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 gone, but look we made you some content! Details on future episodes in the intro of this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 gone, but look we made you some content! Details on future episodes in the intro of this one! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 183: Legislative Violence

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: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olumadebo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olumadebo! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 182: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Four

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 argument. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olumadebo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 argument. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olumadebo! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 181: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Three

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 learn as Alexis teaches these facts and more!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 learn as Alexis teaches these facts and more!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 180: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Two

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 Alexis teaches Hailey about America's favorite fighting Frenchman.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Alexis teaches Hailey about America's favorite fighting Frenchman.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 179: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part One

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 president, and where that last tooth ended up.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 president, and where that last tooth ended up.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 178: George Washington's Donkey Teeth

Join Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part Two

Join Hailey and Alexis for a bonus episode where they watch In The Heart Of The Sea and react to the movie. In two parts, because the movie is too long for one.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hailey and Alexis for a bonus episode where they watch In The Heart Of The Sea and react to the movie. In two parts, because the movie is too long for one. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part One

Color

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 "scientific" community. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 "scientific" community. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 177: Pink, The Color of Mind Control

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 176: April Fools!

Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Absolutely fabulous! What could be more fun than talking smack on history’s favorite &amp; forgotten heroes or anti-heroes.
    Alexis and Hailey do the hard work to research history’s most ridiculous expunged details and bring them to life with their own unique blend of story telling and authentic commentary. If historical hindsight is 20/20, Hysterical History is like the X-ray goggle prize at the bottom of your cereal box!
    Warning: You will laugh out loud, and learn something new! 
I can’t get enough! Thanks for all of the fun ammunition for trivia night.

Trash Talking dead guys!

Perfect combo of funny ladies and nerding out. I LOVE it and am currently binging every episode.

My new favorite

Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hysterical History

Lizzie Borden

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 strange descriptions of Lizzie's and Emma's appearances.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 strange descriptions of Lizzie's and Emma's appearances. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bonus Episode: What Does Lizzie Borden Look Like?!?!?

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 about syphilis, how nasty it can get, how easy it is to treat, and how it became a fashion statement.Warning: talk of STIs, brief talk about rape, and some disturbing experiments done on people with diseases.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you want to send something to us, our pick up address is 595 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 E-102. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about syphilis, how nasty it can get, how easy it is to treat, and how it became a fashion statement.Warning: talk of STIs, brief talk about rape, and some disturbing experiments done on people with diseases.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you want to send something to us, our pick up address is 595 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 E-102. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 110: Syphilis, The French Disease

Catherine de Medici

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, witchcraft, and Catholicism! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Wanna send us something? Send it to Alexis and Hailey at 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. It's not where we live, but we can receive mail there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, witchcraft, and Catholicism! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Wanna send us something? Send it to Alexis and Hailey at 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. It's not where we live, but we can receive mail there! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 101: Catherine De Medici - Queen Poisoner and Witch

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 problems in her life, her first marriage, and why 1560 is the worst year of her life...by 1560. Join us to hear the highs and the low lows of Mary, Queen of Scots's life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 problems in her life, her first marriage, and why 1560 is the worst year of her life...by 1560. Join us to hear the highs and the low lows of Mary, Queen of Scots's life! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 119: The Life and Times of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 1

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 not too distant past.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 not too distant past. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 125: Real Asylums Scarier Than Arkham

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 when the plot took place? All these questions and more are answered in this episode that will make you feel glad you didn't go to this party for Thanksgiving!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia and Kara! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 when the plot took place? All these questions and more are answered in this episode that will make you feel glad you didn't go to this party for Thanksgiving!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia and Kara! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 131: Rasputin Death Party

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 the sound quality at the beginning. We were on the wrong mic, but I promise, it's only for a few minutes. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the sound quality at the beginning. We were on the wrong mic, but I promise, it's only for a few minutes. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 61: Cottingley Fairies and Fake News

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? This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the French man of mystery himself: Nostradamus. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Check out screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm for The Screamies podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? This week, Alexis teaches Hailey about the French man of mystery himself: Nostradamus. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Check out <a href="http://screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">screamieshorrorawards.simplecast.fm</a> for The Screamies podcast! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 91: Mysterious Predictions Of Nostradamus

Our second installment of the history of the Borden Murders, from inside the Borden house. Did Lizzie do it? And even if she did, was there any evidence to prove it? Who does Alexis theorize did it? Tune in to find out!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you'd like to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our second installment of the history of the Borden Murders, from inside the Borden house. Did Lizzie do it? And even if she did, was there any evidence to prove it? Who does Alexis theorize did it? Tune in to find out!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!If you'd like to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102 Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 116: Lizzie Borden Trial, Life After, and a Theory to the Real Killer

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 family jewels or losing them. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 family jewels or losing them. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 62: Eunuchs Galore - Chinese History in a Nutshell

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 from his body, who bought it, and where it finally ended up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 from his body, who bought it, and where it finally ended up. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 107: Napoleon's Penis and Other Famous Body Parts

Benjamin Franklin

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.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 111: Benjamin Franklin Invented Fake News - Part One

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 Pablo Picasso is questioned, and so many conspiracy theories about who took it, all of which are wrong! And join us for part two where we let you know what actually happened, which is much less interesting than you'd think.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Pablo Picasso is questioned, and so many conspiracy theories about who took it, all of which are wrong! And join us for part two where we let you know what actually happened, which is much less interesting than you'd think.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 139: The Mona Lisa is Stolen from the Louvre! - Part One

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 down, and a few other interesting things that have fallen from the sky. Go to Facebook for sources and other fun extras. Special thanks to Swingwhale for our music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 down, and a few other interesting things that have fallen from the sky. Go to Facebook for sources and other fun extras. Special thanks to Swingwhale for our music. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 3 - Don't Eat Sky Meat

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 peach pits, and a sheriff's badge from Shirley Temple, all given to presidents!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 peach pits, and a sheriff's badge from Shirley Temple, all given to presidents!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 130: The Weirdest Presidential Gifts Ever

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 some basic info about St. Patrick, all of which he probably made up, and then how the day became a beautiful melting pot of culture.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 some basic info about St. Patrick, all of which he probably made up, and then how the day became a beautiful melting pot of culture.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 146: St. Patrick the Snake Slayer

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 how this town makes the town in Footloose almost seem reasonable.Sorry for the continued weird audio, this will be the last episode hopefully!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 how this town makes the town in Footloose almost seem reasonable.Sorry for the continued weird audio, this will be the last episode hopefully!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 56 - The Dancing Plague of 1518

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 of Mexico's ports and how General Santa Anna's leg ended up in a museum in Illinois. Also Alexis accidentally says France touches Mexico and that they owned Mexico. In both incidences, she meant Spain. Podcasting is hard, but she cringed while editing it and had to write this note. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of Mexico's ports and how General Santa Anna's leg ended up in a museum in Illinois. Also Alexis accidentally says France touches Mexico and that they owned Mexico. In both incidences, she meant Spain. Podcasting is hard, but she cringed while editing it and had to write this note. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 66: The Pastry War and Santa Anna's Leg

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 how they hated all drugs, expect meth! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 how they hated all drugs, expect meth! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 43 - Nazis and Drugs

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 to marry a man who couldn't beat her in wrestling? We hadn't until now! Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about Khutulun, the pride of her father Qaidu and Mongolian wrestling.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to marry a man who couldn't beat her in wrestling? We hadn't until now! Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about Khutulun, the pride of her father Qaidu and Mongolian wrestling.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &amp; Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 144: Khutulun, The Mongolian Wrestling Princess

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