Today, pineapples are a common (and delicious) produce item found in grocery stores and markets across the world -- but not too many centuries ago, a single pineapple could cost the equivalent of over $8,000. In the first part of this two-part episode, the guys delve into the bizarre story of Europe's pineapple mania, attempting to discover just what made th ... Show More
Jun 6
CLASSIC: Susanna Caroline Matilda: The Colonial Grifter Princess
In this week's Classic episode: Have you ever dreamed about shedding your old identity, casting aside your obligations and becoming an entirely different person? Susanna Caroline Matilda, narrowly escaping death after stealing from the Queen, did just that upon arriving at the Am ... Show More
54m 51s
Jun 4
A Samurai Walks Into The White House
History is often taught as a series of discrete, unrelated events -- and that could not be further from the truth. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore a fascinating Venn diagram of historical events... and learn that, technically, yes! A samurai could have sent somethin ... Show More
35m 44s
Jul 2025
Olivia Explains The Messiest Influencer Breakup Ever To A Room Full Of Haters - H3 Show #173
On this episode of The H3 Show Olivia breaks down a bonkers Love Island scandal, we talk about the resurfaced MikeFromPA mask-off moment, and we try fresh Durian fruit, the smelliest fruit on the planet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3h 36m
Nov 2019
The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Foods (Part 1)
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start off looking at the interesting reason why milk is white, yet cheddar cheese is yellow/orange.
Next up, we have a brief message from our sponsor, Blinkist, which gives you the key ideas from more than 3,000 bestselling nonfiction b ... Show More
57m 3s