Historical Hijinks Podcast
1) Ep 19: The Spooky Origins of Halloween!
Today we look at how an ancient party celebrating otherworldly creatures became the Halloween we all know and love!
2) Ep 18: Expeditions to the New World!
Today we will look at some historical figures that people claimed "discovered" America, despite the fact that Native Americans were already living there for over ten thousand years.
3) EP: 17- Simo Hayha, the Greatest Sniper!
Today we look at Simo Hayha, the most dangerous sniper ever, and an overall neat guy!
4) Ep 16: The Space Race
Today we look at how humanity reached for the stars!
5) Ep 15- The Great Emu War
Today we look at the Emu war, and tell the stories of the brave men who fought in it.
6) Ep 14: William Moore!
Today we will listen to William Moore, a famous explorer of the Klondike and his life experiences!
7) Ep 13: Cool Nicknames From History!
Today we look at a few of the coolest nicknames from history and how those people got them!
8) Ep 12: Weird Nicknames Throughout History!
Today we look at the weird and awful epithets throughout history!
9) Ep 11: The Worst Ideas in History!
In this episode we look at the dumbest ideas ever conceived throughout history!
10) Ep 10: Unsung American Hero, James Armistead!
In this weeks episode we will be looking at a little known hero of the American Revolutionary War, James Armistead Lafayette! A slave turned spy who helped Washington win the Battle of Yorktown!