Anachronismo!

Language: eng
Episodes: 22
Last: 28 Feb 2018

Join us every other Wednesday for a selection of three interesting historical stories, and the goofs that we make about them.

Episodes (22)

Ep 19 – King of Bath, Great Hedge of India, Surrender of Guam

Ep 19 – King of Bath, Great Hedge of India, Surrender of Guam

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Published: 28 Feb 2018 Duration: n/a

We talk about Bo Nash, the fashionable “king” of the city of Bath in the 1800s, and his terrible gambling problems. Then, we get into the Inlands Customs Line of India and the 1200+ mile long hedge that was grown to protect it. Finally, we ... Read more →

We talk about Bo Nash, the fashionable “king” of the city of Bath in the 1800s, and his terrible gambling problems. Then, we get into the Inlands Customs Line of India and the 1200+ mile long hedge that was grown to protect it. Finally, we ... Read more →
Ep 18 – Sausage Duel, Florentine Kick-Game, Flying Santas

Ep 18 – Sausage Duel, Florentine Kick-Game, Flying Santas

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Published: 14 Feb 2018 Duration: n/a

In this episode, we talk about the apocryphal sausage duel of Otto Von Bismark, the incredibly violent precursor to soccer known as the Florentine Kick-Game, and about the Flying Santas that brought Christmas to children who live in lightho... Read more →

In this episode, we talk about the apocryphal sausage duel of Otto Von Bismark, the incredibly violent precursor to soccer known as the Florentine Kick-Game, and about the Flying Santas that brought Christmas to children who live in lightho... Read more →
Ep 17 – Spice Diet, Operation Mincemeat

Ep 17 – Spice Diet, Operation Mincemeat

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Published: 3 Jan 2018 Duration: n/a

Happy new year! For our first episode of 2018 we’re covering Medieval Spice Diets – how they balanced humors by spicing food in certain ways, and then it’s onto Operation Mincemeat – a British operation from WWII that fed false info to the ... Read more →

Happy new year! For our first episode of 2018 we’re covering Medieval Spice Diets – how they balanced humors by spicing food in certain ways, and then it’s onto Operation Mincemeat – a British operation from WWII that fed false info to the ... Read more →
Ep 16- Prohibition Poison, WWII Ghost Army

Ep 16- Prohibition Poison, WWII Ghost Army

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Published: 13 Dec 2017 Duration: n/a

This week, we talk about how the US Government poisoned alcohol during prohibition to discourage drinking, about how a unit of actors and set designers called the Ghost Army pulled the wool over the Nazis eyes in WWII, and about how the Gol... Read more →

This week, we talk about how the US Government poisoned alcohol during prohibition to discourage drinking, about how a unit of actors and set designers called the Ghost Army pulled the wool over the Nazis eyes in WWII, and about how the Gol... Read more →
15 pt 2: Bolsheviks & Children’s Crusades

15 pt 2: Bolsheviks & Children’s Crusades

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Published: 30 Nov 2017 Duration: n/a

Welcome back! This is part 2 of episode 15, featuring special Guest Matthew Lewis of the Heretical Historians talking about the crazier parts of the Bolshevik Revolution and Max talking about the incredibly sad Children’s Crusades. http://m... Read more →

Welcome back! This is part 2 of episode 15, featuring special Guest Matthew Lewis of the Heretical Historians talking about the crazier parts of the Bolshevik Revolution and Max talking about the incredibly sad Children’s Crusades. http://m... Read more →
15 pt 1: Ching Shih

15 pt 1: Ching Shih

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Published: 29 Nov 2017 Duration: n/a

We had to split this week’s episode into two parts to get it up. This is part one, where we introduce ourselves and talk about Lady Ching Shih, one of history’s most successful pirates. Joining us this week is Matt Lewis from Heretical Hist... Read more →

We had to split this week’s episode into two parts to get it up. This is part one, where we introduce ourselves and talk about Lady Ching Shih, one of history’s most successful pirates. Joining us this week is Matt Lewis from Heretical Hist... Read more →
ep 14 – Animal Trials, Sinking Holland, Chewing Gum

ep 14 – Animal Trials, Sinking Holland, Chewing Gum

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Published: 8 Nov 2017 Duration: n/a

In this episode, we talk about the practice of putting animals on trial in the Middle Ages, how Holland came to need dikes and sluices to keep from flooding, and how chewing gum came to the United States (hint: our old pal Santa Ana is invo... Read more →

In this episode, we talk about the practice of putting animals on trial in the Middle Ages, how Holland came to need dikes and sluices to keep from flooding, and how chewing gum came to the United States (hint: our old pal Santa Ana is invo... Read more →
Salem Witch Trial Halloween Special

Salem Witch Trial Halloween Special

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Published: 25 Oct 2017 Duration: n/a

We have 3 spooooooky guest hosts this week! Emily, Lauren and Britt used to work at the Salem Witch Museum and they have a ton of stories about the trials to share with you. Max is also there – apparently someone left chips in the studio AG... Read more →

We have 3 spooooooky guest hosts this week! Emily, Lauren and Britt used to work at the Salem Witch Museum and they have a ton of stories about the trials to share with you. Max is also there – apparently someone left chips in the studio AG... Read more →
Ep 13- Tea Heist, Greek Island Project, Dreadnaught Hoax

Ep 13- Tea Heist, Greek Island Project, Dreadnaught Hoax

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Published: 11 Oct 2017 Duration: n/a

The gang is back together! This episode, we talk about how Robert Fortune stole tea plants from China for the East India Trading Company, how a secret nuclear bunker constructed for the US government made no sense, and about Horace Coal’s s... Read more →

The gang is back together! This episode, we talk about how Robert Fortune stole tea plants from China for the East India Trading Company, how a secret nuclear bunker constructed for the US government made no sense, and about Horace Coal’s s... Read more →
Minisode: PawPaws and Pasteur’s Revenge Beers

Minisode: PawPaws and Pasteur’s Revenge Beers

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Published: 27 Sep 2017 Duration: n/a

Just a minisode with Max and Kate this week! We’ll be back to the usual crew next episode. For this minisode, we explored historical food and drink. Kate talks about Eastern American foods that have vanished into obscurity, and Max takes us... Read more →

Just a minisode with Max and Kate this week! We’ll be back to the usual crew next episode. For this minisode, we explored historical food and drink. Kate talks about Eastern American foods that have vanished into obscurity, and Max takes us... Read more →
Ep 12 – Skeleton Army, Nellie Bligh, Hartlepool Monkey

Ep 12 – Skeleton Army, Nellie Bligh, Hartlepool Monkey

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Published: 13 Sep 2017 Duration: n/a

We’re back with a very monkey-heavy episode. This week, we talk about the Skeleton Army – an organization of pub owners and drinkers that opposed the Salvation Army back in the late 1800s, about the magnificent Nellie Bligh, intrepid report... Read more →

We’re back with a very monkey-heavy episode. This week, we talk about the Skeleton Army – an organization of pub owners and drinkers that opposed the Salvation Army back in the late 1800s, about the magnificent Nellie Bligh, intrepid report... Read more →
Interview 1: Brice Stratford on the Drolls

Interview 1: Brice Stratford on the Drolls

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Published: 23 Aug 2017 Duration: n/a

Max was on vacation this week, so instead of our usual format, we bring you an interview he did with Brice Stratford of Owle Schreame and The Unseen Hour on the history of the lost theatrical form called The Droll. Brice takes us through th... Read more →

Max was on vacation this week, so instead of our usual format, we bring you an interview he did with Brice Stratford of Owle Schreame and The Unseen Hour on the history of the lost theatrical form called The Droll. Brice takes us through th... Read more →
Ep 11 – Smithsonian, Diamond Necklace Affair, Water Poet

Ep 11 – Smithsonian, Diamond Necklace Affair, Water Poet

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Published: 9 Aug 2017 Duration: n/a

This week, guest host David Fouhy joins us to talk about the Diamond Necklace Affair- a sordid tale about a major event that led to the French Revolution as we know it. We also talk about the enigmatic James Smithsen, whose will and testame... Read more →

This week, guest host David Fouhy joins us to talk about the Diamond Necklace Affair- a sordid tale about a major event that led to the French Revolution as we know it. We also talk about the enigmatic James Smithsen, whose will and testame... Read more →
Ep 10 – Hero Dog Bamse, Catacombs, Blood Rain

Ep 10 – Hero Dog Bamse, Catacombs, Blood Rain

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Published: 26 Jul 2017 Duration: n/a

This week, we talk about how the catacombs of Paris came to be filled with HUMAN SKELETONS, the life and fortean times of Charles Fort: chronicler of the weird, and the very special story of Bamse, a dog in the Norwegian Navy that became… a... Read more →

This week, we talk about how the catacombs of Paris came to be filled with HUMAN SKELETONS, the life and fortean times of Charles Fort: chronicler of the weird, and the very special story of Bamse, a dog in the Norwegian Navy that became… a... Read more →
Ep 9 – Emperor Norton, Shays’ Rebellion, Thieves’ Cant

Ep 9 – Emperor Norton, Shays’ Rebellion, Thieves’ Cant

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Published: 12 Jul 2017 Duration: n/a

This week: We learn about the life and loves of Joshua Norton, the first and only Emperor of America, We go into detail about Shays’ Rebellion, also known as the Whiskey Rebellion, and we learn to speak in Thieves Cant. Talking points inclu... Read more →

This week: We learn about the life and loves of Joshua Norton, the first and only Emperor of America, We go into detail about Shays’ Rebellion, also known as the Whiskey Rebellion, and we learn to speak in Thieves Cant. Talking points inclu... Read more →
Ep 8 – Angel Glow, Arctic Doom, Riots of Spring

Ep 8 – Angel Glow, Arctic Doom, Riots of Spring

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Published: 28 Jun 2017 Duration: n/a

This week we talk about Angel Glow at Shiloh, the doomed Shackleton expedition to the Arctic, and the Riots at the Stravinsky’s the Rites of Spring Talking points include: vampire glow sticks, sleepy winston churchill impersonations, mosqui... Read more →

This week we talk about Angel Glow at Shiloh, the doomed Shackleton expedition to the Arctic, and the Riots at the Stravinsky’s the Rites of Spring Talking points include: vampire glow sticks, sleepy winston churchill impersonations, mosqui... Read more →
Ep 7 – War Elephants, Santa Ana’s Legs, The Strike of Bread and Roses

Ep 7 – War Elephants, Santa Ana’s Legs, The Strike of Bread and Roses

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Published: 14 Jun 2017 Duration: n/a

Join us and our guest host Kate for the stories of General Santa Ana’s legs; a brief history of War Elephants, and the Strike of Bread and Roses. Talking points include: All left dogs, Pastry wars, Leg parades, Archie Talk, Sexy Tuberculosi... Read more →

Join us and our guest host Kate for the stories of General Santa Ana’s legs; a brief history of War Elephants, and the Strike of Bread and Roses. Talking points include: All left dogs, Pastry wars, Leg parades, Archie Talk, Sexy Tuberculosi... Read more →
Ep 6 – Pickling Of John Paul Jones, Sock Hops, Christopher Marlowe the Spy

Ep 6 – Pickling Of John Paul Jones, Sock Hops, Christopher Marlowe the Spy

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Published: 31 May 2017 Duration: n/a

In this episode, we talk about the pickling of war hero John Paul Jones, the spying career of playwright Christopher Marlowe, and the history of the Sock Hop. Talking points include opera singers CSI; Horace Porter’s Snappy pickles for dead... Read more →

In this episode, we talk about the pickling of war hero John Paul Jones, the spying career of playwright Christopher Marlowe, and the history of the Sock Hop. Talking points include opera singers CSI; Horace Porter’s Snappy pickles for dead... Read more →
Ep 5 – Garden Hermits, Senate Cane Fight, Mail Yourself to Freedom

Ep 5 – Garden Hermits, Senate Cane Fight, Mail Yourself to Freedom

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Published: 17 May 2017 Duration: n/a

In this episode, we discuss the fad for ornamental hermits, the caning of abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner, and the tale of Henry “Box” Brown, who mailed himself to freedom. Joining us this week is our first guest host, Phil Jaffe! Talki... Read more →

In this episode, we discuss the fad for ornamental hermits, the caning of abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner, and the tale of Henry “Box” Brown, who mailed himself to freedom. Joining us this week is our first guest host, Phil Jaffe! Talki... Read more →
Episode 4- Zopyrys, Sutter’s Mill, Coffee Experiment

Episode 4- Zopyrys, Sutter’s Mill, Coffee Experiment

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Published: 3 May 2017 Duration: n/a

In this episode, we talk about the sacrifices of the general Zopyrus, the start of the California Gold Rush at Sutter’s Mill, and King Gustav of Sweden’s coffee experiment. Talking points include: SoCal vs NoCal ghosts, how long do turkeys ... Read more →

In this episode, we talk about the sacrifices of the general Zopyrus, the start of the California Gold Rush at Sutter’s Mill, and King Gustav of Sweden’s coffee experiment. Talking points include: SoCal vs NoCal ghosts, how long do turkeys ... Read more →