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Cuban Missile Crisis
First Crusade
Cold War
English Civil War
Nikita Khrushchev
John F. Kennedy
Bamberg Witch Trials
Witch Hunts
The Troubles
Germany
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Islamic Golden Age
Jews
Byzantine Empire
Pope Urban II
Seljuk Turks
Peter the Hermit
Knights
Christianity

For people who like history but don't care what actually happened. Join comedians Fin Taylor and Horatio Gould as they guess/explain every event in human history, from Neanderthals to 9/11. Guaranteed to give you an entirely new and incorrect perspective on world events. Support the show: www.patreon.com/fintaylor

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Geoffrey Asmus
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Bebe Cave
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Catherine of Siena
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Tom Gilbey
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Ian Higgins
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Hosts

Fin Taylor
Host of the show, one of the primary speakers
Horatio Gould
Co-host of Fin vs History

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
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    This podcast seems to have created a vice I didn’t know I had!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashgroover
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • That’s why I’m Gay

    These 1 star reviews are actually hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ak40stefan
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Stereotypes and analogies

    All I need from a podcast really. Brilliantly funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wazvegas
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Tedious

    A reminder that humour is subjective. Childish and a bit boring. Not for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Snoop1965
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Hands down my favourite cricket podcast

    Just listen to it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darrin Walker
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Murder has never been so smelly | Jack The Ripper: London in 1888 (Part 1/3)
Q: So what was the actual problem? Why was it such an issue?
Because there are murders all the time in East End London, but the Ripper murders became the focus of a sensational media frenzy.
Murder has never been so smelly | Jack The Ripper: London in 1888 (Part 1/3)
Q: What was your relationship with Jack The Ripper before this episode?
I didn't really know much about him. All I knew is that I didn't like people who liked him.

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A history-focused show wrapped in brisk banter and irreverent humor. Episodes mix quick, joke-heavy riffs with factual anchors to illuminate events from ancient to modern times, often weaving pop culture asides and guest appearances into the narrative. The format tends to be episodic but with ongoing indebtedness to big, controversial moments, memorable personalities, and the way history is framed for entertainment. Noteworthy traits include a fearless, provocative tone and a willingness to tackle sensitive topics with humor, which can be both highly entertaining and polarizing for listeners who prefer stricter historical accuracy.

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