Fantastic History

Mar 04 2025 94 ep. 27 mins 80
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Fantastic History is hosted by Clay and Sarah, a husband and wife duo who enjoy telling each other about amazing events, people and mysteries throughout history. Each week, we'll share a fascinating story with one another and you!

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Ep.94 – The Lobster and Emu Wars

Mar 04 2025 23 mins  
Let's go back to simpler times. When nations went to war over lobsters and waged war on flightless birds. Sources: https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/the-lobster-war/ https://tokdehistoria.com.br/2021/08/31/a-guerra-da-lagosta-o-que-foi-como-aconteceu-a-atuacao-e-os-problemas-da-marinha-do-brasil/ https://www.naa.gov.au/students-and-teachers/student-research-portal/learning-reso

Ep.93 – Defying Gravity: Matilda Joslyn Gage

Feb 25 2025 33 mins  
Matilda Joslyn Gage was the single most important and influential champion of women’s rights and the Suffragette Movement, so why have you never heard of her? Well, if you’ve ever seen Wicked or The Wizard of Oz, it turns out you have! Join us this week as Sarah shares the incredible life story of L. Frank Baum’s mother-in-law. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history

Ep.92 – The Strangest Towns in America

Feb 18 2025 23 mins  
The US has a lot of weird places. Let's talk about some of them! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fantastichpod/) , TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fantastichistorypodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGGchirsGO1bMzKxosclpw) for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at [email protected] (mailto:FantasticHistor

Ep.91 – Trials of the Century: Fatty Arbuckle, Part 2

Feb 11 2025 46 mins  
In PART TWO of the State of California versus Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle in the death of Virginia Rappe, Sarah goes over the stories presented by the defense and the prosecution, the literally incredible testimony of Maude Delmonte, and the lasting effects of the first celebrity scandal. TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of violent sexual assault. Sources: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlines

Ep.90 – Trials of the Century: Fatty Arbuckle, Part 1

Feb 04 2025 31 mins  
Sarah continues her mini-series on the Trials of the Twentieth Century this week with PART ONE of the State of California versus Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, accused of the rape and murder of actress Virginia Rappe. In this episode, we discuss the life and careers of Roscoe and Virginia, and the fateful Labor Day party that changed Hollywood forever. Sources: https://blogs.loc.go

Ep.89 – The Mechanical Turk: The First Chess Computer?

Jan 28 2025 30 mins  
In 1770, a Hungarian inventor revealed a chess playing automaton that puzzled the world. No one could figure out how it worked as it toured the world and defeated numerous historical figures and chess masters. It's secrets were almost lost to history, but thankfully we know how it worked. Let me share this incredible story with you! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com

Ep.88 – The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes

Jan 21 2025 34 mins  
Death threats against babies, serial killer queens, Viking raids, and taxation without intoxication - this week, Sarah talks about the often-gruesome true stories behind some of the most popular nursery rhymes. Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55035/dark-origins-11-classic-nursery-rhymes https://bookriot.com/nursery-rhyme-origin-stories/ https://www.todayifoundout.com/

Ep.87 – The USA's Psychic Soldiers: The Stargate Project

Jan 14 2025 27 mins  
Let's explore the bizarre CIA project that tried to confirm and weaponize psychic phenomena. Sources: https://irp.fas.org/program/collect/stargate.htm https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00789R002100180002-8.pdf https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001500020010-4.pdf https://slate.com/technology/2017/03/did-the-cia-really-astrally-project-to-mars-in-1984

Ep.86 – Boats Against The Current: The not-quite-love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald

Jan 07 2025 38 mins  
They're baaaaaack! In the kickoff to season two, Sarah presents the not-quite-love story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, with a particular focus on their time in Asheville, North Carolina. This warm and fuzzy, feel-good story discusses substance abuse, abandonment, neglect, mental health struggles, and suicidal ideation, so listen with caution. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2013/

Ep.85 – The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Mar 05 2024 28 mins  
Today we're talking about the Seven Wonders! Why there were built, why all but one do not exist anymore, and why it's so Greek. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at [email protected] Fantastic History merch is available Here! Please subscribe and leave a review! Music: Order by ComaStudio (ro