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World War II
Cuban Missile Crisis
Russian Revolution
Margaret Thatcher
The Troubles
Falklands War
Dunkirk
IRA
Holocaust
Titanic
Adolf Eichmann
O.J. Simpson
Cold War
Hernán Cortés
Mozart
Iranian Revolution
CIA
Pol Pot
Caligula
First Crusade

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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4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
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    In a lab

    Apple Podcasts
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    GeoffAherne
    Australiaa month ago
  • Hilarious

    Tried to listen to this show while walking to work. Impossible. I kept laughing like a lunatic.

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    United Statesa month ago
  • Superb

    Just sensational. Hilarious.

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    liam8783
    United Kingdom2 months ago
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    I was there last week and not only was my black pudding cold, it stole my wallet!

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  • I have a mortgage

    I do not live in my mums basement, I do have a wife and a mortgage yet this still appeals to me. Make it make sense.

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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.
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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 high-spirited history podcast that mixes irreverent humor with sharp storytelling. Across episodes, expect bold takes, rapid-fire banter, and playful riffs on big historical events, from religious reform to world sports, all delivered with a comedy-forward lens. The show tends to lean into provocative, offbeat angles and unexpected pop culture references, making complex histories feel accessible and entertaining. Notable strengths include a strong co-host dynamic, guest spotlights that amplify anecdotes, and a consistent appetite for cheeky commentary alongside educational threads. Potential listeners who enjoy energetic hosts, humorous critique of narratives, and a willingness to hear controversial but entertaining takes will likely find... more

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