
A podcast that makes weird, gross, gory, and just generally “unpopular” history more fun and accessible
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

Join Kelli in this shorter history on the mysterious Voynich Manuscript, an early Renaissance-era book written in a made up language (dubbed Voynichese) with strange diagrams that seem... out of this world.
I love a good *history mystery* :)
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Join Kelli as she goes over the story of a feral boy found in the woods outside of Hamelin, Germany. He was brought to King George I's court in England and named Peter, and he entertained curious onlookers for months. He had strange mannerisms and wa... more
Join Kelli as she goes over a strange event from the 17th century Dutch Republic - the time a political leader was killed, strung up, dismembered, and then cannibalized.
As always, we set up the history surrounding this event to get a good understa... more
Join Kelli as she goes over the popular legend of Boudica, the short-lived queen of the Iceni peoples in Iron Age Britain.
Much of what we know about Boudica comes from heavily-biased Roman sources, written decades or over a century after the events... more
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I love the context of each episode. I love hearing the history as well as the story that follows. Always well researched and exciting to listen to!
You make learning a lot more fun. The way you describe stuff has me sat. Also I’m glad to hear you took a much needed break and are focusing on quality over quantity!!! Music to my ears. Happy to see u are back. I’ve listened to 3 pods now and I’m eager for more in the future :))) your brain is great!!
I love how you give us context to the topics!
I love this podcast so much I am a giant history nerd and it is perfect fr me
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A history-focused show that makes strange, gruesome, and fascinating episodes engaging and accessible. Across recent selections, listeners get deep dives into notorious events and odd historical curiosities—from infamous trials and ancient empires to mysterious disappearances and legendary figures—paired with narrative storytelling that aims to connect context, consequences, and human drama. The host is noted for clear explanations, a confident voice, and a ability to weave surprising details into cohesive timelines, often balancing scholarly context with entertaining portions. The format seems well-suited for curious adults who enjoy learning through vivid storytelling about the darker or more unusual corners of history and culture.
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A Popular History of Unpopular Things launched 4 years ago and published 76 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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