Happy Valentine's Day! Have you ever wondered why we send each other cards and go out to Carluccio's for dinner on a weeknight?
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic drill down into the details - what are its origins? Why were 'Vinegar' Valentines so brutal? And what was an optician's role in Al Capone's St Valentine's Day Massacre?
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Jul 12
687. The Odyssey: Hero of the Trojan Horse (Part 1)
How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it be based on? And, where might Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic, have faced his various trials in real life? Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel the legendary story of Homer’s O ... Show More
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Feb 2023
The Dark History Of Valentines Day ,And The Festival Of Lupercalia
On todays episode im reuploading a episode from 2002 , talking about the dark history of valentines day , you find much romance at the beggining , but you will find , rituals , beatings and decapitation and the festival of lupercalia ......enjoy
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Feb 2024
SMNTY Classics: A Salty SMNTY Valentine's
Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day, or none of the above, Anney and Samantha have you covered with a chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Valentine's in this classic episode. Will you be our Galentine?See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More
34m 27s