
History of Everything
This podcast takes deep dives into history every week from the history of potatoes to the bloodiest battles.
Latest episodes

Sep 13, 2024 • 50min
Bonus: Why Bolivia Had The WEIRDEST Coup
Bolivia is a land of many problems bust a fascinating history that has culminated in a coup that leaves people scratching their heads. But what happened?Travel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2024 • 43min
Why Sudan is Ripping Itself Apart
A civil war between two rival factions of the military government of Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces under the Janjaweed leader, Hemedti, began during Ramadan on 15 April 2023. It is arguably the worst conflict on the planet and no one is talking about itTravel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2024 • 55min
The Rise of The Byzantine Empire
Last week we covered the fall of the west and this week we are covering the rise of the east with all the murder, betrayal, and war that it entailsTravel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2024 • 48min
Bonus: South Korea Is Disappearing
South Korea is facing a demographic crisis with the world's lowest fertility rate, a troubling 0.72. This decline has prompted significant government intervention, including the establishment of a new ministry. Cultural and economic factors, alongside historical struggles from the Japanese occupation, are explored. The podcast also discusses post-war demographic transformations, financial pressures, and innovative solutions like hiring foreign housekeepers to combat the crisis. The ramifications for East Asia are profound as the nation grapples with these urgent challenges.

Sep 4, 2024 • 42min
Bonus: How does Chinas Social Credit System Work?
CHINA'S SOCIAL CREDIT system has been compared to Black Mirror, Big Brother and every other dystopian future sci-fi writers can think up. The reality is more complicated — and in some ways, worse.Travel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 17min
The Fall of Rome
Discover the dramatic events leading to the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine Empire. Explore the internal struggles marked by political corruption and moral decay, alongside the transformative influence of Christianity. Unearth the chaos of emperors like Commodus and the impact of the Gothic Wars, highlighted by the pivotal Battle of Adrianople. Witness the escalating tensions with the Goths, leading to the infamous sack of Rome in 410 AD and the emergence of the Vandals, culminating in the empire's fall in 476 AD.

Aug 26, 2024 • 40min
The Weird Story Of The Olympics
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece and were revived in the late 19th century. The Games are now the world’s preeminent sporting competition and are held every two years, alternating between Summer and Winter GamesTravel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2024 • 47min
Badasses of History: The Giant Peter Freuchen
The shortlist of Peter Freuchen’s accomplishments includes escaping an ice cave armed with his bare hands and frozen feces, escaping a death warrant issued by Third Reich officers, and being the fifth person to win the jackpot on the game show The $64,000 Question.However, the life of adventurer/explorer/author/anthropologist Peter Freuchen can hardly be contained in a short list.Travel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2024 • 43min
The Battle of Mogadishu
Battle of Mogadishu was a battle between U.S. forces and Somali militia fighters in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 3–4, 1993. It marked the end of a U.S.-led military intervention in Somalia, which had begun in 1992.Travel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2024 • 58min
The Many Assassination Attempts of Adolf Hitler
Over the course of history there have been many different attempts upon the lives of major figures. If they had succeeded the world as we know it would likely change. Hitler, is one of those peopleTravel to Germany with me hereCheck out our sister podcast the Mystery of EverythingCoffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEEBonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon.Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord.Submit your relatives on our websitePodcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices