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Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness.
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In this episode Alexis teaches Hailey about many fights that have broken out between Congressmen, in and out of the buildings they served in. Also thanks so much for reaching out, sorry we were gone, but look we made you some content! Details on future episodes in the intro of this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Alexis and Hailey discuss Adams vs Lafayette, his feelings on slavery, and how a compromise will not work in the French Revolution.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olumadebo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1In this episode, Alexis and Hailey return after a long slumber. to teach you more about Lafayette, why America likes him so much, how we win the war, and how George Washington is his dad, no argument. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olumadebo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lafayette finally makes it to America, with mixed reception, but he loves it all the same. He gets to fight, command, and tries to start a World War way early! Join Hailey in this episode to learn as Alexis teaches these facts and more!Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lafayette is known for being a hero and savior of the American Revolution. But why did he join the fight in America? How did he get a command? And what happened to him after the war? Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about America's favorite fighting Frenchman.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Washington didn't have wooden teeth, but what kind of teeth did he have? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the first president's teeth, how many he had left by the time he was president, and where that last tooth ended up.Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Hailey and Alexis for a bonus episode where they watch In The Heart Of The Sea and react to the movie. In two parts, because the movie is too long for one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can you be controlled by colors? Or are you just being emasculated by bad science? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the color pink, it's gendered history, and it's history in the "scientific" community. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How did April Fool's Day start? What are the best pranks? And why can't you trust the BBC? All these questions will be answered as Alexis teaches Hailey about the infamous day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josephine Baker was a talented dancer, singer, performer, and spy in World War II? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Baker, a black queer icon who broke down barriers, but because of her time, could never quite get over others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've heard of Rosa Parks, but have you heard of her predecessor, Elizabeth Jennings? Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her and you about Elizabeth Jennings, Henrietta Wood, and the power of black women going to court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are communists so into preserving their leaders? And who was so bad at it that their leader started leaking on display? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Alexis teaches Hailey about communist countries that preserve their founding leaders.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What color is puce? It's not chartreuse! What does the word mean and why is it sexy? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about the color and its history.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does the Boy Jones ever become the Man Jones? Did he get murdered by the English government? And is trespassing still not illegal in England? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this final Boy Jones ep!Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us this week for another ridiculous episode about Queen Victoria's child stalker who really needs to learn how to be an influencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is it so easy to get into Buckingham Palace? What is bear grease? And is Charles Dickens a creep? Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Boy Jones, a greasy stalker of Queen Victoria's.Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, Grace, BJ, and Nerissa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How many presidents have had bears in the White House? Did one have an alligator there? Did someone die in the Tower of London from a ghost bear attack? Learn this and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about weird historical pets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis attempt to guess where international flags are from! Spoiler alert: they do medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you go to a religious service for the celebration of St. Election? Ever been a victim of cooping? Well, after you listen to this episode, those things will make sense! Join Hailey in learning about Election Cake, real and violent election fraud, and what happens when things don't quite go as planned with voting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tesla lived in what is now Croatia. That's why people are "claiming" him and it's never Bosnian people. Croatian versus Serbians. I know you're trying to make fun of everything and don't research certain parts, but maaaybe don't start an episode with straight up false information.
What is wrong with being from Eastern Europe? You said it as if that would be worst place to originate from. Thanks for showing how elitist you are and how bad your opinion is on a part of the world you probably don't know anything about.
should stay in texas, he was a cruel dictator
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Wikipedia is probably THE most unreliable reference for research. Anything can be changed or put on there
Watching The Last Czars on Netflix, I may have choked a bit when it got to the death party and Yankee Doodle was actually playing in the background 😂😂😂
tour de France? skip...
The only podcast I don't listen to on 1.5 speed, cause these ladies talk fast and keep it interesting. Love it!
i love this podcast. Some history podcast are boring dribble, however, the way you explain the stories is both humorous and educational. I look forward to listening every week and am moving through your older episodes. Keep up the awesome work!
"I don't care for Gob" 😂😂😂😂 Such an awesome mash of history and current pop culture references! Favorite podcast by far!
I love your show!! Keep it going ladies!!
I think maybe Napoleon had narcolepsy?
makes my day
Amazing episode about a guy often overlooked in history, but I have never had to stifle laughter as much as I have had to with this episode. A well researched and discussed episode it's a shame this guy wasn't talked about more in history
love these girls! they're so funny even their tangents are as good as the actual subject matter they do a lot of research and it definitely shows so if you're looking for a funny light hearted take on history from across the globe (but mostly France and russia) then this is definitely the podcast for you!
Very interesting listening to this as a Portuguese person :) Very entertaining, really enjoyed your take on Salazar!
not a fan,I like more focus on the subjects and a more serious attitude
also I thought given the name it would focus more on women in history. very disappointed to hear women only examine history through the men's experiences
they pronounce some names very differently than I have heard in history shows, audiobooks, and other podcasts. how can they right and all those other sources be wrong?...
I love everything about this podcast! Have you thought about doing an episode about Grace O'Malley(the pirate queen of Ireland)?