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Hosted by The Ebbs of History · EN · 32 episodes
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Welcome to Ebbs of History, the show where we dive into the strangest, wildest, and sometimes downright creepiest stories the past has to offer. From Dancing Plagues to Pirate Queens, we’ll laugh, we’ll gasp, but most importantly, we will learn how history is way cooler than your textbook ever told you. Every episode, we will take a quick trip through time, then see what lessons we can still learn today. This is the Ebbs of History!
The Ebbs of History hosts Ebbs of History, a history show with 32 episodes published.
Can your own brain trick you? This episode turns critical thinking into a survival skill for spotting bad arguments, bias, misinformation, and online manipulation. Lost at Sea Shanty by legacyAlli Link: https://freemusic
Dive into the harrowing tale of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the only known survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. Discover how a businessman’s ordinary trip turned into an extraordinary testament to human re
Today, we're diving into a chilling chapter of history that blurs the lines between reality and fiction — the infamous MK Ultra program. Imagine a world where government experiments pushed the boundaries of human conscio
Discover how a sensational 19th‑century newspaper hoax about moon‑dwelling creatures captivated a bewildered public—and why its wild tale still tickles our imaginations today. Join us as we unravel the absurd, the unknow
Get ready to unwrap the mystery behind “Silent Night” — a tale that starts with a quiet snowfall and ends with a surprising twist you never saw coming. Join us as we peel back the layers of history, humor, and heart, and
In the 1920s, young women painting watch dials with radium were told the glowing substance was completely harmless. They were even encouraged to lick their brushes to keep a fine point. But as their bodies began to glow
Get ready to travel back to the fireworks‑filled summer of 1864, where a daring raid on a small coastal town sparked a chain of unexpected heroics, betrayals, and a mystery that still haunts historians today—perfect for
Dive into this week’s bizarre soccer saga where the unexpected twists on the field will leave you laughing, gasping, and questioning everything you thought you knew about the beautiful game—plus a surprise that ties it a
Ever wondered how a queen’s quest for flawless skin might have sealed her fate? This week we peel back the layers of Elizabeth I’s legendary white makeup, separating myth from history and exposing the deadly beauty secre
Content note: this episode briefly discusses the death by suicide of an 18-year-old in 1969 and how the media of the time used her death politically. We handle it carefully but listeners may want to be aware. If you need
Dive into the wild world of 16th‑century Ireland, where a fierce mother‑captain named Grace O'Malley defied kings, gave birth on a ship, and fought off pirates the next day—proving that history’s fiercest rebels can also
In 1812, the United States declared war on Britain and immediately set its sights on conquering Canada. American leaders were so confident that Thomas Jefferson claimed taking Canada would be "a mere matter of marching."
In this episode, we explore the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic, a bizarre outbreak that affected a small village in East Africa. The epidemic lasted for 18 months and primarily affected adolescent girls and young women in
What if sports could get you sacrificed, dragged to death by horses, or killed by a king's splintered lance? In this episode, we count down ten of the craziest sports ever played. These weren't just games. Sources: Wikip
In 1943, British intelligence pulled off one of the most audacious deceptions in military history. They dressed the body of a deceased Welsh homeless man as a fictitious Royal Marines officer, stuffed his briefcase with
In ancient Rome around 40 CE, Emperor Caligula became so obsessed with his champion racehorse, Incitatus, that he gave the horse a marble stable, an ivory manger, golden wine goblets, eighteen personal servants, and purp
What if I told you that a woman once disguised herself as a man and became the Pope? Join us this week on Ebbs of History as we unravel the incredible legend of Pope Joan—a tale of ambition, deception, and a shocking rev
In the summer of 1212, something strange swept across medieval Europe. Thousands of young people, inspired by charismatic teenage leaders claiming divine visions, set out to do what seasoned knights had failed to accompl
Have you ever wondered how a summer stench could change the fate of an entire city? Join us as we dive into the Great Stink of London in 1858, a foul disaster that forced the government to take action, leading to one of
What happened to 117 English colonists who vanished without a trace on Roanoke Island in 1587? Was it a tragedy of war, starvation, or a simple case of survival through adaptation? Join us this week as we unravel the hau
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