History Boiz

The Silk Road was the most influential network of trade routes to ever exist. This episode is related to our next series and a listener request! Sources: Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu by Laurence Bargreen The...

You recognize the name Chevrolet from one of the world’s top car manufacturers in existence, but do you know the story of the man who gave it its name? Joining us is Tony from the How the West Was F#cked podcast...

The Iran Contra Affair had other, far reaching, and devastating consequences. Because of close relationship between the CIA and the Contra rebels in Nicaragua, drug smuggling and the lucrative cocaine trade in...

In part 2, we see the coverup unravel. Not only did the Reagan administration have to explain damning evidence of arms for hostages, but also the diversion of profits from those arms sales to the Contras, both of which...

The Iran Contra Affair was the biggest scandal of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. A group of rogue staffers from president’s own National Security Council were selling Iran - a so declared state sponsor of terrorism...

Frida Kahlo’s short life came to a tragic and painful end. She painted until her dying day and her legend has grown ever since. Joining us again for the conclusion of this series, our friend Amy! Sources: Herrera...

In part 2, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera begin their tempestuous relationship and Frida paints some of her most iconic works. Joining us again is our special guest, Amy! Sources: Herrera, Hayden, and Frida Kahlo. Frida...

Frida Kahlo is now the most famous painter that Mexico has ever produced and has since become a legend in the art world for painting some of the most recognizable, beautiful, and often disturbing images in the art...

<p>That time incompetent and bizarre leadership of one man led to a chain of chaotic events that culminated in civil war.</p><p>It’s funnier than it sounds!</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Gibbon, Edward. The History of...

<p>Grace O’Malley has become a legend as a swashbuckling Irish pirate that had terrorized, and then terrorized on behalf of, Queen Elizabeth I. The truth is much more complex. Join us for the Pirate Queen...

<p>Marshal Bass Reeves was a legend of the Wild West. What sets him apart from the usual lexicon of Wild West legends wasn’t that he was black or a black law man, it’s because he was the real deal. Joining us is the...

<p>In the early days of profession wrestling, a sport already rife with conmen and circus tricks, there would be one rivalry that would make, and simultaneously threaten to break, the sport across the globe. Two worlds...

<p>In part 2, Joseph is among the leaders who guided the Nez Perce during the subsequent war and harrowing retreat across some of the roughest terrain that North America has to offer. Joining us again is Will from How...

<p>Chief Joseph was a leader of a Wallowa band of Nez Perce that became a legend and myth in his own time. Joining us is Will from How the West Was F#cked!</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p><br></p><p>Nerburn, Kent. Chief...

<p>The last installment of Jerry joining How the West Was F#cked for the conclusion of George Hearst!</p>