
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 941 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

In this weekend's Classic episode, Ben quizzes Max on his dreams of being a director, ultimately asking: What would the average person do to become famous? Often described as one of the most isolated countries in the world, the Democratic People's Re... more
It's no secret that the Wonders of the Ancient World were pretty... wonderful -- yet also pretty mischaracterized. In today's episode, Ben, Noel, and Super Producer Max explore the phenonemal Temple of Artemis, which was built not once, not twice, bu... more
Fellow Ridiculous Historians, we all know the inspiring and tragic story of Marie Curie -- however, not everyone is familiar with the absolute boom in radium-associated merchandise, which took the world by storm before the public understood the dange... more
Toward the end of World War II, the German Type VIIC submarine was acknowledged to be one of the most advanced -- and deadliest -- predators on the seas. Yet, in at least one case, some of the same technological breakthroughs that made these subs ast... more
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I really wanted to like this podcast. But you end up hearing the current day views of the host than you do about actual history.
I just realized I have been listening for 30 minutes and almost all of it has been ads. They have barely covered anything on the episode topic.
Neil can be very annoying with his political snide comments. Just tell story and keep politics out of it. And it will be better
I like the concept and topics, but your tangents and personal politics leave me searching for something else. Tried a couple episodes, but I’ve gotta move on.
27 minute show, 13 minutes commercials. What the heck. This won’t make it into any regular rotation based solely upon that.
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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of the quirkiest and most bizarre stories throughout history, bringing to life events that are equal parts educational and entertaining. From peculiar occurrences, odd characters, and extraordinary historical tales to examinations of cultural phenomena and language evolution, listeners are treated to a broad spectrum of absurdities and enlightening discussions. The hosts blend thorough research with humor, creating an appealing dynamic that makes historical topics accessible and fun for a diverse audience.
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