Otto Rahn was a German writer obsessed with finding the Holy Grail -- and, despite being opposed to the Nazi party, as well as openly gay, Otto was financed by one of his biggest fans: Henrich Himmler, the infamous head of the SS. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Most US residents are familiar with the famous Boston Tea Party - but it was far from the only conflict of this type. Join the guys as they explore Rhode Island’s Gaspee Affair, and why it’s sometimes called Rhode Island’s Boston Tea Party. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Join the guys and special guest Daniel Scheffler, host of Everywhere Podcast, as they explore the paradoxical relationship Teddy Roosevelt had with conservation and hunting, and how a Teddy Bear inspired Daniel to travel to over 120 countries. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Join the guys and special guest Ryan as they explore the astonishing adventures of Jimmy Carter’s Uncle Tom Gordy — and how one man’s letter home set Carter on a path that would eventually lead to the presidency. Listen Now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Uncle Tom's Cabin affected American attitudes about slavery, but the story also had a global reach. In fact, a Chinese translation was one of the hottest books of the Qing Dynasty. Listen to the guys and host of Unpopular, Yves Jeffcoat, now: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Kaiser Wilhelm II was nothing if not ambitious. He had geopolitical plans to increase German influence across the planet. In his mind, there was one big roadblock in the way. Join the guys to explore the bizarre German plans to invade the U.S. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

In today's episode of Ridiculous History, learn how Edwin Booth, John Wilkes Booth's brother, saved Abraham Lincoln's son's life in a subway station, connecting the families even before Lincoln's assassination shortly thereafter. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Theodore Roosevelt wasn’t always strong enough to stop a bullet. On episode 1 of History Vs. Podcast, we learn more about TR’s lifelong battle with asthma and how his childhood illness influenced his life philosophy. Listen here: megaphone.link/HSW2734257770

Born into slavery in the 1700s, John Edmonstone gained his freedom in 1817 and moved to Edinburgh, where he stuffed birds for the Natural Museum and taught taxidermy to a young Charles Darwin. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

While this Japanese delicacy isn't the world's only icy dessert, it's one of the most unique. Kakigōri tastes like a treat fit for aristocrats and royalty, and that's no surprise: Back in the 11th century, that's exactly what Kakigōri was. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

When French photo collector Jean-Marie Donat stumbled upon his first vintage picture of a German dressed as a polar bear, he initially thought it was just an odd historical anomaly – at least, that is, until he found a second one. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Bertha Heyman was a notorious con artist with a robust rap sheet and a penchant for bilking well-to-do, otherwise shrewd men. Listen in to learn how Bertha's life of crime led her, oddly enough, into showbiz. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

When the Quakers first arrived on the continent they, like many other colonists, owned slaves. It was up to Benjamin Lay to bravely call out their hypocrisy, pointing to the discrepancy between their religious views and their earthly practices. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

As Benjamin Lay continued his one-man protest against the hypocrisy of slavery in the Quaker community, he inspired some folks and frustrated others with his increasingly over-the-top tactics. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Join the guys as they explore the bizarre practice known as the Honey Trap, and why spies throughout history have used this technique to extract secrets, kidnap and even assassinate targets. Note: This episode contains mature content. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

Imagine if everyone in your town had to move on the same day. Join the guys as they delve into the strange tradition that forced every resident of New York City to move on the same chaotic day. Listen: megaphone.link/ridiculoushist…

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Beatles vs. Stones. Biggie vs. Tupac. Who do you choose? And what does that say about you? A lot, actually. Join music journalists Steven Hyden and Jordan Runtagh as they break down the most famous music rivalries of all time. Now available. Listen: bddy.me/2x8Fzet