Hysterical History

Josiah finally makes it to Kabul and meets Dost Mohammed, who is...kind of hot? And smart? Uh oh. Also he eats a pea that can make your butt fall off! Don't believe me? Listen to the ep and find out which one!This episode ended up being TOO LONG so I had to reduce the audio quality but hopefully it's not too noticeable...Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise and Ariana! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on nice reviews, nice emails, rant waaaay too much and try to get through March, the longest month of the century.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylania, continues on his terrible journey through India to Afghanistan, meets a tiny prince, and then some older ones, cures some blindness and gets deserted by almost all his men. Enjoy!Also the audio is kind of loud in this episode, we did our best to fix it, but we'll make sure to double check next time.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know countries were practicing imperialism in the 19th century, but what about random individuals? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, decided, after a break up, to never return to America and take over a piece of Afghanistan for himself, just like his hero, Alexander the Great. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a mini is so long, it's the length of an episode....But hopefully you'll enjoy it during self isolation!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hate being told to wash your hands in this infectious time? Then this is not the episode for you! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the dark history of hand washing and why sometimes you just need to leave the country.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this mini, we mispronunce all things English, and read your emails and reviews!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've had the housing market crash, the dot come bubble burst, and...the tulip market boom? That's right, in the Golden Dutch age in the 17th century, nothing was more valuable than diseased tulips! Join us as Hailey teaches Alexis some economics and discussion about why humans are not logical when it comes to their purchasing habits. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've heard of pirates in the Caribbean, but have you heard of pirates in the South China Sea? Join us this week to learn about Ching Shih, possibly the most successful pirate of all time, who brings Britain, Portugal and China onto their knees.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Valentine's Day may have been last week, but are you even sure who you were celebrating or why? Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the multiple saints who might have been St. Valentine, and which historical figures made it cool.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this mini, we talk about historical mistakes from many online sources, and read your emails and reviews!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Men hate her, women hate her, but we love her. Join us for Emperor Wu's journey from concubine, to Empress, to Queen Mother, to Emperor of China. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us in a watch a long of another Reign episode! This one has everything, from poison, to catacombs, and even forks!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The minis have made their return! Reviews are read, including one from Alexis's professor, and dog pictures abound in the emails we've received. Warning: tangent level 9000.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre, French kings' and Napoleon's bedroom, and...a one room apartment in Paris? Tune in this week as Alexis finished telling Hailey about the Mona Lisa, where she ended up after she was stolen, who stole her, how he got caught, and why it sounds like it's made up, but isn't. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anarchy, but make it fashion! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Luisa Capetillo, a tenacious Puerto Rican labor activist who was well ahead of her time. Thanks to Gamy for the suggestion to do something with Puerto Rico, we hope you enjoy it!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill and McKenzie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this final episode, join Hailey in learning about what happens after you betray your country and the one monument that Benedict Arnold has in America.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill and McKenzie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.