Heroes and Howlers
History Podcasts
A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history.
This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid.
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Location:
United States
Description:
A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history. This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid. Follow and Contact on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Language:
English
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North America’s First Nations (Klondike Gold Rush)
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Mata Khivi (Sikhism)
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The Birth of a Nation (Ku Klux Klan)
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Festive Special (2022)
Duration:00:23:26
Festive Special (2021)
Duration:00:19:22
End Of Year Special
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Extra Helpings 3 (Series 9 episodes 9-11)
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Duration:00:33:19
The Battle of Tsushima (Russo-Japanese War 1904-05)
Duration:00:20:23
Charles Wilkes (Antarctica)
Duration:00:22:31
Gregor McGregor (Securities Fraud - 19th Century style)
Duration:00:16:44
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Duration:00:21:03
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The Cadaver Synod (Papal States)
Duration:00:17:43
The Earl of Macclesfield (Calendars)
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