Where's the Bacon? House Bill 23261: The Hippo Meat Plan
Before “bacon fixes everything” was a meme - a lifelong politician, a boy scout, and a German spy almost ruined the most perfect food on earth. Tune in to find out how the Hippo Bill of 1910 got into ...
3 Jan 1h 15min
The Shocking End - Elizabeth Bathory part 2
The infamous Elizabeth Bathory is a Hungarian Noblewoman holding a Guinness World Record as the most prolific female serial killer in history. But was she a cold-blooded killer? Or a wealthy widow cau...
31 Mar 20251h 42min
Hungary's Lady in Red - Elizabeth Bathory, part one - The Origins
The infamous Elizabeth Bathory is a Hungarian Noblewoman holding a Guinness World Record as the most prolific female serial killer in history. But was she a cold-blooded killer? Or a wealthy widow cau...
21 Feb 20251h 8min
Say my name! The Legend of Bloody Mary
In this episode we head straight into the heart of an urban legend that has crossed continents and haunted sleepovers for generations, unnerving even the bravest amongst us. You know her name, but whe...
13 Jan 202530min
Christmas is Cancelled!
Did you know Christmas was once banned? The Puritans weren’t exactly fans of holiday cheer, and their crackdown on festivities was... intense. From outlawed feasts to fines for celebrating, it’s a wi...
2 Des 202431min
Not Your Mama's Jersey Devil
In 1735, deep within the shadowy New Jersey Pine Barrens, a mysterious birth took place. A haggard mother brought forth a creature with the head of a dragon—at least, that's how the legend goes. But i...
19 Nov 202434min
Samhain, the Celtic Halloween - Episode 22
In this episode, we take a look at the origins of our modern Halloween celebration. At how ancient people, like the Celts, still influence our lives - whether we know we're honoring their traditions o...
22 Okt 202422min
New York Hat Riots of the 1920's
What happens when people take fashion way too seriously? In today's episode, we discuss the hat riots in New York City during the 1920's. Resources: https://blog.batchgeo.com/1922-events/ https:/...
16 Okt 202425min
