
 Ridiculous History
 Ridiculous History CLASSIC: The Earliest Recorded Mooning Killed Thousands
 Jan 2, 2025 
 Dive into the absurdity of mooning, a cheeky act rooted in history that goes back millennia. Hear about the hilariously tragic tale of the first recorded mooning, where an insult sparked a social uproar. Explore how this playful gesture morphed through time, from ancient conflicts to literary references in Chaucer. The discussion offers a humorous lens on identity and cultural tensions, while intertwining personal anecdotes and historical mischief that will leave you laughing and pondering. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Mooning Through Time: A Humorous Retrospective 
 05:29 • 13min 
 The Complex Legacy of Josephus: Historian or Manipulator? 
 18:02 • 4min 
 Mooning Through History 
 22:05 • 11min 
 Mooning Through History: The Lighter Side of an Ancient Insult 
 33:02 • 4min 
 Bawdy Banter in The Miller's Tale 
 36:40 • 6min 
 A Lively Announcement and Historical Shenanigans 
 42:11 • 3min 




