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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 15:16

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/sports TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Well done, brave adventurer! You have uncovered History For You with Douglas and Hugh - a brand new comedy podcast about history. For you. Join two potentially award-winning historians Douglas Wrattle and Hugh Canard as they take you on a fascinating deep dive into the fascinating annals of fascinating world history. Subjects include King Arthur, Boudicca, 1066, The Great Fire of London, Pirates, Ghosts, King Henry VIII, Jack the Ripper, Highwaymen and more! This comedy series is written and performed by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones

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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 36:29

منذ 9 weeks36:29

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There have been few romances as powerful as the love shared between Queen Victoria and her Prince Consort Albert. Some have come close. Anthony and Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Bert and Ernie... But none can hold a candle to the lust, love and loss that defines the marriage between the most powerful woman in the history of the world, and a German man. Join Douglas and Hugh as they rummage through drawers to find love letters, erotic post cards and dirty drawings shared between the two, as well as diving into their early lives to discover just what made them tick. We then look at how during the forty years of widowed life after her husband's tragic and sudden death, Victoria invented Goth culture. Douglas also has an excellent life hack that will allow you to get away with all sorts of unacceptable behaviour without reprimand or reprisal. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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King Richard the Lionheart 37:15

منذ 13 weeks37:15

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One of the most famous Kings of England. He was French, but we don't hold that against him too much. Join Douglas and Hugh as they "Take the Cross" and draw swords against the most famous medieval monarch named after a massive cat. Discover how he really got his name, how he accidentally became king, why he hated his father, and why Douglas believes Richard's rivalry with arch nemesis Saladin is on a par with his own relationship with a certain pub landlord in Lavenham... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Vikings! 33:51

منذ 15 weeks33:51

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It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here. Douglas and Hugh have finally decided to tackle those vicious, bloodthirsty Nordic warriors. But were they really vicious and bloodthirsty? Time to pillage truth from the village of myth. We've also compiled a run down of the top ten most iconic vikings who ever lived. And some who probably didn't. What a treat. So pull up a longship, sup on your horns of mead and prepare yourself for sagas untold! ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Sir Winston Churchill: Part Two - The Not As Early Years 36:33

منذ 18 weeks36:33

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War! Europe is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless Kaiser Wilhelm. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere. But whither, you may ask, is WINSTON CHURCHILL? Well, that's what Douglas and Hugh reveal as they continue their informed and unbiased account of the man some believe to be BRITAIN'S GREATEST BRITISH PERSON. This thrilling episode follows the political and military career of Winnie during the First World War. And what a tale it is. One of astonishing highs and catastrophic lows... You'll also discover if there's ben any fallout between Hugh and his violent shed-dumping neighbour Mr Rasberry. So strap in. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Sir Winston Churchill: Part One - The Early Years 36:39

منذ 20 weeks36:39

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Many consider Winston Churchill to be the greatest British human who ever lived. But was he, when it comes down to it, a massive bellend? Come with us brave time traveller, and join Douglas and Hugh on the first part of an epic journey as they debate the life, deeds, beliefs, politics and legacy of the man who helped shape the twentieth century. Also, Douglas has some very exciting news. Very exciting indeed... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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House of Medici: The Original Renaissance Mafia 36:13

منذ 23 weeks36:13

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In this episode, Douglas and Hugh take the Hyundai over to Italy where you'll meet the original Godfathers of crime, corruption, extortion, murder and much much more: The Medicis. For centuries, this extravagant gangsta dynasty kept a vicelike grip over Italy -vice being the operative word. Experience their rise and fall, as well as the Humanist world in which they lived and died, better known as The Renaissance. You'll also discover why chafing has forced Hugh to wear short shorts out of season and why Douglas has a real beef with his local florist. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Rise and Fall of Orson Welles: Genius or Fake? 39:27

منذ 26 weeks39:27

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Lights! Camera! Silence on the set! Tape rolling...3,2,1 ACTION!! This episode follows the unique life of a true titan of cinema: the mighty Orson Welles . Join Douglas and Hugh as they explore this remarkable filmmaker, actor, wit, intellect, lover, bon vivant and consumer of many many pies. From the precocious cinematic genius that changed the medium, to the frustrated raconteur who became an extra large, we leave no stone unturned. Discover how Welles convinced a nation that the martians were coming all over them, how he annoyed media mogul William Randolph Hearst and why Douglas never got over his childhood crush on a boy called Pickles... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Rise and Fall of Newspaper Mogul William Randolph Hearst 36:38

منذ 29 weeks36:38

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Imagine a time when wealthy, privileged bullies controlled the minds of millions by making up stories to publish in their rotten newspapers. A time when rich old men married young aspiring Hollywood starlets and wild zebras roamed the hills of California.... STOP THE PRESS!! We're back! In the first episode of 2025, Douglas and Hugh present the rise and fall of the world's first notorious international media mogul, American newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Discover how Hearst built his name during the final years of the nineteenth century, fought a bitter newspaper war with rival Joseph Pulitzer, and created a media empire so vast and powerful it would make even Rupert Murdoch soil himself more than he already does. WARNING: this episode contains poo. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Outtakes and Bloopers 2024 4:18

منذ 34 weeks4:18

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As is now tradition (i.e. we did it once before, last year), here's a bonus Christmas present: five minutes of us failing to keep it together. A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all of you who have listened to our silly little show throughout the year. We don't run ads, we don't make a penny on these shows, we do it for the love of history, sending up history and sending up those history podcast presenters a bit too keen on the sound of their own voices. You know who you are. So wherever you are, we hope you're having a fabulous holiday and we'll be back in 2025 with more History for You. In the meantime, please like, share, subscribe and drop us a five star review as it helps other people find us... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Christmas Compilation: Part Three 45:26

منذ 34 weeks45:26

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Season's greetings! For our third and final Christmas compilation - and the last full-length episode of 2024 - Douglas and Hugh unwrap the gift of truth from under the Christmas tree of lies. In this slice of historical Yule log, you'll discover the erotic side of XXXmas, the REAL reason we have a dying pine tree in the corner of our living room ever December, how Queen Victoria's bareknuckle prowess gave Boxing Day its name and the origins of that horrific festive tradition: panto. Warning. This episode contains nuts. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Christmas Compilation: Part Two 55:34

منذ 36 weeks55:34

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Season's greetings! Welcome to the second of our Holy Trinity of festive specials, where we take our collected Christmas mini episodes from the archive and smush them together into full-length episodes to get you through the Yuletide period. In this episode Douglas and Hugh tuck in to the history of Christmas food and drink throughout the ages, the world's weirdest Christmas rituals, the truth behind the Nativity and iconic Victorian Christmas traditions. You'll finally discover the real difference between a current and a raisin, why egg nog is actually called egg nog and why there was rabid anti Ewok sentiment during much of the nineteenth century. Enjoy! ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Christmas Compilation: Part One 44:44

منذ 37 weeks44:44

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Last Christmas we gave you our hearts. We recorded twelve mini-episodes all about different aspects of the festive period - and they were incredible. So this year, because we're both going on holiday (separately, you understand), Hugh has asked his nephew Gavin to cut these episodes together into a trio of full-length episodes for your ears. And this is the first. In this episode, expect a staggeringly incisive analysis of Christmas carols, the Roman origins of Christmas and everything we know - and don't know - about the big man himself: Father Christmas (or Santa Claus if you're a colonial). Enjoy! TRIGGER WARNING: If you don't like Christmas, this episode WILL offend. But if you don't like Christmas, there's obviously something wrong with you. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Great Exhibition and the Crystal Palace 30:33

منذ 38 weeks30:33

30:33

In 1851, Prince Albert, Royal Consort to Queen Victoria, held a magnificent celebration of his adopted homeland. Think Cool Britannia only less cocaine and more things stolen from other countries. To house this Great Exhibition, he had built an enormous Crystal Palace, a marvel of Victorian architecture and a shrine to Empire, excess and elephants. Today, not a single shard of glass from this vast building remains. Why? What happened? And what exactly was inside its shimmering walls? Don't get upset. Douglas and Hugh are about to open the doors and lead you inside this enormous nineteenth century monument dedicated to a decadent past. And you don't even need a ticket... TRIGGER WARNING: fans of hedgehogs might find a part of this episode disturbing. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook https://tinyurl.com/History4UBlueSky Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Tutankhamen and the Curse of the Pharaohs 40:16

منذ 40 weeks40:16

40:16

Grab your pickaxe, we're going digging! Let Douglas and Hugh take you back to Egypt, at once thousands of years, and then just over a century ago, as we expose the life of the most famous Egyptian king Tutankhamen - a life tragically cut short. We then flash forward to Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon uncovering King Tut's majestic tomb in the Valley of the Kings, which came with all the mod cons you expect from a royal burial chamber - and a terrible TERRIBLE curse. Or so they say... Talking of dangerous mummies, Douglas also reveals what happened when he confronted that oik Shenkley about whether or not their parents had enjoyed an illicit affair. It's monstrously exciting. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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A Wicked History of Witchcraft 36:09

منذ 42 weeks36:09

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We're back for another Halloween special episode for the Spooky Season and Douglas and Hugh are delving into the mucky and grim history of witchcraft in Europe. Why were so many men so scared of women? Which King of England wrote arguably the definitive book on witches, warlocks, demons, goblins and imps? And what terrible secret has Douglas unearthed in his loft? All will be revealed if you lend us your ears... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Spooky Season Special: Hampton Court Palace 35:42

منذ 44 weeks35:42

35:42

This episode has divided Douglas and Hugh. The former believes it to be a Halloween special, the latter insists that it isn't. As ever, you be the judge! Prepare for an unforgettable trip back to Tudor England as we guide you inside Hampton Court , arguably the most famous British royal palace that doesn't have an actual royal currently living in it. We invite you to tiptoe nervously through its grand arches, mind-boggling maze, candlelit chapels, bustling kitchens and decadent chambers, you might just experience the odd ghostly apparition, mysterious sound and unexplained phenomenon. Listen. If you dare... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci 39:52

منذ 46 weeks39:52

39:52

The term "genius" is banded around all too casually these days. Very few deserve the title. But this man definitely does. Artist. Anatomist. Engineer. Aviator. Gardener. There was nothing Leonardo da Vinci couldn't do. If he were alive today, he'd probably also be an excellent podcaster. But he isn't, so you're going to have to make do with Douglas and Hugh. In this episode, we examine the world of Leonardo da Vinci. The Mona Lisa. The Last Supper. The helicopter. All singular creations, all from the same massive brain. Come join us as we probe into the life and works of one of the greatest ever-living humans. And talking of visionaries, you can also find out what happened when Hugh came back from the opticians with the wrong glasses. It doesn't end well. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Prohibition, the Mob and the Rise and Fall of Al Capone 33:39

منذ 48 weeks33:39

33:39

In this obscenely violent episode, Douglas and Hugh become a pair of American wise guys as they blow the lid off bootlegging on the streets of New York and Chicago during the 1920s and 30s. A time where crime most definitely DID pay. A time of Prohibition. Discover how Al Capone rose through the ranks of street hoodlums to become the most notorious gangster who ever lived, how Hugh managed a forty a day smoking habit before he was twelve, why Douglas has cancelled al plans for an extension to his extension, and why that man fell off the roof of the village hall. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The History of the Motorcar 36:12

منذ 50 weeks36:12

36:12

We've all seen one. We've all been in one. Doulgas frequently crashes one. But who actually invented the car? And how the hell did we manage without them? From donkeys to horsepower, from Henry Ford's Model T to where all self-driving cars go to die, Douglas and Hugh take you on a crash course through the complete history of the car. So buckle up, it's a bumpy road ahead! ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Aviation and the Magnificent History of Flight 37:45

منذ 52 weeks37:45

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As it's still the summer holidays, brace yourself. These are your captains speaking. Douglas and his co-pilot Hugh will now take your ears through the many thrilling attempts by humanity to take to the skies. From trying to harness owls and heated air to the sheer misery of your average budget airline, strap yourself in for the flight of your life as we leave nothing behind in the terminal. Oh and you'll never guess what Douglas found in the compost heap. The horror...the horror... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Listener Request: Queen Elizabeth the First 37:53

منذ 1 year37:53

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She was the last Tudor monarch who ushered in a Golden Age for her country - without even needing to score any goals in a major international tournament. In fact, she was actually able to defeat the Spanish. Join Douglas and Hugh as they unravel the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Discover the plots on her life, the pretenders to her throne and whether or not she could be a convincing TV weather presenter. It's all here - and more - in another action-packed listener-requested episode of the greatest pod in the universe! You're very welcome. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James also write books: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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Vampires: Myths, Folklore and the "Real Dracula", Vlad The Impaler 43:58

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In this episode of the BEST HISTORY PODCAST EVER MADE, Douglas and Hugh cross oceans to time to find you, and boldly become vampire hunters! Join them as they dig up the myths and legends that gave rise to belief in vampires and the undead. They will debunk vampire lore (garlic, crucifixes, sunlight, holy water). They will also introduce the real life historical figure that inspired Irish novelist Bram Stoker to write Dracula: fifteenth century voivoide of Wallachia, Vlad Tepes, AKA Vlad the Impaler. National hero or bloodthirsty monster? You decide! Continue, brave listener - if you dare - but consider this pod a warning to the curious: you will also discover what happened when Hugh overdid it at an all-you-can-eat buffet. The horror... the horror... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire, with music by Mike Jones. Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Three Musketeers and the Extraordinary Life of Alexandre Dumas 31:28

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En Guard! Strap on your sword, rapier and whatever flintlock pistol you may have about your person. Douglas and Hugh invite you to enlist in the French King's most elite fighting force, The Three Musketeers! But who were the real-life swashbucklers? What did they do to inspire legendary French playwright and author Alexandre Dumas to write his iconic novel? And what of the man himself? Experience a life as large and colourful as the characters he wrote about. You'll also learn why it's crucial to check if the back doors of a Hyundai are locked... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history created, written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian. Here he is: https://youtu.be/ferk0xRoGag…

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Debunk Special: Area 51, the Roswell Incident and Alien Conspiracy Theories 34:12

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In this week's episode, Douglas and Hugh put on their foil hats and x-ray specs as they travel back to the 1950s in search of...ALIENS! But because this is a bona fide history podcast, Our very own Mulder and Scully don't want to believe, they want to know - and they're not afraid to expose themselves in the process. What REALLY happened on that hillside in Roswell, New Mexico? What's REALLY inside Area 51? And what about the other 50 areas?! The truth is out there...and we've found it! ---- History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Mystery of Stonehenge and the Druids 32:38

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As we approach the halfway point in the year for the Summer Solstice on June 21st, Douglas and Hugh travel to Stonehenge, the most famous of all the henges, and one of England's most ancient, celebrated and fascinating landmarks. They also reveal the true identity of the people who worshipped at this hallowed site: the Druids. Who REALLY built Stonehenge? What was it for? And how do you get an elderly woman off the kitchen floor without further injury? All will be revealed - and more - in another spectacular episode! ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a spoof comedy podcast about history - written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Knights Templars 31:51

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Who were the Knights Templars ? What is their connection with The Holy Grail ? And why was Douglas and Hugh refused entry into Shingles nightclub on the High Street? All will be revealed - and more - when we remove the chainmail of mystery to expose the flabby pink flesh of truth. Gasp with pleasure as you learn of their special role in the Crusades. Groan with excitement as we uncover the secrets kept by this medieval order of warrior monks, and whimper with bottled-up frustration as we unveil their lasting legacy. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Lost Ark of the Covenant 34:07

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The Ark of the Covenant is one of the world's most famous archaeological prizes. But what actually is it? Does it even exist? And if so, can it really melt your face off? Douglas and Hugh don their fedoras, grab their bullwhips and steer clear of snakes as they raid the truth behind this most holy of holy relics. Discover the Ark's biblical origins, why it got lost and where it may currently reside. Douglas will also reveal his own version of the Ten Commandments. Fingers crossed it doesn't invoke God's wrath... ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Erotic Adventures of Catherine the Great 28:15

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Few monarchs have been plagued by so many scurrilous rumours as this one. Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia during the back end of the eighteenth century and under her long reign, she is said to have transformed her country for the better. She was also rumoured to be obsessed with nookie, took an army of lovers and fell foul of a proud horse. But is there any truth in these stories? Join Douglas and Hugh as they unsheathe their fact sticks and probe the past for answers. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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William Shakespeare 32:08

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To listen or not to listen. THAT is the question. And the answer is, of course, yes. In this episode, Douglas and Hugh tackle another of history's big hitters: William Shakespeare . Writer of such incredible works such as Romeo and Juliet , Hamlet and Slippery When Wet . The most famous playwright who ever lived, but what do we know about the man behind the curtain? What inspired him? How did he become so famous? Where did he buy his quills? All will be revealed in this most theatrical episode. ------ History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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The Palace of Versailles and King Louis XIV 34:32

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If you met a king, would you bow and curtsy, or punch him in the face? Fortunately, Douglas and Hugh know EXACTLY what to do, and they're about to tell you. We cordially invite you to sup with King Louis XIV of France at the royal palace of Versailles - but for Christ sake, remember the RULES! Because if you don't...well. There will be trouble. From what to wear, what to say and how to behave, here's the lowdown on all the ridiculous ways you can impress a pompous 17th century French monarch with a god complex. ------- History for You with Douglas and Hugh is a comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by Adrian Mackinder and James Devonshire , with music by Mike Jones . Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes. Connect with us here: https://tinyurl.com/History4UTwitter https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook Adrian and James are also published authors: The Wonder 1: Blood Red https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World https://linktr.ee/stanleebook Death and the Victorians https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder…

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