the previous mini, here we finish off our emails from the giant cluster of love we had! Thank all of you so much for emailing us ...

Hysterical Mini #4: So Many Emails, So Many Tangents from 2019-06-27T17:22:30

In this Hysterical Mini, Hailey and Alexis take hysteria to the next level, with so many emails and so many tangents, it had to be split into two parts! No history here unless it's in an email s...

Episode 110: Syphilis, The French Disease from 2019-06-25T07:02:24

When syphilis appears suddenly in Europe, how do we figure out who is at fault? By pointing a finger at whatever country we like the least, of course! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis...

Episode 109: How To Kill The President by Charles Guiteau (Part 2) from 2019-06-19T04:48:43

Charles Guiteau has everything handed to him and still can't seem to get what he wants. Would killing the president help? Tune in this week and find out!

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Episode 109: How To Kill The President by Charles Guiteau (Part One) from 2019-06-19T04:28:54

Charles Guiteau has everything handed to him and still can't seem to get what he wants. Would killing the president help? Tune in this week and find out!

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Episode 108: Julie D'Aubigny - Opera Singer, Dueller, Bi Icon from 2019-06-11T07:07:15

Happy pride month! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Julie D'Aubigny, a bisexual woman who rescued her lover from a convent, was pardoned twice by the Sun King, and dueled any man who...

Episode 107: Napoleon's Penis and Other Famous Body Parts from 2019-06-04T07:02:53

Napoleon died on May 5, 1821, but his body continued a journey around the world...well, his penis did, at least. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Napoleon's penis, how it was snatched f...

Hysterical Mini #3: Funny Reviews and Outtakes from Our Promo from 2019-06-02T07:02:47

Want to hear us read your emails or reviews? Or our outtakes for a promo we recorded for other podcasts? Listen to this extra bonus episode and get all that and more!

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Hysterical Mini #2: Hanson and Heathrow Escalators from 2019-05-11T08:56:27

In this Hysterical Mini, Alexis and Hailey read your emails, reviews, and comments, but mostly talk about whether or not Hanson is dead and escalators

from 2019-05-07T20:15:53

Catherine de Medici supposedly had a "stable of whores" to do her political bidding called the Flying Squadron. But was it real or just another lie about a foreigner queen? Join us for our secon...

Episode 102: Dino Mistakes from 2019-05-07T20:07:52

Have you ever wondered how paleontologists know what a bone was for or where the head goes on a skeleton? Turns out, they often don't! Or didn't in the past, at least. This week, Hailey teaches ...

Bonus Episode: Watch-A-Long To Reign from 2019-04-24T07:21

Ever wanted to hear our expert commentary on the accuracy of historical dramas and movies? Well, then buckle up for this bonus episode! In this, you can watch along with us, as Hailey and Alexis...

Episode 101: Catherine De Medici - Queen Poisoner and Witch from 2019-04-23T19:17

Catherine de Medici was a queen, a Medici, and Italian. But was she a poisoner and a witch, like some sources would lead you to believe? Join us this week as Alexis and Hailey discuss astrology,...

Hysterical Mini: Witches and an Accidental Download from 2019-04-19T09:53

We've gotten so many reviews and emails recently, we created a little mini-episode to focus on those! Tune in to this snippet where people want to mail us knitted items, think we're witches or s...

Episode 100: History of Hysterical! from 2019-04-16T07:03

Happy 100th episode! To celebrate, Hailey teaches Alexis about the history of hysteria and why she can't spell history correctly the first time anymore. Get ready for some female anatomy talk. A...

Episode 99: Operation Plowshare - Nuclear Bombs For Engineering Projects from 2019-04-09T07:01

Now that World War II is over, what's America to do with all these extra nuclear bombs? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about Operation Plowshare, an attempt by the American governme...

Episode 98: The Murder Act with Burke and Hare from 2019-04-02T07:02

What do you get when the government makes a weird law and medical school's need bodies to dissect? Graverobbing and murder, that's what! Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the int...

Episode 97: The 8 Times Queen Victoria Almost Got Assassinated from 2019-03-27T02:48

Queen Victoria was almost assassinated not one, not two times, but eight times! Join us to learn who tried to kill her, why they tried, how they failed and the strange disparity in punishments b...

Episode 96: Madame Lavoisier and Her Husband, Antoine from 2019-03-19T07:02

Have you made any scientific discoveries? Were they funded by collecting taxes from the starving Third Estate? And did your wife make sure you'd be remembered? No, that was all for Antoine! Join...

Episode 95: Prince Alfred's No Good, Very Bad Australian Vacation from 2019-03-12T07:44

On the anniversary of the incident (totally planned and not random chance), Alexis teaches Hailey about the numerous pitfalls of Prince Alfred's trip to Australia. Join us for buildings burning ...

Episode 94: Asia &Her Brother, Baby-Hands from 2019-03-05T09:54

What happens when the only primary source about a person is their own sibling? Bias, that's what! Tune in this week to hear Hailey teach Alexis about a surprise mystery figure described as havin...

Episode 93: An Orphan to An Empress: Queen Min from 2019-02-26T08:04

Do you like stories with multiple assassinations, a queen running the show, a war, and explosions? Then this episode is for you! Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Queen Min and he...

Episode 92: Presidents' Day For America And Portugal! from 2019-02-18T18:48

Happy Presidents' Day! In order to educate your understanding of presidents near and far, Hysterical History comes a day early! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about William Henry Harriso...

Episode 91: Mysterious Predictions Of Nostradamus from 2019-02-12T08:00

Every time a war or natural disaster occurs, people look to Nostradamus's prediction to try and find a source for the atrocities. But what of the man behind the thousands of years of prophecies?...

Episode 90: Motion Dazzle - Camouflage from WWI and WWII from 2019-02-05T08:20

Camouflage is rather new in its use in war, and sometimes seems counter-intuitive, like a boat painted like a zebra? Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis all about hiding in plain sight in...

Episode 89: When Anabaptists Attack - The Siege of Munster from 2019-01-29T09:16

Religious freedom can be good..until it turns into a cult! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Siege of Munster, at Peter's suggestion, and how they go from pacifists to cannibalism.

Episode 88: King Frederick William And His Super Tall Soldiers from 2019-01-22T06:20

What's better than average sized soldiers? Giant soldiers, of course! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis that no one likes their dad in Prussia, but some have better reasons for it than others. Jo...

Episode 87: Hello, Dolley Madison! from 2019-01-15T09:04

Madison was charismatic, warm, and...buxom? Not James, though, we're talking about Dolley! This week, Alexis teaches guest star and her roommate, Alyssa, about Dolley Madison, America's first Fi...

Episode 86: Dig That Pope Up! (The Cadaver Synod) from 2019-01-08T08:56

What do you do when the last pope really hecked things up? If you're Pope Stephen VI, you dig him up and put him on trial! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the all the madness that was the...

Episode 85: How To Not Be Hung Over - Historical Hangover Cures from 2019-01-01T17:16

Holidays got you sad and hungover? Well, this is just the pick-me-up episode for you! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis how ancient Egyptians, Romans, the Irish, and cowboys all cured their...

Episode 84: Tomoe Gozen - Lady Samurai from 2018-12-18T08:39

History is a snausage fest, but sometimes an epic lady sneaks into the mix, and beheads a bunch of dudes. Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Tomoe Gozen, a lady samurai who became ...

Episode 83: Charles the Mad Is Made Of Glass from 2018-12-11T08:31

Have you ever felt like everything in the world around you could break you? Have you also felt like you were a saint from hundreds of years ago? If you answered yes to both, you might be Charles...

Episode 82: Boudica's Destruction Horizon from 2018-12-04T08:44

Did someone say Celtic queen? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the much requested Queen Boudica, how the Romans truly were the worst, and how she left her mark on history forever, quite li...

Episode 81: Vikings Take Over Rome! from 2018-11-27T09:16

Have you ever seen a city on a shining hill and thought, wouldn't it be so fun to burn it down and take prisoners? Vikings sure have! This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about Hastein, a Viking lea...

Episode 80: Get Drunk! On Absinthe from 2018-11-20T11:14

Have you ever wanted to get so drunk that you see fairies, hallucinate, and do better art? Absinthe might be your drink...or maybe not? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about absinthe, the truth...

Episode 79: Jumping Off Stuff and Seeing What Happens - Franz Reichelt and Sarah Henley from 2018-11-14T00:11

People who jump from great heights usually have a plan. Some hope to land safely while others hope to perish. But those plans don't always pan out, for better or for worse. In this episode, Alexis ...

Episode 78: But Do You Have A Flag? (The Flagstaff War) from 2018-11-07T04:54

What do you do when the British come to your island nation and put up their flag? CUT IT DOWN. Then rinse and repeat until war starts. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Flagstaff ...

Episode 77: Johan Conrad Dippel - The Real Frankenstein from 2018-10-31T01:02

Was Frankenstein based on a real guy? And did he discover blue? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a man with ambitions and funnels.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!...

Episode 76: Werewolves and Clickbait - The Beast of Gevaudan from 2018-10-23T19:52

A monster attacked two hundred people in the south of France in only a few years. Was it a werewolf? An escaped lion or hyena? Shia LaBeouf? In this episode, Hailey tells the spooky story of the...

Episode 75: Pineapples Are Trying To Eat You from 2018-10-16T09:37

Did you know that when you eat a pineapple, it tries to eat you back? Or that at one point, people rented pineapples to seem rich? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some of the history of p...

Episode 74: Elizabeth Bathory - Blood Bather or Just a Murderer? from 2018-10-10T01:27

Happy month of scares, listeners! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the terrifying tale, but maybe slightly less terrifying than you think, of Elizabeth Bathory.

Special thanks to Sw...

Episode 73: Creative Slavery Escapes from 2018-10-02T07:23

Slavery is a terrible, not funny subject. However, some of the ways people escaped slavery were ingenious and downright wacky. Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about 5 different slave...

Episode 72: Seattle's Great Toilet Reversal from 2018-09-25T09:23

All cities have personalities in their design, the way they run, and the people who built them and live in them today. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis how Seattle got its quirky start, wi...

Episode 71: Game of Roses - Part Two from 2018-09-11T22:53

The second part of the War of the Roses episode! Get ready for even more bad decisions, battles, crown swapping, and mayhem!

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!

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Episode 70: Game of Roses - Part One from 2018-09-05T05:05

Do you like history? Do you like Game of Thrones? Then you're gonna love to hear the historical war Game of Thrones is based on! Tune in this week and next week, in a special two-part episode, a...

Episode 69: Kangaroo Court from 2018-08-29T07:27

People going to trial for murder is as old as time itself. But...animals going to trial for crimes? A more common and recent occurrence than you think. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis...

Episode 68: Wild Events at the 1900 Paris Olympics from 2018-08-21T21:05

Olympic events come and go every time a new country gets ahold of them. But usually those events are all generally recognized as sports. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about events that happen...

Episode 67: Locusta and the Poisoned Enema from 2018-08-15T00:22

When women kill, they often use poison, but Locusta made poisoning an art. Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the ancient assassin who killed Roman emperors and transformed history...

Episode 66: The Pastry War and Santa Anna's Leg from 2018-08-07T09:00

We've talked about a war fought over a bucket, but have you heard of a war fought over a pastry shop? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey how a Mexican revolution leads to a French blockade o...

Episode 65: War of the Bucket from 2018-08-01T01:18

What does it take for a country to go to war with another? Usually, a border disagreement, or continual frustration between the two nations. But sometimes, all it takes is a stolen bucket. This ...

Episode 64: Lundardi's Hot Air Balloon Menagerie from 2018-07-24T19:15

Have you ever wanted to fly in a hot air balloon? Well, hopefully your ride will go better than Vincenzo Lunardi's and has less animals onboard. Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about an ...

Episode 63: Chester Alan Arthur - The Lost Possibly Canadian President from 2018-07-18T06:10

Have you ever suffered from the Mandela Effect, where you forgot if he died in jail, or is it's Berenstein or Berenstain Bears? Or have you forgotten an entire president of the United States? Th...

Episode 62: Eunuchs Galore - Chinese History in a Nutshell from 2018-06-12T23:53

China has a history of being interested in art and writing and...penises? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey an ancient and modern story about eunuchs and the difference between having famil...

Episode 61: Cottingley Fairies and Fake News from 2018-06-05T21:30

Fairies aren't real...are they? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Cottingley Fairies, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and also they talk about the Great British Bake Off a lot. Sorry for t...

Episode 60: The Pied Piper of Saipan from 2018-05-29T20:15

Most of the time in war, soldiers are there to take the enemy out as a team. But Guy Gabaldon is a Marine on a personal nightly mission to save the enemy in Saipan. Tune in this week as Alexis t...

Episode 59: Nipple Sucking from 2018-05-22T20:13

What do regicide, bogs and Nicholas Cage all have in common? The answer might be nipple sucking! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis all about a possibly real ancient practice and the ar...

Episode 58 - Jumbo the Elephant from 2018-05-15T20:00

Brand deals are everywhere now, but you know who got the first one ever? An elephant named Jumbo! He went from the African bush to being a sensation at the London Zoo, and even part of P.T. Barn...

Episode 57 - Doctor Cream: Canadian Serial Killer from 2018-05-09T01:05

Is Jack the Ripper Canadian? This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about a terrible Canadian man who loves poison and murder and moved to London at a convenient time...also he has the WORST NAME EVER. Listen

Episode 56 - The Dancing Plague of 1518 from 2018-04-24T12:31

Have you ever felt like you just had to dance? What about without music and until your feet bled? Or until you died? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Dancing Plague of 1518, and ...

Episode 55: Tsar Peter the Great (or: Peter The Okay) from 2018-04-17T12:00

Peter the Great had a big impact on Russia's history and development. But was he really as great as people say he was? Or was he just a weird party animal who stole people's wigs? Or....both? Tu...

Episode 54: Solved? The Mysterious Disappearance of Louis Le Prince from 2018-04-11T12:32

Louis Le Prince invented the single lens video camera and recorded the first film, but if you've heard of him, it's probably because of his disappearance. Right before he was scheduled to unveil...

Episode 53 - The Great Rat Massacre from 2018-04-03T12:26

What should you do when rats are crawling up your toilets and giving you the plague? Not listen to Paul Doumer, that's what. Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about why extermination o...

Episode 52 - Nikola Tesla VS Thomas Edison: The Current War from 2018-03-27T20:50

Tesla and Edison were the ultimate bitter rivals during the Current War. Nikola Tesla, a poet of science, against Thomas Edison, the greatest proponent of the experimental method. In this episode, ...

Episode 51 - The 160 Room Winchester House from 2018-03-21T18:11

Got a lot of money and nothing to do? How about building a house for 38 years straight? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the Winchester House and how grief can make you do some weird th...

Episode 50 - Emperor Nero: Antichrist or Just Terrible? from 2018-03-13T21:15

Nero is a famous Emperor of Rome for a lot of reasons, most of them fire related. But are they true? Or did historians give him a bad name? Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about how ...

Episode 49 - The Hellfire Club from 2018-03-07T08:32

The Masons are a secretive club today, but in the 1700s, there were a whole bunch! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about her favorite one, The Hellfire Club.

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Episode 48 - Egyptian Lady Pharaoh from 2018-02-28T07:27

You all know Joan of Arc is Alexis's favorite lady, but who is Hailey's? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt intelligently and peacefully. Listen

Episode 47: Joan Of Arc Is On Fire from 2018-02-21T03:29

As a child, Joan of Arc just wanted to weave, dodge, and be a good future wife. But God burdened her with a glorious purpose to save France as a teenager. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about ...

Episode 46 - Cargo Cults from 2018-02-14T03:02

Many religions preach a God in Heaven blessing the people down below on Earth. But do the blessings usually come as physical cargo in boxes? In today's episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about peopl...

Episode 45 - The French Sir Who Might Have Been A Dame from 2018-02-06T22:03

Chevalier D'Eon lived life as a spy, a diplomat, and a man. But returned to France a woman. In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a decorated war hero who might have been a woman all alon...

Episode 37 - American Vampires in Vermont - Fixed from 2018-01-30T23:50

Do you have a persistent cough and think you might have consumption? If you're in America between 1700 and the 1910s, you might have a vampire on your hands! Tune in this week as Hailey teaches ...

Episode 44 - Zhengde: China's Murder-Happy Emperor from 2018-01-23T09:15

What did 13-year-old boys do before video games? They became absolute monarchs and lost their minds! Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her about an emperor who starved his harem, tried to ...

Episode 43 - Nazis and Drugs from 2018-01-17T03:22

Germany didn't have enough resources, soldiers, or money to even hope to win World War 2 when it started. What did they have? Drugs! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Third Reich and ho...

Episode 42 - Was The Assassin Who Killed Franz Ferdinand Eating A Cheese Sandwich? from 2018-01-10T03:02

The Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination kicked off the first World War. But, despite careful planning, it very nearly didn't happen. Tune in this week as Alexis teaches Hailey all about how...

Episode 41 - Slapping Kings &Possum Drops: New Year's Eve Traditions Throughout Time from 2018-01-03T07:41

Happy New Year! But was it always? This week Hailey teaches Alexis about ancient celebrations of the new year, when they celebrated, how they celebrated and how people in America celebrate now.<...

Episode 40 - How To Not Kill Fidel Castro from 2017-12-20T06:58

Fidel Castro may be dead now, but for decades he was a thorn in America's side. One the CIA tried quite a few times to remove. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about a few of the apparent 638 at...

Episode 39 - Jesus Christ, Snake Exploder from 2017-12-05T19:55

The Bible is long and filled with different books and stories...but some of them didn't make the cut. Tune in this week as Hailey, the atheist, teaches Alexis, the Christian, about Jesus making ...

Episode 38: Anne Hutchinson, First Punk Rocker in America from 2017-11-28T20:20

America was built on the foundations of punk rock, those being anti-establishment sentiments and the need to rebel against the man. And no one exhibits these themes in pre-U.S. history more than...

Episode 36 - Drunkest Pilgrim Ever from 2017-11-14T03:21

Who are your ancestors? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Stephen Hopkins, her 10th great-grandfather, who came over on the Mayflower. Happy early Thanksgiving!

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Episode 35 - How to Cure Any Migraine from 2017-11-07T02:08

Ever had a headache so bad that you wanted to literally burn a hole in your skull? Or tie a dead mole to your head? In this week's episode, Hailey describes some ancient methods of curing headac...

Episode 34 - The Worst Slave Owner Ever from 2017-10-30T18:32

Slavery has never been a good thing, but in this spooky scary episode, mistreatment has been taken to the extreme. Join Hailey in learning from Alexis about Delphine Lalaurie, a woman who tortur...

Episode 33 - Death Mountain from 2017-10-23T18:52

What happens when 10 hikers go on an adventure in winter in Russia? Only one survives, of course! Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the dreaded mystery for spooky scary Halloween ...

Episode 32 - Death To Kings from 2017-10-16T21:12

Most absolute rulers just kill people who are insubordinate. But what if they're in your family? And what does any of this have to do with Swedish monarchy? Tune in this week as Alexis teaches H...

Episode 31 - The Potato Prophet from 2017-10-09T19:31

Do you love potato chips? Mashed potatoes? French fries? Well, the French weren't always too keen on potatoes. Join Alexis in learning as Hailey teaches how French snobbery almost killed the Fre...

Episode 30 - The Principality Of Sealand from 2017-10-02T21:28

Ever wished you could be a prince or princess of your own country? Well, one man made that a reality and started his own nation. This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about debatably the smallest nat...

Episode 29 - Bone Wars from 2017-09-25T21:00

Sometimes wars aren't fought by countries, but just by men who have strong feelings about BONES. This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Marsh and Cope, two men, once friends, who started an epic...

Episode 28 - Disneyland's Opening Day Disaster from 2017-09-18T18:56

Disney is a magical place where people gather from all over the world and there's never a trash can more than a few steps from you. But the opening day of Disney was not so magical...or clean. J...

Episode 27 - Olympic Sized Failure from 2017-09-11T19:29

The Olympics are a spectacle and generally heavily organized now, but in 1904, that was not the case in Missouri. Join us this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about how marathon runners did drugs,...

Episode 26 - Jemmy, The Bull Whisperer from 2017-09-04T17:09

Jemmy Hirst was a farmer in Northern England, who had a penchant for inventing and training animals to do...less than conventional jobs for him. Join Hailey in learning about all his crazy anima...

Episode 25 - The Worst Poet Ever from 2017-08-28T12:08

Get ready to feel great about your poetry from middle school! Hailey teaches Alexis about the worst poet possibly ever, William McGonagall, and has the receipts to prove it.

Special thank...

Episode 24 - The Girl With The Chin Tattoo from 2017-08-21T12:00

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 be...

Episode 23 - Dark Dr. Phil from 2017-08-15T01:57

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 Rasput...

Episode 22 - Jackson v. Calhoun and President Mountain from 2017-08-08T01:17

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...

Episode 21 - Ice Curtain from 2017-07-31T19:49

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 swimmin...

Episode 20 - Pope Demote from 2017-07-24T14:00

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!

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Episode 19 - Tour De Froome from 2017-07-18T04:40

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!

Episode 18 - World War Emu from 2017-07-11T07:20

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. Le...

Episode 17 - Canadian Cult Leaders from 2017-07-04T06:51

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 b...

Episode 16 - Cheese Wars and Taste Tests from 2017-06-26T23:48

In 1935, a war was started. But instead of with weapons, this war was fought with the stinky-est cheese people could find: Limburger. Hailey takes Alexis through the science of the cheese making pr...

Episode 15 - Boston Molasses Massacre from 2017-06-21T00:12

In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about multiple food crises, including three molasses spills/floods and the Norwegian Butter Crisis.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!

Episode 14 - Muscle Pile from 2017-06-12T23:36

In this episode, Hailey thoroughly grosses out Alexis with facts about animals and their parts being used in electrical science in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Special thanks to Swing Wha...

Episode 13 - Burning Oil, Eleven Babies And Golden Balls, Oh My! from 2017-06-05T23:12

Do you know the French surgeon, Ambroise Pare? Join Hailey in learning from Alexis about the man who pioneered the scientific method in a time when doctors were more interested in ancient medici...

Episode 12 - More Bear, More Fair from 2017-05-29T17:05

Is Europe inherently better than America? That's what scientists argued in the 18th and 19th centuries. Hailey teaches Alexis about their arrogance, as well as the great lengths Thomas Jefferson...

Episode 11 - Tales of Laughter: The Russo-Japanese War from 2017-05-23T00:46

Are wars funny? Not usually, but Alexis and Hailey find the humor in the Russo-Japanese war. Join us as we follow all the antics of a Russian Baltic fleet as it spends half the war sailing aroun...

Episode 10 - Great Pigs Of Fire from 2017-05-16T04:40

Hailey (who is still a little sick) teaches Alexis about Hannibal ...Barca, not Lecter. He famously road elephants over the alps all the way to Rome to fight and lose the Second Punic War. Join ...

Episode 9 - Senator Governeur Morris from 2017-05-02T06:21

Governeur Morris is the coolest Founding Frat Boy you've never heard of! Join Hailey in learning about this smart, sassy and sexy author of the Constitution as Alexis recounts the ins and outs o...

Episode 8 - Harriet "The Spy" Tubman from 2017-04-26T00:56

Hailey explains why Harriet Tubman, saint and national treasure, is much more suited to grace the $20 bill than old Sharp Knife the murderer, Andrew Jackson.

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Episode 7 - Why Is Andrew Jackson On Money? from 2017-04-17T23:33

On this episode, Alexis tears down Andrew Jackson with straight up facts, and she and Hailey discuss why this monster of a president was ever on money at all.

Special thanks to Swingwhale...

Episode 6 - Greg the Tool and the Merovingian Murder Queen from 2017-04-10T23:57

In this installment of Hysterical History: Evil Ladies Edition, Hailey teaches Alexis about Fredegund, the most murderous of evil stepmothers, Greg the Tool who thinks he is all that and a membe...

Episode 5 - Good Luck With Your Pimps! from 2017-04-04T02:01

Let's talk about interesting women! As well as: What is zoning? Where did Oregon get all its homeless people?
Who is Sheela Patel and why is she judged for her looks instead of how she poi...

Episode 4 - Turk the Chess Robot from 2017-03-20T22:50

This week Alexis talks about Turk, the chess robot, who beat Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon, and maybe Catherine The Great, at chess in the 18th and 19th centuries. Why was it built? How did it wor...

Episode 3 - Don't Eat Sky Meat from 2017-03-13T20:16

This week, Hailey presents Alexis with the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876, when meat rained from the sky and PEOPLE ATE IT. Tune in to find out what kind of meat it was, how it potentially came do...

Episode 2 - Shots! Shots! Shots! from 2017-03-06T17:03

This week, the ladies discuss Hailey's favorite dude from history: Baron von Steuben. Discussed: house parties at Valley Forge, broship with Alexander Hamilton, a beloved fancy dog, dating Found...

Episode 1 - My Favorite Dictator from 2017-02-26T20:57

Alexis talks about her favorite historical dude, Napoleon Bonaparte. Join us in our pilot to hear about his potential fear of cats, the mystery of his hair color, and the Ocean's Eleven style es...