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| Ep.107 – Timothy Dexter: American Eccentric or Great Philosopher? | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:18:11 | |
The story of Timothy Dexter shows that one does not have to be intelligent to become successful. Sometimes, a fool and his money are not soon parted. Sources:
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| Ep.106 – The Odyssey of Elmer McCurdy: The Outlaw Turned Mummy | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:16:25 | |
How did a bandit get shot dead in 1911 and then show up in an amusement park funhouse 60 years later? Sources:
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| Ep.97 – Death by Balloon: Jean-François de Rozier and Sophie Blanchard | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:27:04 | |
Since the dawn of time, humans have dreamed of flight. This feat was finally achieved in France in 1783 by Jean-François de Rozier when he piloted the first untethered hot air balloon flight. The first woman pilot, Sophie Blanchard, began her solo flights in 1805. What else do these two intrepid explorers have in common? Tune in this week to find out! Sources:
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| Ep.7 – The Princes That Vanished: The Boys in the Tower | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:33:03 | |
Near the end of the Wars of the Roses, a battle for the crown of England erupts with Richard III fighting for control after his brother's death. The late king's two sons are shut away in the Tower of London, never to be seen again. What happened to the boys in the tower is a mystery that has gripped England for centuries. Join us as we talk about this scandal and the repercussions Richard III's fight for the throne had on English history. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.6 – An Actual Game of Thrones: The Wars of the Roses | 09 Aug 2022 | ||
Jump in the wayback machine and travel with us to the swinging fifteenth century to learn more about the true events that inspired George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series! While we won’t be discussing any direwolves or white walkers, there is plenty of intrigue, double crossing, and dudes named Edward. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Source: Captivating History. The Wars of the Roses: A Captivating Guide to the English Civil Wars That Brought down the Plantagenet Dynasty and Put the Tudors on the Throne. Audible Audiobook, 2018 Music: Order by ComaStudio (royalty free) | |||
| Ep.5 – A Credible UFO Case: The Lonnie Zamora Incident | 02 Aug 2022 | ||
When Police Sergeant Lonnie Zamora went to investigate an explosion just outside the small town of Socorro, New Mexico, he never expected that he would bear witness to what the head of Project Blue Book would later call "the best documented [UFO] case on record". Join us as we discuss this bizarre story of what Zamora saw and the intense investigation that followed. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We're @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.4 – Hungary’s Worst Hockey Player: Attila Ambrus | 26 Jul 2022 | ||
Picture it: Romania, 1988. The country is struggling through its final years of Communist rule, and nobody has it worse than the ethnic Hungarians living in Transylvania. One young man, Attila Ambrus, dreamed of a better life for himself - of fame, glory, and riches. After a daring escape across the Hungarian border, he finds a way to achieve the greatness and notoriety he’s always craved. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We're @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Source: Rubenstein, Julian. Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts. Back Bay Books, 2005 Music: Order by ComaStudio (royalty free) | |||
| Ep.3 – A Town in Terror: The Circleville Letters | 19 Jul 2022 | ||
In 1976, the residents of the small town of Circleville began receiving salacious and threatening letters from an unknown writer. These anonymous letters would eventually number in the thousands and would lead to cover-ups, attempted murder and death. Let Clay tell you all about the infamous Circleville Letters. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We're @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.2 – The Bear Who Went to War: Wojtek | 12 Jul 2022 | ||
After being released from a Nazi prison in the spring of 1942, a group of Polish soldiers traded some of their rations to an Iranian shepherd boy in exchange for his pet, a Syrian brown bear cub. The newly christened Wojtek became the mascot of Poland’s 22nd General Transport Company and considered himself to be just one of the boys. Tune in to learn more about his incredible rise from ursine orphan to decorated Army officer! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We're @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.1 – The Heist of the Century: The Antwerp Diamond Robbery | 05 Jul 2022 | ||
In 2003, thieves robbed one of the most secure and well-guarded places in the world - the Antwerp diamond district in Belgium. It was the largest diamond heist of all time and earned the name 'the heist of the century'. But how did they accomplish it and were they able to get away? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We're @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.96 – Aum Shinrikyo and the Deadliest Terror Attack in Japan | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:25:45 | |
In 1995, a doomsday cult carried out a deadly biological weapons attack during rush hour in Tokyo. Their leader was convinced the apocalypse was coming and this attack would help bring about the end of the world. Sources:
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| Ep.95 – The Lost Colony of Roanoke | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:30:08 | |
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is one of the most popular unsolved mysteries in American culture - but is it really unsolved? This week, Sarah discusses the litany of mishaps that befell England's first attempt to set up a permanent settlement in North America, and lays out the two most probable reasons why every single British colonizer to lay claim to Roanoke Island disappeared without a trace. Sources:
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| Ep.94 – The Lobster and Emu Wars | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:23:46 | |
Let's go back to simpler times. When nations went to war over lobsters and waged war on flightless birds. Sources:
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| Ep.93 – Defying Gravity: Matilda Joslyn Gage | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:33:50 | |
Matilda Joslyn Gage was the single most important and influential champion of women’s rights and the Suffragette Movement, so why have you never heard of her? Well, if you’ve ever seen Wicked or The Wizard of Oz, it turns out you have! Join us this week as Sarah shares the incredible life story of L. Frank Baum’s mother-in-law. Sources:
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| Ep.92 – The Strangest Towns in America | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:23:21 | |
The US has a lot of weird places. Let's talk about some of them! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fantastichpod/) , TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fantastichistorypodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGGchirsGO1bMzKxosclpw) for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com (mailto:FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com) Fantastic History merch is available Here (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RainyDayCornerstore)! Music: Order by ComaStudio (http://pixabay.com/users/comastudio-26079283/) (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| Ep.91 – Trials of the Century: Fatty Arbuckle, Part 2 | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:46:00 | |
In PART TWO of the State of California versus Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle in the death of Virginia Rappe, Sarah goes over the stories presented by the defense and the prosecution, the literally incredible testimony of Maude Delmonte, and the lasting effects of the first celebrity scandal. TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of violent sexual assault. Sources:
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| Ep.90 – Trials of the Century: Fatty Arbuckle, Part 1 | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:31:14 | |
Sarah continues her mini-series on the Trials of the Twentieth Century this week with PART ONE of the State of California versus Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, accused of the rape and murder of actress Virginia Rappe. In this episode, we discuss the life and careers of Roscoe and Virginia, and the fateful Labor Day party that changed Hollywood forever. Sources:
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| Ep.89 – The Mechanical Turk: The First Chess Computer? | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:30:26 | |
In 1770, a Hungarian inventor revealed a chess playing automaton that puzzled the world. No one could figure out how it worked as it toured the world and defeated numerous historical figures and chess masters. It's secrets were almost lost to history, but thankfully we know how it worked. Let me share this incredible story with you! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fantastichpod/) , TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fantastichistorypodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGGchirsGO1bMzKxosclpw) for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com (mailto:FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com) Fantastic History merch is available Here (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RainyDayCornerstore)! Music: Order by ComaStudio (http://pixabay.com/users/comastudio-26079283/) (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| Ep.88 – The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:34:31 | |
Death threats against babies, serial killer queens, Viking raids, and taxation without intoxication - this week, Sarah talks about the often-gruesome true stories behind some of the most popular nursery rhymes. Sources:
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| Ep.105 – The Ghost Army of World War 2 | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:20:15 | |
Deception was super important in World War 2, so many tactics were employed to keep the Axis powers confused. Enter the Ghost Army, the first tactical deception unit in US history. Sources:
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| Ep.87 – The USA's Psychic Soldiers: The Stargate Project | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:27:03 | |
Let's explore the bizarre CIA project that tried to confirm and weaponize psychic phenomena. Sources:
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| Ep.86 – Boats Against The Current: The not-quite-love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:38:04 | |
They're baaaaaack! In the kickoff to season two, Sarah presents the not-quite-love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, with a particular focus on their time in Asheville, North Carolina. This warm and fuzzy, feel-good story discusses substance abuse, abandonment, neglect, mental health struggles, and suicidal ideation, so listen with caution. Sources:
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| Ep.85 – The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:28:01 | |
Today we're talking about the Seven Wonders! Why there were built, why all but one do not exist anymore, and why it's so Greek. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History merch is available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Music: Order by ComaStudio (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| Ep.84 – Leah Smock: The Battletown Witch | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:21:41 | |
We've got a story we know you haven't heard; it's not even on Wikipedia! This week, Sarah shares the tragic story of the only accused witch to ever be burned to death in the United States. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.83 – Ignaz Semmelweis: The Savior of Mothers (Part 2) | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:27:57 | |
Ignaz Semmelweis is remembered by history as a pioneer of prophylaxis, a champion of sanitation and a David standing against the Goliath of antiquated and incorrect theories on how disease formed and spread. But in his time, he was simply a doctor who wanted to save mothers' lives who were dying in his maternity clinic. Through his hard work and the adoption of his techniques, he saved millions of lives. And his reward for doing so was the destruction of his career, his reputation and his sanity. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History merch is available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.82 – Ignaz Semmelweis: The Man Who Saved The World (Part 1) | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:26:44 | |
Ignaz Semmelweis is remembered by history as a pioneer of prophylaxis, a champion of sanitation and a David standing against the Goliath of antiquated and incorrect theories on how disease formed and spread. But in his time, he was simply a doctor who wanted to save mothers' lives who were dying in his maternity clinic. Through his hard work and the adoption of his techniques, he saved millions of lives. And his reward for doing so was the destruction of his career, his reputation and his sanity. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History merch is available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.81 – The Most Embarrassing Naval Disaster in History: The Battle of May Island | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
The "Battle" of May Island is a testament to desire for more power and speed at the cost of reason. The Royal Navy's K-Class submarines were supposed to be the next evolution in naval combat, but they were difficult to control, miserable to be inside of and prone to errors. On what was supposed to be a training exercise in the North Sea, a small error resulted in one of the most catastrophic disasters in Naval history and a staggeringly high death toll considering that not a single enemy participated. Join us as we talk all about this unbelievable story. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History merch is available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.80 – Trials of the Century: Part 2 | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:26:58 | |
In part two of our look into the Trials of the Century, we have an insane government-versus-unions case that features several Fantastic History alumni. Then, Sarah discusses a Massachusetts-based case (BUM BUM BUM) that caused riots around the world - more than once! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.79 – Frauds, Forgeries and Fakes: Five Hoaxes in Science and Archeology | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:33:48 | |
In this episode, we look at five famous hoaxes that rocked science to the core. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.78 – The Trials of the Century: The Murder of Stanford White | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:22:42 | |
This week, Sarah presents the first in a series of episodes covering some of the court cases that were dubbed "The Trial of the Century" in the 1900s. First up, the murder of architect Stanford White by Harry Thaw, the heir of a coal and rail baron. This story had all the earmarks of a sensational public scandal including a gorgeous young woman, passion, jealousy, and folks being super messy in the press. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Merch is now available on Etsy! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.104 – Weird and Wonderful New Orleans | 27 May 2025 | 00:37:33 | |
This week, Sarah covers some of her favorite faces and places in New Orleans - and, yeah, there are a lot of ghosts involved. https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/new-orleans-louisiana/history https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/four-real-new-orleans-legends-put-ghost-stories-shame https://www.reddit.com/r/NewOrleans/s/7lecGcbKJi https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/invention-won-world-war-ii-180972327/ Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fantastichpod/) , TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fantastichistorypodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGGchirsGO1bMzKxosclpw) for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com (mailto:FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com) Fantastic History merch is available Here (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RainyDayCornerstore)! Music: Order by ComaStudio (http://pixabay.com/users/comastudio-26079283/) (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| Ep.77 – Pinkerton vs. Jesse James and Butch Cassidy | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:26:38 | |
Our second Pinkerton Detective Agency episode sees agents hunting down notorious outlaws in the wild west. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.76 – Our 2023 Fantastic History Retrospective | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:26:45 | |
2023 is a wrap, so join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments of the podcast from the past year. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Music featured: Sneaky Adventure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Look Busy Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) George Street Shuffle Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Fluffing a Duck Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Auld Lang Syne (Instrumental Jazz) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNL4hFgii7hoOGKgY7Dv7w Music promoted by Happy Soul Music Library https://happysoulmusic.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast. | |||
| Ep.75 – The Eggnog Riot of 1826 | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:31:23 | |
While these days eggnog is a divisive holiday treat, never has it been more contentious than in 1826, when a secret Christmas Eve party in the barracks of West Point Academy spiraled very, very far out of control. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.74 – Who Was The Inspiration for Ebenezer Scrooge? | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:22:06 | |
It's less Happy Holiday and more Bah Humbug as we explore the several possible inspirations for the covetous old sinner from Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.73 – Charles Dodgson: Math Through the Looking Glass, ft. Melanie Terrill | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
We have a very special guest this week: BFF of the podcast, librarian Melanie Terrill! Though children have known Alice in Wonderland for generations, not many know the story of the man behind the novel or the girl who may have inspired it. Bonus: it's also about math! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.72 – Dangerous Women: Giulia Tofana and Baba Anujka | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:25:27 | |
If “He Had It Coming” is your favorite song from Chicago, then boy, do we have an episode for you! This week, Sarah shares the eerily similar stories of Giulia Tofana and Baba Anujka, two legendary serial killers separated by centuries who nevertheless shared a goal: killing other women’s abusive husbands. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.71 – The Monty Hall Problem & the Woman Who Solved It | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:21:30 | |
The Monty Hall Problem is one of the most famous puzzle in probability. But what is less famous is the woman who made it famous on the pages of Parade Magazine. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.70 – Claude Duval: Restoration England's Public Enemy Number One | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:27:18 | |
There have been many times throughout history where crime does in fact pay. Claude Duval saw such an opportunity while serving in the court of King Charles II and, oh boy, did he ever run with it! This week, Sarah tells the story of a gentleman robber who charmed his way onto the very first most wanted list in Restoration England - and into the hearts of the ladies. Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.69 – John C. Lilly & the Drug-Induced Psychic Sexual Dolphin Experiment | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:33:05 | |
In Episode 69, we dive into the most ambitious experiment of Dr. John Lilly into the communication between humans and dolphins, which was mired by drug abuse, cosmic divinations, sexual scandal but all funded by the US government. But please, your kids can sit this one out. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources Music: Order by ComaStudio (royalty free) | |||
| Ep.68 – Halloween Spooktacular! | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:26:29 | |
Happy Halloween! Sarah aims to scare your socks off this week with a few true tales of terror including the Enfield Monster, the grim magic of the Pennsylvania Dutch, and an exorcism gone wrong. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.103 – Ernest Shackleton's Epic Trans-Antarctic Expedition | 20 May 2025 | 00:35:17 | |
An epic adventure turns into a fight for survival in the most deadly place on Earth. Sources:
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| Ep.67 – The Man Who Saved The World, Then Killed Millions: Fritz Haber | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:20:21 | |
Today we explore the complicated legacy of a man whose inventions fed the world and caused a horrific genocide. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.66 – Darkey Kelly and the Hell-Fire Club | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:26:44 | |
An alleged witch who became a ghost who was involved with an occultist who was hand-picked to replace the devil himself: true stories don’t get more Halloweeny than that of Dublin’s Darkey Kelly. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.65 – Deadly Inventions | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:20:16 | |
Today we talk about inventions that kill and their well-meaning inventors. Including Franz Reichelt, Alfred Nobel and Thomas Midgley Jr. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.64 – Dearly Departed: Death in the Victorian Age | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:32:21 | |
This week, Sarah brings a hearty dose of death positivity into October with the help of some actual newspaper articles from the Victorian era. From real life ghost stories to one widow’s zany worst day ever, this episode truly has it all. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.63 – The Infinite Prison of Paradoxes | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:28:59 | |
Sarah is in prison, both figuratively and literally, and tortured with an episode about implications and paradoxes surrounding infinity, supertasks and Zeno of Elea. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.62 – The Men Who Saved The World From Nuclear Apocalypse | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:22:09 | |
Handle with care - or the world ends. This week, Clay shares two stories of men who found themselves in the unpleasant position of having to make a decision with the fate of humanity in balance. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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| Ep.61 – Hedy Lamarr: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:26:14 | |
Hedy Lamar - known as both “the most beautiful woman in the world” and “the mother of WiFi” - was more than meets the eye. This week, Sarah presents the story of a Golden Age actress who was also a brilliant inventor. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources:
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| Ep.60 – Harriet Tubman: American Spy and Military Strategist | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:25:49 | |
Harriet Tubman is famous for helping slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad, but this is only part of her story. During the Civil War, Harriet Tubman started out as a civilian volunteer with the Union Army cooking and caring for ex-slaves and later, she was tasked with leading a group of spies into the Confederacy. But that is not all and you will have to listen to hear the full story. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter for extra content and updates! We’re @FantasticHPod Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com Fantastic History Stickers available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Sources
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