Dumb and Disorderly: History’s Ridiculou...

Helen Duncan had a gift. She told the world that the gift was the ability to communicate with the dead and see the future. Her real talent was puking up swatches of fabric and brawling with clients. Either way, people paid to see her act. But then she messed with the Royal Navy i ... Show More

The City of Everglade City was founded by smugglers, so it should be no surprise that a century later, the locals kept that tradition going. Only by then, they'd moved on to pot smuggling. It was a highly lucrative profession, far more than fishing or crabbing, but pot smuggling ... Show More

Maps are beautiful, functional works of art. Even the most utilitarian paper map has its charms. But when a map has historical value, it can fetch an incredible amount. Which, of course, makes them catnip for crimers. Come navigate the world of fake maps, stolen maps, collectors, ... Show More

Riots are a distressingly common part of human history, and the strangest events can trigger widespread violence. In this 2011 episode, previous hosts Deblina and Sarah take a closer look at one of history's strangest riots. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp ... Show More

Some curiosities are serious business, while others are worth a good chuckle. Here's a matching set!Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week, the gals remember some tavern tussles, both historic and personal. Topics include a case for good lighting, a theatrical version of class warfare, and a major diss to American wood. Crack open a Minnesota Gold lager, brush up on your Macbeth, and tune in for Brutal Bar ... Show More

Have you noticed that the “flying the friendly skies” has recently become less friendly and more…unhinged? This episode contains all the fist fighting and unruly request stories that your carry-on can hold! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about you ... Show More

Some people change the world for the better, and others make it worse. Either way, they make for curious stories.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by HowStuffWorks.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a h ... Show More

Tough sports coaches, rude fast-food customers, and criminals getting their comeuppance, the guys discuss all of their moments of revenge and defiance at those who dared to cross them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Media pundits love to say America is 'divided as never before' -- but how true is that? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into multiple Congressional debacles, from that time a civil war almost happened (before the actual civil war) to that time one guy literally assault ... Show More

Those times where rage and annoyance get transformed in the most interesting and productive of ways. Show 'em who's boss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>This week the boys breakdown the bizarre, highly controversial phenomenon of Mass Hysteria by analyzing some of the strangest cases of Mass Hysteria... Through Time! From dancing plagues to laughing to death, it's gonna be mass hysterical!</p> <p><p><strong>For Live Shows, Mer ... Show More