"For most people, the old saying ""it's good to be king"" is just a cool phrase -- but for magician and noted spinner of tall tales Otto Witte, this sounded like an idea to take literally. In today's episode, the guys explore how one man (maybe) managed to con the entire nation of Albania into believing he was their king... and got away with it for a week. I ... Show More
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History's Weirdest National Anthems
Let's be honest: national anthems are cool... but definitely propaganda, and often objectively weird. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore some of history's strangest national anthems. Some are inspiring, some are plain odd -- and, as the guys learn, a lot of national an ... Show More
33m 55s
Feb 2022
EP183: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 17) and America's Last King: The Story of King George III
On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language. English historian Andrew Roberts tells the story of King George III, and why he isn't the man ... Show More
38m 16s
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Minisode: Is Netflix's "The King" Good History? And Winter Reading Recommendations!
<p>Leah is back on the show today to discuss The King on Netflix starring Timothee Chalamet as King Henry V, our favorite Sadboi King, as he becomes the greatest king England's ever seen. Overall, we liked it! And if you need something that everyone in your family can agree on, i ... Show More
29m 35s
Nov 2020
Charles the Beloved, the Mad, the Fool
<p>While feverish and riding on a hot day, King Charles VI had a fit of madness, and murdered one of his own men. For the rest of his reign, he would be plagued by periods of insanity during which he often couldn't remember his own name. And without a clear regent, greedy faction ... Show More
27m 21s
<p>Un imposteur de clown devenu roi... comme Ubu ?</p><p>C'est bien l'escroquerie qu'a entreprise l'allemand Otto Witte, en essayant de se faire couronner "Otto Ier roi d'Albanie", en 1913.</p><p>Récit d'une improbable opération de sidération.</p><br><p> Voir <a href="https://aca ... Show More
